If the Wikimedia Foundation starts giving the trustees "perks" I feel that fundraising could be quite a bit harder. Instead of making international phone call, can't voice over IP be used? From an accounting perspective, would the trustees be required to reimburse the foundation for personal internet usage on the foundation's broadband account?
I very strongly oppose this proposal. Maybe we could focus on cost controls instead?
A cost saving, and confidence building measure I would like to see is the trustees having their meeting in IRC and releasing the minutes to donors or the public. Not only would this save international airfare, lodging, dining, etc - it would provide more transparentcy.
--H. Cheney
--- daniwo59@aol.com wrote:
Hello,
I know that the Wikimedia is currently strapped for cash. However, I would like to propose that we cover certain key expenses for our elected board members relating to their participation in Wikimedia work. For instance, telephone calls overseas should be covered by the Foundation, and not the elected representatives. A broadband connection should be covered by the Foundation as well.
While every participant is doing their work on Wikipedia and the other projects voluntarily, Ant and Angela are expected to represent us, the users. We should make it as easy for them as possible.
I hope you support my proposal.
Danny
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