[Foundation-l] Funding for the newly elected Board Members

[hcheney]

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 at 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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