[IAEP] [SLOBS] Sugar Labs changing directions

[Caryl Bigenho]

Hi All...

This is a very positive step that should have happened a long time ago when it was first proposed and discussed in a visioning discussion at an OLPC-SF meeting many years ago. I hope we do it wisely, checking on which state's laws of incorporation are most advantageous for us before committing to anything.  I look forward to seeing this happen soon!

Caryl (aka GrannieB)

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From: IAEP <iaep-bounces at lists.sugarlabs.org> on behalf of Karen Sandler <karen at sfconservancy.org>
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2019 7:46 AM
To: Walter Bender
Cc: iaep; Sugar-dev Devel
Subject: Re: [IAEP] [SLOBS] Sugar Labs changing directions

To add to what Walter has said, we're also glad we had the chance to
work together all of these years! While it was tough for us to come to
the decision to terminate Sugar Lab's fiscal sponsorship agreement, we
know it's the right move for Sugar to have a new chapter. We believe
strongly in Sugar Labs' mission and look forward to seeing you succeed.
In short, we're really excited to help Sugar Labs get on its feet in a
new organization!

I'm available to make sure this happens as smoothly as possible and am
available on IRC, email or phone to answer any questions anyone has
about the process.

karen


Karen M. Sandler
Executive Director, Software Freedom Conservancy
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On 2019-05-06 10:15, Walter Bender wrote:
> For those of you who were not able to attend the most recent Sugar
> Labs oversight board meeting [1], on 3 May, I wanted to share with you
> an important decision made by the board.
>
> Sugar Labs has been a member project of the SFC since 2008 and
> operated under the SFC guidelines during that period. For the most
> part it has been a productive and amicable relationship but there have
> been a few bumps in the road, when Sugar Labs community members have
> had difficulty adhering to some of the SFC guidelines. After several
> attempts to foster a less contentious relationship, it was determined
> that the best course of action is to make a change.
>
> The board unanimously passed a motion to form a 501(c)(3) with the
> intent of moving Sugar Labs resources, infrastructure, and funds into
> it. [2]
>
> Devin Ulibarri, our Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) liaison
> communicated this decision to Karen Sandler,  the executive director
> of the SFC, who responded that the SFC would "be happy to help form
> the new organization."
>
> Personally, I consider our membership in the SFC as a way-point along
> a continuing journey to bring the best in Free/Libre software to
> education. While I appreciate the work we have done with the SFC for
> more than ten years, I look forward to a new model of independence for
> Sugar Labs.
>
> The oversight board will keep the community informed of our progress
> towards establishing the 501(c)(3) organization. Community input, as
> always, is most welcome.
>
> regards,
>
> Walter Bender on behalf of the Sugar Labs oversight board
>
> [1] http://meeting.sugarlabs.org/sugar-meeting/meetings/2019-05-03 [1]
> [2] https://www.501c3.org/what-is-a-501c3/ [2]
>
> --
>
> Walter Bender
> Sugar Labs
> http://www.sugarlabs.org [3]
> [3]
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1] http://meeting.sugarlabs.org/sugar-meeting/meetings/2019-05-03
> [2] https://www.501c3.org/what-is-a-501c3/
> [3] http://www.sugarlabs.org
>
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