Invited guests (non-CoTech members) for Wortley Hall
Harry "Outlandish" Robbins PublicSeen by 71A thread for people to suggest non-CoTech members for invites to Wortley Hall. At 8 September planning meeting it was agreed that anyone who does not work for a tech worker co-op could only be invited by agreement on Loomio. If no-one gets agreed here then everyone at the event will work for a uk-based tech worker co-op.
Unless otherwise stated, the agreement is to invite the specified person/organisation but not to subsidise their ticket - they pay the same price as other attendees.
Michael from Enspiral
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Mon 9 Oct 2017 10:17AM
One of the Enspiral/Loomio people (Michael) is in the process of moving to London. Enspiral have enquired via @mixmix whether he can attend the event.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 10 | 91 | 10 |       | |
| Abstain | 1 | 9 | 1 |  | |
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 89 | 89 |               |
Enspiral are, to a large degree, the inspiration for CoTech and there's potentially a lot of scope for collaboration and learning
I think someone from Enspiral/Loomio would be a valuable contributor to our conversations. I really enjoyed Kate's input last year so would be very happy for Michael to come.
@aaronhirtenstein has said what I was thinking of saying quicker and more eloquently than I was about to :-)
Sorry, just realised that Aaron from Agile Collective has already voted on this.
Enspiral are special and should be great to have there.
Ed Maw from Green Net
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Tue 10 Oct 2017 1:09PM
There were concerns about Green Net joining CoTech as they are (currently) owned by a charity. I think Wortley Hall would be a good place to bottom out the issues.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 9 | 100 | 9 |  | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 91 | 91 |      |
Green Net operate as a tech worker co-op and need help transitioning to a formal co-op structure
makes tons of sense to talk to him at Wortley Hall
If the main purpose of the event is "to make CoTech better" then bring in more members would seem like one way to do that. If, by Ed coming, we can get clarity on Green Net's application, then that sounds like a good thing.
As I recall GreenNet were whisker-close to being eligible for membership, so should definitely be at the event. At least one of the them and ideally more IMHO.
Dave Boyle of Community Shares
proposal by Pete Burden Closed Tue 10 Oct 2017 5:02PM
At some point, either Co-Tech or some of the coops involved might need to raise some money. I think Dave would be a good person to start exploring that with.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 4 | 80 | 4 | | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 1 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 95 | 95 |  |
Makes sense to me.
Seems to be a complementary skill set, and I trust Pete's judgement
I think investment models comes later
Would it be worth inviting The News Co-op, even if just for a day trip (they are based in Manchester), to see if they would like to write an article about CoTech?
(I haven't spoken to them about this but Webarchitects is a member of their co-op and they are a member of our co-op and we host their servers.)
Would Co-operatives UK be interested in anyone attending? I'd support John Atherton attending on their behalf, if he were able, with a view to keeping them in the loop and ensuring we co-operative with them where possible.
Invite new worker’s co-operative Autonomic
proposal by Chris Croome (Webarchitects Co-operative) Closed Sat 7 Oct 2017 10:56PM
Autonomic are not yet legally established but are in the process or sorting this out.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 5 | 100 | 5 | | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 94 | 95 |   |
kawaiipunk represents one of our member co-ops in another capacity and it would be good to meet!
They sound groovy!
Mills and/or Sinx (Fouders of Ustwo)
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Fri 13 Oct 2017 9:03AM
The Founders of Ustwo are committed to never selling their agency and are very supportive of what we're trying to do. Maybe we can convince them to join us :)
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 3 | 50 | 3 |  | |
| Abstain | 2 | 33 | 2 | | |
| Disagree | 1 | 17 | 1 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 94 | 94 |    |
I don't know enough about them to be able to make a decision so abstaining for now
Maybe they are interested. I'm highly sceptical given my brief experience of doing business with Mills. Either way, inviting them is not the way to get them in
Ellie Hale from CAST
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Fri 13 Oct 2017 9:03AM
The Centre for Accellertated Social Technology is a charity (rather than a co-op) but is doing a great job of developing the sector and is very supportive of CoTech.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 4 | 67 | 4 | | |
| Abstain | 1 | 17 | 1 | | |
| Disagree | 1 | 17 | 1 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 94 | 94 |  |
If space is short - which is what seems to be the case - priority should go to member co-ops rather than people doing related good stuff
I'm not clear on how they will be of benefit to the event and the discussions we will be having
Matt Haworth or Jo Wolfe from Reason Digital
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Fri 13 Oct 2017 3:14PM
Reason Digital is interested in potentially becoming a co-op and are probably the leading example of a social enterprise that we'd like to win over to a co-operative model.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 5 | 100 | 5 | | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 94 | 95 | |
Yes, I know the Reason people
Are we in danger of agreeing to so many non-CoTech people attending that there might not being enough places at Wortley Hall for everybody? I don't know how the figures stack up and would be happy to vote yes on all the suggestions if there wasn't an issue of space...
I think we have some room, based on the interest form, if most people are happy to share. We are aiming to send out the booking form today, I think, so get your fingers on buzzers!
Indeed. There are also hotels nearby so we could put the guests up in one of them and get them taxis. The voting is just "are we, in principle, happy for them to come". We've already agreed members get priority, at least some Outlandish people are happy to bunk up, and we'll get some firmed up numbers before inviting the guests.
Ed Saperia from Newspeak House
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Thu 16 Nov 2017 2:28PM
Newspeak House (https://www.nwspk.com/) is a great place that brings together progressive political technology projects and movements. Ed has been a great supporter of CoTech and our projects, and I feel he would be a great asset. We're also sure there are enough rooms now.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 4 | 100 | 4 |   | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 104 | 96 | |
(Voting for DEV) - we've crossed paths and they have some great concepts in the pipeline
John Atherton - Co-ops UK - day ticket
proposal by Harry "Outlandish" Robbins Closed Tue 14 Nov 2017 2:21PM
John has been a great supporter and promoter of CoTech and would like to come for the day. I think it would be great for him to have more of an insight into what we're doing.
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 1 | 100 | 1 | | |
| Abstain | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 106 | 99 | |
We already agreed that members of CoTech would get priority but we should have enough space for a few guests if we decide we want them.