Community Mission Statement:
 
Collective Agency is a cozy place to work alongside people doing work they’re passionate about and committed to, where 80% of people say hi. Come and work here!

Posts From May 2012

Collective Agency has 70 members and growing. There are weekly activities/events: Tuesdays 3:30pm Civics to talk about and decide what we want here followed by 4:30pm Happy Hour, Wednesdays 2pm Lightning Talks for 2 to 8 minute TED-like Talks by members, lunch every weekday 11:45am, and conversations often (but mostly people are productive working). This is our blog for members to write updates and share pictures.

Business Founder’s Fee

Status: Clarifying questions were asked at Coordinating Council meetings 5/7/12 and 5/14/12, and at Civics Meetings 5/22 and 5/29. Did not pass. A revision was proposed by Don P. on May 29th for the June 5th civics meeting to debate and vote on: “A business founder’s fee of 33% of all revenue above $10,000/month from “Collective … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Proposals

May 2012 Elections Results

Election results: The next main community organizer, elected by members, starting June 15th 2012 is Fitz Ryland. The coordinating council members starting June 15th 2012 are: Dietrich Ayala, Emanuel Costache, Jim Blandy, Sam Balter. (With 4 nominees for 4 council positions, all 4 are elected without voting.) We have many other ways for members to be involved, … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Democracy

Press in the past year

“The goal is for people to be inspired by those around them, even if they are working on completely different tasks. In a town where traditional office life is not the norm, Collective Agency is a perfect fit.” -Neighborhood Notes More press here: http://collectiveagency.co/press/

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Culture

Why We Exist

What do people (with a variety of interests/ backgrounds/ perspectives) want “Collective Agency” to be? We have a one-time sign in form that members and visitors/non-members are asked to fill out. Member profiles go up on the wall here and, if members opt-in, onto our website. I tallied up the results, which are open to … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Culture

Open for more memberships and meetings

“Collective Agency” has more than 50 members and growing. We are profitable and sustainable. We have capacity for at least 50 more members, maybe 100 more members, and the community here will be even more vibrant and engaged. Please do tell people about us, that is how we grow. Our regular rate for new members … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Coworking

Coordinating Council members: 4 candidates for 4 positions

Candidates for the Coordinating Council positions are listed alphabetically. 4 candidates nominated themselves in the election for 4 positions. The incoming Council members are: Dietrich Ayala, Emanuel Costache, Jim Blandy, Sam Balter. (To see the 6 candidates for the 1 Main Community Organizer position, then to vote, click here.) Click to view: Dietrich Ayala, Emanuel … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Democracy

Voting open May 1-14 for Main Community Organizer: 6 candidates

Candidates for the Main Community Organizer position are listed alphabetically. They are: Ahjamu Umi, Aimee Samara Krouskop, Don Park, Fitz Ryland, Jacob Greer, Will Lewis. ***Members: vote May 1-14 at: http://bit.ly/JBjtPQ *** Click to view: Ahjamu, Aimee, Don, Fitz, Jacob, Will * * * Name: Ahjamu Umi Candidate for: Main Community Organizer (1 position) Email: umifam@gmail.com What qualifies … Read More

By Alex Linsker,

Categories: Democracy

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