Just brainstormin' away! This time, it's about a way to make it easier to read this blog and stay in the know/participate like a mofo!
I've figured out a way for new posts to show up in my mail reader on a Mac - Shawn, I'm sure you can figure it out too - click on the plus button in the bottom left hand corner of the main window in the mail application. Also, there's something called "Google Reader" which makes it easy to check on it when you are checking your mail. I'll find out with this post if it sends you an email as well.
Peace ya'll!!
Eli
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Agreements Idea
Hello Everybody!
I had an idea the other day about something that will help set the right expectations for everyone living in the house, especially those who will be coming into it from here on out. These are called "Agreements" and will be signed by everyone in the house, preferably before signing the lease. The idea runs along the lines of the paperwork everyone fills out when starting a new job. If you've ever read them before, they really just state the obvious and not so obvious things that should be understood entering that place of business. Our situation, of course, is going to be much less formal. However, they ought to be held with the same respect as those types of documents. The Agreements will be a solid foundation for this place to grow on. Also, it will give clear boundaries so it is obvious when someone is not pulling their weight in whatever area. I came up with a whole bunch of ideas. Please give feedback on which of these we should develop. Also, if you think of any - do tell. These will always be up for debate and new versions can be hammered out and resigned at any time. For some of them, it will be nice to have them posted in the space that it pertains to (Kitchen Cleanliness Agreement hanging on a wall in the kitchen).
Overall Cleanliness Agreement: Very general guidelines about what is expected overall. An example of an item in this agreement could be take your shoes off when you walk in.
Kitchen Cleanliness Agreement: Dishes rules, fridge rules, mopping rotation, trash rules, etc. . .
Studio Cleanliness Agreement: Where cables/microphones should go, food/smoking rules, how the place should be organized.
Bathroom Cleanliness Agreement: No poop on the walls.
Rent/Utilities Agreement: Have rent in the account by the 25th of the month before and utilities in by the 15th of the current month or something.
Communal Kitchen Agreement: What function will it serve? How will it be sustained? What the heck is it?
Snow Removal Rotation Agreement: umm, what it says.
Trash Removal Rotation Agreement: I think I've made my point.
A big big big one that I would like to find some legal advice about is an Intellectual Property Agreement. We need to have some general rules so we don't get fucked over by digital rights management and/or copyright laws.
Any ideas? Comments? Concerns?
Elias
I had an idea the other day about something that will help set the right expectations for everyone living in the house, especially those who will be coming into it from here on out. These are called "Agreements" and will be signed by everyone in the house, preferably before signing the lease. The idea runs along the lines of the paperwork everyone fills out when starting a new job. If you've ever read them before, they really just state the obvious and not so obvious things that should be understood entering that place of business. Our situation, of course, is going to be much less formal. However, they ought to be held with the same respect as those types of documents. The Agreements will be a solid foundation for this place to grow on. Also, it will give clear boundaries so it is obvious when someone is not pulling their weight in whatever area. I came up with a whole bunch of ideas. Please give feedback on which of these we should develop. Also, if you think of any - do tell. These will always be up for debate and new versions can be hammered out and resigned at any time. For some of them, it will be nice to have them posted in the space that it pertains to (Kitchen Cleanliness Agreement hanging on a wall in the kitchen).
Overall Cleanliness Agreement: Very general guidelines about what is expected overall. An example of an item in this agreement could be take your shoes off when you walk in.
Kitchen Cleanliness Agreement: Dishes rules, fridge rules, mopping rotation, trash rules, etc. . .
Studio Cleanliness Agreement: Where cables/microphones should go, food/smoking rules, how the place should be organized.
Bathroom Cleanliness Agreement: No poop on the walls.
Rent/Utilities Agreement: Have rent in the account by the 25th of the month before and utilities in by the 15th of the current month or something.
Communal Kitchen Agreement: What function will it serve? How will it be sustained? What the heck is it?
Snow Removal Rotation Agreement: umm, what it says.
Trash Removal Rotation Agreement: I think I've made my point.
A big big big one that I would like to find some legal advice about is an Intellectual Property Agreement. We need to have some general rules so we don't get fucked over by digital rights management and/or copyright laws.
Any ideas? Comments? Concerns?
Elias
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The House is Ours!
Great news!
New President! New Apartment!!!
Today, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Hours later, we became the next tenants of 12 Wadsworth St. in Allston Massachusetts!
Exclamation!!
New President! New Apartment!!!
Today, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. Hours later, we became the next tenants of 12 Wadsworth St. in Allston Massachusetts!
Exclamation!!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
First Meeting Minutes
In our first meeting, we opened up the first topics of discussion. They are as follows:
Lines of Communication
- blog
- on-line focus
- e-mail
- google calendars
Remaining Roomates:
- Craigslist Ad
- Clear expectations for applicants
Qualifications for the Space:
- clean
- music scene
- space
- tolerant neighborhood
- no plastic chandeliers
- equal sized rooms
- ample public space
How to Focus Our Efforts:
- Doing Business As Certificate --> Non-Profit goal
- Single Bank Account for the House (What bank?)
- For bills/rent
- Shared Income
-$50 a month contribution starting Feb/March?
- Shared expenses (staple foods, studio improvements, supplies for business)
-First Generation of income: on-site classical musicians
ROLES:
Brian:
- On-site recording
- Basic video editing
- Disc duplication
- Web development
Justin:
- On-site recording
- home recording
- design
- data networking
- people networking
Shawn:
- good spirit
- marketing
- car driving
- Design
- Mass production
- Web development
- Public relations
- community development
Elias:
- on-site recording
- Home recording
- house systems maintenance
- "Face" of operation
- Logistics
- Budget
- Public Relations
- community development
That's all I have from the Notebook. Please comment with the photos and videos that you guys took. Also, if there needs to be a correction or addition to topics pertaining to this meeting - please put it in this topic. Lets try to keep everything as organized as possible.
Lines of Communication
- blog
- on-line focus
- google calendars
Remaining Roomates:
- Craigslist Ad
- Clear expectations for applicants
Qualifications for the Space:
- clean
- music scene
- space
- tolerant neighborhood
- no plastic chandeliers
- equal sized rooms
- ample public space
How to Focus Our Efforts:
- Doing Business As Certificate --> Non-Profit goal
- Single Bank Account for the House (What bank?)
- For bills/rent
- Shared Income
-$50 a month contribution starting Feb/March?
- Shared expenses (staple foods, studio improvements, supplies for business)
-First Generation of income: on-site classical musicians
ROLES:
Brian:
- On-site recording
- Basic video editing
- Disc duplication
- Web development
Justin:
- On-site recording
- home recording
- design
- data networking
- people networking
Shawn:
- good spirit
- marketing
- car driving
- Design
- Mass production
- Web development
- Public relations
- community development
Elias:
- on-site recording
- Home recording
- house systems maintenance
- "Face" of operation
- Logistics
- Budget
- Public Relations
- community development
That's all I have from the Notebook. Please comment with the photos and videos that you guys took. Also, if there needs to be a correction or addition to topics pertaining to this meeting - please put it in this topic. Lets try to keep everything as organized as possible.
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