Would "finding a permanent fiduciary agent" call for some degree of organizational formalization? Wouldn't somebody or bodies have to "sign for" Code4Lib on this agreement with this agent, and wouldn't their role therefore have to be, to some degree, permanent? Sorry, but just wondering... Laura -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Salazar, Christina Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 5:26 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Formalizing Code4Lib? Yes I think it's time to do so and I also felt that there was significant support for the idea. I think perhaps the title "formalizing Code4Lib" might be a bit misleading though... We might want to frame the idea as "finding a permanent fiduciary agent" or something along those lines. This way, we don't have to think about major changes all at once. I imagine it would help those who plan for Code4Lib 2017 as well, assuming that there will be a physical one. Christina Salazar Systems Librarian John Spoor Broome Library California State University, Channel Islands 805/437-3198 -----Original Message----- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brian Rogers Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 2:20 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Formalizing Code4Lib? Since the Chattanooga Planning Committee inadvertently prompted this newest round of conversations around some degree of formalization, would it be useful if we threw together a follow-up survey for the community, to test the waters around support (or lack there of) for the notion of formalizing, to the extent that it allows for a stable place to house the annual conference funds? And if it seems like there is overwhelming support for the idea, a group of volunteers can band together at that point to pursue options to present back to the community? ________________________________ This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments).