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v2 v3 2 2 3 3 = Leadership Committee End of Year Priorities Report 2016/2017 = 4 5 WIP6 4 7 5 == Introduction == … … 28 26 29 27 * ''Target groups under threat and communities of color'' - Not only have the convergences intentionally put people of color and women in leadership roles, but May First/People Link has also played an instrumental role in developing a network of techies of color which met at the Highlander Center in May. The ideas behind the Technology and Revolution campaign played a large role in the gathering and promises to continue influencing this critical work 30 * ''Story-based approaches to education on technology use'' - all convergences start with a pop 28 * ''Story-based approaches to education on technology use'' - all convergences start with a popcorn exercise that encourages visioning the future we want, and encouraging a broad narrative approach to developing strategy 31 29 * ''Improve participation of MF/PL members and deepen political development based on realities in each center'' - May First/People Link has participated heavily in events and campaigns attended by our members. In addition to the Technology and Revolution campaign, we have also connected with members at the gathering at Highlander, our continued participation in the Media Action Grassroots Network, the Left Forum and Allied Media Conference, the Association of Progressive Communications membership meeting, Netroots Nation, and through the autogestión movement in Mexico City . Through these efforts we have developed critical new relationships with members and seen new leadership arise within the LC. 32 30 33 === Moderate success === 34 35 The following are not yet complete, but underway: 31 In addition, directly and indirectly via the Technology and Revolution Campaign, we have made significant progress with the following priorities: 36 32 37 33 * ''The creation of curriculum that covers basic education about technology and the Internet as well as security and collaboration'' … … 45 41 * ''A survey about political and technical strategies and pain points within the movement'' 46 42 47 In October, 2017 we completed and distributed a survey . The results...43 In October, 2017 we completed and distributed a survey and [https://mayfirst.org/en/2017/content-survey-results-are/ published the results]. 48 44 49 45 * ''Actively seek partners in Latin America as part of our effort to explore creation of additional centers for the organization'' … … 59 55 * ''Implement and widely publicize the new dues structure as a form of recruitment and with the goal of increased financial stability'' 60 56 61 The new dues structure was implemented in May 2016. We are in progress with plans to both publicize and recruit, and also partner with allies to increase membership. 62 57 The new dues structure was implemented in May 2016 and published widely to our full membership. We are in progress with plans to recruit, and also partner with allies to increase membership. 63 58 64 59 * ''Continue the project of installing new servers in Mexico'' 65 60 66 In May, two servers were purchased for colocation in Mexico. These two are in addition to a third experimental server that has been available for a few years but not yet put into production. In July, a high speed Internet connection will be installed. In addition, a program of technical skills sharing is planned for the end of the year.61 In May, two servers were purchased for colocation in Mexico. These two are in addition to a third experimental server that has been available for a few years but not yet put into production. Plans are underway to incorporate these servers into our infrastructure. 67 62 68 63 * ''Form a dedicated fundraising committee to explore new funding opportunities, including consulting services, and opportunities for crowd funding. This committee will be merged with the existing admin committee.''