Any synopsis of the latest hangout?
BTW, looks like a nice, smooth, upward trend in value for EGC.
Hi Kyle,
The meeting was only James and I. We discussed the plans and progression for the first IEO install, slated for this month. Crippling winter weather has slowed some things and one contractor for some of the needed brackets is having delays. We have options for the brackets however. If the first contractor is unable to make them, we have a second lined up that can get them done with very little notice.
James and I discussed plans for Earth Day also. It would be nice if we grew the trees ourselves, but given the timing, that will not be an option for this year. Perhaps next year we will be able to grow and sell them ourselves. Even selling them via the marketplace with a portion (50%? 100% plus bounty?) refunded via the paid bounty when the purchaser provides pictures of the planting. But, given not all participants will live in the same region, this might not be feasible for all. This year, people will have to provide the tree they plant themselves. At this time, it sounds like $10 worth of EGC will be the bounty paid when people provide pictures. The same rules apply as last year, needing an EGC logo in the picture. The biggest difference in the rules will be limiting it to one bounty per person. We are aiming to have at least 1000 tress planted in the name of EGC this spring. These rules are not 'concrete' as of yet, but soon will be. Anyone with opinions, as always, are invited to share them.
The most exciting news, hands-down, is the partnering with Pi-Supply.com to deliver production of the EGC Solar Stakers. Mike and I are in daily communication with Pi-Supply. It is progressing quickly. Pi-Supply, as a Raspberry Pi supplier and distributor, has many resources. All of these resources are now at our disposal to deliver a finished product. As of now, I can tell you, it will be a Raspberry Pi Zero device married with Pi Juice components. It will be branded with the EGC logo on the case. The case will not be waterproof, but people could easily make it waterproof with some silicon or even some tape. A waterproof case is being developed but, that will wait for a future model. Pi-Supply.com is very eager to work with us, are very communicative, and we can not thank them enough for their expertise. They bring many advantages to the table. For example, Pi Zeros have a strict one-per-customer limit enforced by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. As a distributor, this becomes a non-issue. Mike's contributions are absolutely invaluable to this. If one person can be thanked, it should be him.
The school desk's for the refugee camp are halfway funded. The shirts are due to arrive soon. Those interested in the progression, please follow updates on
https://evergreencoin.org/kakuma-refugee-camp-relief/On to the bad news, it seems Bow would like to sever ties. Apparently he feels someone has insulted himself and his father. I of course observed no such thing or would have immediately put an end to it. No one will be insulting others or their contributions. People that do, and in-turn hold back people's progress, will be removed. People working largely as volunteer with little or no compensation does cause stress for many. To that all I can say is, not for long. Our financial outlook is changing rapidly. At any rate, at this time it does seem Bow would like to quit. Bow's contributions have been many. He has been a tremendous help and on many fronts. It is sad to see him leave when so much of our work is culminating. For that reason, the door remains and will remain open for him to return. I honestly suspect he may, but please allow me to address that on a personal level with those involved. If you can't keep it professional, keep it shut. If you don't understand delays, you most likely do not grasp the complexity or hurdles faced. No one will be allowed to hinder progress with personal attacks. I find it disgusting I even have to publicly say so, especially given the nature of the project.
2018 is going to be prosperous. From the looks of it, very prosperous! Thank you for the continued support.