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GDI Town Hall Jan 11, 2019 12pm questions
GDI Town Hall
QUESTIONS
GDI Town Hall
Jan 9 – 11, 2019
#8688
46 questions
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Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
58
If Corinne is to remain as ED, can the board please articulate why they believe she is right leader for this org in this moment? How is she fit for this role?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
40
With those speaking out against the harm Corinne has caused when will she be removed? others have quit to get away from the harm she counties to cause
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
28
What is happening to the chapter funds for cities that are closed?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
25
What qualifications does anyone in HQ have to insure they're able to fix all the things they still got wrong even with CL feedback & help from consultants
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
21
For those still in HQ, what mistakes do you feel you've made in the middle of all of this?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
21
Chapter leaders are the lifeblood of the organization. What is the org's plan to rebuilt trust in CLs? How will success be measured?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
20
With the large number of CLs who have recently resigned, which is resulting in a large # of inactive chapters, is there a plan from HQ to relaunch those cities?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
18
Why did Vanessa leave the board? Was it the end of her term, or was it because her behavior was outed on #causeascene? Can you acknowledge her harmful behavior?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
18
Can you please be extremely explicit in sharing exactly what CL/Organizers need to do to be paid in a timely fashion. Delays of 3+ months need be avoided.
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
15
It took chapter leaders a few days to find out how many active/inactive chapters we have. When will you update the sponsors and the site with real numbers?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
15
How do you feel that unconscious bias and racism have played a part in all that's happened? What have you learned from this?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
14
How will the organization measure success 6 months from now?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
14
Why was the situation in Minneapolis not discussed with CLs at Summit? Or addressed at any point before that?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
14
Why are chapters not being given regular updates on their finances?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
13
After the negative response from HQ to CL speaking up (Letters sent out to CL on hiatus/strike) what is HQ doing to repair that repair that relationship CL
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
13
When is Corinne stepping down?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
13
Why should we believe that the systemic change that needs to happen can actually happen while the same people who created the problem remain in charge?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
13
What would you like to say to chapter leaders who no longer feel like they are volunteering for a good cause and are thinking of leaving?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
12
There’s been inconsistencies with how CLs are onboarded and enabled, leading to confusion about our rights regarding money, input, etc. How is this changing?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
12
What does HQ do all day? It seems that there is a lot of 'work' being done, but none of it is to aid the CLs or Chapters?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
11
Allowing those who cause constant harm to stay in the Org by default is by making those who stay complacent to the harm that has been cause to the margilized
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
11
What will be done about the numerous incidents reported on the causeascene podcasts and beyond? Will the suspension and investigation terms ever be carried out?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
11
I am constantly seeing HQ behind on payment tickets, which is embarrassing and makes it harder to get anything done. How will you address it?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
10
For those on the board, what response do you have to the CLs and organizers who have signed the Open Letter expressing no confidence in the current HQ team?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
9
What did the board know, and when did they know it? “I didn’t know” has been used as an excuse by various board members, so give us a timeline of who knew what.
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
9
What additional enablement is coming to current active chapter leaders? We were told additional onboarding would be coming before new CLs would be enabled.
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
9
How will HQ measure accountability moving forward? And how can chapter leaders hold HQ accountable for their actions when we see that something is wrong?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
9
Do chapters really have access to $ in their chapter funds? If a chapter has 5k in the bank, is it real? Are you robbing Peter to pay Paul & it doesn't exist?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
9
What has been communicated to sponsors regarding the investigations and strike? How are they being informed so they can make decisions about where their $ goes?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
9
Will GDI create DEI training for all staff and CLs? What infrastructure are you building to ensure all of GDI learns what inclusivity is in practice?
Anonymous
Jan 9, 2019
8
What out reach has HQ looked into doing to actually heal & move forward?Can HQ explain what exactly we're healing from?We need to know the exact damage done 1st
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
8
Can the GDI staff please automate regular financial statements (at least quarterly)?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
8
Please provide *specific* examples of systems and workflows that will be put in place to address the systemic racism found in the org.
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
7
What steps is GDI taking to rebuild a culture that can evolve with the needs of its diverse membership? What will inclusivity look like in practice?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
5
Why is there a character limit on these questions, what are you afraid of that you might get asked?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
5
what are your goals and measurable outcomes from this townhall?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
5
How will you balance the slow process of restoratively responding to harm done within GDI with the urgency of frustrated CLs seeking signs of immediate change?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
5
HQ has mentioned they are listening to feedback. Please provide specific feedback you have received from members and how HQ is planning to address it.
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
4
What are your goals for holding the townhall in this method?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
4
If these town halls fail to address the concerns of the most frustrated among us, how will HQ ensure that these folks are heard?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2019
3
Instead of trying to damage control which you have done horribly, have you considered making sizable donations to organizations that do carry out your message
Anonymous
7:26 PM
3
If a Chapter is looking to onboard new Chapter Leaders, what is the process, and when will HQ be ready to onboard new Chapter Leaders?
Anonymous
7:34 PM
2
How can HQ provide structure and motivation to continuing Chapters? Everything feels all loosey goosey at the moment.
Anonymous
12:26 PM
2
How is Corrine able to lead while under investigation?
Anonymous
12:16 PM
1
Corinne, the community has made it clear that we have already lost trust in your leadership. Why not resign so we can move forward?
Anonymous
12:21 PM
1
Is there a plan to recruit board members who will be more active, involved and representative of the GDI community, such as former chapter leaders and teachers?
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cfarm commented Jan 11, 2019

These questions were submitted at https://app2.sli.do/event/08asvdf9/questions for the 12pm Town Hall Friday Jan 11. The ones that were answered are in this thread: https://twitter.com/hashtag/gditownhall?src=hash

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cfarm commented Jan 11, 2019

The numbers above each question are the number of votes attendees gave to that question.

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