[Noisebridge-discuss] Fwd: Noisebridge sponsorship? LoveTech - Moldover CD Release Party

[Jean Rintoul]

Increasing the collaboration between Lovetech and Noisebridge seems like a
great idea(totally unbiased! - not), although I don't know much about the
legalities involved, or where the responsibilities lie. It would suck if
501(c)(3) status got revoked because someone who was sponsored served an
18yo alcohol. Sounds like this is not a risk, as the venue is covering
insurance, and sounds like Moldover has the lowdown on this, so might as
well check it out.

However, it would be really cool if Lovetech(a monthly event) provided a
place for Noisebridgers to potentially show their finished projects in a
cool, party like atmosphere, and it'd also be cool for Noisebridgers to
display their latest projects, and see others enjoy and play with them, and
have access to the party resource that Lovetech is. It seems like this could
aid both groups, and motivate the artists/musicians/engineers involved,
inspire creativity and community etc. Lovetech and Noisebridge have a lot in
common, Lovetech being the display of people's creative DIY efforts.

Cheers,

Jean

On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Moldover <moldover at moldover.com> wrote:

> Hey All,
> I just thought I would chime in to address a few of your concerns, and
> suggest some more benefits of sponsoring this LoveTech/Moldover/Pyramind
> event.
>
> What's NB's legal exposure look like, using NB's NPO status to get a
> third party a liquor license for a party?   What happens if they serve
> an underaged person a drink and get busted etc?
>
> -Martin
>
>
> Pyramind is obtaining an event permit from the city.  They have event
> liability insurance and are adding to that liquor liability insurance.
>  Vixen Productions is running the bar and LoveTech is organizing and
> financing the event.  There is no legal danger for NoiseBridge that I can
> see.
>
> Additionally, what are the responsibilities of a sponsor?  Do we have to
> give them money?  I kinda want to save all the money we can for moving
> expenses.  If it's not a big outlay of cash, this sounds super cool.
>
> Rachel
>
>
> We aren't looking for any money from NoiseBridge.  LoveTech is putting up
> all the cash for the event.
>
> Other benefits I see are:
>
> - We can include NoiseBridge in our promotions, getting the Noisebridge
> name and logo in front of the LoveTech community and it's extensions.
> - As a sponsor we would love for NoiseBridge to participate in the actual
> event.  This could be anything from having a NB literature available, to
> presenting art, or participating in our Digital Jam Lounge- whatever we can
> come up with.  This could be fun for you and again, good promotion for
> NoiseBridge.
> - If you ever want to host your own events and include a bar as part of
> that, you should know how to obtain a liquor license.  We have the whole
> process sorted out and would be happy to show you how it works.  (easy when
> you know how- just a bunch of paperwork hoops to jump through).  Once
> NoiseBridge has registered with the ABC this first time, it becomes much
> simpler and faster to get liquor licenses in the future.  NoiseBridge
> parties anyone?
>
> I'll be at the NoiseBridge meeting tomorrow evening to address any other
> concerns and hopefully persuade y'all to work with us on this.  Our art
> goddess Jean Rintoul, and Promotional Wizard Rich DDT should be joining us
> as well.  Hope to see you tomorrow!
>
> Best,
> Moldover
> moldover.com <http://www.moldover.com/>
>
>
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