I'm not sure what the problem a few of you are having with the video could be. The way its coded it is simply an embedded youtube video. I plan to do some editing to that section and include a photo gallery of meetings and events. Hopefully that will resolve any issues. For now, if you use any other browser you might try seeing if the video plays in them.
@Randy, any donation money will be held in an online account specifically set up for MOOC. The account is registered as a nonprofit political organization and is set up to accept donations. As for administration of the money, -if- donations do come in the first priority will be to pay the hosting company's domain and server fees. After the servers are paid for (roughly $100 dollars for a year of hosting with the specific service package) any overflow donations will be discussed on a community level. None of the money will be going in pocket for design work or maintenance man hours (that is my and my wife's donation
) or for any other reason.
The website currently doesn't have a governing body. Because of its small size and directive, which is to be and informative PR website, a board of directors has not been something I've considered. Also on that note, I want to keep the developmental involvement more on a community level. Everyone can put in ideas, take votes, majority rules sort of thing. As in any form of governing body I'm sure we will work out any kinks and it may be subject to change over time as the website takes shape and direction. Essentially, I plan to have updates and bring issues in person at local meetings and anything discussed I will share on here for those wanting to participate in the project in other regions of MO. Also, the regional contact volunteers are encouraged to discuss the website with their OC groups and bring forth ideas and opinions. If growth calls for it and a board of directors does take shape I have no doubt it will be comprised of the most motivated and active individuals who have the best in mind for the organization and OC as a whole.
Checks and balances shouldn't be a problem. Again, as the directive and current size of the website does not necessarily mandate much oversight; any issue can be brought directly to me, regional contacts, or the community on the forum and subsequently resolved. Less bureaucratic red tape that way
If the worry of checks and balances is in anyway related to the possibility of monetary transactions let me assure you, any and all donations will be handled as honestly and transparently as possible without risking server account information or donor privacy. Moreover, all of the donations are handled by paypal through their website and not by anyone at MOOC directly, so no personal financial records or information is at risk or even viewable by anyone at MOOC.
Hope I covered everything. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask!