Report for August, 2010

[Kris]

Monthly Report for August, 2010
===============================

Members and advisers,

This is a report of work in progress, completed work, and financial
statements of The Fireworks Project for the month of August, 2010.


Finances
--------

[Balance Sheet -- Google Spreadsheet](https://spreadsheets.google.com/
ccc?key=0AqaYslezw-VQdHFuVFlmSUs2Sl9pN2NtVXM4c0F4aUE&hl=en&authkey=CNa-
k_AB)

There were no changes to our financial status in August.

Work In Progress
----------------

* Since the beginning half of August we have had a new website that is
the start of defining who we are and what we're doing. It's a start,
but we still have a lot more discussion of our business model that
needs to be hashed out. So, our 0.1 launch is more than just the
website. Please have a look at the discussions and get involved with
this initiative whenever you possibly can.

* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/posts/31834068/comments
* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/milestones/14887069/comments
* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/milestones/15285423/comments#70864557

* The first iteration of the software for the Crown Construction pilot
program is done, though it still needs a lot of polishing. Crown
Construction had some specific requests in addition to some bugs and
usability issues that I already know we need to fix. Mike also made a
very thorough review of the application from his perspective.

* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/milestones/13460627/comments

I made a deal with Crown to continue to work on the application
through September, and then start charging our monthly service fee
beginning in October. The base price will be $20 per user/month and
will go up as we add features. This is a month later than what I told
you last month. The folks at Crown have had a busy summer season and
have not had a chance to evaluate the application.

Git Repo
http://github.com/kixxauth/crownconstruction

* Amit and Igor have pledged to start work on a web application for
collaboration. This would really be a big leap forward for us when
they get it off the ground. Amit has been in touch me offline on
several occations and I know he is close to getting started, so look
out for some more traffic on these discussion threads.

* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/posts/34577587/comments
* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/milestones/15921649/comments

* Mike is working on the layout and styling for the "Hacker's and
Hitchhikers Guide" with a few suggestions from Shawn and myself.

* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/todo_items/58831490/comments

* Shawn has kept the package management discussion a priority. He
hashed out the beginnings of a protocol and may even have a working
prototype for us to start building with soon.

* http://fireworksfactory.basecamphq.com/projects/3775079/posts/28550029/comments

Completed Work
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* I completed the monthly report for August.

* I completed and deployed version our new website.

* Mike completed submission our trademark application ammendment.


Points Allocation
-----------------

Members eligible to vote points for work in August include:

* Amit Rawat
* Shawn Davis
* Igor Petrov
* Mike O'Hara
* Kris Walker

As always, please vote points to other members by posting to this
thread.

The current points standing spreadsheet is available for reference.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqaYslezw-VQdFZJeFNpTnI1OGFHWVFqay1lOW9DN2c&hl=en&authkey=CIrunvcN

We now have 665,860 total points in the pool, which means *appx 6,659
points are equal to 1% of the company.*

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Thanks for all your work everyone,

- Kris

[Kris]

I'm continuing my ongoing theme of rewarding execution of ideas as a
top priority. So, members who execute can expect more points from me.

MIke O'Hara 11,000
I owe Mike the remaining of the 4% I pledged for submitting the
trademark application. He also did some great research on the topic,
so I think he deserves the full 7% I originally pledged to this
project.

Shawn Davis 3000
Shawn started a new milestone for his package manager prototype, so we
should see some code in the pipeline from him. Plus I added a little
extra because Shawn is so consistently generous with his points to
other members who get stuff done.

Amit Rawat 2000
Amit has been wrapping his head around Django and App Engine, and has
had lots of good questions for me, which is a good sign. You all
should look out for more production from him soon.

Igor 500
Igor is still hanging around and waiting for a chance to jump in on
the app that Amit will be starting soon, so I don't want him to come
away empty handed.

[Igor Petrov]

Kris Walker --- 15,000.
MIke O'Hara -- 11,000.
Shawn Davis - 3,000.
Amit Rawat --- 2,000.

[Michael O'Hara]

Kris Walker - 20,000

Shawn, Igor and Amit 10,000

--
Mike O'Hara
The Fireworks Project
www.fireworksproject.com
@pappyo
617-778-4858

[bogeymin]

Kris - 20,000 (for having more patience than I do, and for keeping
things alive)
Mike - 10,000 (in agreement with Kris)
Amit - 2,000 (keep at with Django, and ask me questions if you need
help!)
Igor - 500 (in agreement with Kris)

[dart]

Kris - 5000 (patient and a hard worker, listens to others)
Mike - 4000 (has been one of the most active member of the project,
and has been doing a great job)
Shawn - 3000 (been working on the package manager prototype, really
great, and I'll be asking you a lot of questions about django mate!)
Igor - 1000 (patiently waiting for me to work on things, get ready
pal!)

-- Amit Rawat