# \#network-change

**URL:** https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/tag/network-change/84.md

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## [Policy for Minors as Volunteers](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/policy-for-minors-as-volunteers/1521)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/policy-for-minors-as-volunteers/1521 "2023-06-19T15:55:02Z")

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We are formalizing a policy on engaging with minor volunteers in the Code for America Network, which is as follows: Code for America generally discourages engaging volunteers under the age of 18. However, there are cir…

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## [Data Usage, Security, Privacy, and Account Retention](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/data-usage-security-privacy-and-account-retention/1526)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/data-usage-security-privacy-and-account-retention/1526 "2022-11-18T16:44:08Z")

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The Network Program is moving towards formalizing our data, security, and privacy standards to make strides towards more protection for people we interact with within and outside of the Network. Code for America is in th…

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## [Registered Code for America Network Volunteer](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/registered-code-for-america-network-volunteer/1529)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/registered-code-for-america-network-volunteer/1529 "2022-10-28T21:59:13Z")

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As mentioned in the Network ReVisioning Strategy, our vision is to move from nebulous member definitions to registered volunteer designations. In response to ReVisioning and discussions with Code for America HR and Lega…

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## [Updated “Code for” Chapter Model](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/updated-code-for-chapter-model/1527)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/updated-code-for-chapter-model/1527 "2022-10-20T01:35:26Z")

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We are looking at structural changes that could introduce “Code for” entities created around individual volunteer relationships aside from our Code for America Brigades. This would mean that as long as there is one perso…

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## [Brigade Reporting](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-reporting/1520)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-reporting/1520 "2022-10-20T01:07:26Z")

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This past year, the Network team has been experimenting with new Brigade reporting processes to replace the big End of Year reporting process from previous years. To recap, here are the current major changes in the new …

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## [Partnership Support](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/partnership-support/1519)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 11:05pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/partnership-support/1519 "2022-10-19T23:05:01Z")

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We will be including specific ways (listed below) the Network team will support Brigades around partnerships in the MOU: Help develop a partnership strategy for Brigades that focuses on maximizing impact for local co…

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## [Network Events Added to Brigade Meetup Opt-in](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/network-events-added-to-brigade-meetup-opt-in/1522)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/network-events-added-to-brigade-meetup-opt-in/1522 "2022-10-19T21:38:10Z")

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Promoting Code for America’s key Network events, such as Code for America Summit, National Day of Civic Hacking, and Brigade Congress has been one of the commitments in past MOUs so that Brigades are continuously develop…

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## [README: General Network Program & Brigade MOU Changes](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/readme-general-network-program-brigade-mou-changes/1517)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/readme-general-network-program-brigade-mou-changes/1517 "2022-09-30T22:53:34Z")

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We are introducing a list of programmatic changes, some of which are changes to implement our new vision for the Network, while others seek to strengthen and clarify our processes within the Network and the Brigade Progr…

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## [The Use of “Code for”](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-use-of-code-for/1528)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-use-of-code-for/1528 "2022-10-04T23:58:22Z")

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As a result of Code for America’s presence in the last 12 years and its success, Code for America (CfA) has developed strong rights and reputation in its CODE FOR AMERICA marks. CfA maintains trademark registrations for …

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## [Branches & CoPractices](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/branches-copractices/1518)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/branches-copractices/1518 "2022-09-30T23:09:00Z")

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Go here to navigate to the Branches & CoPractices participatory action area to participate in Branch working group nominations and give feedback on the Branches, Branch Charters, and CoPractices. The Network Organizin…

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## [Announcing the Network Revisioning Project](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-network-revisioning-project/1058)

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**Author:** [@mhorowski](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/mhorowski)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/announcing-the-network-revisioning-project/1058 "2021-05-17T18:13:24Z")

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A Case for Change: Direction of the Code for America Network Interested in volunteering on this effort? :point\_down: Introduction Nearly a decade since starting our volunteer Brigade program, it’s time for our Brigade…