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This resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors of SPI at their
meeting of [December 9, 2024](/meetings/minutes/2024/2024-12-09/).

# Resolution 2024-12-09.jln.1: Whisper as an associated project

WHEREAS

1. Whisper is a substantial and significant free/libre open
   source software project providing an accessibility service
   for the non-verbal community in the mobile apps landscape;

2. The Whisper project would like SPI's support and assistance,
   including accepting donations, holding funds, paying for project
   expenses, holding substantial and intangible assets, signing
   contracts, accounting, auditing, and legal assistance.

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

3. Whisper is formally invited to become an SPI Associated
   Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects,
   SPI Resolution 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy
   of which can be found at
   https://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/

4. Daniel C Brotsky is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision
   maker and SPI Liaison for Whisper, with William E Weihl
   serving as a deputy contact in cases where the liaison is
   unavailable. Successors will be appointed by the sitting liaison.

5. If the last known SPI Liaison or deputy for Whisper is
   unreachable and no new SPI Liaison is appointed for two
   consecutive years, the associated project is deemed defunct.

6. In such a circumstance, the SPI Board will, in its good-faith
   discretion, proceed as follows: the Board will identify one or
   more other SPI associated projects or 501(c)(3) charities which
   can accept the project's assets and use them for a similar
   purpose, and transfer the assets to the identified destination or
   destinations as feasible. Assets for which no such transfer can
   be arranged within a reasonable time will become part of the SPI
   general fund.

7. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is
   approved by the SPI Board.