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

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 These are the list of approved SPI resolutions.
 
+* [Whisper as an associated project (2024-12-09.jln.1)](2024/2024-12-09.jln.1)
 * [Rigs of Rods as an associated project (2024-11-11.js.1)](2024/2024-11-11.js.1)
 * [Removal of OpenVAS as an associated project (2024-11-06.ms.1)](2024/2024-11-06.ms.1)
 * [Removal of Gallery as an associated project (2024-10-14.jln.1)](2024/2024-10-14.jln.1)

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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.