[Ubuntu Chicago] quiet around here

[Patrick Green]

Already thought of that.  A treasurer would need to be selected.  All
deposits would need to be signed and verified by a person other than the
treasurer and all checks written would require 2 designated signers.  To
ensure availability, we would choose 3 people to be authorized signers.

On Jan 27, 2008 1:21 AM, Kevin Harriss <special.kevin at gmail.com> wrote:

> One question I have is how is the money going to be handled.  Who is
> going to be treasurer for the LOCO.  How are finances going to be
> reported to the appropriate people?
>
> Just some things to think of before the project starts.
>
> Kevin
>
> On Jan 26, 2008 11:44 PM, Patrick Green <patlgreen at gmail.com> wrote:
> > All right, all right.
> >
> > Here is the deal. In March I am picking up 10 used PC's in upper
> Michigan.
> > 1.7 ghz pentiums with 128 MB Ram including keyboards and mice, and CRT
> > monitors.  I am getting these for $25 a pop.  I have extra ram sticks to
> > cover 3 of the systems and I have until March to get the other seven
> sticks.
> >
> > Here is the master plan.  I am donating them to CLC on 3 conditions they
> > have agreed to (see?  I never give up).
> > 1.  They get put in the dorms for the students to use freeing them from
> the
> > time restrictions on campus.
> >  2.  They run Ubuntu.
> > 3.  We of the Chicago Loco get to use them for our purposes.
> >
> > My idea?  We start small.  The LOCO training center.
> >
> > Using the Ubuntu Desktop Training guides and teach the course.  We
> charge a
> > fee and we market it.  We are not talking LPI, we are talking desktop
> > training with modules and materials already provided for us.  I have
> done
> > training before and I teach.  We can do this.
> >
> > I have not come up with a final price.  The program suggests a 2 day
> course
> > assuming 2 full days.  I am thinking it may make more sense to make it a
> 4
> > half day or evening course.  Pretend we do it at $250 per person.  I can
> get
> > the manuals printed for $44 a pop.  I can better sell the school on this
> if
> > we offer them a 10% cut-so in this case, that is $25.  Offering coffee
> and
> > snacks to the class would be about $10 per student (nothing fancy-coffee
> and
> > donuts or snacks and soda).  From there, a small stipend should be put
> in
> > reserve for the LOCO volunteers who come in to instruct and assist.  Not
> a
> > lot of money.  Just something to cover our gas and tolls or train ticket
> and
> > a little extra in case you had to grab a sandwich.  Just for even number
> > sake..let's say we take another $11 out of each entry fee for this.
> >
> > That leaves $160 per person that goes directly to the Ubuntu LOCO
> project.
> > What do we do with this money?  Buy banners, get some materials printed,
> > booth fees, so forth.  Heck, we can even be good citizens and "tithe"
> ten
> > percent of what we net back to Ubuntu.  Max  donation of $160 a session
> back
> > to Ubuntu.
> >
> > There are other questions and other expenses and whatnot to discuss.  I
> > think to start we do one class a month.  Now for the class size.
> >
> > 12 per class.  2 students to a workstation.  10 are paid and 2 are
> gifted
> > (they will have to buy the booklet).  This is an opportunity for
> contests.
> > This is a max potential of $1600 per class for our LOCO and $250 a month
> for
> > the school.  We start off with once a month and if we build up demand
> and a
> > waiting list, then we go to twice a month.
> >
> > Now, we pimp this out via press releases up the wazoo.  What is the
> point?
> > This is an inexpensive alternative for small business people and IT pros
> to
> > get a basic glimpse of the Ubuntu and Linux thing and see if there is
> > viability for them to take it to the next level.  We have opportunities
> as
> > well.  Companies or churches may want skilled people to help consult
> them.
> > We create a network of professionals to recommend them to.  Robert for
> > hardware, me for migration planning, etc etc.  Now, to be a part of the
> > receiving end of such an opportunity, you have to be willing to give.
>  The
> > Ubuntu LOCO will promote advocacy by offering free consulting and
> > configuration and whatnot to local chicago area charities and not for
> > profits.  If a business wants to benefit from the recommendation of the
> > LOCO, they have to be willing to embrace the spirit of the meaning of
> Ubuntu
> > and the spirit of Free Software's philosophy of sharing.
> >
> > Been chewing on this for a spell.
> >
> > I think this is doable.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jan 26, 2008 10:34 PM, Eddie Martinez <eddiemartinez at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Oops, I emailed this to Patrick and not the whole team. Apologies to
> him
> > for the double send. Thoughts below.
> > >
> > >
> > > Patrick:
> > >
> > > I was going to an email along the same lines as this off tonight but
> it
> > seems you beat me to it. I will let the cat out of the bag for you
> though!
> > Strong arm bank robbery! Finally, I can live out my dream of a bank
> robbery,
> > just like in the movie Inside Man. Moving business other than 'the LoCo
> > can't stay out of trouble with the law'
> > >
> > > my strengths are in team organization , envelope stuffing, talking to
> > people, things along those lines. my weaknesses are programming,
> networking,
> > and server admin. As always I am highly aboard.
> > >
> > > -Eddie
> > >
> > > ps. This is a good venue for people with other potential team projects
> to
> > speak up.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Jan 26, 2008 9:54 PM, Patrick Green <patlgreen at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Okay,
> > > >
> > > > Since I have become the project coordinator typer guy, I guess it is
> > time to start a spreadsheet.
> > > >
> > > > Please use this thread of thought to express your strengths
> (networking,
> > partitioning, graphic arts, sales, writing, envelope stuffing),
> weaknesses,
> > comfort level with people, and interest level.
> > > >
> > > > I have an idea for a project that actually has value and could raise
> > money and exposure for the Chicago LOCO.
> > > >
> > > > Before I let the cat out of the bag, I need to see who is on board.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers
> > > >
> > > > Patrick
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Encryption Key (GPG PID): 19983D83
> > > This has been an Eddie Martinez production.
> > > <Please exit in an orderly fashion>
> >
> >
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>
>
>
> --
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> - Kevin Harriss
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>
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