[sf-lug] Invitation to participate in Mission District Tech Connect event

[Matt Price]

On Wed, 2008-04-02 at 15:22 -0700, Christian Einfeldt wrote:
> hi,
> 
> This is an invitation from Kari Gray, an accomplished outreach worker,
> regarding a very large tech demo event here in San Francisco.  I would
> like to recommend that you set aside the day, April 26, to come down
> to speak with the hundreds of Windows newbies who will be coming to
> this event.  We will be needing volunteers to sign up for this event.
> It would also be great if we could get a sign up list on the SF-LUG
> site.  I can put such a sign up list on the Digital Tipping Point
> site, but since SF-LUG is mentioned in the promotional material, it
> would probably make much more sense for SF-LUG to be mentioned there.
> 
> This will be a great opportunity to demo Free Software for the
> hundreds of newbies and non-profits which attend.  Thanks.
> 
i'll give it a shot -- don't think i have any conflicts that day...

matt



> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kari Gray <kari.gray at sfconnect.org>
> Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:12 PM
> Subject: Invitation to participate in Mission District Tech Connect
> event
> To: Alfredo Pedroza <Alfredo.Pedroza at sfgov.org>, Emy Tseng
> <emy.tseng at sfgov.org>, Rebecca Mayer <rebecca.mayer at sfconnect.org>
> 
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> You are invited to participate in a free Tech Connect Technology
> Resource Fair.
> 
> April 26, 2008
> Mission District Tech Connect Resource Fair
> Noon- 4pm
> Mission Recreation Center
> 2450 Harrison Street
> 
> Access to information technology is increasingly necessary to obtain
> employment, education opportunities, health information and city
> services.
> 
> This free public event is for an estimated 200 families, low-income
> and limited English-speaking Mission District residents. The event
> will be bilingual, with Spanish language workshops and demonstrations
> of Spanish-language online resources.
> 
> Certified Caminos Pathways technicians and SF Connect volunteers will
> offer computer problem diagnosis and repair of simple problems. SF
> Connect volunteers and partners (that's you) will also offer
> installation of free open source software and FREE technology
> workshops and information in Spanish and English.
> 
> You are invited to participate by providing a workshop or
> desmonstrating your online resources. Please complete the attached
> form as soon as possible and return to Kari Gray,
> kari.gray at sfconnect.org, fax (415) 358-8112 to guarantee a space in
> the program. Additional details will be provided after receipt of
> application.
> 
> Please complete the form even if you have already told me that you
> will participate. This will help keep my records accurate.
> 
> I will also send you a flyer and promotional information for your
> organization to distribute.
> 
> Presented by SF Connect, the City and County of San Francisco and the
> Mission District Community.
> 
> Partners include: Arriba Juntos; Caminos Pathways; Department of
> Telecommunications and Information Services; Good Samaritan; Hamilton
> Family Center; Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services; Mission
> Language and Vocational Services (MLVS); Mission Housing Development
> Corporation; Mission Neighborhood Centers; One Economy Corporation
> (Digital Connectors Program); SF Connect; SF Linux Users Group; SF
> Recreation & Parks; and Walden House, Inc.
> 
> Project Tech Connect is a program of SF Connect. Project Tech Connect
> engages individual volunteers along with the public, private and
> non-profit sectors to bridge San Francisco's digital divide and
> increase technology access for all City residents.
> 
> For more information, contact Kari Gray, kari.gray at sfconnect.org or
> (415) 786-9935.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> --
> Kari Gray
> www.SFConnect.org
> 415-786-9935 cel
> 
> Mission District Tech Connect Fair
> Demonstration Application
>  
> Mission Recreation Center
> 2450 Harrison Street 
> 
> Saturday, April 26, 2008
> Set-up: 9am
> Event: 12 noon to 4pm
> 
> 
> Organization
> 
> 
> Contact person
> 
> 
> Mailing address
> 
> 
> Phone
> (days) / (evenings)
> 
> Email
> 
> 
> Website
> 
> 
> 
> Name for signage and program:
> 
> 
> 
> Please give a brief description of your organization or company, what
> it does, etc. and how you work with the Mission District or other
> economically disadvantaged community. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Please choose
> 
>  I will demonstrate a website or online resource
> 
> Please describe your proposed hands-on activities, demonstrations and
> interactive exhibit. (Use extra sheet if necessary)
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  I will provide a workshop in English/ Spanish (please circle) on 
> 
>      Internet Safety (this will run every hour during the day)
>     Job Search resources
>     Digital Music Making
>     Digital Storytelling for families and youth
>     Desktop Publishing for Church and Community Newsletters
> Local resources for additional training
> Other (please describe. Additional topics may be selected, space
> permitting)
> 
> 
> 
> Do you need SF Connect to provide a computer for your demonstration?
> 
> 
> 
> Will you need electricity? If you need electricity, you will need to
> provide your own power cables and surge protectors. 
> 
> 
> Will you need Internet access at your table?
> 
> 
> Do you have any other special needs?
> Please describe:
> 
> 
> 
> Signature/title/date
> 
> Submitting this application
> This application must be received no later than April 14, 2008 to
> guarantee space. No applications will be accepted after April 24,
> 2008. Receipt of application does not guarantee acceptance of
> application. Logistic details will be provided after receipt of
> application.
> 
> Please email or fax completed application to:
> 
> Kari Gray, kehgray at gmail.com
> FAX: 415-358-8112
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-- 
Matt Price
matt.price at utoronto.ca