Hi all, progress is being made. Mark has done an amazing logo, I have done a little draft blurb etc (see below) - can anyone interested feed back before tomorrow evening. I am away, but Mark is going to see madlab about a few things and they want some more info. *Can I also reiterate that THE FSFE MEETING IS NOT TOMORROW, but on the 31st of this month (madlab made a mistake on the calendar)*
two strapline type things:
Collaborative computer liberation.
Learn, Fix, Teach – *Together.*
BLURB:
Floss*d facilitates collaborative tech-support for users of free, libre and open source software. Bring along your computer, your thinking cap and some team-spirit: to learn, fix and teach - *together.* Floss*d is for every level of technical ability and so no problem is too small: anybody can get floss*d if they want to! There are only two rules: all the problems worked on must involve free software, and every solution must be documented somewhere online – so other people can get Floss*d too!
best
Anna
On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:26 PM, Mark Wastling mwastling@gmail.com wrote:
Ok, I shall. Out at the moment ... Will do when I'm back later. No need to stress - Take it easy....
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On 23 May 2012, at 20:18, Anna Morris say.hello.to.anna@googlemail.com wrote:
hey, okay, am on it. sorry cant be there in person.
can you go here
http://etherpad.fsfe.org/Tm1nUTnAME
and add some questions you would like to ask women in free software. as a favor. (no one seems to care, getting stressed)
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On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Mark Wastling mwastling@gmail.comwrote:
Hey there, hope you are well!
Meeting at MadLab tomorrow night. I think they're pushing for some blurb, lol. Anyhow, if you have some ideas let me know - if to have time while preparing for Flossie :) - hope its fun down in Londinium... Take care :)
Mark Wastling
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*From:* Natalie Whittaker nataliew@madlab.org.uk *Date:* 23 May 2012 17:20:27 GMT+01:00 *To:* Mark Wastling mwastling@gmail.com *Subject:* *Re: FLOSS Group*
Hi Mark,
Yes please call in the office on Thursday, 6:30pm is perfect.
If you would like to send me the logo, ratio of 300x225. A small description, and a long description for the event post.
You may use the projector, power etc.
Best wishes,
Natalie.
On 22 May 2012, at 15:24, Mark Wastling wrote:
Hello there,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
I am attending the FSFE meeting on 31st May at 7pm, so could meet
prior to that, maybe 6.30...?
Alternatively, I can pop in on thursday around 7pm..?
Also, I have designed a logo and the event blurb for event/group
description is being written at the moment.
The first meeting will be an initial "get-together" to discuss what
people want from the group.
As regards the time - the usual 7-9 should be fine (with pub
afterwards, of course).
We may require the use of an overhead projector, but the event
description will specify bringing your own equipment.
Hope that helps, chat soon (in person),
Regards,
Mark
On 22 May 2012 14:48, Natalie Whittaker nataliew@madlab.org.uk wrote:
Hi Mark,
Hope you are well.
If you can't call at MadLab, this isn't a problem. We are aware you have
seen the space before.
The FLOSS group is now booked in, for Monday 25th June. Can you tell me the
Duration of the event , start time and end time?
I will need a few things from you first these include, a short event
description, and a long description please look at one of our event post on
our website to get an
idea. (http://madlab.org.uk/content/writers-forum-workshop-north-6/) Also we
will need an event image. Ratio of 300x225.
Do you have any requirements for us?
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Natalie.
On 15 May 2012, at 10:28, Natalie Whittaker wrote:
Hi Mark,
We are quite busy this week, as its FutureEverything and we have venue hire
on both floors.
Would you be able to call next Thursday daytime, or evening. When would be
good for you?
If you have any text or information about the FLOSS group, please send to
me.
If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Kind regards,
Natalie.
On 15 May 2012, at 09:32, Mark Wastling wrote:
Hello there,
Would it be possible to meet on Thurday night at 7....?
Kind regards
Mark Wastling
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On 11 May 2012, at 16:25, Natalie Whittaker nataliew@madlab.org.uk wrote:
Hello Mark,
This is great we would be happy to host the FLOSS group at MadLab. I can
confirm Monday 25th June.
Would you like to call in about speak to me and Hwa Young?
I have attached a introduction to MadLab, please have a read over.
Many thanks,
Natalie.
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On 4 May 2012, at 14:11, Mark Wastling wrote:
Hello there Natalie,
Thanks for your help.
Following a meeting last night with the other organiser, we've settled
on a regular Monday night slot starting on Monday 25th June. That
gives us plenty of time to promote the group. Mission statement, logo,
etc., to follow shortly. The group will definitely be called "floss*d"
Please confirm if this is acceptable when you get a moment - and also
with any other questions you may have. Many thanks.
Regards,
Mark Wastling
On 3 May 2012 11:35, Natalie Whittaker nataliew@madlab.org.uk wrote:
Hi Mark,
At the moment I only have Fridays, but from June will have the last Monday
of each month available if thats any good? We are very busy at the moment,
and regular bookings have been taken by active community groups that meet at
MadLab.
Available Fridays: 11th, 25th.
On the Friday 11th we have Geek Up Manchester meeting, this would be our
preferred date so we can open the space. If the 25th works better for your
group this is fine.
All the best,
Natalie.
On 2 May 2012, at 19:24, Mark Wastling wrote:
Hi there,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Yes the group will definitely be open to the public, and is a spinoff from
the FSFE group run by Sam Tuke.
I'm having a meeting tomorrow night to clarify the details - so will get
back in touch. Also planning to drum up some support on Friday night at
MadLab during the DRM event.
Anyway, if you could give me a date for the Monday's and Friday's that are
free that would be most helpful.
Thanks again :)
Kind regards
Mark Wastling
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On 2 May 2012, at 19:09, Natalie Whittaker nataliew@madlab.org.uk wrote:
Hi Mark,
Thanks for getting in contact with us.
MadLab is a not-for-profit community space, so while we offer free space for
public, free community events, we also do venue hire for private and funded
events. We already host open software groups, and we would love to help
support idea of a new free software group.
Would your group be open to the public?
Regarding availability, 14th is booked. We are quite busy on Thursdays. We
have available Mondays, and Fridays evenings.
Best,
Natalie.
On 27 Apr 2012, at 14:34, Mark Wastling wrote:
Hello there,
I've been given your details by Anna Morris re booking a room.
In association with Manchester Free Software Fellowship Europe, we
would like to set up a group that offers support and guidance to those
who wish to adopt Free/Libre/Open Source Software, but who are perhaps
put off by the lack of face-to-face support and the prospect of a
steep learning curve. It could also be a outlet to share our
individual enthusiasms for various pieces of software/systems with
fellow dabblers.
It would hopefully attract guest speakers, include tutorial sessions
and offer one-to-one guidance. The key is to increase awareness, and
offer support and enthusiasm for FLOSS. While it will obviously appeal
to geeks, it is hoped that it will appeal to no-geeks too. Hopefully,
we can get Manchester Free Software onboard, as well as other
affiliated groups.
I was wondering if there might be a room available on Thursday 14th
May, every month? The group would be called something like "floss*d" –
which is Free Libre Open Source Software..? Do you think this might be
possible...?
Regards,
Mark Wastling
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