[Linux-aus] Grant Application June-5-2017

Thu Jun 8 13:40:58 AEST 2017

Hi Jason,

I wouldn’t take the application down – in my opinion it’s a reasonable application with a worthy goal.

The goals are well stated and I believe they’re achievable; it’s clear you’ve not written hundreds of grant applications before but in my opinion the application is honest, to the point and honestly somewhat easier to understand than some applications written by those who have written many more than you :)

I think Facebook and Meetup are both relevant platforms but I wouldn’t consider them mutually exclusive – although having a platform not hosted by either could be of benefit to you as you identify.

For what it’s worth, I hope your proposal is granted.

DSL

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Thanks for the question David.

I imagined the Facebook page would be best if it pointed to a website with more info, so that's the reason.

I said "or so" because I thought the committee would decide their requirements.

Would it be better if I take this application down and make some alterations? There's another reason it could be better, unrelated.

This is the first time I've applied for a grant so I appreciate your feedback.

Best, Jason

On 8 June 2017 at 12:58, David Lloyd via linux-aus <linux-aus at lists.linux.org.au <mailto:linux-aus at lists.linux.org.au> > wrote:

Just out of morbid interest why would “not having a meetup page” prevent “having a facebook page/presence”? That’s my only comment of substance – I’m sure if this is approved the “or so” component will be handled fairly by the council :)

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Hi everyone, 

Firstly, a courtesy note to indicate that feedback on this application is open until 19th June, and is scheduled for discussion at Council meeting 22nd June. 

Secondly, I have a conflict of interest as a regular attendee to this group and will therefore recuse myself from any discussions or decision making on this Grant Application. 

Kind regards,

Kathy

On 05/06/17 11:40, jason thomas via linux-aus wrote:

Project name

Geelong Raspberry Pi Meetup - resources and publicity

Aim of the project, including any key stages or milestones of the project

To encourage locals in and around Geelong to get involved with programming and using micro controllers. We would aim to get a cross section of the community interested in and using Raspberry Pi, Raspbian or other Linux distributions. The ideal situation would be to introduce people to a future with free and open source software.

We have:

-A meetup place (Geelong Library)

-A basic website - http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/raspberry-pi-meet

-Five older Raspberry Pis, screens, keyboards, power supplies

-Some attendees who bring their own devices

Needed:

-A Meetup page - https://www.meetup.com/

-Facebook presence (free, after Meetup page established)

-Basic electrical components, breadboards, prototyping wires

-New Raspberry Pis and power supplies

How the success of the project will be measured

We aim to grow the group beyond its base of a handful of people into something larger.

Goals:

-Establish a visitor list and maintain that as a Google Spreadsheet.

-Over six months, increase number of regular attendees to 10 or more

-Over six months, introduce at least 15 new people to the group (assuming some people attend once or twice and not again).

-Keep a list of resources spent and receipts, and donate remaining funds back to Linux Australia (after six months or so).

-Make these details available to Linux Australia when requested.

Estimated cost breakdown of the project, including any materials, projects or online services that are required to deliver the project. The cost breakdown should include estimates of labour costs and/or professional services

Costs:

-Raspberry Pi and power sources x 3 = $200

-Meetup page, one year 16 x 12 = $192

-Basic components (resistors, LEDs, servo motors, breadboards) = $58

Total = $450

The project team, their credentials and professional capabilities, especially their history of open source, open data, open hardware or open culture contributions

-Jason Thomas (works as a backend developer), attendee, social media and promotions. Member of Linux Australia, LinuxConfAU 2017 volunteer. Making a robot with Raspberry Pi.

-Steve Levakis, (works as a Health and Wellbeing Officer), meetup organiser and attendee. Learning to program.

Person responsible for project

-Jason Thomas - jason.robert.thomas.123 at gmail.com <mailto:jason.robert.thomas.123 at gmail.com> 

-Steve Levakis - slevakis at geelongcity.vic.gov.au <mailto:slevakis at geelongcity.vic.gov.au> 

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