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

Wed Jun 28 11:28:48 AEST 2017

Regarding this grant application for the Geelong Raspberry Pi Meetup, I
think it's proper to cancel the application.
The library is going to help with funding.

Thanks,

On 8 June 2017 at 13:40, David Lloyd <lloy0076 at adam.com.au> wrote:

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> Hi Jason,
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> I wouldn’t take the application down – in my opinion it’s a reasonable
> application with a worthy goal.
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> 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 J
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> 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.
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> For what it’s worth, I hope your proposal is granted.
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> DSL
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> *From:* linux-aus [mailto:linux-aus-bounces at lists.linux.org.au] *On
> Behalf Of *jason thomas via linux-aus
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 7 June 2017 11:22 PM
> *To:* David Lloyd <lloy0076 at adam.com.au>
> *Cc:* Steve Levakis <SLevakis at geelongcity.vic.gov.au>;
> linux-aus at linux.org.au
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> *Subject:* Re: [Linux-aus] Grant Application June-5-2017
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> Thanks for the question David.
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> I imagined the Facebook page would be best if it pointed to a website with
> more info, so that's the reason.
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> I said "or so" because I thought the committee would decide their
> requirements.
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> Would it be better if I take this application down and make some
> alterations? There's another reason it could be better, unrelated.
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> This is the first time I've applied for a grant so I appreciate your
> feedback.
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> Best, Jason
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> On 8 June 2017 at 12:58, David Lloyd via linux-aus <
> linux-aus at lists.linux.org.au> wrote:
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> 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 J
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> *From:* linux-aus [mailto:linux-aus-bounces at lists.linux.org.au] *On
> Behalf Of *Linux Australia President via linux-aus
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 7 June 2017 6:41 PM
> *To:* jason thomas <jason.robert.thomas.123 at gmail.com>;
> council at linux.org.au; linux-aus at linux.org.au
> *Cc:* Steve Levakis <SLevakis at geelongcity.vic.gov.au>
> *Subject:* Re: [Linux-aus] Grant Application June-5-2017
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> Hi everyone,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Kind regards,
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> Kathy
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> On 05/06/17 11:40, jason thomas via linux-aus wrote:
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> *Project name*
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> Geelong Raspberry Pi Meetup - resources and publicity
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> *Aim of the project, including any key stages or milestones of the project*
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> 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.
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> We have:
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> -A meetup place (Geelong Library)
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> -A basic website - http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/raspberry-pi-meet
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> -Five older Raspberry Pis, screens, keyboards, power supplies
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> -Some attendees who bring their own devices
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> Needed:
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> -A Meetup page - https://www.meetup.com/
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> -Facebook presence (free, after Meetup page established)
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> -Basic electrical components, breadboards, prototyping wires
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> -New Raspberry Pis and power supplies
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> *How the success of the project will be measured*
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> We aim to grow the group beyond its base of a handful of people into
> something larger.
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> Goals:
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> -Establish a visitor list and maintain that as a Google Spreadsheet.
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> -Over six months, increase number of regular attendees to 10 or more
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> -Over six months, introduce at least 15 new people to the group (assuming
> some people attend once or twice and not again).
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> -Keep a list of resources spent and receipts, and donate remaining funds
> back to Linux Australia (after six months or so).
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> -Make these details available to Linux Australia when requested.
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> *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*
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> Costs:
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> -Raspberry Pi and power sources x 3 = $200
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> -Meetup page, one year 16 x 12 = $192
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> -Basic components (resistors, LEDs, servo motors, breadboards) = $58
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> Total = $450
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> *The project team, their credentials and professional capabilities,
> especially their history of open source, open data, open hardware or open
> culture contributions*
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> -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.
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> -Steve Levakis, (works as a Health and Wellbeing Officer), meetup
> organiser and attendee. Learning to program.
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> *Person responsible for project*
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> -Jason Thomas - jason.robert.thomas.123 at gmail.com
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> -Steve Levakis - slevakis at geelongcity.vic.gov.au
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