Re: [Linux-aus] Request for Grant from Linux Australia for Ubertweak

[Elspeth Thorne <elspeth@thorne.id.au>]

David Lloyd wrote:

> Elspeth,
>
> > We've been considering putting together a 'How To Run A Computer 
> > Camp' kit for some time now, as we have had intermittent interest 
> > from other states (Tasmania and New South Wales at one stage, I 
> > believe). We're also considering branching out into doing a primary 
> > school camp (probably year 5-7) in the future.
> >
> > I personally would like to see such a kit happen - I believe it could 
> > be a very valuable tool. We are slowly working towards such a thing 
> > for our own internal use, and some of our innovations are apparently 
> > now widespread within Scripture Union. There is much more to running 
> > a camp like this than simply the technical material, although that 
> > does take up the bulk of the time before camp, and of course, 
> > adequate technical expertise does help.
> >
> > If LA would be willing to assist us in preparing such a kit, I feel 
> > that it would be welcome in the camp community - although of course I 
> > would have to discuss it with the leaders before going ahead with 
> > such a project.
>
>
> Would donating DIRECTLY to your upper sponsor give tax benefits, i.e. 
> are they a charity as well as a not for profit organisation?
>
> DSL
Yes, SU Queensland is a charity, and donations are tax deductible. At 
least for individuals - I'm not sure how it works for organisations such 
as LA.

Regards,

Elspeth.