Free Geek Gresham - Revision history

Kathey at 02:08, 17 June 2009

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Organizational Structure Proposal

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Proposal Outline

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Presentations

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Proposal Outline

Oso at 18:04, 6 April 2006

2006-04-06T18:04:53Z

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== Overview ==

The community of Gresham is interested in having a Free Geek computer reuse and recycling operation in their area. The thought for now is to run this as a branch of Free Geek Portland rather than starting a seperate non-profit.

== Community Partners ==

* City of Gresham - Department of Environmental Services
* Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
* Gresham Optimists Club
* Gresham Ford

== Resources ==

These are offers that have been made, none accepted to date.

'''Short Term'''

* 7,000 SF temporary facility (defunct Suzuki dealership), 2 months free rent, then slidng scale (pay what we can) for up to one year - donated by Gresham Ford
* Office furniture - donated by the City of Gresham, desks, chairs and filing cabinets.
* Vehicle - 1990 Isuzu Trooper, 4 cylinder - donated by David Pool

'''Long Term'''

* Garbage fee rate increase through the City of Gresham, could result in $5,000 to $25,000 per year.
* DEQ Solid Waste and Recycling grant, approx. $50,000 available in Jan. 2007 (application due Sept '06).

== Proposal Outline ==

* Start in temporary location at the Gresham Ford site a soon a feasible (Continue search for appropriate space).
* Send 1 FG-PDX staffer to run new location for approx. three months.
* Start allowing community members to volunteer, create community council.
* Start accepting donations on a limited basis.
* Start recycling operation ASAP.
* Hire additional staff as revenue increases.
* Replace FG-PDX staff with permanent FG-Gresham staff.

== Project Needs ==

* $5,000 - $6,000 in startup funds, enough to pay for utilites, insurance and one staff person for two months.
* $5,000 - $10,000 in follow up funds to expand staff and other income generating operations, begin paying rent.
* $10,000 in additional fund to make up operational loss until DEQ grant funds are available in the beginning of 2007.
* Vehicle for transportation of personnel and materials between FG-PDX and FG-Gresham.
* Forklift
* Shelving
* Furniture
* Construction materials

== Presentations ==

* 02/22 - City of Gresham - DES
* 03/01 - Gresham Ford (at Gresham City Hall)
* 03/23 - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
* 04/05 - Gresham ESCAC (Environmental Services Community Advisory Committee).

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 == Organizational Structure Proposal ==
-* FG-Gresham is a branch location of Free Geek.
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 == Presentations ==

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 == Project Needs ==
-* $5,000 - $6,000 in startup funds, enough to pay for utilites, insurance and one staff person for two months.
+* $10,000 - $15,000 in startup funds (possibly more due to high rent costs)
-* $5,000 - $10,000 in follow up funds to expand staff and other income generating operations, begin paying rent.
+* $10,000 - $15,000 in follow up funds to expand staff and other income generating operations.
 * $10,000 in additional funds to make up operational loss until DEQ grant funds are available in the beginning of 2007.
 * Vehicle for transportation of personnel and materials between FG-PDX and FG-Gresham.

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 == Proposal Outline ==
-* Start in temporary location at the Gresham Ford site a soon a feasible (Continue search for appropriate space).
+'''Preliminary'''
-* Send 1 FG-PDX staffer to run new location for approx. three months.
 * Start allowing community members to volunteer, create community council.
 * Start accepting donations on a limited basis.
 * Start recycling operation ASAP.
 * Hire additional staff as revenue increases.
-* Replace FG-PDX staff with permanent FG-Gresham staff as needed/possible.
+* Replace FG-PDX staff with permanent FG-Gresham staff as needed.
 == Project Needs ==

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 * Furniture
 * Construction materials
 == Presentations ==