PR - Revision history

Dheiber at 21:32, 15 May 2013

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Dheiber at 19:43, 11 April 2013

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2012-10-03T17:06:47Z

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2012-10-03T01:55:11Z

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2012-10-02T20:32:50Z

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Dheiber at 16:23, 26 September 2012

2012-09-26T16:23:50Z

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2012-06-28T19:20:24Z

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2012-06-28T19:19:52Z

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Laurel at 15:05, 10 November 2010

2010-11-10T15:05:46Z

Ali: added link to pr tasks

2010-09-17T20:12:59Z

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 '''Shorter version:'''
-FREE GEEK (www.freegeek.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the Internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service. We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from computers and printers to stereos, tablets, smartphones, iPods and other mp3 players. Free Geek benefits from a dedicated group of 500 to 600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems loaded with Free and Open Source Software. There are multiple ways volunteers can receive a free computer in exchange for their community service. Many opt for the 24 hour adoption program, others learn to refurbish computers through the build program, and K-12 Portland students are able to volunteer for 24 hours in their communities to earn a free computer via the Plug Into Portland program. We also offer a variety of free classes, open to the public, on a range of topics from building job skills and navigating the Internet, to the use of free and open source software and programming skills. Computer hardware that does not go to Free Geek’s volunteers is granted out to schools, nonprofits and other community change organizations through our Hardware Grants program or sold online and in our thrift store to members of the wider community.
+Free Geek (www.freegeek.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the Internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service. We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from computers and printers to stereos, tablets, smartphones, iPods and other mp3 players. Free Geek benefits from a dedicated group of 500 to 600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems loaded with Free and Open Source Software. There are multiple ways volunteers can receive a free computer in exchange for their community service. Many opt for the 24 hour adoption program, others learn to refurbish computers through the build program, and K-12 Portland students are able to volunteer for 24 hours in their communities to earn a free computer via the Plug Into Portland program. We also offer a variety of free classes, open to the public, on a range of topics from building job skills and navigating the Internet, to the use of free and open source software and programming skills. Computer hardware that does not go to Free Geek’s volunteers is granted out to schools, nonprofits and other community change organizations through our Hardware Grants program or sold online and in our thrift store to members of the wider community.
 '''Longer version:'''
-FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.
+Free Geek is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.
 In addition to the Build and Adoption volunteer programs, Free Geek also offers many internships to facilitate the building of higher-level skills in positions throughout the organization. We also offer a variety of free classes, open to the public, on a range of topics from building job skills and navigating the internet, to the use of free and open source software and Command Line. Computer hardware that does not go to Free Geek's volunteers is sold online and in our Thrift Store to members of the wider community, and granted out to schools, nonprofits and other community change organizations through our Hardware Grants program. Technical Support warranties are offered with all systems disbursed or sold, provided the user maintains a Free-Geek-supported operating system. Free Geek is also committed to electronic waste recycling and works exclusively with recycling businesses who engage in environmentally responsible practices to process the obsolete technology we receive.  Free Geek is proud of being a democratically-run organization, and practicing consensus to make decisions at the management level. We are governed by a board of directors whose membership includes professionals in law, environmental advocacy, and information technologies, among other fields. Our board also reserves at least one quarter of its membership seats for active volunteers, and strives for democracy and transparency in its service to the Free Geek community.

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 == Blurb about Free Geek ==
-This blurb is a template for press releases and other PR publications. The PR committee is available to help edit this blurb to fit the parameters and purposes of any such publication, and welcomes any suggestions for changes or improvements. Suggestions and/or requests can be submitted via the suggestion box, or by email to pr@lists.freegeek.org.
+This blurb is a template for press releases and other PR publications. The PR committee is available to help edit this blurb to fit the parameters and purposes of any such publication, and welcomes any suggestions for changes or improvements. Suggestions and/or requests can be submitted via the suggestion box, or by email to punkrock (at) lists (dot) freegeek (dot) org.
 FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.

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 This blurb is a template for press releases and other PR publications. The PR committee is available to help edit this blurb to fit the parameters and purposes of any such publication, and welcomes any suggestions for changes or improvements. Suggestions and/or requests can be submitted via the suggestion box, or by email to pr@lists.freegeek.org.
-FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either recycled as electronic scrap or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.
+FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either ethically recycled to reclaim useful materials or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.
 In addition to the Build and Adoption volunteer programs, Free Geek also offers many internships to facilitate the building of higher-level skills in positions throughout the organization. We also offer a variety of free classes, open to the public, on a range of topics from building job skills and navigating the internet, to the use of free and open source software and Command Line. Computer hardware that does not go to Free Geek's volunteers is sold online and in our Thrift Store to members of the wider community, and granted out to schools, nonprofits and other community change organizations through our Hardware Grants program. Technical Support warranties are offered with all systems disbursed or sold, provided the user maintains a Free-Geek-supported operating system. Free Geek is also committed to electronic waste recycling and works exclusively with recycling businesses who engage in environmentally responsible practices to process the obsolete technology we receive.  Free Geek is proud of being a democratically-run organization, and practicing consensus to make decisions at the management level. We are governed by a board of directors whose membership includes professionals in law, environmental advocacy, and information technologies, among other fields. Our board also reserves at least one quarter of its membership seats for active volunteers, and strives for democracy and transparency in its service to the Free Geek community.

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 == Blurb about Free Geek ==
-Is this a press blurb?  This should be explained if it is going to be here [[User:Luiz|Luiz]] 20:33, 17 October 2009 (UTC) -- ''this should mention hardware grants, internships, education program, thrift store, build, adoption, tech support and recycling...all in the body of the paragraph instead of the mission statement at the top.''
+This blurb is a template for press releases and other PR publications. The PR committee is available to help edit this blurb to fit the parameters and purposes of any such publication, and welcomes any suggestions for changes or improvements. Suggestions and/or requests can be submitted via the suggestion box, or by email to pr@lists.freegeek.org.
-FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems to printers to stereos.  Free Geek does most of this work with volunteers (participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month). The volunteers disassemble the donated equipment and test the components, which are either recycled as electronic scrap or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two symbiotic volunteer programs.  The most popular is the Adoption program wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering at Free Geek in exchange for a free computer.  Alternately, any individual who wishes to learn how to build computers can join the Build Program.  Free Geek instructors teach the Build volunteer the process of identifying hardware and assembling systems and, in exchange, the volunteer builds 5 computers for Free Geek and takes the 6th one home.  Essentially, the Build volunteers assemble the systems the Adoption volunteers take home, while the Adoption volunteers help receive the incoming donations from the public and disassemble the rejected, obsolete technology.  Free Geek is also committed to electronic waste recycling and selects those recycling businesses who engage in environmentally responsible practices to process the obsolete technology we receive.  Free Geek is proud of being a democratically-run organization, and use consensus in our meetings.
+FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems and printers to stereos and mp3 players.  Free Geek does most of its work thanks to the dedicated service of our volunteers; participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month. Our volunteers evaluate, test and disassemble various components, which are either recycled as electronic scrap or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Free and Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two flagship programs through which most of our volunteers get their start.  The most popular is the Adoption program, wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering in exchange for a free computer.  In the Build program, volunteers build five computers for Free Geek and then take their sixth one home, learning to identify hardware and troubleshoot and assemble refurbished systems over the course of the program. Many Build volunteers continue to gain knowledge and contribute to the Free Geek mission by building Laptops, Macs and Servers, testing hardware, and instructing in the Build program.
 ==PR Budget==

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 Is this a press blurb?  This should be explained if it is going to be here [[User:Luiz|Luiz]] 20:33, 17 October 2009 (UTC) -- ''this should mention hardware grants, internships, education program, thrift store, build, adoption, tech support and recycling...all in the body of the paragraph instead of the mission statement at the top.''
-FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community organization that recycles used technology to provide computers, education, internet access and job skills training to those in need in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems to printers to stereos.  Free Geek does most of this work with volunteers (at any given time, about 200 are active). The volunteers disassemble the donated equipment and test the components, which are either recycled as electronic scrap or reused into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two symbiotic volunteer programs.  The most popular is the Adoption program wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering at Free Geek in exchange for a free computer.  Alternately, any individual who wishes to learn how to build computers can join the Build Program.  Free Geek instructors teach the Build volunteer the process of identifying hardware and assembling systems and, in exchange, the volunteer builds 5 computers for Free Geek and takes the 6th one home.  Essentially, the Build volunteers assemble the systems the Adoption volunteers take home, while the Adoption volunteers help receive the incoming donations from the public and disassemble the rejected, obsolete technology.  Free Geek is also committed to electronic waste recycling and selects those recycling businesses who engage in environmentally responsible practices to process the obsolete technology we receive.  Free Geek is proud of being a democratically-run organization, and use consensus in our meetings. Our policy decisions are made by a group of volunteers and staff called the Council, and those policies are executed by our Staff Collective.
+FREE GEEK is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community technology center that recycles technology and provides access to computers, the internet, education and job skills in exchange for community service.  We accept donations from the public of most electronic equipment, ranging from systems to printers to stereos.  Free Geek does most of this work with volunteers (participation averages around 550-600 active volunteers each month). The volunteers disassemble the donated equipment and test the components, which are either recycled as electronic scrap or incorporated into refurbished systems. These refurbished computers are then loaded with Open Source Software.  Free Geek has two symbiotic volunteer programs.  The most popular is the Adoption program wherein any individual may contribute 24 hours of volunteering at Free Geek in exchange for a free computer.  Alternately, any individual who wishes to learn how to build computers can join the Build Program.  Free Geek instructors teach the Build volunteer the process of identifying hardware and assembling systems and, in exchange, the volunteer builds 5 computers for Free Geek and takes the 6th one home.  Essentially, the Build volunteers assemble the systems the Adoption volunteers take home, while the Adoption volunteers help receive the incoming donations from the public and disassemble the rejected, obsolete technology.  Free Geek is also committed to electronic waste recycling and selects those recycling businesses who engage in environmentally responsible practices to process the obsolete technology we receive.  Free Geek is proud of being a democratically-run organization, and use consensus in our meetings.
 ==PR Budget==

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 : ''Programs:'' In charge of media outreach & relations, ads & marketing, the main Free Geek website, tabling events and networking with other organizations.
 : ''Email:'' pr at freegeek.org
-: ''Likely suspects:'' Laurel
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- this budget needs to be aligned with books spending breakdown
+==Priorities (as established 3/12)==
+#Thrift Store
-Check: [[PR Facilitator/Scribe]]
+#$ Donations
 ==Overview==
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 PR is a standing staff committee which is responsible for media outreach & relations, ads & marketing, [http://freegeek.org the Free Geek website], and networking with other organizations.
-* Starting in November 2009 PR meets on the first an third Saturday of each month(opposite Staff meetings) with the option of scheduling working meetings on the remaining Saturdays.
+Check: [[PR Facilitator/Scribe]]
 == Running a PR meeting ==

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 : ''Programs:'' In charge of media outreach & relations, ads & marketing, the main Free Geek website, tabling events and networking with other organizations.
 : ''Email:'' pr at freegeek.org
-: ''Likely suspects:'' Ali, Caitlin, Laurel, Luiz, Tony
+: ''Likely suspects:'' Ali, Laurel, Luiz
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 * Starting in November 2009 PR meets on the first an third Saturday of each month(opposite Staff meetings) with the option of scheduling working meetings on the remaining Saturdays.
 == Running a PR meeting ==
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 ==Links==
 *[[Monitored by Outreach]]
 *[[Stats and Testimonials]] - tidbits to support various marketing, advertising, PR materials