Talk:Press Kit - Revision history

Halfasspete at 04:19, 9 February 2006

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Halfasspete at 01:26, 3 February 2006

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Halfasspete: /* pages for Press Kit */

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pages for Press Kit

Halfasspete at 13:31, 6 January 2006

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Shawn at 19:48, 5 January 2006

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Shawn: /* from modsquad mailing list, 12/05 */

2006-01-05T19:28:04Z

from modsquad mailing list, 12/05

Halfasspete: /* pages for Press Kit */

2006-01-02T00:03:50Z

pages for Press Kit

Halfasspete: /* pages for Press Kit */

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pages for Press Kit

Halfasspete: /* pages for Press Kit */

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pages for Press Kit

Halfasspete: Oso said, 4/05

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Oso said, 4/05

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	** A 5.25" floppy with info on where to access videos online and/or how to contact us for a DVD		** A 5.25" floppy with info on where to access videos online and/or how to contact us for a DVD
	*Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]		*Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]
		+
		+	== old main page ==
		+	A packet to get out to folks on the [[Media contact list]].
		+
		+	Pete's outline of what should go in the Press Kit.
		+	:I feel these things all need to make it in there. Each press kit would be delivered along with (or after) a more personalized story pitch (phone, email...) which would focus on the elements most relevant to a given publication.
		+
		+	== What Free Geek Does ==
		+	=== why we're so cool ===
		+	Include [[Stats and Testimonials]] to support each point.
		+	#a concise statement of "we solve waste problem by solving need problem."
		+	#we keep stuff out of landfills.
		+	#we get computers to folks who can't afford 'em.
		+	#we help folks pick up job skills.
		+	#we're efficient with the money and other resources we have.
		+	*let's keep this list focused on the major programs, and not overwhelm.
		+
		+	=== results of some hardware grants ===
		+	[[Grants Follow Up]]
		+
		+	== What Free Geek Needs ==
		+	note: see Talk page for discussion of how appropriate each of these sub-categories is for press coverage.
		+	=== Money ===
		+	*Little Money (every bit helps.)
		+	*Big Money (foundations, rich donors.)
		+	*We like money at any time!
		+	=== Hardware ===
		+	*Little: clean out your garage
		+	*Big:clean out your IT warehouse
		+	*Let's focus our efforts here on smaller/community pubs, so as to avoid donation spikes.
		+	=== Volunteers ===
		+	*we need your help, whoever you are!
		+	*Geeks Unite! put your special skills to work for the community.
		+
		+	== list of major past media coverage ==
		+	coordinate with [http://freegeek.org/media.php list on web page.]
		+
		+	Another good resource is the archive of [http://lists.freegeek.org/pipermail/e-newsletter/ volunteer newsletters].

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 *hours, contact info, web address, names of some staff, maybe a map.
 *[[Videos]] and audio clips on CD or DVD (only included if requested, due to expense)
-**[http://www.ece.pdx.edu/~abu/city_club.mp3 May '05 City Club] clips (courtesy Aaron Burt)
+**[http://www.ece.pdx.edu/~abu/city_club.mp3 May '05 City Club] clips (courtesy Aaron Burt) (see also [http://www.pdxcityclub.org/calendar/calendar.php?type=month&day=1&month=05&year=2005 City Club calendar page])
 **Spirit One radio clip (April 05 or thereabouts, check archives for Liane's email.
 ** A 5.25" floppy with info on where to access videos online and/or how to contact us for a DVD
 *Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]

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 *describe ongoing needs of Free Geek (mention how we have substantially met them.) MONITOR FEE.
 *hours, contact info, web address, names of some staff, maybe a map.
-*a CD or DVD (only included if requested, due to expense)
+*[[Videos]] and audio clips on CD or DVD (only included if requested, due to expense)
 **[http://www.ece.pdx.edu/~abu/city_club.mp3 May '05 City Club] clips (courtesy Aaron Burt)
 **Spirit One radio clip (April 05 or thereabouts, check archives for Liane's email.
 ** A 5.25" floppy with info on where to access videos online and/or how to contact us for a DVD
 *Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]

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 Mention some organizational ties (Mercy Corps? Rebuilding Center? OSDL?) Mention Portland as "hot spot" for free software/open source. (Use of terms OS and FS?)
 Mention some successful grants, what the $$ allowed us to do
 Write "letters to the editor"
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 **[[Toxins in Computers]] ??
 ** Introduction to Free Geek's major programs!! [[User:Shawn|Shawn]]
 *major accomplishments of past year (maybe back of stats page?)
 *name big donators (corporate, individual, awards??)
 *describe ongoing needs of Free Geek (mention how we have substantially met them.) MONITOR FEE.
 *hours, contact info, web address, names of some staff, maybe a map.
-*a CD?? [http://www.ece.pdx.edu/~abu/city_club.mp3 May '05 City Club] clips (courtesy Aaron Burt) ; Spirit One radio clip (April 05 or thereabouts, check archives for Liane's email.
+*a CD or DVD (only included if requested, due to expense)
 ** A 5.25" floppy with info on where to access videos online and/or how to contact us for a DVD
 *Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]

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 *quantifying the good stuff we do: 1 page stats, back side testimonials
 **[[Toxins in Computers]] ??
 *major accomplishments of past year (maybe back of stats page?)
 *name big donators (corporate, individual, awards??)
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 *hours, contact info, web address, names of some staff, maybe a map.
 *a CD?? [http://www.ece.pdx.edu/~abu/city_club.mp3 May '05 City Club] clips (courtesy Aaron Burt) ; Spirit One radio clip (April 05 or thereabouts, check archives for Liane's email.
 *Some common terms used at Free Geek, also hardware, open source, etc terms [[Free Geek Definitions]]
 == from modsquad mailing list, 12/05 ==

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	== from modsquad mailing list, 12/05 ==		== from modsquad mailing list, 12/05 ==
−	~~=== Shawn ===~~
−	~~Umm, what have we been working on...? Here's my ideas:~~
−
−	~~- Holiday party~~
−	~~- Media strategy and a little bit on what that involves~~
−	~~- People's Supporting Business - we'll probably be doing this, but~~
−	~~we're working on the specifics~~
−	~~- We'll have another 25% off at the thrift store coupon in the Chinook~~
−	~~Book for 2006~~
−	~~- We're gearing up for grant/funding request season~~
−	~~- If people want to comment or get involved, email outreach@~~
−	~~- Anything else (that's already a lot)~~
−
−	~~Let's bat this around on the list, then get the report to council. I~~
−	~~don't think it's horribly important to get _all_ of this in even, but~~
−	~~it would be nice. I see the council reports as a general, informative~~
−	~~check-up by those in charge (the council). Highly detailed reports~~
−	~~aren't totally necessary.~~

	=== Marie ===		=== Marie ===

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	Money: Your points are well taken. I think pushing too hard for cash donations in the press would seem tacky. However, if we were to have something like a "campaign," media attention might be helpful. (e.g. "Help Free Geek build up a cash reserve of $50,000 by July" or "Help Free Geek finish its classroom/community meeting space.")		Money: Your points are well taken. I think pushing too hard for cash donations in the press would seem tacky. However, if we were to have something like a "campaign," media attention might be helpful. (e.g. "Help Free Geek build up a cash reserve of $50,000 by July" or "Help Free Geek finish its classroom/community meeting space.")
		+
		+	== Oso said, 4/05 ==
		+
		+	Altair 8800 one of eWeek's top 5 vintage computers.
		+
		+	MITS Altair's 8800-The January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics
		+	heralded the arrival of the Altair 8800, a DIY kit based on Intel's
		+	third-generation microprocessor, the 8080.
		+
		+	It signaled to the general public that it was possible for them to own
		+	their own computer, and is widely credited with starting the PC revolution.
		+
		+	("And motivating Bill Gates to start Microsoft," says Klein.)
		+
		+	"Back then, computers were still these big machines that were
		+	unreachable, they were behind glass walls in universities or
		+	corporations, and only the high priests could get access to them,"
		+	Ismail said.
		+
		+	"So to actually be able to have your own computer that you could control
		+	and even be able to put on your desk was pretty spectacular."
		+
		+	Adds Damer, "I think it is the media and emotional connection."
		+
		+	He suggests that Robert Cringley's 1996 PBS Special "Triumph of the
		+	Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires" popularized the computer.
		+
		+	The going rate for the Altair 8800 is anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000.
		+
		+	Though with so many produced, says Ismail, the value is slightly inflated.
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