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== Proposal Outline == | == Proposal Outline == | ||
| − | * | + | '''Preliminary''' |
| − | * Send 1 FG-PDX staffer to | + | |
| + | * Create FG Gresham Community Council, start having regular meetings in Gresham. | ||
| + | * Contact local non-profits, seeking council participation. | ||
| + | * Search for appropriate space (ongoing). | ||
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| + | '''After space is a acquired:''' | ||
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| + | * Send 1 FG-PDX staffer to coordinate new location for approx. three months. | ||
* Start allowing community members to volunteer, create community council. | * Start allowing community members to volunteer, create community council. | ||
* Start accepting donations on a limited basis. | * Start accepting donations on a limited basis. | ||
* Start recycling operation ASAP. | * Start recycling operation ASAP. | ||
* Hire additional staff as revenue increases. | * Hire additional staff as revenue increases. | ||
| − | * Replace FG-PDX staff with permanent FG-Gresham staff as needed | + | * Replace FG-PDX staff with permanent FG-Gresham staff as needed. |
== Project Needs == | == Project Needs == | ||
| − | * $ | + | * $10,000 - $15,000 in startup funds (possibly more due to high rent costs) |
| − | * $ | + | * $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. | * $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. | * Vehicle for transportation of personnel and materials between FG-PDX and FG-Gresham. | ||
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* Furniture | * Furniture | ||
* Construction materials | * Construction materials | ||
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| + | == Organizational Structure Proposal == | ||
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| + | * Undecided at this point. | ||
== Presentations == | == Presentations == | ||
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* 03/23 - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | * 03/23 - Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce | ||
* 04/05 - Gresham ESCAC (Environmental Services Community Advisory Committee). | * 04/05 - Gresham ESCAC (Environmental Services Community Advisory Committee). | ||
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| + | [[Category:Free Geek Intergalactic]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Space Use]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:08, 16 June 2009
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
Preliminary
- Create FG Gresham Community Council, start having regular meetings in Gresham.
- Contact local non-profits, seeking council participation.
- Search for appropriate space (ongoing).
After space is a acquired:
- Send 1 FG-PDX staffer to coordinate 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.
Project Needs
- $10,000 - $15,000 in startup funds (possibly more due to high rent costs)
- $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.
- Forklift
- Shelving
- Furniture
- Construction materials
Organizational Structure Proposal
- Undecided at this point.
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).