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- Join the startups list.  You can to http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup to do so.  This list is for people who'd like to startup Free Geeks. We're finding that the various Free Geek startups can be one of the most useful sources of new information for fledgling organizations like yours.
 
- Join the startups list.  You can to http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup to do so.  This list is for people who'd like to startup Free Geeks. We're finding that the various Free Geek startups can be one of the most useful sources of new information for fledgling organizations like yours.
  
- Check out the wiki page on the subject: there's a lot of info about Free Geek startups already collected on the mothership's wiki: http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Free_Geek_Startups
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- Check out the wiki pages on the subject. There's a lot of info about Free Geek startups already collected on the mothership's wiki: http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Free_Geek_Startups
  
- Find links to other incredibly useful information and, fill out our franchise application: http://freegeek.org/franchiseapp.php
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- Once you've got all your ducks in a row (i.e. have a handful of dedicated volunteers, reviewed all the relevant documentation, signed up on the startups list, asked a bunch of questions, etc.) fill out our franchise application: http://freegeek.org/franchiseapp.php
  
Also, you're welcome to come to the Free Geek mothership for a week or two so you can get a better idea of how things work here, ask lots of questions, and enjoy some time in Portland.  It's something that we'd eventually like all of the Free Geeks out there to do.  If you can come to visit, let us know on the startup list or send an email to info@freegeek.org We'll be able to offer you a free homestay with one of our illustrious staff or volunteers.
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Also, you're welcome to come to a Free Geek in your area (see http://freegeek.org/family.php for a complete list) for a week or two so you can get a better idea of how things work, ask lots of questions, and enjoy some time in a different city or town.  If you can come to visit, let us know on the startup list.  Very likely, a Geek will be able to offer you a free homestay with one of their illustrious volunteers or staff members.
  
 
We're thrilled that you're interested in Free Geek's reuse/recycling/education model, and we look forward to communicating with you more in the future!
 
We're thrilled that you're interested in Free Geek's reuse/recycling/education model, and we look forward to communicating with you more in the future!

Revision as of 15:05, 15 February 2007

This form response is intended to be used to respond to people who email us who've begun to set up a brand spankin' new Free Geek and who have some questions. Please CC: the Franchise committee in your response as well. Shawn 16:28, 2 May 2006 (PDT)


Hello! Thanks for your email. There has been a lot of interest across North America lately from people who've begun the process of starting their own Free Geek. We're enthused that the idea is catching. In fact, we have a franchising process in place so that we may better help new Free Geeks through all of the trials and tribulations it takes to start such a rich and varied organization.

So, where should you start? We'll, if you haven't already,

- Join the startups list. You can to http://lists.freegeek.org/listinfo/startup to do so. This list is for people who'd like to startup Free Geeks. We're finding that the various Free Geek startups can be one of the most useful sources of new information for fledgling organizations like yours.

- Check out the wiki pages on the subject. There's a lot of info about Free Geek startups already collected on the mothership's wiki: http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Free_Geek_Startups

- Once you've got all your ducks in a row (i.e. have a handful of dedicated volunteers, reviewed all the relevant documentation, signed up on the startups list, asked a bunch of questions, etc.) fill out our franchise application: http://freegeek.org/franchiseapp.php

Also, you're welcome to come to a Free Geek in your area (see http://freegeek.org/family.php for a complete list) for a week or two so you can get a better idea of how things work, ask lots of questions, and enjoy some time in a different city or town. If you can come to visit, let us know on the startup list. Very likely, a Geek will be able to offer you a free homestay with one of their illustrious volunteers or staff members.

We're thrilled that you're interested in Free Geek's reuse/recycling/education model, and we look forward to communicating with you more in the future!