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Hey everyone:

Not to be dissonant, but just a heads up that brunch at Nat Mechanic's ends at 3pm. And I'm a bigg fan of brunch (as is Bianca). Any other suggestions for a location?

Best,
Julia

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== 1 of 4 ==
Date: Mon, Jan 26 2009 8:45 am
From: juropel

Hey everyone:

This sounds like great stuff! Saturday @ 2:30 works for me as well.

// Julia
t :: @juropel
484.680.0226

On Jan 25, 6:46 pm, Gloria Bell <gloriakb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sat at 2:30 is fine with me. Kara, thanks for organizing
> Gloria Bell
> GloriaKB...@gmail.com
> cell (267) 909-2308
> Twitter - @gloriabell
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Kara LaFleur <karaslafl...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Yay!
>
> > Sounds like we have a lot of really good ideas for a potential event.
>
> > Does national mechanics - 2:30 next saturday work for everyone?
>
> > On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Stephen Winkler <
> > stephen.wink...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Lovin' the excitement! I'm somewhere deep in WV right now so am just
> >> catching up. First of all, I can and would be happy to meet next saturday.
> >> Sounds like you guys had a great start yesterday.
>
> >> In terms of Philly Futures specifically, having an info event would be a
> >> good idea, and yes, we can have futures staff, mentors, and students
> >> attend.
>
> >> I think Kara is on to something by not limiting our request to being a
> >> mentor only. There are plenty of ways to get involved: giving lessons in
> >> geek skills (we could ask people to donate their skills for session),
> >> setting up internships, donating to events like Get in the Game, etc. A
> >> prominent donor is currently sponsoring a 30 book challenge to encourage
> >> reading, so I know Futures is open to outside support in creative ways.
>
> >> For the event I think we need to think about making sure people who can't
> >> be there can still get the info and don't feel like the chance to get
> >> involved has passed if they can't attend. Gee I wonder if it's possible to
> >> do some sort of live video over this thing called the internet?
>
> >> I won't have a car next Saturday but can meet anywhere in center city w/
> >> no problem.
>
> >> On Jan 25, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Kara LaFleur <karaslafl...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >> We should get Stephen's input - but I am thinking maybe a little
> >> presentation at the beginning and then follow up at the end; some snacks
> >> maybe even a geek-centric give away maybe some interesting or super hero LTL
> >> print - they seemed interested in participating in future evetns.
>
> >> sounds like an event to me!
>
> >> They also have a "get in the game" event on April 30th - could be a great
> >> follow up event for those involved, and it's ready made! Something that gwg
> >> could promote on their behalf "throw our weight behind" so to speak.and it
> >> sounds fun: <http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/>
> >>http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/
>
> >> ooooooooooooooooooo!
>
> >> What if people who weren't interested in volunteering (lets face it, not
> >> everyone is) could bring / donate school supplies! Or other items on their
> >> wish list: <http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish>
> >>http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish
>
> >> maybe? too much? it's a thought anyway - to have more than one way for the
> >> community to be involved, but with the focus o volunteerism.
>
> >> w00t... i thik we can all recognize the signs of my gettin excited about
> >> something ;)
>
> >> haha
> >> Kara
>
> >> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Gloria Bell < <gloriakb...@gmail.com>
> >> gloriakb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>> Kara,
>
> >>> Are you talking about doing a screening of Hancock as the kickoff for the
> >>> Philly Futures initiative? If so, I love the idea.
>
> >>> Gloria
>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
>
> >>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Kara LaFleur < <karaslafl...@gmail.com>
> >>> karaslafl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>> haha - what about a screening of Hancock? total geek movie, and it's all
> >>> about seemingly normal people becoming heroes - about becoming better
> >>> people and doing good and all that.
>
> >>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Gloria Bell < <gloriakb...@gmail.com><gloriakb...@gmail.com>
> >>> gloriakb...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>> I can be available next Saturday. Kara, thank you for putting together
> >>>> the summary of today's meeting.
> >>>> Gloria Bell
> >>>> <GloriaKB...@gmail.com> <GloriaKB...@gmail.com>GloriaKB...@gmail.com
> >>>> cell (267) 909-2308
> >>>> Twitter - @gloriabell
>
> >>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Kara LaFleur <<karaslafl...@gmail.com><karaslafl...@gmail.com>
> >>>> karaslafl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>> hey Julia, interestingly enough, some of these thoughts were brought up
> >>>>> in today's meeting as well.- Many non profits operate off of the interest/
> >>>>> dividends from market accounts, as the markets go down, so do their
> >>>>> revenues, until, unfortunately they are forced to operate on nothing, and as
> >>>>> the article illustrates are forced to actually draw from the account (which
> >>>>> in turn, obviously lowers the interest which the account is able to produce)
> >>>>> (This, of course, is an Extremely simplified explanation of how just some
> >>>>> NP's work) As a result of the rollercoaster that has been the market of
> >>>>> late, fincanical pictures shift rapidly, and what might have looked like a
> >>>>> secure balance sheet 6 monhts ago, may look like an abysmal mess today.
>
> >>>>> Part of the discussion today was in regards to gwg as fudraiser for
> >>>>> such organizations as the Darby library (or philly libraries for that
> >>>>> matter). At this point in time, gwg simply does not have the infrastructure
> >>>>> to accept or raise money on behalf of a cause. If an organization already
> >>>>> had a system in place (say as for the Friends of the Philadelphia library or
> >>>>> Twestival as some examples) A place where people can be directed to give
> >>>>> safely and securely, then that is a different story. I think that this is
> >>>>> certainly something that we should continue to discuss, and potentially
> >>>>> persue in a way that everyone can be comfortable with.
>
> >>>>> In terms of the Philly Futures Initiative (not quite sure what else to
> >>>>> call it at this point) I think a kick off presentation would be a great
> >>>>> idea. Maybe something over a Indy Hall or another feasible venue - where
> >>>>> people could get info, ask questions, and potentially sign up to volunteer.
> >>>>> Stephen, we would love your input on this idea, how that might work, do we
> >>>>> want to pair it up with say, maybe a movie screening - or some other
> >>>>> partnered event / draw. Maybe invite some of the kids, who can talk about
> >>>>> their experience with the program, etc?
>
> >>>>> It was great to hear about Volunteer Big, and the direction that that
> >>>>> is heading, certainly sounds like something that this commuity could use,
> >>>>> and that could benefit a lot of people. I certainly look forward to hearing
> >>>>> more from Jordan. I also wonder how that could work in concert with other
> >>>>> efforts within the community.
>
> >>>>> With all the other events taking place today, our meetig was cut short,
> >>>>> it would be great to hold another meeting next Saturday- does that work for
> >>>>> everyone? any location suggestions?
>
> >>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM, juropel <<julia.isyournewbicy...@gmail.com><julia.isyournewbicy...@gmail.com>
> >>>>> julia.isyournewbicy...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >>>>>> Melissa and everyone:
>
> >>>>>> This is a sad story, if Nutter has his way. If we do target the Darby
> >>>>>> Library, we'd have to do it very strategically. My question is—why is
> >>>>>> the Darby Library not sustainable? Because we could raise a chunk of
> >>>>>> money. But in the end, it's a matter of how the library is using its
> >>>>>> resources.
>
> >>>>>> Now I don't know much about how libraries operate as a business model.
> >>>>>> This is probably something we'd need to research if we chose to tackle
> >>>>>> this big problem.
>
> >>>>>> Is anyone familiar with Long Tail Economics? See here:
> >>>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail>
> >>>>>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail
>
> >>>>>> and here:
> >>>>>> <http://www.thelongtail.com/> <http://www.thelongtail.com/>
> >>>>>>http://www.thelongtail.com/
>
> >>>>>> Thoughts?
>
> >>>>>> // Julia
>
> >>>>>> On Jan 23, 2:32 pm, Melissa Thiessen <mathies...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>>> > A fellow Philly geek brought this to my attention. Maybe we can
> >>>>>> help,
> >>>>>> > they're believed to be the oldest operating public library in the
> >>>>>> > country!
>
> >>>>>> <http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th.><http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th>
> >>>>>>http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th
> >>>>>> ...
>
> >>>>>> > Thanks,
> >>>>>> > Melissa
>
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> ~ Kara
>
> >>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> >>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com>
> >>>>>www.karalafleur.com
> >>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>
> >>>>>www.geekswhogive.com
>
> >>> --
> >>> ~ Kara
>
> >>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> >>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com>
> >>>www.karalafleur.com
> >>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>
> >>>www.geekswhogive.com
>
> >> --
> >> ~ Kara
>
> >> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> >> <http://www.karalafleur.com>www.karalafleur.com
> >> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>www.geekswhogive.com
>
> > --
> > ~ Kara
>
> > Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> >www.karalafleur.com
> >www.geekswhogive.com

== 2 of 4 ==
Date: Tues, Jan 27 2009 6:37 am
From: Stephen Winkler

Can we make it 3:00?

On Jan 25, 2009, at 6:46 PM, Gloria Bell <glori...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Sat at 2:30 is fine with me. Kara, thanks for organizing
>
> Gloria Bell
> Glori...@gmail.com
> cell (267) 909-2308
> Twitter - @gloriabell
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Kara LaFleur
> <karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yay!
>
> Sounds like we have a lot of really good ideas for a potential event.
>
> Does national mechanics - 2:30 next saturday work for everyone?
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Stephen Winkler <stephen...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
> Lovin' the excitement! I'm somewhere deep in WV right now so am just
> catching up. First of all, I can and would be happy to meet next
> saturday. Sounds like you guys had a great start yesterday.
>
> In terms of Philly Futures specifically, having an info event would
> be a good idea, and yes, we can have futures staff, mentors, and
> students attend.
>
> I think Kara is on to something by not limiting our request to being
> a mentor only. There are plenty of ways to get involved: giving
> lessons in geek skills (we could ask people to donate their skills
> for session), setting up internships, donating to events like Get in
> the Game, etc. A prominent donor is currently sponsoring a 30 book
> challenge to encourage reading, so I know Futures is open to outside
> support in creative ways.
>
> For the event I think we need to think about making sure people who
> can't be there can still get the info and don't feel like the chance
> to get involved has passed if they can't attend. Gee I wonder if
> it's possible to do some sort of live video over this thing called
> the internet?
>
> I won't have a car next Saturday but can meet anywhere in center
> city w/ no problem.
>
>
>
> On Jan 25, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Kara LaFleur <karasl...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> We should get Stephen's input - but I am thinking maybe a little
>> presentation at the beginning and then follow up at the end; some
>> snacks maybe even a geek-centric give away maybe some interesting
>> or super hero LTL print - they seemed interested in participating
>> in future evetns.
>>
>> sounds like an event to me!
>>
>> They also have a "get in the game" event on April 30th - could be a
>> great follow up event for those involved, and it's ready made!
>> Something that gwg could promote on their behalf "throw our weight
>> behind" so to speak.and it sounds fun: http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/
>>
>> ooooooooooooooooooo!
>>
>> What if people who weren't interested in volunteering (lets face
>> it, not everyone is) could bring / donate school supplies! Or other
>> items on their wish list: http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish
>>
>> maybe? too much? it's a thought anyway - to have more than one way
>> for the community to be involved, but with the focus o volunteerism.
>>
>> w00t... i thik we can all recognize the signs of my gettin excited
>> about something ;)
>>
>> haha
>> Kara
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Gloria Bell
>> <glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Kara,
>>
>> Are you talking about doing a screening of Hancock as the kickoff
>> for the Philly Futures initiative? If so, I love the idea.
>>
>> Gloria
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Kara LaFleur <karasl...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> haha - what about a screening of Hancock? total geek movie, and
>>> it's all about seemingly normal people becoming heroes - about
>>> becoming better people and doing good and all that.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Gloria Bell
>>> <glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I can be available next Saturday. Kara, thank you for putting
>>> together the summary of today's meeting.
>>>
>>> Gloria Bell
>>> Glori...@gmail.com
>>> cell (267) 909-2308
>>> Twitter - @gloriabell
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Kara LaFleur <karasl...@gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>> hey Julia, interestingly enough, some of these thoughts were
>>> brought up in today's meeting as well.- Many non profits operate
>>> off of the interest/ dividends from market accounts, as the
>>> markets go down, so do their revenues, until, unfortunately they
>>> are forced to operate on nothing, and as the article illustrates
>>> are forced to actually draw from the account (which in turn,
>>> obviously lowers the interest which the account is able to
>>> produce) (This, of course, is an Extremely simplified explanation
>>> of how just some NP's work) As a result of the rollercoaster that
>>> has been the market of late, fincanical pictures shift rapidly,
>>> and what might have looked like a secure balance sheet 6 monhts
>>> ago, may look like an abysmal mess today.
>>>
>>> Part of the discussion today was in regards to gwg as fudraiser
>>> for such organizations as the Darby library (or philly libraries
>>> for that matter). At this point in time, gwg simply does not have
>>> the infrastructure to accept or raise money on behalf of a cause.
>>> If an organization already had a system in place (say as for the
>>> Friends of the Philadelphia library or Twestival as some examples)
>>> A place where people can be directed to give safely and securely,
>>> then that is a different story. I think that this is certainly
>>> something that we should continue to discuss, and potentially
>>> persue in a way that everyone can be comfortable with.
>>>
>>> In terms of the Philly Futures Initiative (not quite sure what
>>> else to call it at this point) I think a kick off presentation
>>> would be a great idea. Maybe something over a Indy Hall or another
>>> feasible venue - where people could get info, ask questions, and
>>> potentially sign up to volunteer. Stephen, we would love your
>>> input on this idea, how that might work, do we want to pair it up
>>> with say, maybe a movie screening - or some other partnered
>>> event / draw. Maybe invite some of the kids, who can talk about
>>> their experience with the program, etc?
>>>
>>> It was great to hear about Volunteer Big, and the direction that
>>> that is heading, certainly sounds like something that this
>>> commuity could use, and that could benefit a lot of people. I
>>> certainly look forward to hearing more from Jordan. I also wonder
>>> how that could work in concert with other efforts within the
>>> community.
>>>
>>> With all the other events taking place today, our meetig was cut
>>> short, it would be great to hold another meeting next Saturday-
>>> does that work for everyone? any location suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM, juropel <julia.isyou...@gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> Melissa and everyone:
>>>
>>> This is a sad story, if Nutter has his way. If we do target the
>>> Darby
>>> Library, we'd have to do it very strategically. My question is—w
>>> hy is
>>> the Darby Library not sustainable? Because we could raise a chunk of
>>> money. But in the end, it's a matter of how the library is using its
>>> resources.
>>>
>>> Now I don't know much about how libraries operate as a business
>>> model.
>>> This is probably something we'd need to research if we chose to
>>> tackle
>>> this big problem.
>>>
>>> Is anyone familiar with Long Tail Economics? See here:
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail
>>>
>>> and here:
>>> http://www.thelongtail.com/
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>>
>>> // Julia
>>>
>>> On Jan 23, 2:32 pm, Melissa Thiessen <mathies...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > A fellow Philly geek brought this to my attention. Maybe we can
>>> help,
>>> > they're believed to be the oldest operating public library in the
>>> > country!
>>> >
>>> > http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th
>>> ...
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> > Melissa
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~ Kara
>>>
>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~ Kara
>>>
>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> ~ Kara
>>
>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>> www.karalafleur.com
>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> ~ Kara
>
> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> www.karalafleur.com
> www.geekswhogive.com
>
>
>
>
>
> >

== 3 of 4 ==
Date: Tues, Jan 27 2009 7:13 am
From: Kara LaFleur

3:00 at National Mechanics on Saturday works for me, and we certainly want
to be sure that you will be there, Stephen!

also, i got ridiculed (outside of gwg) for my movie choice, so feel free to
brainstorm / come with potential movie choices of your own (in case we
choose to go that route) also venues which would lend themselves to either a
presentation style event or potential movie night. And of course, any
alternative ideas you might have :)

starting to feel the ramp up - can you tell? haha
Kara

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Stephen Winkler
<stephen...@gmail.com>wrote:

> Can we make it 3:00?
>
>
> On Jan 25, 2009, at 6:46 PM, Gloria Bell <glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sat at 2:30 is fine with me. Kara, thanks for organizing
> Gloria Bell
> <Glori...@gmail.com>Glori...@gmail.com
> cell (267) 909-2308
> Twitter - @gloriabell
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com>
> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Yay!
>>
>> Sounds like we have a lot of really good ideas for a potential event.
>>
>> Does national mechanics - 2:30 next saturday work for everyone?
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Stephen Winkler <<stephen...@gmail.com>
>> stephen...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Lovin' the excitement! I'm somewhere deep in WV right now so am just
>>> catching up. First of all, I can and would be happy to meet next saturday.
>>> Sounds like you guys had a great start yesterday.
>>>
>>> In terms of Philly Futures specifically, having an info event would be a
>>> good idea, and yes, we can have futures staff, mentors, and students
>>> attend.
>>>
>>> I think Kara is on to something by not limiting our request to being a
>>> mentor only. There are plenty of ways to get involved: giving lessons in
>>> geek skills (we could ask people to donate their skills for session),
>>> setting up internships, donating to events like Get in the Game, etc. A
>>> prominent donor is currently sponsoring a 30 book challenge to encourage
>>> reading, so I know Futures is open to outside support in creative ways.
>>>
>>> For the event I think we need to think about making sure people who can't
>>> be there can still get the info and don't feel like the chance to get
>>> involved has passed if they can't attend. Gee I wonder if it's possible to
>>> do some sort of live video over this thing called the internet?
>>>
>>> I won't have a car next Saturday but can meet anywhere in center city w/
>>> no problem.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com>
>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> We should get Stephen's input - but I am thinking maybe a little
>>> presentation at the beginning and then follow up at the end; some snacks
>>> maybe even a geek-centric give away maybe some interesting or super hero LTL
>>> print - they seemed interested in participating in future evetns.
>>>
>>> sounds like an event to me!
>>>
>>> They also have a "get in the game" event on April 30th - could be a great
>>> follow up event for those involved, and it's ready made! Something that gwg
>>> could promote on their behalf "throw our weight behind" so to speak.and it
>>> sounds fun: <http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/><http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/>
>>> http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/
>>>
>>> ooooooooooooooooooo!
>>>
>>> What if people who weren't interested in volunteering (lets face it, not
>>> everyone is) could bring / donate school supplies! Or other items on their
>>> wish list: <http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish><http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish>
>>> http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish
>>>
>>> maybe? too much? it's a thought anyway - to have more than one way for
>>> the community to be involved, but with the focus o volunteerism.
>>>
>>> w00t... i thik we can all recognize the signs of my gettin excited about
>>> something ;)
>>>
>>> haha
>>> Kara
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Gloria Bell < <glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com>
>>> glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Kara,
>>>>
>>>> Are you talking about doing a screening of Hancock as the kickoff for
>>>> the Philly Futures initiative? If so, I love the idea.
>>>>
>>>> Gloria
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com>
>>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> haha - what about a screening of Hancock? total geek movie, and it's all
>>>> about seemingly normal people becoming heroes - about becoming better
>>>> people and doing good and all that.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Gloria Bell < <glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com>
>>>> glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I can be available next Saturday. Kara, thank you for putting
>>>>> together the summary of today's meeting.
>>>>> Gloria Bell
>>>>> <Glori...@gmail.com> <Glori...@gmail.com><Glori...@gmail.com>
>>>>> Glori...@gmail.com
>>>>> cell (267) 909-2308
>>>>> Twitter - @gloriabell
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Kara LaFleur <<karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com>
>>>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> hey Julia, interestingly enough, some of these thoughts were brought
>>>>>> up in today's meeting as well.- Many non profits operate off of the
>>>>>> interest/ dividends from market accounts, as the markets go down, so do
>>>>>> their revenues, until, unfortunately they are forced to operate on nothing,
>>>>>> and as the article illustrates are forced to actually draw from the account
>>>>>> (which in turn, obviously lowers the interest which the account is able to
>>>>>> produce) (This, of course, is an Extremely simplified explanation of how
>>>>>> just some NP's work) As a result of the rollercoaster that has been the
>>>>>> market of late, fincanical pictures shift rapidly, and what might have
>>>>>> looked like a secure balance sheet 6 monhts ago, may look like an abysmal
>>>>>> mess today.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Part of the discussion today was in regards to gwg as fudraiser for
>>>>>> such organizations as the Darby library (or philly libraries for that
>>>>>> matter). At this point in time, gwg simply does not have the infrastructure
>>>>>> to accept or raise money on behalf of a cause. If an organization already
>>>>>> had a system in place (say as for the Friends of the Philadelphia library or
>>>>>> Twestival as some examples) A place where people can be directed to give
>>>>>> safely and securely, then that is a different story. I think that this is
>>>>>> certainly something that we should continue to discuss, and potentially
>>>>>> persue in a way that everyone can be comfortable with.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In terms of the Philly Futures Initiative (not quite sure what else to
>>>>>> call it at this point) I think a kick off presentation would be a great
>>>>>> idea. Maybe something over a Indy Hall or another feasible venue - where
>>>>>> people could get info, ask questions, and potentially sign up to volunteer.
>>>>>> Stephen, we would love your input on this idea, how that might work, do we
>>>>>> want to pair it up with say, maybe a movie screening - or some other
>>>>>> partnered event / draw. Maybe invite some of the kids, who can talk about
>>>>>> their experience with the program, etc?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It was great to hear about Volunteer Big, and the direction that that
>>>>>> is heading, certainly sounds like something that this commuity could use,
>>>>>> and that could benefit a lot of people. I certainly look forward to hearing
>>>>>> more from Jordan. I also wonder how that could work in concert with other
>>>>>> efforts within the community.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With all the other events taking place today, our meetig was cut
>>>>>> short, it would be great to hold another meeting next Saturday- does that
>>>>>> work for everyone? any location suggestions?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM, juropel <<julia.isyou...@gmail.com><julia.isyou...@gmail.com><julia.isyou...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> julia.isyou...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Melissa and everyone:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This is a sad story, if Nutter has his way. If we do target the Darby
>>>>>>> Library, we'd have to do it very strategically. My question is—why is
>>>>>>> the Darby Library not sustainable? Because we could raise a chunk of
>>>>>>> money. But in the end, it's a matter of how the library is using its
>>>>>>> resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Now I don't know much about how libraries operate as a business
>>>>>>> model.
>>>>>>> This is probably something we'd need to research if we chose to
>>>>>>> tackle
>>>>>>> this big problem.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Is anyone familiar with Long Tail Economics? See here:
>>>>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail>
>>>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> and here:
>>>>>>> <http://www.thelongtail.com/> <http://www.thelongtail.com/><http://www.thelongtail.com/>
>>>>>>> http://www.thelongtail.com/
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thoughts?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> // Julia
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jan 23, 2:32 pm, Melissa Thiessen <mathies...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>> > A fellow Philly geek brought this to my attention. Maybe we can
>>>>>>> help,
>>>>>>> > they're believed to be the oldest operating public library in the
>>>>>>> > country!
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> <http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th.><http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th><http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th>
>>>>>>> http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th
>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>> > Thanks,
>>>>>>> > Melissa
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~ Kara
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com><http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>>>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com><http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>>>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ~ Kara
>>>>
>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com><http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com><http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~ Kara
>>>
>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> ~ Kara
>>
>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>> <http://www.karalafleur.com>www.karalafleur.com
>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>www.geekswhogive.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> >
>

--
~ Kara

Work To Ride (a work in progress)
www.karalafleur.com
www.geekswhogive.com

== 4 of 4 ==
Date: Tues, Jan 27 2009 3:10 pm
From: Stephen Winkler

thank you all for the flexibility. 3:00 on Saturday, it is.

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 10:13 AM, Kara LaFleur <karasl...@gmail.com>wrote:

> 3:00 at National Mechanics on Saturday works for me, and we certainly want
> to be sure that you will be there, Stephen!
>
> also, i got ridiculed (outside of gwg) for my movie choice, so feel free to
> brainstorm / come with potential movie choices of your own (in case we
> choose to go that route) also venues which would lend themselves to either a
> presentation style event or potential movie night. And of course, any
> alternative ideas you might have :)
>
> starting to feel the ramp up - can you tell? haha
> Kara
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Stephen Winkler <
> stephen...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Can we make it 3:00?
>>
>>
>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 6:46 PM, Gloria Bell <glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Sat at 2:30 is fine with me. Kara, thanks for organizing
>> Gloria Bell
>> <Glori...@gmail.com>Glori...@gmail.com
>> cell (267) 909-2308
>> Twitter - @gloriabell
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com>
>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Yay!
>>>
>>> Sounds like we have a lot of really good ideas for a potential event.
>>>
>>> Does national mechanics - 2:30 next saturday work for everyone?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Stephen Winkler <<stephen...@gmail.com>
>>> stephen...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Lovin' the excitement! I'm somewhere deep in WV right now so am just
>>>> catching up. First of all, I can and would be happy to meet next saturday.
>>>> Sounds like you guys had a great start yesterday.
>>>>
>>>> In terms of Philly Futures specifically, having an info event would be a
>>>> good idea, and yes, we can have futures staff, mentors, and students
>>>> attend.
>>>>
>>>> I think Kara is on to something by not limiting our request to being a
>>>> mentor only. There are plenty of ways to get involved: giving lessons in
>>>> geek skills (we could ask people to donate their skills for session),
>>>> setting up internships, donating to events like Get in the Game, etc. A
>>>> prominent donor is currently sponsoring a 30 book challenge to encourage
>>>> reading, so I know Futures is open to outside support in creative ways.
>>>>
>>>> For the event I think we need to think about making sure people who
>>>> can't be there can still get the info and don't feel like the chance to get
>>>> involved has passed if they can't attend. Gee I wonder if it's possible to
>>>> do some sort of live video over this thing called the internet?
>>>>
>>>> I won't have a car next Saturday but can meet anywhere in center city w/
>>>> no problem.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com>
>>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> We should get Stephen's input - but I am thinking maybe a little
>>>> presentation at the beginning and then follow up at the end; some snacks
>>>> maybe even a geek-centric give away maybe some interesting or super hero LTL
>>>> print - they seemed interested in participating in future evetns.
>>>>
>>>> sounds like an event to me!
>>>>
>>>> They also have a "get in the game" event on April 30th - could be a
>>>> great follow up event for those involved, and it's ready made! Something
>>>> that gwg could promote on their behalf "throw our weight behind" so to
>>>> speak.and it sounds fun:
>>>> <http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/><http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/>
>>>> http://philadelphiafutures.org/news_and_events/
>>>>
>>>> ooooooooooooooooooo!
>>>>
>>>> What if people who weren't interested in volunteering (lets face it, not
>>>> everyone is) could bring / donate school supplies! Or other items on their
>>>> wish list: <http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish><http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish>
>>>> http://philadelphiafutures.org/getting_involved/#wish
>>>>
>>>> maybe? too much? it's a thought anyway - to have more than one way for
>>>> the community to be involved, but with the focus o volunteerism.
>>>>
>>>> w00t... i thik we can all recognize the signs of my gettin excited about
>>>> something ;)
>>>>
>>>> haha
>>>> Kara
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 11:25 AM, Gloria Bell < <glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com>
>>>> glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Kara,
>>>>>
>>>>> Are you talking about doing a screening of Hancock as the kickoff for
>>>>> the Philly Futures initiative? If so, I love the idea.
>>>>>
>>>>> Gloria
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>> On Jan 25, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Kara LaFleur < <karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com>
>>>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> haha - what about a screening of Hancock? total geek movie, and it's
>>>>> all about seemingly normal people becoming heroes - about becoming better
>>>>> people and doing good and all that.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 11:00 PM, Gloria Bell <<glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com><glori...@gmail.com>
>>>>> glori...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I can be available next Saturday. Kara, thank you for putting
>>>>>> together the summary of today's meeting.
>>>>>> Gloria Bell
>>>>>> <Glori...@gmail.com> <Glori...@gmail.com><Glori...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> Glori...@gmail.com
>>>>>> cell (267) 909-2308
>>>>>> Twitter - @gloriabell
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Kara LaFleur <<karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com><karasl...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> karasl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> hey Julia, interestingly enough, some of these thoughts were brought
>>>>>>> up in today's meeting as well.- Many non profits operate off of the
>>>>>>> interest/ dividends from market accounts, as the markets go down, so do
>>>>>>> their revenues, until, unfortunately they are forced to operate on nothing,
>>>>>>> and as the article illustrates are forced to actually draw from the account
>>>>>>> (which in turn, obviously lowers the interest which the account is able to
>>>>>>> produce) (This, of course, is an Extremely simplified explanation of how
>>>>>>> just some NP's work) As a result of the rollercoaster that has been the
>>>>>>> market of late, fincanical pictures shift rapidly, and what might have
>>>>>>> looked like a secure balance sheet 6 monhts ago, may look like an abysmal
>>>>>>> mess today.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Part of the discussion today was in regards to gwg as fudraiser for
>>>>>>> such organizations as the Darby library (or philly libraries for that
>>>>>>> matter). At this point in time, gwg simply does not have the infrastructure
>>>>>>> to accept or raise money on behalf of a cause. If an organization already
>>>>>>> had a system in place (say as for the Friends of the Philadelphia library or
>>>>>>> Twestival as some examples) A place where people can be directed to give
>>>>>>> safely and securely, then that is a different story. I think that this is
>>>>>>> certainly something that we should continue to discuss, and potentially
>>>>>>> persue in a way that everyone can be comfortable with.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In terms of the Philly Futures Initiative (not quite sure what else
>>>>>>> to call it at this point) I think a kick off presentation would be a great
>>>>>>> idea. Maybe something over a Indy Hall or another feasible venue - where
>>>>>>> people could get info, ask questions, and potentially sign up to volunteer.
>>>>>>> Stephen, we would love your input on this idea, how that might work, do we
>>>>>>> want to pair it up with say, maybe a movie screening - or some other
>>>>>>> partnered event / draw. Maybe invite some of the kids, who can talk about
>>>>>>> their experience with the program, etc?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It was great to hear about Volunteer Big, and the direction that that
>>>>>>> is heading, certainly sounds like something that this commuity could use,
>>>>>>> and that could benefit a lot of people. I certainly look forward to hearing
>>>>>>> more from Jordan. I also wonder how that could work in concert with other
>>>>>>> efforts within the community.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With all the other events taking place today, our meetig was cut
>>>>>>> short, it would be great to hold another meeting next Saturday- does that
>>>>>>> work for everyone? any location suggestions?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM, juropel <<julia.isyou...@gmail.com><julia.isyou...@gmail.com><julia.isyou...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> julia.isyou...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Melissa and everyone:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This is a sad story, if Nutter has his way. If we do target the
>>>>>>>> Darby
>>>>>>>> Library, we'd have to do it very strategically. My question is—why
>>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>> the Darby Library not sustainable? Because we could raise a chunk of
>>>>>>>> money. But in the end, it's a matter of how the library is using its
>>>>>>>> resources.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Now I don't know much about how libraries operate as a business
>>>>>>>> model.
>>>>>>>> This is probably something we'd need to research if we chose to
>>>>>>>> tackle
>>>>>>>> this big problem.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Is anyone familiar with Long Tail Economics? See here:
>>>>>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail>
>>>>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Tail
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> and here:
>>>>>>>> <http://www.thelongtail.com/> <http://www.thelongtail.com/><http://www.thelongtail.com/>
>>>>>>>> http://www.thelongtail.com/
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thoughts?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> // Julia
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Jan 23, 2:32 pm, Melissa Thiessen <mathies...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>> > A fellow Philly geek brought this to my attention. Maybe we can
>>>>>>>> help,
>>>>>>>> > they're believed to be the oldest operating public library in the
>>>>>>>> > country!
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> <http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th.><http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th><http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th>
>>>>>>>> http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20090122_Darby_library_faces_th
>>>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>>> >
>>>>>>>> > Thanks,
>>>>>>>> > Melissa
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> ~ Kara
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>>>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com><http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>>>>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>>>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com><http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>>>>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~ Kara
>>>>>
>>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com><http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com><http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ~ Kara
>>>>
>>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com> <http://www.karalafleur.com>
>>>> www.karalafleur.com
>>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>
>>>> www.geekswhogive.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~ Kara
>>>
>>> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
>>> <http://www.karalafleur.com>www.karalafleur.com
>>> <http://www.geekswhogive.com>www.geekswhogive.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> ~ Kara
>
> Work To Ride (a work in progress)
> www.karalafleur.com
> www.geekswhogive.com
>
>
> >
>

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