We can certainly check the criteria for any grants that people find to see if we're eligible and willing to comply with any requirements. On Feb 28, 2014 11:58 AM, "chris kluka" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Correct me if I'm wrong here, but how does the intent to apply for or > acquire grant monies in any way impact our "different goals" that are "not > public[ly] oriented" ? > > In my experience, grants do not come with strings attached, if they are > federal or provincial grants. They might require some information that is > (in my opinion) not information we should be concerned with releasing > privately, such as "does your organization make money each month, or do you > run a deficit", "do you have any capital assets", or "What is your monthly > revenue". While I don't think this information should be released to the > public, I see no potential for harm from this information being distributed > in confidence to those who would seek to imbue our organization with > provincial or federal funds. Quite frankly, the individuals who would > review our meager financial information would see our annual budget as a > rounding error... > > There are several government programs that are handing out money, no > questions asked, to organizations which meet certain criteria, such as > "encourage education, promotes community and technological achievement". > > All we have to do is hold our hands out by filling out the paperwork... > > -- Chris > > > On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 10:08 AM, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: > >> While AssentWorks has had great success with grants, I do not believe >> SkullSpace should pursue them. >> >> 1) We have different goals, which are not "public oriented". We are not >> "growing entrepreneurs" or "improving industry". We are a private club that >> offers space to work in projects (mainly tables and chairs) and offer a >> venue where like-minded people can meet and work together. However, many of >> the most popular group activities are games: we are not entirely a serious >> group, by any means. >> >> 2) By design, SkSp is very private - to the extent that even members >> cannot view a list of members. Historically we've been very independent, >> and refused to consider taking anything that might have "strings" attached >> to it. Gifts usually have conditions attached - most commonly that the >> facilities be available to the public. Disclosure of our financial >> information is also likely required, as may membership information. >> >> Please do investigate what we might be eligible for, if you're so >> inclined. That's very kind of you to volunteer! But we may not be able >> to (by our bylaws) apply, or our membership may choose not to accept the >> conditions. >> On Feb 28, 2014 8:53 AM, "Brittany Postnikoff" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Thank you Justin. I will certainly do my best. >>> >>> I have added grants and funding to the list of things to pursue. I >>> appreciate you reminding me of that avenue. I will keep each of these >>> contacts in mind! >>> On Feb 28, 2014 1:59 AM, "Justin Lacko" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> A great, positive response Britt! I get the feeling SkSp is in good >>>> hands... I only wish I could be there to participate and help our group in >>>> whatever way I can. >>>> >>>> I think a really good idea to explore that wasn't on your list is >>>> funding through grants. I tried to kinda get the ball moving on this a >>>> while ago, but we needed a written organization plan, which never >>>> materialized. I think there's untapped resources we can take advantage of, >>>> and I would suggest talking directly to Mike Legary or the folks at RampUp >>>> Manitoba for ideas and support. Robert at AW is a great guy to talk with, >>>> or even Marnie. >>>> >>>> I'm looking forward to another year of our great organization >>>> flourishing and growing! >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> Justin >>>> >>>> >>>> On 28 February 2014 02:38, Brittany Postnikoff >>>> <[email protected]>wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>> >>>>> As requested by some people in the membership I would like to present >>>>> my goals and expectations for SkullSpace, and myself, this year. >>>>> >>>>> I want to start by thanking those that voted for me for doing so, and >>>>> for those that didn't, I hope my actions and representation of you this >>>>> year will convince you to vote differently in the future. >>>>> >>>>> My goals for this year directly align with our motto of "knowledge, >>>>> community, and technology". I believe these ideas really are the >>>>> cornerstone of who we are. >>>>> >>>>> When I think of SkullSpace or explain it to those interested, the >>>>> first thought I try to convey is "community". The idea of community in >>>>> this >>>>> sense is not only the great connections available within SkullSpace and >>>>> the >>>>> things we offer, but also the outreach we have done with the businesses >>>>> and >>>>> other groups around us. I believe this is vital to SkullSpace's >>>>> identity and sustainability. It is wonderful to see groups such as >>>>> Winnipeg.rb, PHPUG, Winnipeg Android, and others in our space and enjoying >>>>> their experience. This shows that we can be welcoming, supportive, and >>>>> above all else a good resource for many in our community. We are doing >>>>> well >>>>> with this, but I would really like to see more engagement with new faces >>>>> when they walk in, more support for our community groups and businesses, >>>>> and more activities with the members we already have. I hope to achieve >>>>> these community goals by holding more socials and group >>>>> outings/fundraisers, increasing the amount of small services we offer or >>>>> make them more apparent, make booking our space easier, and help everyone >>>>> learn different ways to engage new members. >>>>> >>>>> Learning and knowledge is also a big part of why SkullSpace is >>>>> important in our community. It is impressive how many amazing people we >>>>> have in our membership, the type of skills spread over each of these >>>>> people, and the resources we have in the space for anyone to use. Part of >>>>> our identity can be expressed through our hack-a-thons, CTFs, books, >>>>> projects, and conversation (even if it is off-topic, raunchy, or >>>>> completely >>>>> silly). At our present point we do not have as many hack-a-thons, talks, >>>>> projects, or other events compared to when I joined a little over a year >>>>> ago. To solve this issue I hope to focus on engaging the people in our >>>>> membership to be more involved with setting these types of events up. In >>>>> order to do this I will be willing to help plan, organize, and come up >>>>> with >>>>> ideas for future events. >>>>> >>>>> The last point to highlight is technology. SkullSpace has many >>>>> different technologies all in one place. We have every type of user >>>>> ranging >>>>> from inexperienced and only one device to those with years and years of >>>>> knowledge and so many devices that we could have an impressive technology >>>>> collection with each piece being completely different. This is supported >>>>> by >>>>> the gaming consoles, projects, 3D printer, public use computers, and a >>>>> variety of other devices available at the space. This is a great start. In >>>>> the next year I would like to improve the number of projects we have to >>>>> display at conventions, the infrastructure we have available to members, >>>>> and invest in new devices for all to enjoy. To achieve this I am hoping to >>>>> talk to members to find out what wants are, hold fundraising events to buy >>>>> items the membership has expressed interest in, and improve our current >>>>> infrastructure. >>>>> >>>>> If anyone has any suggestions for things I can do to help make their >>>>> experience with SkullSpace more enjoyable or have projects for me to >>>>> tackle, email me directly, or the board at [email protected]. >>>>> >>>>> In closing, SkullSpace has allowed me to become friends with a variety >>>>> of people that I probably would never have met any other way. I hope to >>>>> meet many more people this year and can only wish that we have the same >>>>> positive effect on them as SkullSpace has had on me. >>>>> --Brittany Postnikoff >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> SkullSpace Announce Mailing List >>>>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Announce >>>>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-announce-archive/ >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >>>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >>>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >>> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >>> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List >> Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss >> Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >> > > > _______________________________________________ > SkullSpace Discuss Mailing List > Help: http://www.skullspace.ca/wiki/index.php/Mailing_List#Discuss > Archive: https://groups.google.com/group/skullspace-discuss-archive/ >
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