History Free Geek Seattle began forming in 2008 as a project of the Greater Seattle Linux Users Group (GSLUG) and under the guidance of a few dedicated individuals started to gain interest and momentum. Our first community event was the 2009 Install Fest held in commemoration of Software Freedom day. This took place at the Greenwood public library meeting room and was big success. Also, quarterly meetings were held at various locations (libraries and 3rd Place commons) to help drive the growth and direction of the organisation. By working with Free Geek Portland we were able to obtain semi-official status as a Free Geek startup with the requirement that we select a board of advisors to help guide the organisation in a more democratic manner. (See below for more details about the board). Another important event in 2010 was our computer recycling workshop held at the Seattle Green Festival. In 2011 we began to partner with Jigsaw Renaissance and shortly after they moved into the Inscape building we agreed to host our monthly workshops and quarterly board meetings there. Our first workshop was in August 2011 and since then we have seen accelerated momentum and growth as more frequent and willing volunteers show up to help, grow and learn. Future While much has been accomplished, so much more lies ahead for Free Geek Seattle, including:
Board The board of advisors is composed of 5-7 core volunteers who have committed to two years of service. The board meets quarterly to discuss the advancement and promotion of Free Geek Seattle and ensure our continued success. To communicate, send an e-mail to board@freegeekseattle.org
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