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=Weekly [[FCS Workshops]]=
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====Pinned Announcements====
*We have created a [[pfsense box]] to isolate our network and provide caching of our package downloads and have our own wireless access point now. 
*The {{maillist}} is our primary form of communication.
*To request a wiki account, post a message on the Google group.
*See [[Event Schedule]] to see events scheduled to happen further in the future, and some recent past [[events]].
*[[SeaGL 2014]] was fun.
*We are in the process of obtaining full [[501c3_Status|501(c)3 status]].
*We are currently operating under the Filipino Community Center.
*We are seeking [[grants]]. Contact [[User:Themartianist| Tom Heuser]] for specifics.  <small>2014-09</small>
====Log====
*[[2014-10-24_SeaGL_conference]] Occurred on FRI 24th and SAT 25th of October
*Quarterly {{Event|2014-10-13 TPC Board Meeting}}
*Monday Meetup 7:30pm at Third Place Commons {{event|2014-11-10 TPC Meetup}}
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*[[2014-10-11 FCS Workshop]] occurred
*[[2014-10-04 FCS Workshop]] occurred
*2014-10-04 The wiki was down a bit today. Sorry for the inconvenience.
*2014-09-26 Saturday Workshop Session Sept 27th likely to be [[Workshop Cancellation|CANCELLED!]]
:Update: *[[2014-09-27 FCS Workshop]] occurred


==When==
*June 12, 2014
Saturdays 3-5pm
:Major wiki cleanup. There are no more uncategorized pages as of today, except for the Main Page, which is in a class by itself.
 
*April 2014
Formerly Wednesdays starting at 2PM. This may be ongoing- watch this space, or contact [[User:Koanhead]] if you are curious.
:Welcome new board members: Chris Crihfield, Tim Leavitt, [[User:Dan|Dan Ryan]], and [[User:Susy|Ann Summy]]
 
:Congratulations to [[User:koanhead| Andrew Kane]] who now holds the newly designated title of [[Technical infrastructure manager]].
==Where==
[[Filipino Community Center]] (So. Seattle)
 
==Details==
These weekly events start with orientation for new volunteers. If there are any new donations, we begin the [[Evaluation]] process on them (including wiping HDDs).
The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project.
 
Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops...
* Replacing a defective hard drive and installing a new (Free) operating system, typically Linux
* Checking/modifying BIOS settings to see why a system won't boot up
* Wiping hard drives for re-use, and testing hard drives to make sure they're healthy
* Disassembly of systems for recycling
* Hacking on software to improve operational aspects, website
* Tracking systems in & out and volunteer time
* Research technical specifications on a particular motherboard, hard drive and so on.
 
 
= Monthly Meetups =
==When==
Monthly meetings occur on the '''2nd monday''' of each month, unless there is reason to postpone or cancel (example: conflicts with pre-existing events at Third Place meeting-room/). Cancellations will be posted to the [http://groups.google.com/group/freegeek-seattle/ freegeek-seattle] mailing list.
 
==Where==
Third Place Commons - http://thirdplacecommons.org/
<br>(Upper Level of Lake Forest Park Towne Centre)
<br>17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155.
 
Hint: It's in the commons area by Third Place Books on the top floor.
 
==Details==
 
Everyone is welcome.  We'll be meeting at Third Place Commons in Lake
Forest Park. We'll put two or
more tables together by the electrical outlets in the main open area.  Wifi is
provided by King County Library System.  We'll meet from 18:30 till
21:00, or later (6:30pm till 9pm in American time).
 
* See [[Meeting plans and notes]] for more details
 
 
= Board Meeting =
 
==When==
The board meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October. Board meetings are part of the general meeting for that month.
 
 
==Where==
Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park (No. Seattle)
 
==Details==
 
This is when our [[Free Geek Seattle:About#Board|board]] gets together and discuss the state of FGSEA and define strategy on our future plans.

Latest revision as of 21:53, 18 February 2015

Pinned Announcements[edit]

  • We have created a pfsense box to isolate our network and provide caching of our package downloads and have our own wireless access point now.
  • The FGSEA Google group is our primary form of communication.
  • To request a wiki account, post a message on the Google group.
  • See Event Schedule to see events scheduled to happen further in the future, and some recent past events.
  • SeaGL 2014 was fun.
  • We are in the process of obtaining full 501(c)3 status.
  • We are currently operating under the Filipino Community Center.
  • We are seeking grants. Contact Tom Heuser for specifics. 2014-09

Log[edit]

A board meeting--occured
Topics:Wiki,inventory
Update: *2014-09-27 FCS Workshop occurred
  • June 12, 2014
Major wiki cleanup. There are no more uncategorized pages as of today, except for the Main Page, which is in a class by itself.
  • April 2014
Welcome new board members: Chris Crihfield, Tim Leavitt, Dan Ryan, and Ann Summy
Congratulations to Andrew Kane who now holds the newly designated title of Technical infrastructure manager.
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