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The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project. | The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project. | ||
[[Build]] and [[Adoption Program]] activities take place. | |||
Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops... | Here are some of the activities that often occur at our workshops... | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 3 May 2014
Weekly FCS Workshops
When
Saturdays 3-6pm
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
Where
Filipino Community Center (So. Seattle)
Details
These weekly events start with orientation for new volunteers. The person who organizes the event that week may program other activities, like a presentation, a class, or a project. Build and Adoption Program activities take place.
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.
- See Workshop guide for more details
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 freegeek-seattle mailing list.
Where
Third Place Commons - http://thirdplacecommons.org/
(Upper Level of Lake Forest Park Towne Centre)
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
Free Classes
Free Geek Seattle conducts occasional free classes on technical topics. The classes occur about once a month.
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 board gets together and discuss the state of FGSEA and define strategy on our future plans.