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" <bpostnik...@gmail.com> 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" <jus...@takaji.ca> 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 <bpostnik...@gmail.com>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 ad...@lists.skullspace.ca. >>> >>> 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/ >
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