[ale] Freeside Atlanta

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Ah yes, I forgot to add the major selling point... our
significant-others are likely to be 100% behind this group, since it
gets all those random electronic parts off of the dining room table ;)

On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 12:39 PM, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:
> But what I would do then with my garage and basement and kitchen table and...?
>
> Oh. right. Bar in the basement, car in the garage and dinner on the
> table. How conventional.
>
> This sounds like a good thing to me. I'll see folks on the other list
> as well. Thanks for the notice!
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 11:53 AM, œ <obeyeater at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Greetings, ALE!
>>
>> I'm helping to put together a hacker space in Atlanta. We're shooting
>> for a diverse mix of hardware, software, and security projects.
>>
>> More general information about spaces like this:
>>
>>  - http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Hacker_Spaces
>>  - http://www.nycresistor.com/
>>  - http://www.noisebridge.net
>>
>> We're in the process of organizing our 501(c)(3) nonprofit filing.
>> Legally speaking, our purpose will be to "engage in scientific
>> research in the public interest, and providing education and
>> assistance to the general public by organizing technical information
>> and research exchange."  Sexy, right?
>>
>>
>> WE ARE:
>>
>> - ISS/IBM people (and former ISS people).
>> - Googlers.
>> - Arduino Atlanta people.
>> - dc404 people.
>> - Miscellaneous others.
>>
>> We thought that perhaps ALE folks might want to join the ranks, as
>> well. It would be a nice opportunity to exchange ideas and work on
>> projects together.
>>
>>
>> COSTS
>>
>> Our membership goal is between 20 and 30 paid members.
>>
>> We're seeking a 2500 sqft (or larger) warehouse or loft style space.
>>
>> We've got a tentative budget, and have discussed move-in and equipment
>> costs. If we have 30 members, then we'll need:
>>
>>  - A $300 initial donation from everyone.
>>  - $80/month in dues.
>>
>> ... to break even. We're planning to get the 501(c)(3) status prior to
>> accepting any donations. Some of us work for companies that will match
>> nonprofit donations, so it's worth waiting for.
>>
>> We are planning a reduced "starving hacker" membership rate for
>> talented laid-off people and students.
>>
>> In the future, we'd like to pursue government and private grants. A
>> few of us have projects in mind that may be very aligned with that
>> goal.
>>
>>
>> INTERESTED?
>>
>> We hope this will be a mutually positive thing for our groups. If you
>> want to participate, please join the discussion group:
>> http://groups.google.com/group/freesideatlanta
>>
>> We've been meeting every Monday, at 7:30PM, at Manuel's Tavern.
>>
>>
>> Cheers!
>> Ken Wehr
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