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* [[/projects| Summer projects ]] |
* [[/projects| Summer projects ]] |
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* [[/howtohelp| How to Help]] |
* [[/howtohelp| How to Help]] |
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* [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=j3lm81mge8nnqp301v9q1q26ho%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Calendar] |
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== Upcoming events == |
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* [[Build Test Jam]] - July 23 and 28 |
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* [[Teacher Jam Chicago]] - TBA |
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* [[Game Jam Chicago]] - August 8-10 |
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== Meeting minutes == |
== Meeting minutes == |
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* [[/20080605|2008 Jun 05]] |
* [[/20080605|2008 Jun 05]] |
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* [[/20080625|2008 Jun 25 - open house (with community)]] |
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* [[/20080711|2008 Jul 07]] |
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== Internal documents == |
== Internal documents == |
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* [[Funding Sources for ILXO]] |
* [[Funding Sources for ILXO]] |
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* [[/equipment]] - loans and shopping list |
* [[/equipment]] - loans and shopping list |
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* [[/Daily schedule]] |
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* [[/learning]] - things we're studying along the way. |
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* [[Power Generation Notes]] |
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== Archives == |
== Archives == |
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* [[/travel|getting from Boston to IL]] |
* [[/travel|getting from Boston to IL]] |
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* [[/Open house]] |
* [[/Open house]] |
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* [[/Office hunting]] |
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== Temporary scratch pages == |
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== Office == |
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We are currently seeking an office location for June 15 - September 1, 2008. |
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=== Must have === |
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* 600+ square feet (probably 600-1000 square feet range) |
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* easily accessible via public transport (which trains/buses?) |
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* handicap-accessible |
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* open to us 24/7 (how does building access work? security? visitors?) |
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* have high-speed internet access available (how fast? from who? how much will it cost?) |
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=== Bonus points === |
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* open floorplans rather than isolated offices are a plus |
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* parking available (how many spaces? private or public? how much does it cost?) Ideally we would love to have at least one parking space reserved for the Turtlemobile, our mobile office. |
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=== Other questions to ask === |
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* utilities - how much do they typically cost? What is included in the rent? (Water, heat/gas, AC, electricity...) |
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* bathrooms - does it have one? if not, where is the nearest accessible bathroom? |
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* equipment - is having a microwave/fridge/toaster in the office ok? Small electronic/mechanical fabrication devices (oscilloscopes, soldering irons, dremels, drills)? |
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* modifications to the office - what can/can't we do with the space? Hang posters? Paint the walls? Put signs on the windows? |
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* security and safety - what's the neighborhood like? Is it safe at night? What resources are there in the event of an emergency (police/fire/hospital nearby)? |
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* repairs - who is responsible for them and how would we go about contacting you in the event of an emergency? If something breaks, should we call the landlord, fix it and get reimbursed, etc...? |
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* other (insurance? |
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=== Good things to know === |
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* We have funds available for deposits and the first few months of rent. |
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* Any discounts or donations we could get would be greatly appreciated (and would allow us to use our limited funds on outreach programs instead) - we'll be bringing a ''lot'' of positive publicity to your organization/location, and can negotiate classes and/or engineering/design/computer work as part of an exchange. |
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* To sweeten the deal on discounts, donations to ILXO are tax-deductible (and you can typically mark up discounts as such on your tax returns). |
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* We'd prefer a short-term (3-month, June 1 - Sep 1) lease, but may make exceptions and sign a year-long lease for a ''really'' awesome place. |
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 13 August 2008
This page is a placeholder on the wiki. For actual information, go visit our website!
Upcoming events
- Workshops - ongoing
- Build Test Jam - July 23 and 28
- Teacher Jam Chicago - TBA
- Game Jam Chicago - August 8-10
Meeting minutes
Internal documents
...but made public for the sake of transparency. Enjoy!
- budget spreadsheet - publicly viewable
- receipts spreadsheet - publicly viewable
- Funding Sources for ILXO
- /equipment - loans and shopping list
- our not-to-do list - things we've seen other groups do that we want to avoid.
- /Daily schedule
- /learning - things we're studying along the way.
- Power Generation Notes
- /Todo