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Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD 2008 - competition winners!

by Norman Garcia Aguilar

The making of SFD 2008 Nicaragua. Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e3riAMApDM Ogv format: http://www.linuxtour.org/sfd/sfdni2008.ogv -- Norman Garcia Aguilar http://normangaguilar.blogspot.com Linux user # 444131 Ubuntu user # 15806

Dec. 17, 2008

Publicity Officer required for Software Freedom International

by Robert Schumann

Hi SFD'ers, Software Freedom International (SFI), the organisation behind Software Freedom Day, is gearing up for SFD 2009 and is currently seeking the services of a Publicity Officer. The position offers the opportunity to serve a community of over 500 team leaders and thousands more software freedom enthusiasts, as well as gain exposure and experience in developing the public profile of Software Freedom Day. Like all positions at SFI, this is a voluntary position with no remuneration apart from reimbursement of approved costs. SFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit company registered in New Hampshire, USA. We have been organising SFD since 2004 and have supported events in over 90 countries since then. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.... The chosen candidate may be appointed to the board of SFI, but in any case will be required to join in SFI's regular board meetings (which take place every 1-2 weeks via IRC or telephone). The specific responsibilities of the role are: * Manage all written publicity materials * Coordinate the SFD competition * Arrange an editorial team to develop the SFD website * Plan and manage the translation of materials into other languages * Draw up and execute a plan for promoting SFD through the web, media and other channels. The ideal candidate will have an excellent command of English and a demonstrated ability to write creative and targeted copy for press releases. They will work alongside the SFI team, and particularly with the technical director, media & design officer and the sponsorship officer. Particular sensitivity to the requirements of SFD teams - who operate across many time zones, in varying socio-economic and cultural environments, and in dozens of languages - will be essential. The successful candidate will be invited to work with SFI until December 2009 and possibly beyond that. HOW TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU'RE INTERESTED... Please send a CV or summary of relevant experience to robert(a)softwarefreedomday.org, with the words "Application: SFI publicity officer" in the email subject line. References to previous written work or previous experience of managing publicity would be beneficial, as would evidence of managing a team. The deadline for submissions is 20 December 2008. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to info(a)softwarefreedomday.org. Robert Schumann President, Software Freedom International

Dec. 8, 2008

Re: [SFD-discuss] Artwork for 2009

by Frederic Muller

Dear Rik, I was responsible for sending the goodies and store purchases. I need to wait until Monday to check our records. I've also been traveling like hell during the past few months so I might have overlooked this issue. Sorry about it. Let me get back to you tomorrow off the list. If I don't then please do ping me directly. Now not submitting the report has unfortunately nothing to do with the t-shirt and you're missing out on the competition. Thanks Fred Rik Tindall wrote: > Steve Olive wrote: > >> On Wed, 2008-11-26 at 19:25 +0100, Mathias Friman wrote: >> >> >>> Hi! >>> >>> It's still a long year before the next Software Freedom Day.. >>> >> I'll second Mathias' request.. so people start to associate 19 September 2009 >> as Software Freedom Day? >> >> > > Hello, thirded. > > But first can we wrap up SFD08 outstanding matters, to set SFD09 on the > right track please? > > Our team hasn't submitted its team report yet, because it has yet to > receive all the t-shirts it paid for at the SFI store. > > 3 out of 4 arrived, and this is the second year our purchase pack has > been sent short. > > What is SFI doing to resolve these anomalies in its administration, to > garner stronger endorsement? > > Regards, Rik > > pp Team Christchurch NZ > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > >

Dec. 7, 2008

Re: [SFD-discuss] Artwork for 2009

by Rik Tindall

Steve Olive wrote: > On Wed, 2008-11-26 at 19:25 +0100, Mathias Friman wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> It's still a long year before the next Software Freedom Day.. > I'll second Mathias' request.. so people start to associate 19 September 2009 > as Software Freedom Day? > Hello, thirded. But first can we wrap up SFD08 outstanding matters, to set SFD09 on the right track please? Our team hasn't submitted its team report yet, because it has yet to receive all the t-shirts it paid for at the SFI store. 3 out of 4 arrived, and this is the second year our purchase pack has been sent short. What is SFI doing to resolve these anomalies in its administration, to garner stronger endorsement? Regards, Rik pp Team Christchurch NZ

Dec. 7, 2008

Re: [SFD-discuss] Artwork for 2009

by Steve Olive

On Wed, 2008-11-26 at 19:25 +0100, Mathias Friman wrote: > Hi! > > It's still a long year before the next Software Freedom Day, but for viral marketing purposes > it would be nice to have some artwork for the 19th of september 2009. Especially the > software freedom day 09-logo would be nice to have available, in either SVG or high resolution > format for printing. > > For examples of web banners for this years event, see > http://softwarefreedomday.se/2008/08/16/28/ > > We'll try for next year to get these things out sooner, to be able to anchor the event in > organizations and institutions all over Sweden. > > For that, we need to produce posters and pamphlets with the new logo, so that people are > able to download and print them. And a new (good looking) website. > > Is it possible to release a 2009-version of the logo (at least)? > > Kindest Regards, > Mathias Friman > Sweden > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > Hi all, I'll second Mathias' request, it would be good to start putting the Software Freedom Day 2009 logo onto web sites and emails (if you use HTML email) as soon as possible. Can the date be incorporated into the logo as a smaller subtext so people start to associate 19 September 2009 as Software Freedom Day? -- Steve Computer Support Officer P/T Teacher Information Technology P/T Arts & IT Faculty Bathurst TAFE NSW Western Institute Phone: 02 6338 2450 email: steve(a)bathurst-tafe.nsw.edu.au .... _ ... (0)> ... //\ .. //. ) .. V__/_ Linux Powered! Registered Linux User #355382 Registered Ubuntu User #19586

Dec. 6, 2008