[Ubuntu-eg] Fundraising

[Ahmed Shams]

On 11 September 2011 19:55, Processing Qbits <processingqbits at gmail.com>wrote:

> Assalamu Alaikum,
>
Wa 'Alaiko AlSalam;

>
> I've been away for a while now, I think I'm catching up, only 5 unread
> ubuntu-eg mails :D
>
> I think it's rather pointless to ask but, is there a way that I can
> contribute easily (is there a way for people outside Cairo to
> contribute easily?) The people are awesome, the meetings are awesome
> and the events are awesome....the one thing that stinks is the
> distance, you guys just change meeting appointments very frequently
> that it isn't possible for someone who needs to reserve a train ticket
> a few days before an event can do it....also, it's rather painful for
> my wallet to keep reserving train tickets every week
>
> So I guess the question is....is there a way to perhaps take the
> "outsiders" in consideration?
>
> Suggestions: more irc meetings, more detailed documentation of events
> (and course materials and so forth), a limited perhaps 2 times a month
> (major catch-up with the community meetings "with fixed timings")
>
> I don't know...I'm rather left out (not sure if anyone else feels the
> same).
>
> To summarize my problem with the community:
> -Frequent meetings with little to no documentation (or at least it's
> not enough to feel like I participated)
> -Frequent meetings with frequent changes = impossible travel for people
> like me
> It is most suitable for people that are in or near Cairo, because you
> guys can just go back home earlier if the meeting is canceled, I would
> have to stay according to my train ticket, also it would be very
> wasteful if a meeting is canceled or postponed, and some time
> arrangements like "8pm" etc. are very suitable for you guys, but for
> me, it means that I would either have to reserve a ticket back close
> to midnight or next day...again, wasteful or painful are my choices
>
> I feel left out, what is the solution?
>
@Processing:
I was very happy reading this msg, as it speaks out my problem too :) I,
Now, think that the only problem is ours(those who Hindered by distance), as
we think as if we need a team to get stucked to, it's totally the opposite,
and if it was to find a team, there would be no Ubuntu-EG by now. So, on the
ground, here're how to fix this; a)Go find some more intersting ppl in joing
Ubuntu community b) Arange for the first Gatherring and request them to
subscribe to some communication means to stay in touch and to find them
again(usually mailing list), c) continue make Ubuntu Hours and gatherings
and give the micro-team some time to grow. d) while doing that, keep an eye
on guys who can give sessions in the future. e)once you have enough ppl to
give an interresting sessions(i.e. a show) to the public, organize it.
f)welcome more ppl and organize more and bigger events in your area. g)
Enjoy it :)
This if you're far from Alex team, if you're not very far then please do it
inside the Alex team, else do it in your location :)

Best Wishes



-- 
Regards,
Ahmed
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