[Ubuntu-eg] Fundraising

[Processing Qbits]

Alex team? Who are they? Do you have links?

On 9/14/11, Ahmed Shams <ahmedkhattabshams at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>