Mission Statement SOLVED (considerations not solved)

Software Freedom Day Cleveland is a local effort to educate the public about the benefits of Free and Open Source Software.




Rob wrote:

What I think would help us alot First, (both to frame who we'll want, topics to be discussed, AND for a layman like me who are still trying to understand SFD. ) is a well defined Mission Statement (perhaps taken right from the SFD.org) and a learning obectives/ Goals perhaps with a corresponding "who should attend" paragraph. (i may even realize, I'm in the wrong room ;> )

We could work on that- this coming Monday/ Wednesday- This may make it easier for us (especially for us newbees).

If you've already got these things down or its just understood -as it is related on the SFD international website, Sorry - Ya'll can catch me up at the next meeting. Or just refer me to said site.

see ya soon
Rob

From http://softwarefreedo...

Software Freedom Day is a global, grassroots effort to educate the public about the importance of software freedom and the virtues and availability of Free and Open Source Software.

From: http://softwarefreedo...

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Our goal in this celebration is to educate the worldwide public about of the benefits of using high quality FOSS in education, in government, at home, and in business -- in short, everywhere!

From: http://softwarefreedo...

Our Vision & Objectives

Vision

Our vision is to empower all people to freely connect, create and share in a digital world that is participatory, transparent, and sustainable.

Objectives

1. to celebrate software freedom and the people behind it
2. to foster a general understanding of software freedom, and encourage adoption of free software and open standards
3. to create more equal access to opportunities through the use of participatory technologies
4. to promote constructive dialogue on responsibilities and rights in the information society
5. to be inclusive of organizations and individuals that share our Vision
6. to be pragmatic, transparent, and responsible as an organisation

Software Freedom Day Cleveland chapter? is local event aimed at fulfilling these goals? extension? chapter? effort?

What is free software? What are the benefits of free software? Why choose free software?

How do we fit in to these goals quoted?

Sun sent us this excellent gem, which I think we can incorporate into our mission statement.


Join the celebration on Monday, October 20, 2008.

For most of us, technology is a big part of our lives. We rely on our computers, PDAs, and cell phones to help us with almost everything. It’s amazing when you think about the everyday impact technology has on our world. And as a community, we have the power to make sure that technology continues to take us on a path of opportunity, innovation and freedom.

Software Freedom Day celebrates transparent and open technology, and Sun sees the promise of open source software as the perfect way for anyone to create a world of expanded opportunity, increased flexibility, and continual innovation. If you share our perspective, we invite you to support open source software by celebrating Software Freedom Day, Monday, October 20, 2008.

So join in, release your ideas, explore new code...have fun!

Become a part of the Open Source Meetup at http://opensource.mee.... and celebrate on Monday, October 20, 2008.

Change (y)our world. Support Software Freedom Day.

© 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. For information on Sun’s trademarks see: www.sun.com/suntrademarks

Targetting Users and Business persons,

we are looking for

every topic whether lay or technical should be touching upon the pragmatic applications that a lay person can use. Perhaps listing some examples.

Some talks going in depth. Such as Ubuntu or Gimp or ERP or Accounting. Business Applications.