[sudo-discuss] Makerspace for Oakland Park and Rec

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On 2017-01-10 00:06, Jake wrote:
>> I would be into this if the park is in range - did he mention which 
>> park
>> they are looking at?
> 
> On 2016-12-16, Rick Abruzzo wrote:
>> 
>> Hey Jake,
>> 
>> I've been given the opportunity to submit a proposal to convert an 
>> unused building at Mosswood Park in Oakland into a makerspace serving 
>> predominately kids and their families in the surrounding community. My 
>> relationship with Oakland Park and Rec is through the art festival I 
>> produce FIGMENT, and I have little in the way of building a 
>> makerspace. At Mitch and Jonathan's suggestion, I am reaching out to 
>> you today to propose we work with other like minded individuals and 
>> community members to draft a proposal for OPR on the space scope, 
>> programming focus, funding and building milestones and staffing for 
>> day to day operations.
>> 
>> There are no other expectations besides creating something sustainable 
>> that serves the community. You perspective, advice and council would 
>> be incredible invaluable to seeing this project come to fruition.
>> 
>> I you are interested in being part of this effort, I would love to 
>> take a quick call with you and discuss ideas with you. I also have 
>> initial commitments to help from Meredith Scheff-King, Issac Kelly and 
>> Naomi Most. Their current level of interest is, "yes, please tell me 
>> more"
>> 
>> Thank you for your time and consideration.
>> 
>> always,
>> 
>> RICK!
>> --
>> 
>> FIGMENT Oakland: http://oakland.figmentproject.org
>> 
>> Oakland Awesome Foundation: 
>> http://awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/oakland/
>> 
>> Dancehall of Beautiful Radiant Things: 
>> http://dancehallofbeautifulradiantthings.com