[Makerspace-keymembers] Fwd: AGORA fest!

[Emily Knox]

I can do it.

Emily


On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 9:14 AM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Everyone,
>
> See below more more info about the AGORA Fest that Grace came by to talk
> about. It's looking like things are really coming together and she's
> wondering if someone would be willing to do a short 3-5 min presentation on
> the MakerSpace, any interest? It looks like it would be May 3rd at 7pm.
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Grace Kenney <grace.r.kenney at gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 7:36 AM
> Subject: Re: AGORA fest!
> To: Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com>
>
>
> Jeff.
>
> FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU.
> I really appreciate that file you sent over with the list of sponsors. I
> contacted Dixon Graphics on a whim and they just gave some generous
> sponsorship that is seriously helping this festival happen!!!!! THANK
> YOU!!!!
>
> Also. Thank you to all of you guys at Makerspace for being a part of this.
> Any word yet on who can present? It's just a short presentation. About 3
> mins, no more than 5. Let me know if anybody has any questions!!!
>
> Grace
>
> Grace R. Kenney
>
> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign <http://www.illinois.edu>
> Project Coordinator, ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss<http://postharvestinstitute.illinois.edu>
> 807 S. Wright Street, Suite 320
> Champaign, IL 61820
>
>
>
>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Grace Kenney <grace.r.kenney at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Jeff,
>>>
>>> It was great to meet up with you and the Makerspace group last week! We
>>> can't wait to highlight the great work you do during the fest as part of
>>> the Downtown Open House! As I recall, we had also discussed a presentation
>>> from one of your members - is that still on? We'd love to feature the
>>> history and stories of Makerspace, especially in terms of lessons learned
>>> and how collaboration with the community has led to awesome things!
>>>
>>> AGORA Fest will be held on May 3, 2014. We are celebrating collaboration
>>> in our community - all things collective, cooperative, and collaborative!
>>> Whether business, community group, or musical performance, we look to
>>> highlight community as something that brings value, and as an important
>>> piece of sustainability, while encouraging others to start their own
>>> collaborative ventures!
>>>
>>> Schedule:
>>> *Friday: *
>>> ~7 PM Opening night mixer with music and funtimes over at Cafeteria &
>>> Company (several bands will play and people can hang out and intermingle
>>> and chat!)
>>> *Saturday:*
>>> 10-3+ PM Downtown Open House
>>> 7 PM Presentations
>>> 8 PM Panel
>>> 830 The New History project unveil + music set!
>>>
>>> We'll be having the DT open house spread about Urbana's downtown and
>>> feature all the participant/sponsor locations on a really cool map on one
>>> side of a large postcard. On the flip side, we'll have the info about
>>> the fest - name, date, location (named AGORA, Greek for a public open space
>>> used for assemblies and markets), the program, and the
>>> participants/sponsors/bands (& logos). We'll also be hosting a raffle for
>>> event attendees who have visited *all* the locations featured on the
>>> map (so if you have anything to contribute, we'd love to include it in the
>>> raffle!). We'll be providing special punchers to participants so we can see
>>> who has visited everyone on the map.
>>>
>>> If you could send me your logo sometime this week (earlier the better!)
>>> I will get that on our materials. I'll also swing by with the posters and
>>> passes once printed. Thanks again for your involvement!
>>>
>>> Also - if you happen to know of anyone who would be able to contribute
>>> some sponsorship, please let me know! We haven't had much luck and our
>>> budget is small so every little bit helps ensure we can cover equipment
>>> rental, food/drink, and printing.
>>>
>>> Let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to seeing you
>>> later this week.
>>>
>>>  Best,
>>>
>>> Grace
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jeffrey Putney
>> Senior Software Engineer
>> Diagnostic Photonics
>> 217-766-6580
>>
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> Jeffrey Putney
> Senior Software Engineer
> Diagnostic Photonics
> 217-766-6580
>
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