[UCIMC-Tech] 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference

Sat Mar 5 19:09:24 CST 2011

excellent excellent excellent.

Thanks for your help,
Kristina

On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM, Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sounds good Kristina. I created the listserv this afternoon & you should've
> gotten an email about it.
>
> I'll register the domain name tonight and hope for getting a site online
> asap. I set up a conference site last year and we may be able to clone it
> and reuse its functionality.
>
> Will keep you posted.
>
> Chris
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Kristina Williams <kristinawho at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Chris & others,
>>
>> 1. I don't believe Brian has registered the domain yet. He requested I
>> send him the request to his gmail account rather than the tech listserv to
>> expedite the process.
>> 2. A separate domain would be preferable, so it can be passed on to future
>> host sites, but I'm open to either suggestions.
>> 3. I plan on purchasing the domain out of pocket for the time being, and
>> in the event we don't get funding (Kansas City gets the bid rather than us),
>> I can sell/hand off the domain to them.
>> 4. Drupal would be ideal, no fancy features just yet.
>> 5. Monday night we will establish who will be responsible for
>> building/maintaing the site.  I imagine it will be one or two people, as a
>> part of the larger Tech role for the conference.
>>
>> Let me know if you need anything else. I will send out the general invite
>> to the listerv after the Monday night meeting
>>
>> -Kristina
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Chris Ritzo <chris.ritzo at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Kristina,
>>>
>>> Request for clarification on the tech requests related to GRC-
>>> 1. has Brian already registered the domain name
>>> 2. Can it be a subdomain like grassrootsradio.ucimc.org or do you need
>>> it to be a separate domain
>>> 3. already asked about the listserv name i can go ahead with GRC, or
>>> grassroots-radio , just let me know.
>>>
>>> chris
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Kristina Williams <kristinawho at gmail.com
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Greetings everyone,
>>>>
>>>> At the IMC Steering meeting last Thursday, a proposal was passed to
>>>> include the IMC in the bid to host the 2011 Grassroots Radio Conference
>>>> (GRC) the first weekend of August.  This is an *excellent* opportunity
>>>> to bring big players in the radio movement from across the nation into the
>>>> IMC and the Champaign-Urbana community, and a *substantial* fundraising
>>>> opportunity for WRFU and the IMC.  Hosting this 2 1/2 day conference is an
>>>> chance for WRFU, the IMC, and the greater CU community to come together and
>>>> support a social justice, media advocacy and community radio.
>>>>
>>>> Some steps that have already been taken:
>>>>
>>>>    - A projected budget has been created
>>>>    - Request to IMC Tech group to register "
>>>>    grassrootsradioconference.org" and create a GRC listserv
>>>>    - IMC passed a proposal to make a formal bid for the GRC this year.
>>>>    - A meeting is scheduled with the Champaign County's Visitor's
>>>>    Bureau, of which the Sales Director has offered firm support in helping us
>>>>    place the bid
>>>>
>>>> The most necessary step though, that still needs to be taken, is bring
>>>> together all interested parties.  If you would like to assist in
>>>> coordinating this event or volunteer your time/resources, please meet with
>>>> us at the IMC on *Monday, March 7 at 6pm*.  We will discuss what the
>>>> GRC is, steps that have already been taken, and how you can help. If you
>>>> cannot make it to the meeting, I understand this is fairly short notice. If
>>>> you can't come but want to support this effort, email me, and I will make
>>>> sure you are included in the conversations.
>>>>
>>>> SO, to sum it up:
>>>> *What:* GRC Interest Meeting
>>>> *Who:* Everyone interested (get it?)
>>>> *When:* Monday, March 7, 6pm
>>>> *Where:* At the IMC (202 S. Broadway in Urbana)
>>>> *Why:* ...do I really need to answer this?
>>>>
>>>> Please pass this message on to others that you think would be
>>>> interested.
>>>> Hope to see you Monday!
>>>>
>>>> -Kristina
>>>> --
>>>> Kristina Williams, News Media Coordinator
>>>> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center <http://ucimc.org>
>>>> kristinawho[at]gmail[dot]com
>>>> 202 S Broadway
>>>> Urbana, IL 61801
>>>> 217.344.8820
>>>> AmeriCorps <http://www.americorps.gov/>member
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Kristina Williams, News Media Coordinator
>> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center <http://ucimc.org>
>> kristinawho[at]gmail[dot]com
>> 202 S Broadway
>> Urbana, IL 61801
>> 217.344.8820
>>
>> *Member of AmeriCorps <http://www.americorps.gov/>*
>>
>>
>

-- 
Kristina Williams, News Media Coordinator
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center <http://ucimc.org>
kristinawho[at]gmail[dot]com
202 S Broadway
Urbana, IL 61801
217.344.8820

*Member of AmeriCorps <http://www.americorps.gov/>*
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