[olpc-help] REPAIR & SPARE PARTS SUCCESSES: Panel/Talks/Discussion Sunday Sept 7, 4PM EDT (Conf Call)

[Holt]

Topic: How to Run a Successful Repair or Parts Service
      (and survive the Give1Get1 Masses!)

Guest Speakers:

       Ian Daniher of OLPCinci Repair Center 
       (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPCinci)

       Diane Serley of http://XOexplosion.com and OLPC Boston 
       (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Boston)

Ian & Diane are 2 of our genuine heroes, who MADE Give1Get1 Repair 
happen this summer--and a genuine Parts Supply Chain too more recently.
Come hear their presentations, and learn about their successes!

Possible Questions:

  * How can I help a similar community business grow, as Give1Get1 
    relaunches internationally later this fall?
  * What talents are most needed to run either kind of enterprise?
  * What minimum commitment do I need to offer, to offer a reliable 
    service that truly help others?

CONTACT "holt AT laptop.org" if you or anybody worldwide wants to
participate in this conference call.  Capacity may be limited by
our phone bank, please register early!  Discussion will also
be transcribed live to (and questions accepted from) IRC live chat
if volunteers help!  (channel #olpc-help on irc.freenode.net,
see http://wiki.laptop.org/go/IRC if you are new to IRC)

Meeting Agenda/Minutes should be posted here, if volunteers can help:
http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Support_meetings

Thanks!
--Holt