MESSAGE
| DATE | 2003-07-15 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Intro video
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Steve
We can work on this this week if you want
Ruben
On Mon, Jul 14, 2003 at 09:59:00PM -0600, Steve Milo wrote:
>
> I am planning to put together an introduction video that can be used
> for nylxs.
>
> I have come to understand that nylxs stands for more than free software
> alone, so I wont expect one video to be able to
> explain everything that nylxs hopes to accomplish. The purpose of this
> video is exactly what I've called it, an introductory video.
> I hope to introduce the concepts of what nylxs stands for and briefly
> tie that with how important it is for society to stay informed
> of advancing technology.
>
> Here are some thoughts on the matter that I think can be used in a
> script. Some of these thoughts are my own
> some I have grabbed from the membership orientation handbook:
>
> What is a computer? A computer is a device that facilitates human
> communication.
> Imagine having in your posession a device that can expand your ability
> to communicate.
> A device that can be used as a tool to educate you, to make you smarter
> and more informed,
> a device that can expand your productivity without making you work
> harder. As you may be aware such a device already exists and is being
> used by millions of people around the world.
> Sadly a large percentage of those people have been lulled into a sense
> of complacency and have forgotten just how
> useful a computer is. Whats even worse is that there are entities out
> in the world that want computer users
> to believe that a computer should be nothing more than a source of
> entertainment. We let these entities into our home
> and think nothing of it. These same entities who want to severely
> limit and control our ability to use a computer.
>
> Our generation has been lucky enough to have been born at one of the
> critical junctions in human history when the decisions we make today,
> and the technology which we are developing will alter permanently the
> fabric of our reality as a society and a civilization. With the
> explosive growth
> of digital information, we have in our grasp today the ability to break
> long standing barriers to individual and social progress through the
> wide
> spread of inexpensive information and communications. Computer
> technology has lowered the barrier of entry for nearly every
> individual on the planet to become a full participant in the global
> economy and are responsible members of the world community.
>
> What is NYLXS?
> NYLXS is a non-profit education corporation incorporated in 2002 in the
> State of New York. It is run by an elected board of members drawn
> from the general membership. The organization is established for the
> education of the public about free software.
> The primary mission of NYLXS is education. We educate the public about
> free software and the importance of free software
> and the importance of free software in the three pillars of modern
> society: The sphere of business, the sphere of the body politic,
> and the sphere of education. The policies of nylxs are designed to
> promote leadership in free software ideals. NYLXS is in the business
> of education as outlined and as a basis for its basic charter with the
> State of New York.
>
> NYLXS is also in the business of developing leadership, both for the
> present and for the future. Leadership skills in free software
> advocacy is the primary
> membership benefit. New members are trained to lead by sharpening
> their skills in the public presentation, in the organizational skills,
> in writing skills,
> in technical skills, in colaboration skills and in political skills.
> These skills are developed by applying lessons to real world problem
> solving.
>
> What can NYXLS offer to you as a member?
> Nylxs offers you as a member the opportunity to make a difference in
> this world. Nylxs was established as a vehicle for you to make
> meaningful
> contributions to others. In exchange we hope you find comradery,
> friendship and a sense of individual accomplishment. However, nylxs is
> largely
> focused on contributions that we make to the public.
>
> How does one become a member?
> (This would be a good opportunity to refer viewers to our website).
>
>
> Thoughts and input please, make it soon.
> I would like to put a video together before I leave for NM at the end
> of July.
> I would also like this to be an excersize in setting a template from
> which to work with on future videos.
>
> Steve
>
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