[Odb-help] Important Updates
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Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:25:01 -0500
hey ODB users:
2 updates:
1. ZIP CODE DATABASE CORRECTED
We had some more feedback from Bill Bussey of the
Triangle Rails to Trails group, and this included a
correction in the ODB zip code file. If you click on
the wrench and you then click on "download zip code
file..." the current ODB zip code file will be replaced
by a newer one. It is a download from the internet
of under 1Mb, less than the size of the original ODB
download.
The new zip code has the zip codes in Miami
(33100 to 33299) that were very possibly missing from
the census bureau data we started with. Bill worked
with us to fill in the gap, and he typed in most of the
missing zip codes manually. Thanks! If you try the
button and your zip code data is not updated immediately,
you could just exit ODB and restart it, and they should
then work. If you also want to update the zip code file
on your server, email us and we will send you
instructions so you don't have to update each pc on
your network individually.
2. Our Annual Conference is not just for ODB users,
but there will be a few there there. The purpose
of the conference is actually to provide a networking
and training opportunity on all the technical aspects
of running a small nonprofit. This year the focus is
on political engagement, and on open source software.
Currently 110 people are registered: 60% of registrants
are from the Boston area, and 40% are from outside,
mostly outside of Massachusetts. There are 40
places remaining, so please register in the next week
if you can! Below is the latest information on the event.
You are invited to the fifth annual conference on:
G R A S S R O O T S U S E O F T E C H N O L O G Y
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge, MA
Saturday, March 13, 2004 * 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
This is an affordable community event! Registration is on
a sliding scale from $35-$20 ($7 student/unemployed). 120
people attended last year and we expect 150 this year.
SPACES MUST BE RESERVED for attendance. Please register
early, as space is limited. To reserve a space, reply with
the form below or at the CONFERENCE WEB SITE:
http://www.organizenow.net/conference04.html
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Co-Hosted by:
Center for Reflective Community Practice
MIT Greens
Co-Sponsored by (so far):
Silver Sponsor:
Wainwright Bank
Patron:
GAIA Host, Inc.
Sustaining Sponsors:
CitySoft
Green Media Toolshed
Groundspring.org
Staff of Peace Development Fund
Supporting Sponsors:
Evolve Foundation
Kintera, Inc.
Technology Assistance Network
Basic Sponsors:
Blue Amber LLC
Citizenspeak.org
Commonwealth Coalition
Community Media & Technology Program, UMass/Boston
GroupServe Foundation
Lelievre Information Services
Orion Grassroots Network
PICnet, Inc.
TecsChange
Featuring:
Technology in Political and Civic Engagement
Open Source and Free Software for Nonprofits
Speakers and Workshops on:
* MAIN PLENARY Grassroots Voices in Technology Innovation:
Creating new technology solutions for community building
(Ceasar McDowell, Center for Reflective Community Practice)
CASE STUDIES on:
* Transportation Justice, bringing grassroots and coalitions together
(Khalida Smalls, T Riders Union/ACE)
* Accessibility in Online Political Participation:
How to Make Sure You're Not Leaving Out >10% of Your Constituency
(Judy Brewer, World Wide Web Consortium)
* Using GIS in a Community Development Corporation
Andrai Leroux, Lawrence Community Works
WORKSHOP TOPICS:
* No staff? No budget? No Problem -
Online Organizing for the Accidental Techie
(Tia Sumler, Leadership Conference for Civil Rights)
* Enhanced Voter Lists and the Civic Engagement Initiative
(Bob Lelievre, Lelievre Information Services)
* Mapping with GIS - Targeting for Campaigns
(Lucia Gomez)
* Social Capital: Concepts and Tools for Building Community
(David Crowley, Social Capital, Inc.)
* Cyber-campaiging: Blogs, Meetups, Evites
(Jesse Gordon, DeanVolunteers.org & Jason Davis, Mass For Clark)
* Devil in the Details:
Improving Data Quality from the Streets to the Database
(Cass Brewer)
* Taking your Web Site to the Next Level:
Benefiting From a Database-Backed Web Site
(Caroline Meeks, Aristoi Consulting)
* An Introduction to Distributed Campaigns
(Ryan Ozimek and Ann Yoders, PICnet, Inc. with April Pedersen and Chris Lundberg, Democracy in Action)
* E-Advocacy
(Jo Lee, CitizenSpeak.org & Sarah Bennett)
* And more!
Advance registration preferred; check-in will begin at
8:30am; program starts by 9:30.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
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REGISTRATION FORM (please fill out and fax or mail to us):
___ YES, I'll be attending the conference on March 13, 2004.
___Enclosed is a $______ registration donation via check.
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"Conference04" in the Optional Comment box) at:
https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=519
___ I (or my organization) would like to make an additional
donation of $____ to subsidize the attendance of low-income
persons. (Note: if your extra donation is $20 or more,
we will make you a member of Organizers' Collaborative).
___ I can't attend, but keep me informed. Enclosed is
$_______ so that this conference may remain affordable
to grassroots groups.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Affiliation/Organization:
Comments:
Credit Card Info (MC/Visa/Amex) should not be sent by email:
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