[python-events] [PSF-Board] PSF Board Resolution Notification - Read, Write & Code, Akowonjo, Nigeria

Betsy Waliszewski betsy at python.org
Fri Dec 8 16:17:12 EST 2017


Hi Oluwatobi,

Thank you for the update on your program. Congratulations on a successful
event! We're looking forward to hearing about how your one-month Python
training goes.

Best,

Betsy

On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 3:59 PM, <info at teenscancode.com.ng> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> On behalf of Teens Can Code and the Teens Code Conference organizing
> committee, THANK YOU for being a generous sponsor of The READ, WRITE and
> CODE project, which is in two phases, The Conference and The One Month
> Training.
>
> With your support the first phase which is the conference reached over
> 1,000 teenagers in the community, making it the largest gathering of
> teenagers in Nigeria for a technology event. We had over 300 students in an
> overflow hall participating, we didn't plan for the overflow but the
> students kept coming in hundreds even after the main hall was packed out,
> the hall got full long before the start time of 9am. We also had a
> technology quiz competition and we presented the winner with a brand new
> laptop. The conference was also featured on a national TV(TVC). The
> conference held on 1st November, 2017.
>
> We have attached here in this mail some pictures from the conference and
> will share a link with you soon for more pictures. We have also attached in
> this mail a post conference report featured on ThisDay News Paper a leading
> News paper in Nigeria. We also had the event featured on DailySun another
> leading NewsPaper in Nigeria.
>
> And as a way of saying thank you to PSF, we had the PSF logo on all
> publicity materials, stage backdrop and red carpet backdrop, we had on gift
> items, we have also attached a photograph of some of the gift items with
> the PSF logo.
>
> We couldn't have done it without the support of PSF.
>
> We look forward to an impact-full One month training on Python, which
> begins this 18th November to 17th December, 2017.
>
> Most Sincerely,
>
> Oluwatobi Shobayo,
> Head of Operations/Admin
> Teens Can Code
>
>
>
>
>
> On 2017-10-20 08:50, M.-A. Lemburg wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> please use our email template for submitting events:
>>
>> https://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonEventsCalendar#Submitting_an_Event
>>
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>> On 20.10.2017 10:29, StDamian Isaac wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>>
>>> We would like to have our Conference and Training program added to the
>>> Python.org/events page.
>>>
>>>
>>> Kindly Find Event Details As Follows:
>>>
>>> Teens Code Conference (Read, Write and Code) - 1st November, 2017
>>> (www.teenscodeconference.org.ng)
>>>
>>> Python Kids Coding Camp - 15th November to 15th December 2017
>>> (www.teenscancode.com.ng)
>>>
>>> Ejigbo, Lagos, Nigeria.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>>
>>> Damian Isaac
>>>
>>> Teens Can Code
>>>
>>> www.teenscancode.com.ng
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> *From:* StDamian Isaac <askdamian at hotmail.com>
>>> *Sent:* Friday, October 13, 2017 8:16:25 PM
>>> *To:* Phyllis Dobbs
>>> *Cc:* info at teenscancode.com.ng; Betsy Waliszewski; psf at python.org
>>> *Subject:* Re: [PSF-Board] PSF Board Resolution Notification - Read,
>>> Write & Code, Akowonjo, Nigeria
>>>
>>> Hi Phyllis,
>>>
>>> We got a notification from our bank regarding the fund.
>>>
>>> We are glad to receive the fund and we would like to reassure you that
>>> the fund will be used for the purpose for which it was granted.
>>>
>>> Thank you so much PSF.
>>>
>>> Damian Isaac
>>> Research/Innovations
>>> Teens Can Code
>>>
>>>
>>> Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> *From:* Phyllis Dobbs <phyllis at python.org>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 12, 2017 4:45:30 PM
>>> *To:* StDamian Isaac
>>> *Cc:* info at teenscancode.com.ng
>>> *Subject:* Re: [PSF-Board] PSF Board Resolution Notification - Read,
>>> Write & Code, Akowonjo, Nigeria
>>>
>>> Hello, Isaac,
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, we wired your account $1,250 USD for the Read, Write & Code
>>> Kids Coding Camp in Akowonjo, Nigeria from November 15-December 15,
>>> 2017; you should receive the funds within a week.   Please let me know
>>> if you have any questions!
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Phyllis A. Dobbs
>>> Controller
>>> Python Software Foundation
>>>
>>> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:11 PM, StDamian Isaac <askdamian at hotmail.com
>>> <mailto:askdamian at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>     On behalf of Teens Can Code, I would like to sincerely thank you for
>>>     accepting our grant proposal.
>>>
>>>
>>>     We would be sending you some of our publicity materials in few days
>>>     which would include PSF logo.
>>>
>>>
>>>     Pls find below the information requested, The invoice is attached in
>>>     this mail.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>     DESCRIPTION
>>>
>>>     Read, Write & Code Kids Coding Camp happening in Akowonjo, Nigeria.
>>>     From 15th November to 15th December, 2017.
>>>
>>>     GRANT AMOUNT
>>>     $1,250 USD
>>>
>>>     FORM OF PAYMENT
>>>     Disbursement: Wire
>>>     US intermediary SWIFT code: GTBINGLA
>>>     Bank Name: Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank)
>>>     Bank Address (Isolo Road, Aiye Bus Stop, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria.)
>>>     Account number: 0136873836
>>>     Account beneficiary: SkyOne Media Company
>>>     Account beneficiary's postal address: 82 Dopemu Road, Agege, Lagos.
>>>     Nigeria
>>>     <https://maps.google.com/?q=82+Dopemu+Road,+Agege,+Lagos.+Ni
>>> geria&entry=gmail&source=g>.
>>>
>>>     Thank you,
>>>
>>>     Isaac Damian Ezirim
>>>
>>>     Teens Can Code
>>>
>>>
>>>     ------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ------------
>>>     *From:* Betsy Waliszewski <betsy at python.org <mailto:betsy at python.org
>>> >>
>>>     *Sent:* Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:36:44 PM
>>>     *To:* askdamian at hotmail.com <mailto:askdamian at hotmail.com>
>>>     *Cc:* psf at python.org <mailto:psf at python.org>; Phyllis Dobbs;
>>>     info at teenscancode.com.ng <mailto:info at teenscancode.com.ng>
>>>     *Subject:* Re: [PSF-Board] PSF Board Resolution Notification - Read,
>>>     Write & Code, Akowonjo, Nigeria
>>>
>>>     Hi Isaac,
>>>
>>>     We are pleased to inform you of the PSF's decision to grant $1,250
>>>     USD to the Read, Write & Code Kids Coding Camp happening in
>>>     Akowonjo, Nigeria. Please note, this is a revised amount from your
>>>     original request based on the details provided and our policy for
>>>     events.
>>>
>>>     Please see the resolution was approved on October 3, 2017:
>>>
>>>         RESOLVED, that the Python Software Foundation Grants Work Group
>>>         grant $1,250 USD to the Read, Write & Code Kids Coding Camp
>>>         happening in Akowonjo, Nigeria November 15 - December 15, 2017
>>>
>>>
>>>     *Reporting: *
>>>     After the event, the board & grants workgroup require a follow-up
>>>     report emailed to psf at python.org <mailto:psf at python.org>. If there
>>>     will be pictures, please share them and we can possibly discuss
>>>     doing a blog post after the event. If you have any further questions
>>>     on this, please do not hesitate to ask.
>>>
>>>     *PSF logo and description:*
>>>     Here you can find our logo and official description for your event
>>>     website and/or conference printed material:
>>>     https://wiki.python.org/psf/PSF%20Press%20Kit
>>>     <https://wiki.python.org/psf/PSF%20Press%20Kit>.
>>>
>>>     *Events Page:*
>>>     Please contact events at python.org <mailto:events at python.org> to have
>>>     your Python conference added to https://www.python.org/events/
>>>
>>>     -------------------------------
>>>     *Grant Instructions*
>>>
>>>     Please send an invoice to our Controller (cc'ed) according to her
>>>     instructions:
>>>     By email attachment: “Phyllis Dobbs“ <phyllis at python.org
>>>     <mailto:phyllis at python.org>>
>>>     By fax: 858-712-8966 <tel:%28858%29%20712-8966>
>>>     By postal mail:
>>>     Python Software Foundation
>>>     PO Box 37
>>>     Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896-0037
>>>     USA
>>>
>>>     The invoice should include:
>>>        Name and address of the recipient
>>>        Date of the invoice
>>>        Description of the grant (i.e. Django Girls Workshop in ABC town)
>>>       Amount of the grant and currency
>>>        Form of payment desired: check, PayPal, or wire
>>>     - Checks:  In the US, checks are preferred for amounts less than
>>> $500.
>>>     - PayPal:  For payments of $2000 or less, please include a PayPal
>>>     address, if available.
>>>     - For wire payments, please include banking details:
>>>     For a US Bank:  Routing number
>>>     For a non-US Bank:  SWIFT Code of the beneficiary's bank and SWIFT
>>>     code for the United States' intermediary bank.
>>>
>>>     Bank Name
>>>     Bank Address (bank branch where account is located)
>>>     Account number (or IBAN, if available)
>>>     Account beneficiary (exact name on account per bank)
>>>     Account beneficiary's postal address  (must match bank records)
>>>
>>>     For questions regarding payment, please contact Phyllis Dobbs
>>>     directly (she is cc'ed in on this email).
>>>     ----------------------------------------------
>>>
>>>     Best Regards,
>>>
>>>     Betsy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>     On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 11:34 AM, psf at python.org
>>>     <mailto:psf at python.org> <psf at psfmember.org
>>>     <mailto:psf at psfmember.org>> wrote:
>>>
>>>         Submitted on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 19:34
>>>         Submitted by user: Damian Isaac
>>>         Submitted values are:
>>>
>>>            ==Contact Information==
>>>              Existing Contact: Isaac Ezirim
>>>              Legal First Name: Isaac
>>>              Legal Last Name: Ezirim
>>>              Nickname:
>>>              Email: askdamian at hotmail.com <mailto:askdamian at hotmail.com>
>>>              City: Akowonjo
>>>              Country: Nigeria
>>>              State/Province/Region: LA
>>>              Region Other:
>>>              Postal Code: 23401
>>>
>>>
>>>            ==Organization Information==
>>>              Organization Name: Teens Can Code
>>>              Organization Email: info at teenscancode.com.ng
>>>         <mailto:info at teenscancode.com.ng>
>>>              Website: http://www.teenscancode.com.ng
>>>              Twitter Handle: http://www.twitter.com/teenscancode
>>>         <http://www.twitter.com/teenscancode>
>>>
>>>
>>>         ==Proposal Information==
>>>         Grant Type: Kids Coding Camp
>>>         Grant Title: Read, Write & Code
>>>         Objective:
>>>         Our aim is to use coding as the catalyst that can take teenagers
>>>         from
>>>         low-income areas and turn them into tech leaders using python
>>>         programming
>>>         language.
>>>         Our organization organizes a large scale technology conference
>>>         in different
>>>         communities in Nigeria known as The Teens Code Conference.
>>>         We have our next conference coming up on 1st November, 2017 in
>>>         Ejigbo Local
>>>         Government Area of Lagos Nigeria. It will gather up to 1,000
>>>         teenagers from
>>>         various Secondary School in the community.
>>>         OBJECTIVE:
>>>         After the conference we would select upto 50students ages
>>>         10-18years to be
>>>         trained on Python programing language for a period of 1month.
>>>         Which will
>>>         start on 15th November - 15th December 2017.
>>>         We hope to receive funds before the 25th of October, because we
>>>         would be
>>>         announcing the program at the conference on 1st November.
>>>
>>>         Grant Amount: $2,500 Total ($1000 Training venue for 1month,
>>>         $500 Snacks for
>>>         Kids for 1month training and stipends for 3 Python volunteer
>>>         developers, $500
>>>         for PR, Tshirts, logistics and alternative power supply, $300 to
>>>         support
>>>         conference materials, $200 for other expenditures. ) To thank
>>>         you for your
>>>         sponsorship, we will place the PSF logo on our organization
>>>         website and on
>>>         the conference website, we would also place the PSF logo on all
>>>         print and
>>>         publication materials to be distributed at the conference and
>>>         during the
>>>         1month training. There'll also be opportunity to talk about
>>> Python
>>>         programming at the conference. PSF may also send a
>>>         representative to speak at
>>>         the conference.
>>>         Beneficiaries:
>>>         The conference will gather up to 1,000 teenagers on 1st
>>>         November, 2017.
>>>         The 1month programming will train up to 50 teenagers(Boys &
>>> Girls)
>>>         Follow-up activities: The conference will be adequately covered
>>>         and emphasis
>>>         will be on the 1month training. Pictures and videos of the
>>>         1month training
>>>         will be sent to PSF, we would also create a web page to showcase
>>>         the 1month
>>>         program and the projects built by students after the training.
>>>         Disbursement: Wire
>>>         US intermediary SWIFT code: GTBINGLA
>>>         ==Other==
>>>         Additional Attachments:
>>>         https://psfmember.org/sites/psfmember.org/files/webform/Teen
>>> s%20Can%20Code%20PSF.pdf
>>>         <https://psfmember.org/sites/psfmember.org/files/webform/Tee
>>> ns%20Can%20Code%20PSF.pdf>
>>>         Link to Code of Conduct:
>>>         http://teenscancode.com.ng/about-teens-can-code.html
>>>         <http://teenscancode.com.ng/about-teens-can-code.html>
>>>
>>>
>>>         The results of this submission may be viewed at:
>>>         https://psfmember.org/node/2/submission/79
>>>         <https://psfmember.org/node/2/submission/79>
>>>
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