Keith Perry on 9 Oct 2018 09:00:45 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Philly Tech Sistas call for volunteer leadership roles


On Tuesday, October 9, 2018 10:38:47 AM EDT Ashley Turner wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> My name is Ashley Turner and I have a Meetup group called Philly Tech Sistas
> <https://www.meetup.com/Philly-Tech-Sistas/>. PTS is a grassroots
> organization aimed at helping women of color gain technical and
> professional skills in order to work in the tech industry. We do this by
> providing intro to programming workshops, and networking opportunities.
> 
> I've met with Keith Perry, Charlie Li, George Zipperlen, and Ron Guilmet to
> brainstorm workshop ideas and they advised that I reach out to this
> community for support.
> 
> I'm reaching out to you all today because I am seeking to put together a
> leadership team of volunteers that are passionate about making a difference
> in Philly’s tech community. The leadership roles include program director,
> curriculum director, and marketing director. More roles and details are
> listed on the Google Doc below.
> 
> Philly Tech Sistas Leadership Roles
> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdDBz8sSv8o9Ert_Klr3qHmF3KKe_pCB2077UIb
> vkwE/edit?usp=sharing>
> 
> Take a look at our website to learn more about how you can get involved. We
> are also looking for sponsors to lend space, resources, and host tech
> talks, and collaborate on panel discussions.
> 
> https://www.phillytechsistas.org/
> 
> Please reach back out me if you have any questions.
> 
> Thank you,
> Ashley

Great to see this email Ashley.  Looks like you have a number of things 
available.  I'm going to pass this along and also throw my hat in the ring for 
curriculum director.

One question.  Do the people who fill these positions need to be local?

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