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== Noisebridge Free Activities == The following activities fall under Noisebridge "Free Activities." For all Free Activities, unless noted, the following answers to Question 2(b),(c),(d),(e),(f),(g) apply. === 2.3 Python Class === 2.3.a Noisebridge offers free instruction in the computer language Python. Python is a popular language used in developing new web sites. Please see attached class announcements distributed to Noisebridge electronic mailing lists. 2.3.b The activity was created by Noisebridge member Asheesh Laroia. Asheesh is a professional programmer and startup founder with several years of experience working in Python. Asheesh led the first round of classes. Currently the activity is led by Noisebridge member Daniel C. Silverstein. Daniel holds a bachelors degree in computer science from the University of California at Berkeley, and is a professional programmer with deep expertise in building large scalable web services. Daniel has over a decade of experience with a variety of programming languages including several years working in Python. 2.3.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.3.d The activity is conducted every Monday at 6:30PM. 2.3.e The teaching of Python has deep personal interest to Asheesh and Dan; several Noisebridge members also enjoy learning new programming languages. No Noisebridge member has a financial interest in the development of the language. 2.3.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.3.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.3.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at 6:30PM on Monday night and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.3.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.3.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.3.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.3.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free instruction to the general public in how to program computers. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.3.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.3.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.3.o See attached time matrix. === 2.4 Haskell Class === 2.4.a Noisebridge offers free instruction in the computer language Haskell. Haskell is a language noted for its stress on a "pure functional" style, which differs significantly from traditional computer languages. 2.4.b The activity was created and is led by Noisebridge member Jason Dusek. 2.4.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.4.d The activity is conducted every Tuesday at 6:30PM. 2.4.e The teaching of Haskell has deep personal interest to Jason; several Noisebridge members also enjoy learning new programming languages. No Noisebridge member has a financial interest in the development of the language. 2.4.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.4.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.4.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at 6:30PM on Tuesday night and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.4.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.4.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.4.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.4.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free instruction to the general public in how to program computers. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.4.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.4.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.4.o See attached time matrix. === 2.5 Noisebridge Weekly Meeting === 2.5.a Noisebridge hosts an open weekly meeting to discuss current issues of interest to the general public and to members of Noisebridge. The weekly meeting is the method used by Noisebridge to bring up questions for discussion and resolution by the Noisebridge membership. 2.5.b All members of the general public may participate in the activity. Decisions are made by consensus. Members of Noisebridge may block consensus, causing no action to be taken on a specific issue, while members of the general public may not. 2.5.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.5.d The activity is conducted every Tuesday at 8PM. 2.5.e Every member of Noisebridge has an interest in the weekly meeting because it is where decisions are made about the direction of Noisebridge. 2.5.f The activity is critical because it determines what other activities will be carried out as part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.5.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. To block consensus, however, a person must be a member of Noisebridge. 2.5.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at 8PM on Tuesday night and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.5.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.5.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to participate in this activity. 2.5.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.5.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by directing Noisebridge's future efforts and projects. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (c ), (d),(e), (f), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.5.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.5.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.5.o See attached time matrix. === 2.6 Machine Learning Wednesday === 2.6.a Noisebridge offers instruction in and group discussion time for statistics, mathematics, and programming techniques related to the field of “machine learning.” 2.6.b The activity was created and is led by Noisebridge member Josh Myer. Josh has a degree in mathematics (the underpinnings of Machine Learning), and three years of industry experience using machine learning techniques. He is a professional programmer working for The Mechanical Zoo. His day job involves machine learning as part of working on a product called Aardvark. His duties as coordinator of Machine Learning Wednesday entail both soliciting/coordinating speakers (from within the noisebridge community) and preparing lectures and activities. 2.6.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.6.d The activity is conducted every Wednesday at 8PM. 2.6.e The teaching of Machine Learning has deep personal interest to Josh; several Noisebridge members also enjoy learning new mathematics. 2.6.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.6.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.6.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at 8PM on Wednesday night and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.6.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.6.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.6.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.6.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing space for discussion of and instruction in machine learning. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.6.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.6.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.6.o See attached time matrix. === 2.7 German Class === 2.7.a Noisebridge offers free instruction in the German language. Please see our web page https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/German 2.7.b The activity is run by Charlotte, who has a BA and MA in German and ten years of experience as an instructor. Charlotte has taught workshops on creative games and activities for foreign language acquisition, and using multiple intelligences for foreign language acquisition, and pain-free classroom management. She taught college, high school, Business German, German for children (ages 6 to 18) both for children of native speakers and non-native speakers. 2.7.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.7.d The activity is conducted every Thursday at 6PM. 2.7.e The teaching of German is of interest to Charlotte. 2.7.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education to the general public. 2.7.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.7.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the event time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.7.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.7.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.7.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.7.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free instruction to the general public about the German language. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.7.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.7.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.7.o See attached time matrix. === 2.8 Professional VFX Compositing With Adobe After Effects Class === 2.8.a Noisebridge offers free instruction in the computer program Adobe After Effects. After Effects is a program used for video editing and video effects (“VFX”). See the program description on the web here: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Professional_VFX_Compositing_With_Adobe_After_Effects 2.8.b The activity was created and is led by Noisebridge member Aaron Muszalski. Aaron is a professional Visual Effects Artist, who formerly worked at Industrial Light + Magic. Aaron currently teaches classes in VFX at the San Francisco Academy of Art University, including classes on Compositing, Rotoscoping and Digital Paint. Applications used in my classes include Photoshop, After Effects, Shake (though less so since Apple killed it), Commotion, Combustion and Silhouette. 2.8.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.8.d The activity is conducted the first, second, and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7PM. 2.8.e The teaching of visual effects generation has deep personal interest to Aaron. 2.8.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.8.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.8.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the appointed time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.8.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. The instructor does offer the ability for participants to donate to the instructor or to Noisebridge during the activity, but these donations are not required for participation. 2.8.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. The instructor does offer the ability for participants to donate to the instructor or to Noisebridge during the activity, but these donations are not required for participation. 2.8.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.8.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free instruction to the general public in how to use computers to perform video editing. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.8.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.8.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.8.o See attached time matrix. === 2.9 Science, Engineering, and Design Huddle === 2.9.a Noisebridge offers a group brainstorming session for people who have trouble with current design or engineering projects. The session focuses on high level goals for projects to help participants think through problems they are having with carrying out such projects. https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Science,_Engineering_%26_Design_Huddle 2.9.b The activity was created and is led by Noisebridge member Michael Kan. 2.9.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.9.d The activity is conducted each Thursday at 7PM. 2.9.e Helping people with their projects is of deep personal interest to Michael Kan. 2.9.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education in art and technology to the general public. 2.9.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.9.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the appointed time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.9.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.9.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.9.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.9.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing time and space for members of the general public to share ideas about engineering projects. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.9.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.9.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.9.o See attached time matrix. === 2.10 Five Minutes of Fame === 2.10.a Noisebridge offers an opportunity for members of the general public to give five-minute talks about current projects or areas of interest. These five minute talks are an opportunity for participants to practice public speaking and to seek out potential collaborators on areas of interest. Please see https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Five_Minutes_of_Fame for a list of previous talks. Noisebridge also publishes free videos on YouTube of talks from the Five Minutes of Fame series. Please see http://www.youtube.com/noisebridge 2.10.b The activity is run by Noisebridge members aestetix and Ani Vinow. The main qualifications required to run the activity are the ability to organize people and publicize the activity, which they have shown themselves to have by running the activity for several months. 2.10.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.10.d The activity is conducted every third Thursday 8PM. 2.10.e Providing a platform for others to do five minute talks is of interest to Noisebridge members Ani Vinow and aestetix. 2.10.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education to the general public. 2.10.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.10.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the event time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.10.i There is no fee for participation in the activity, either to present a five minute talk or to listen. 2.10.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to participate in this activity. 2.10.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.10.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing a platform for members of the general public to present their ideas to a wide audience. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.10.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.10.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.10.o See attached time matrix. === 2.11 Mandarin Corner === 2.11.a Noisebridge offers group study in the Mandarin Chinese language. Please see our web page https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Mandarin_Corner 2.11.b The activity is run by Adam Skory and several other Noisebridge members who have studied Chinese for several years and traveled extensively in China. The participants have a wide range of abilities in speaking and reading/writing Mandarin Chinese. 2.11.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.11.d The activity is conducted every Friday at 5PM. 2.11.e Chinese culture and language is of interest to several Noisebridge members. 2.11.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education to the general public. 2.11.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.11.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the event time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.11.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.11.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.11.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.11.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free instruction to the general public about the German language. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.11.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.11.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.11.o See attached time matrix. === 2.12 Crazy Crypto Night === 2.12.a Noisebridge offers a group study session on the theory and practice of cryptography, the science of secret codes. https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/CrazyCryptoCnight 2.12.b The activity is run by its participants. 2.12.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.12.d The activity is conducted every Friday at 6PM. 2.12.e David Molnar, a Noisebridge member and Noisebridge secretary, has a deep personal interest in cryptography. 2.12.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education to the general public. 2.12.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.12.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the event time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.12.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.12.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.12.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.12.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing group study in the science of cryptography. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.12.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.12.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.12.o See attached time matrix. === 2.13 Cyborg Group Meeting === 2.13.a Noisebridge offers a group study and build session focusing on new user interfaces for computers. 2.13.b The activity is run by the participants. 2.13.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.13.d The activity is conducted every Sunday at 11AM. 2.13.e Building new ways to interface with computers is of interest to several Noisebridge members. 2.13.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering education to the general public. 2.13.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. 2.13.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility at the event time and wishes to participate in the activity participates. In the event that there are not enough materials or space to accomodate everyone, participation slots are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 2.13.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. 2.13.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to teach or to participate in this activity. 2.13.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. 2.13.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing group design and build sessions focused on new user interfaces for computers. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.13.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. Noisebridge does pay the rent for the facility used by this activity, but those funds are not devoted specifically to the activity. 2.13.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.13.o See attached time matrix. === 2.14 Free Phone === 2.14.a Noisebridge offers the ability to make free phone calls from the Noisebridge facility to anywhere in the United States. The phone calls are made from a salvaged pay phone converted to make phone calls over the internet. The salvaged pay phone was found in the garbage in Oakland, California, then rescued and repurposed for offering free phone calls to the general public. Please see our web page regarding the design and operation of the converted pay phone. https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Payphone 2.14.b The activity is run by Noisebridge member Seth Schoen and various others who help out as needed. 2.14.c The activity is conducted at the main Noisebridge facility at 83C Wiese Street, San Francisco, CA. 2.14.d The activity is available 24/7 within the Noisebridge facility. 2.14.e Making free phone calls available to others is of interest to Seth. 2.14.f The activity is a part of Noisebridge's mission of offering art and technology to the general public. The pay phone is a specific example of repurposing seemingly obsolete technology for the public benefit. 2.14.g Any member of the general public may participate in the activity. Just pick up the phone. 2.14.h Anyone who shows up at the Noisebridge facility and wishes make a phone call can participate. In the event that there is someone already on the phone, a participant needs to wait until that person has hung up. 2.14.i There is no fee for participation in the activity. The phone service is donated to Noisebridge by Seth Schoen. 2.14.j No member of Noisebridge receives any financial incentive to participate in this activity, aside from the benefit of being able to make free phone calls. 2.14.k The activity is free and readily accessible to the general public. The activity is advertised through electronic mailing lists, on the front page of the Noisebridge web site, and announced at Noisebridge general meetings. The pay phone itself is mounted in an easily visible location within the Noisebridge facility . 2.14.l The purpose of Noisebridge set out in its bylaws is "The purpose of this corporation is to promote and encourage technical, scientific, and artistic skills through individual projects, social collaboration, and education. Also in the context of these purposes, the corporation shall engage in scientific, charitable and educational activities within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to: :(a). Through talks, classes, workshops, collaborative projects, and other activities, to encourage research, knowledge exchange, learning, and mentoring in a safe, clean space. :(b). Provide educational spaces for teaching practical skills and theory of technology, science, and art. :(c). Provide work space, storage, and other resources for projects related to art, science, and technology that will benefit the individual members' personal growth in their fields of interest, encouraging the individual members to share their projects and knowledge for the betterment of society through art, science and technology. :(d). To create, learn, and teach, individually and as a group, inviting members of the community in the San Francisco Bay area and the world. :(e). To develop, support the development of, and provide resources for the development of free and open source software and hardware for the benefit of society. :(f). Collaboration across disciplines for the benefit of cultural, charitable, and scientific causes. :(g). To foster, by all legal means, the common purposes of its participants. :(h). To conduct or engage in all lawful activities in furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them." The activity furthers the exempt charitable purposes of Noisebridge by providing free phone calls to members of the general public.. This falls under paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), and (h) of the Noisebridge exempt purpose. 2.14.m No funds are devoted specifically to this activity. While the phone service does cost money, this service is paid for and donated by Seth Schoen. 2.14.n Noisebridge works with no other individual members or organizations for this activity. 2.14.o See attached time matrix.
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