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Seattle Community Network |
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December 9, 2000 |
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It is with great sadness that the Seattle Community Network Association mourns the passing of Nancy Kunitsugu (nancyk). Nancy was one of those rare volunteers who brought a combination of intelligence, diligence, hard work and humor to the SCN project. She was a long time volunteer from the early days, a board member, and our second President. Nancy was introduced to our project by Ken Gillgren, another early supporter of the project. Her lack of ego, and ability to communicate with everyone, made her ideal for the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Through her hard work, SCN became more than just a technology - it truly became a "community network" as more and more grassroots groups and organizations were able to put their information online. It was through Nancy's cadre of volunteers that we were able to provide meaningful content to SCN users. Nancy joined the early Coordinating Council and later the Board of Directors as SCN transitioned from a project of CPSR/Seattle to its own non-profit organization, the Seattle Community Network Association. She served as SCNA's first Vice-President and then President the following year. Through all this her warmth, wicked sense of humor and commitment kept us going. We can honestly say that SCN would not be where it is today if it weren't for Nancy. We will miss her dearly.
- Aki Namioka
Aki's note tells the story - Nancy's warmth, *wicked sense of humor* and dedication were some of our most solid - and reliable - resources in the early days of building SCN. Nancy was ALWAYS there - always building and planning and moving things forward. - Doug Schuler We've been given updated information about the memorial service - it will be happening this Sunday, 12/10, starting at 12:30. Check in at the Arboretum's Graham Visitor's Center for directions to the exact location. Thoughts & memories about having volunteered with Nancy can be sent to feedback@scn.org. Also, Nancy's family have established a memorial fund to donate books to the school Nancy was a librarian in. If you'd like to make a donation, checks should be sent to:
Nancy Kunitsugu Memorial Book Fund For anyone who knew her, this comes as quite a blow. We'll hope to see you on Sunday. - Melissa & Steve Guest Goodbye Dear Friend I will miss your gentle spirit and supportive nature. You were one of a kind and fair to those who crossed your path. SCN is only one of the organizations that benefited from your persevering work in human and social justice. Thank you <nancyk@scn.org> - Carlos Cruz
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December 3 - 9
Seattle Site of the Week: 
Studio X
Seattle Microradio Communications Commission
National Lawyers Guild Committee on
Democratic Communications
Studio X Benefit Show Thursday, December 7 at 9:00 p.m. Zak's Saloon, 206 5th Ave N. near the Space Needle. "... here's an opportunity for you to help Studio X remain broadcasting, and have a good time in the process. "$5 (cheap). Who's playing: August Spies (political punk rock), Me Infecto (drum and bass), 20 Units of Dope (metal). Are they any good?: Yes. ... "Wanna do more? Come on down to the Speakeasy Cafe every second Sunday of the month [December 10] at 2:00 p.m. and sign up for a slot in Studio X to make your OWN media. ...
Volunteer at Studio X
Seeking Community Organizations
"Studio X is seeking community organizations interested in broadcasting their voices. Studio X is programming NEWS AND COMMUNITY VIEWS shows and we would like your organization to consider producing material to fill one of these time slots. "This is an opportunity for your organization to expand current education and outreach efforts, to gain experience in broadcasting, and to join others in expanding the public's access to local, independent media. "There are several social change movements within our local community and we hope that Studio X and the MicroRadio Network can make a connection between what is happening here (in Seattle and the West Coast) and elsewhere (national and international)."
Broadcasting a Micropower Neighborhood FM Signal
"We will ship you out an MRS1 (Micro Radio Station in a box). You will be able to download our stream (or any *other* audio stream) from the internet, or ANY audio source) and BROADCAST on micro FM to your neighborhood. Can you say 'fuck the man'... We bet you can! ... "Included with your MRS1 will be a set of open frequencies in your area made available to you by your local MicroRadio Communications Commission (in Seattle, contact: smrcc@MicroRadio.net). You can set up to broadcast within minutes, right from your home! ... "By sending out a stream to the world wide web, our actions are protected under the first amendment as FREE SPEECH! WE actually are commiting no crimes, YOU ARE! "Those of YOU who download our signal and rebroadcast us in micro-powered fm WILL BE the front line culture war heros! Now YOU can be the pirate in pirate radio! "Who would have ever thought that less electricty than a bathroom nightlight, you can launch attacks that will end the corporate monopoly on information! "... get off your ass cuz it will not be televised, it will be broadcast ... BY YOU! Contact mpr1@microradio.net if you want an MRS1." |
