Is there anyone here who knows powerpoint and can help with a project to help the homeless?

[Count Olaf]

A very dedicated DUer Bobbolink who is working on a project to educate people about poverty and homelessness but she needs help with powerpoint.

I wish I could do it but I have no idea..at..all...

but someone here has already done it and it would probably be so easy for them.


So many people want to help but don't know what to do?

Here is your chance. Please post here or contact bobbolink.



Also, Bobbolink needs an artist and a songwriter. Please lend a hand. Thanks.

We have one million homeless school children- we all need to stand up together and say this is unacceptable!

If not us, then who?

One Million Homeless Children in America’s Schools
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9039235

[Count Olaf]

1. thanks for the recs

:hi:

[Count Olaf]

2. k 1 more rec?

someone out there wants some good karma points I just know it...

[Jeffersons Ghost]

3. I don't know power point but i do know K&R

[bobbolink]

4. !

:) :) :) :) :hi: :) :) :) :)

[whistler162]

5. Not good at Powerpoint but might I suggest looking

at Open Office as a alternative to Office/Powerpoint.

http://www.openoffice.org/

[bobbolink]

8. definitely!

A friend was going to help me today to delete Office from my system, and install Open Office.

However, her dog died yesterday, and she just isn't up to it. :(

[rucky]

6. I can do it.

I wasn't able to send bobbolink a PM, but she can contact me and I'll be happy to help.

[Count Olaf]

7. yes!

Thank you!!
:applause:

[zipplewrath]

9. Depending upon the time frame

I have the capacity to help.

[Count Olaf]

10. excellent

:applause:

[Count Olaf]

11. also looking for an artist or songwriter...

nt

[left is right]

12. not power point but i am a wiz at excel

if you need some numbers crunched

[bobbolink]

15. Will it put numbers into a graph, or pie chart?

That would be extremely helpful!

[left is right]

19. given the numbers excel will do either.

I have the 2007 edition of office saving in that default file type disables opening in an earlier version. but 2007 will allow saving in an earlier version. let me know

[bobbolink]

21. Will they dance?

:rofl:

It will take me a while to gather the numbers together, but that will be great!

Unless, of course, you are good at researching the numbers, too. ^_^

[left is right]

42. dancing numbers are a power point trick—I don’t do power point

[Jumping John]

13. I go to Youtube and type in

"the topic" and then "tutorial" to find help in a video format.

Here is what comes up for "powerpoint tutorial":

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=powerpoint+tutorial&aq=1

I hope this helps.

[Duer 157099]

14. I'm familiar with an older version of PowerPoint

Although I suppose the version really doesn't matter much.

If help is still needed, add me to the list. Can also do graphic art.

[bobbolink]

16. Right now, graphic art is my primary need!

What kind of style do you do?

Simple or more complex?

thanks.. this is really helpful!

[Duer 157099]

18. Style? I ain't got no stinkin' style

LOL, no but really, I only do it for fun when there's something that either I or someone else wants done.

So, if you can describe what you need done, I'll tell you whether it sounds like it's within my capability.

[bobbolink]

24. I gave two brief examples in post #23.

Since PowerPoint is graphics driven, I have need for quite a few!

Let me know what type (I avoided "style" hehehehe) most interests you.

Thanks so much! :hi: :yourock:

[ohheckyeah]

22. What kind of graphics do you need?

I can help.

[bobbolink]

23. That's great! I need different things, from replicas of different signs....

such as this:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FqFDV-L66EI/SZ8pNCOlfvI/AAAAAAAATcQ/sYRFzahW_uo/s400/%E2%80%9CNo+Dogs+or+Indians+Allowed%E2%80%9D.jpg
(IT's too hard to get permission to use, and making other signs will work)

To illustrative designs like a large version of the man by the ATM in my sig, for use with the costs of homelessness section.

Photos are too exploitive, and there just isn't that much art work available anyway. It will be very good to have some original pieces.

Let me know what kind you would be interested in, as I have a lot of empty holes to fill!

Thanks so much! :yourock:

[ohheckyeah]

26. I'd probably do best with the signs.

Photos can actually be made to look more like paintings or drawings using Photoshop.

[bobbolink]

27. that would be great! I'm not sure I can get them across in PM, but I will give it a try.

I'm going to try a few here... these are ideas, and you can branch off from here:








The idea is to illustrate prejudice from the past, and link it with current prejudice of homeless people, using this sign from San Diego:



Your thoughts?

[ohheckyeah]

28. Okay...

those shouldn't be too hard to do. What kind of direction do you want to go with these? Close to the original? More creative and colorful? Just head me in a general direction. Oh, and what general size do they need to be?

[bobbolink]

29. Clearly depict prejudice. Close enough that they are believable that they could have been used

during that time, but not a direct copy so we're not liable for a lawsuit. Is that close enough to a description? ^_^

Size.... that I am really unsure.... I know that for a powerpoint they have to be large enough to not get pixilated when they are projected. I really don't know.

Would you be willing to ask one of the people who does powerpoints? Like nuclear uniorn below, who does it for a living. I'm flying by the seat of my pants here! ^_^

Also.. need a sign about no sleeping... something like that. A lot of cites are arresting people for falling asleep in public!

[ohheckyeah]

31. Are signs even copyrighted?

I rather doubt it.

I'll check on the size for Powerpoint. No problem.

[bobbolink]

35. If it was published, yes.

If you want to check for permission, that it fine, too.

I have spent a lot of time to get permission for things that are really important to this project.

I am only one person, I have been doing this alone, and it is important to get this project on its way, rather than to spend so much time on the little things.

I don't have a lawyer on retainer, and I can't risk lawsuits.

[bobbolink]

30. If you google for other examples of ideas of that era, that is OK, too.

I got what I could, but can't spend too much time on any one thing. It is mainly to illustrate prejudice, and how that prejudice from the past looks so wrong now. Yet, the very same thing is being done to homeless people today. :(

[ohheckyeah]

32. Okay. n/t

[EFerrari]

33. Have your ever run into the PoorNewsNetwork?

Their site might have some ideas to bounce off of.

http://www.poormagazine.org/media

[bobbolink]

36. That's fine if you would be willing to check on itl

As I said before, I am doing this on my own, I have limited time and energy, and it is important to get this off now.... I may not have time to finish it all.

There are a lot of sources to hunt down, and one person can only do so much. If you can find other things that are important to include, that would be great.

As a matter of fact, I have written to a very good source like that a number of times to get permission to use some of their material, and never receive a reply. That is time wasted.

[bobbolink]

17. I very much appreciate this! I am overloaded with about 5 projects right now, and

badly need to rest.

I will come back a bit later, and answer more.

I'm sorry... I really am fuzzing out.....

:hi:

[Nuclear Unicorn]

20. MS Office is what I do for a living and yes, I make many PP presentations

for my boss.

[bobbolink]

38. Thank you so much for the offer...

PM on way to you now!

:yourock:

[Nuclear Unicorn]

39. And the best part is: I won't even charge half of my usual $2,000 fee

I kid! I kid!

I'm just glad to help.

:hug:

[bobbolink]

40. What's that old saying, "Cheap at half the price"? ^_^

Seriously, I am a very responsible person, and it does trip my guilt triggers that somebody is doing something for free that is their skill.

However, this isn't for me personally,.... this is on behalf of homeless people, so I am trying to put my guilt to rest.

I await your PM!

I'm really excited about this, and can show you the one section I have together coherently.. the homeless vets.

Thanks again! :yourock:

[Nuclear Unicorn]

41. I just hope I can be a part of something that can help people

It might sound cliche to say this but: just knowing I helped will be payment enough.

[Fleshdancer]

25. I use ppt heavily and would be happy to help

please PM me if you still need help.

[greyl]

34. Details of the project would help get the project and contributors organized, I think.

How far along is it, is it still in an embryonic brainstorming stage?
What will it be used for?
How will it be delivered and/or distributed?

I PMd with bobbolink on the 3rd offering my help, and thought I'd join this thread out in the open. ;)

[bobbolink]

37. I will send that as it becomes necessary, to understand the scope.

I didn't know this was going to be posted on DU, it has caught me by surprise, and I'm dancing as fast as I can. Sadly, I don't have a secretary to handle all of this.

Your idea of a video is a GREAT one, is something I definitely want to do, but had thought of it further down the road. I now have 5 projects going at once, and limited time and energy, so I will send you my thoughts on the video aspect as soon as I can. A video now would be GREAT, and I want to follow up on that!

This is very exciting to suddenly get so many replies. I am trying to switch gears as fast as I can, and will get you what you have asked for.

Thanks for the interest, and the help!

:hi:

[greyl]

46. Speaking for myself,

Collaboration is failing due to the lack of response to very basic questions that need to be answered for the project to commence.

[maryf]

43. Kicking this!!

thanks!

[Count Olaf]

44. another

:kick:

[Duer 157099]

45. kick!