Grant:Chicago Meetup 16/Wiknic 2016

Personal information
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 * (1) What is your name? : Antonio Vernon (User:TonyTheTiger)


 * (2) What is your email address? : amvernon@gmail.com


 * (3) Do you currently reside in the United States? If not, please specify your country of residence. : Yes


 * (4) Are you requesting this grant on behalf of an organization or group? If so, please provide the name of the group. : WikiProject Chicago

Description of purpose
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 * (5) What is the purpose for which the funding will be used? : Food and beverage for the Chicago Meetup 16/Wiknic 2016


 * (6) How does this purpose align with our mission? : The meeting is a community outreach event to spread and promote Wikipedia culture

Grant financials
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 * (7) How much funding do you need? : I would like a $200 budget for food and beverage. Although I expect about 10 or maybe 15 attendees tops, I will plan for 20-25.


 * (8) When will you need funding? : You can reimburse my expenditures soon after the Wiknic (July 23)


 * (9) What specific costs will the funding cover? : I will buy a few dozen cans and bottles of assorted beverages, napkins, paper plates, plastic cups, ice, and food. Tentatively, I am thinking of chips or cookies, one veggie tray, one fruit tray, and a large order (maybe 100-150) of buffalo wings or chicken tenders. I will also request reimbursement for my personal parking so I can park near the event with all of these items.