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# info
Ask questions to PyLadies!

If you have any questions about PyLadies and need to get in touch with us, please [open an issue](https://github.com/pyladies/info/issues/new), or navigate through
[past issues](https://github.com/pyladies/info/issues) and see if similar
question has been asked before.

PyLadies is a global organization, and run by volunteers all over the world. By posting your question
to this repo, (instead of emailing us privately) you'll not only be helping yourself, but also will be
helping future community members who has similar question about PyLadies.

# Code of Conduct

PyLadies [Code of Conduct](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/) applies to this space.

# Who can ask questions here?

Anyone can ask question about PyLadies. Please be mindful of our [Code of Conduct](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/).

# Who can answer questions here?

Any PyLadies organizers and members are welcome to help answer questions here. Please be mindful
of our [Code of Conduct](https://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/).

# Some FAQ about PyLadies

**I'm running a local workshop, can PyLadies sponsor and provide funding?**

We don't have any funding available. If there is a local PyLadies chapter in your area,
please work withe the organizers to host your workshop. The chapter may be eligible to
receive [grant from The PSF](https://www.python.org/psf/grants/). PSF grant is managed
separately apart from PyLadies.

**Can you send me PyLadies stickers?**

If you're one of the registered PyLadies chapter, you can print your own PyLadies stickers
using [the assets here](https://github.com/pyladies/pyladies-assets#pyladies-assets). Please also read through our
[Trademark Policy](https://github.com/pyladies/pyladies-assets/blob/master/TRADEMARK.rst)

**My company has a job posting, please share this with your members.**

Please fill in this form <http://bit.ly/pyladies-jobs-feed> with all the job posting information.
It will be automatically posted to the `#feed-jobs` channel in our Slack space. Each field is optional,
but the more info you can provide, the better.

**Can PyLadies sponsor our conference or event?**

We're unable to provide financial sponsorship to events.

**My company would like to host PyLadies meetup at our office.**

We are a global community. Each chapter is organized independently. Please reach out to [the local
chapter](https://www.pyladies.com/locations/) directly to offer your space.

**I lost password to my PyLadies email account.**

Please fill in [this form](https://forms.gle/qZpWxtRYwkif8c7k9).

**I want to give a talk at local PyLadies in my area.**

Please reach out to [the local chapter](https://www.pyladies.com/locations/) directly.

**Can I purchase PyLadies merchandise, like stickers, t-shirt?**

You can purchase t-shirts from [here](https://shop.spreadshirt.com/pyladies/).
Please do not purchase unauthorized merchandise from other sources.

You can also attend PyCon US where we normally have a booth selling T-shirts and we giveaway stickers.

**I want to start a local PyLadies chapter.**

At the moment this is not possible. We are currently revising our PyLadies chapter policy. We hope to
have a new policy in place soon. Once the new policy is set, we will be creating Google Forms, and it
will be made available from our main website. In the meantime, please join us in [Slack](https://slackin.pyladies.com/)
and join the `#prospective-organizers` channel.

**I need to discuss something privately.**

Please write to info@pyladies.com. Note that this email is read by only 2 volunteers. For faster
response, please [open an issue](https://github.com/pyladies/info/issues/new), or chat with us on Slack.

**I'm a PyLadies member. Can I request financial aid from PyLadies to attend conference?**

If you're attending PyCon US, you can apply for financial aid and indicate that you're requesting
grant from PyLadies. For other conferences, please get in touch with the conference organizer to ask about
their financial aid program.

**I want to donate to PyLadies**

You can make your donation [here](https://psfmember.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=6).

**Is there a PyLadies chapter where I live?**

Please check out our registered [PyLadies chapter locations](https://www.pyladies.com/locations/).
If there is none near you, it likely does not exist. You're also welcome to join us in [Slack](https://slackin.pyladies.com/)!