[Sussex] Following on From last nights meeting.

[Richie Jarvis]

nik butler wrote:

> The SLugs have always been interested in providing a Day where we can 
> provide opportunity to talk about Linux and demonstrate the features 
> as well as allow people to have linux installed on their computers.
>
>
> I proposed last night that the Slugs make a regular event of hosting a 
> small computer fair whose agenda is the promotion of Linux and the 
> Sussex linux user group.
>
> We would provide the opportunity for a number of speakers to present 
> for 1 hour their preffered ( open source / linux ) topic in two 
> seperate tracks through out the day . This should allow for 3 hours of 
> talks with   2 seperate streams so 6 Presentations.
>
> The main hall will be seperated into a few ( we need to limit this to 
> not more than 6 ) vendors stalls. A few distribution stands ( Debian, 
> Ubuntu, Knoppix and Redhat ) and the centre of the hall to open to 
> allow people to sit, chat , demonstrate software and carry out installs.
>
> We have a limit of 100 people in the halls.
>
> Selling tickets at £4 for the day with additional £1.00 for access to 
> presentations. We would offer complimentary CDs on entry.
>
> We would need to sell 40 tickets to make £200 to cover the hall hire. 
> id like to ask the vendors to contribute a tenner since that goes a 
> long way to the costs for the day.
>
> Id like the venue to generate revenue to help pay for the hall in the 
> following year.
>
> The basic concern is about provision of Power and Access for 
> loading/unloading for the day which will need to be planned.
>
> Ive booked the hall from 11 till 5.
>
> Allowing an opening time of 12.00 and a closing time of 4:00 with 
> presentations runnning 12:30 , 1:30  and 2:30 .
>
>
> Im looking for PA equipment and projectors. Plus im hoping to run a 
> couple of competitions if I can convince a company to provide the 
> Goodies.
>
>
> I'll be writting to a few Podcast veterans to see if theres any 
> broadcast material we can use on the day and ill be asking Lugradio 
> for a advert later.
>
> From experience in this group i have learnt that to take an idea in to 
> action requires setting a deadline and providing direction and 
> motivation to meet that commitment. I think this could be a fun day 
> and a fruitful one for Slugs and the Linux .
>
> Nik
>
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Count me in to help......

Haven't been around recently due to job pressures, but am still here and 
reading (when I get chance!)

Cheers,

Richie