Mid-Cycle Events

[Chris Robinson]

Agreed on all counts Jared.

I think I prefer "Workshop" over "Open Day" because it suggests that actual work will be done, rather than just a banner waving informational type day.  Either would seem to be better than "InstallFest".  I think the difference might be cultural - perhaps "InstallFest" works better in other countries.

We need a poster specificaly designed to be placed in the venue (if possible) so that frequent users of the venue (ie Public Library) get to know about it well in advance.  Hopefully it will generate more local traffic in addition to the other advertising that we do.


Chris.




>________________________________
> From: Jared Norris <jrnorris at gmail.com>
>To: ubuntu-au at lists.ubuntu.com 
>Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2012 10:28 PM
>Subject: Mid-Cycle Events
> 
>Good evening all,
>
>In January the Brisbane members got together for an InstallFest during
>the middle of the cycle for the 11.10 release cycle. We discussed that
>we would probably like to make this a regular occasion as an addition
>to the release parties. We also decided that the name InstallFest was
>a bit misleading and discouraged other users from attending. Therefore
>I propose we change the name to "Ubuntu-AU Workshop", "Ubuntu-AU Open
>Day" or something similar and market it as something people can come
>to for help installing, general problems or just curious. I would also
>like to suggest that other locations join in on the action and create
>their own local events.
>
>So from what I can tell we need to do the following:
>* Decide what to call it
>* Organise co-ordinators and volunteers for each location wanting to participate
>* Create loco.u.c events
>* Organise a venue (we found public libraries had free meeting rooms
>that were great, we also decided to pick them as close to free parking
>and public transport as possible).
>* Market the events
>* Hold the events
>
>Thoughts, comments or questions anyone?
>
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>
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