Mid-Cycle Events

[Andre Mangan]

"Workshop" sounds onerous.

"Open Day" sounds open and inviting.

If I lived in Brisbane and wanted to know more about Ubuntu, I would read
"Open Day" as an event that was open to all and inviting my attendance to
receive enlightenment whereas "Workshop" has connotations of "bring your
wellies and shovel and a towel to mop the sweat from your brow".

"InstallFest" does not generate any interest - it is a fabricated word used
by cognoscenti only.

Great initiative, Jared.  Good luck.

Andre

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On 23 May 2012 13:26, Chris Robinson <fabricator4 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 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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>
> Jared Norris JP(Qual) BBehSc(Psych)
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