[Ubuntu PA] Allentown Computer fair!

[Alex Launi]

Ok, I just got off the phone with the woman from Marketpro (the company who
hosts the shows), and after a long debate about the merits of free software,
the price of the show is $128/day + $40 electricity. Are we able to scrounge
together some funds? If we can't get a booth then we're not allowed to
advertise, so it's that or nothing.

On Dec 3, 2007 11:46 AM, Alex Launi <alex.launi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well the booth idea could be expensive, I'm not sure how much they charge
> for a table. This is my main reservation with a booth. I've called but they
> have not answered and their website does not say how much a table costs. It
> asks you to call, so I'm thinking it's a variable rate. Hopefully not *
> actually* being vendors, they'll give us a good deal on a booth and we can
> do both.
> --Alex
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2007 11:43 AM, Brian Stempin <brian.stempin at gmail.com > wrote:
>
> > Short of a lack of volunteers, I don't see why you couldn't do a booth
> > AND have members mingling and walking around.  I don't think that you can
> > really have one without the other.  For instance, mingling with people
> > doesn't really do you very much good if you don't have any means of
> > demonstration, especially if you're talking to someone other than a seasoned
> > Linux vet.  The converse also holds true:  Having a booth isn't really that
> > great if you can't attract people to it.
> >
> > On Dec 3, 2007 11:27 AM, Alex Launi <alex.launi at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >  [Repost from forum: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=630290]
> > >
> > > December 29-30th there is a computer show at the Allentown
> > > fairgrounds. I'm suggesting we go give out CDs and chat with people about
> > > Ubuntu and free software. This is a good opportunity for us. A convention
> > > full of computer people. I think it's a safe assumption to say there will be
> > > some Linux people there but the majority will be Windows, maybe we can get
> > > people talking about Ubuntu Linux and make an impact. I'm willing to
> > > spearhead this if you guys want me to, this is your home turf though so I
> > > would like some help. There are plenty of you guys around, we just some
> > > organization. Let's get on it! I'm driving up from Philly, so just because
> > > you don't live in Allentown doesn't mean you can't participate.
> > >
> > > Initially I was thinking we should get a booth, but the more I think
> > > about it, I think just walking around striking up conversations with people
> > > is the way to go. Does anyone disagree with this and think a booth would be
> > > better? I see the advantage of the booth, but mingling seems more effective.
> > > Maybe we can find a corner to stand and put up our banner where 1 or 2
> > > people will stand and the rest kind of walk around and hand out cds and
> > > chat. Marketpro (the people who host the show) do not give a straight answer
> > > to how much a table costs. I'm going to call later today to talk to them,
> > > maybe they're Linux enthusiasts and will give us a free table! Yeah, fat
> > > chance. So guys, what's the interest on this, do you NEPA people want to
> > > take action and grow your community? I'm more than happy to help out, but I
> > > need to know the locals are behind it.
> > >
> > > --Alex
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