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
<i>actually</i> being vendors, they'll give us a good deal on a booth and we can do both.<br>--Alex<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Dec 3, 2007 11:43 AM, Brian Stempin <<a href="mailto:brian.stempin@gmail.com">brian.stempin@gmail.com
</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">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.
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div></div><div class="Wj3C7c">On Dec 3, 2007 11:27 AM, Alex Launi <<a href="mailto:alex.launi@gmail.com" target="_blank">alex.launi@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br></div></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
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[Repost from forum: <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=630290" target="_blank">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=630290</a>]<br><br>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.<br>
<br>
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.<br><font color="#888888"><br>--Alex
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