I couldn't have said it better. Thanks Shawn. Yes, VFXweb is a sponser and I think we manage to help them sell a few things when we hold InstallFests at their shop just like I think we helped Nexus sell a few books when we were there.
Having an InstallFest at a Sponsor's location is a very good thing. Keith has been trying to get us to hold one at Computer Surplus for some time, I think that will be the next place we hold one. They have two locations so maybe we could hold one at each. These are some ideas. It's even possible that we could go back to Nexus for an InstallFest at some point in the future. Having the Programming SIG meet there is a good thing as it retains our ties to them. There's lots of possibilities. I wouldn't even rule out that Community Centre someone mentioned if the requirements fit our needs. InstallFests are a fun-social event that we try and hold regularly. Let's not forget that. This is already turning into quite the debate. Jarrod ----- Original Message ----- From: Shawn Grover Sent: 7/14/2004 1:08:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [clug-talk] Re: Installfest > There's nothing exclusionary about this process. This was all discussed way back > when, and now we simply do what we did last time. I think we are all open to > suggestions/change, but we know the current location has the space we need, the > power capabilities/outlets, and internet access. We used to do the installfests at > Nexus but they got to be too large and disruptive for their store (in my opinion), > and we out-grew their capabilities in terms of power/outlets. > > Monthly installfests have also been discussed before and was determined that they > would not work well. If done monthly, then attendance is likely to be very low. If > done quarterly, or as needed, attendance is much higher. If only 5 people were to > show up, then the installfest probably isn't very productive for those 5. I think > the current target is to have 3 or 4 installfests a year. > > Another consideration is support for our sponsors. They provide us with > service/support/discounts, usually with nothing in return. So when possible its > nice to be able to say thanks by helping them gain publicity and/or sales by hosting > an event at their locations, or inviting their presence at one of our events. I > don't think this has ever been the "deciding" factor, but should (rightfully) be > part of the decision. (Nexus and VFXWeb are both sponsors of CLUG). > > My thoughts. > > Shawn > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Rob S > Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 1:29 AM > To: CLUG General > Subject: Re: [clug-talk] Re: Installfest > > <snip/> > Hmm, you announced that there is an install-fest, and decided details > about it. Sounds pretty exclusionary, as there was no previous discussion. > > <snip/> > Cool, why dont we discuss a set date to have the monthly install-fest on. > http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca
