[DM-MUG] Alternative meeting site ideas for social type of gathering this Spring

[Victoria L. Herring]

I'm mulling over a social/Switcher-focused gathering some evening 
from 4p - 7p in April, early May that could be held anywhere fairly 
centrally located, with free wi-fi and a free room use, if possible. 
We'd probably ask everyone to BYO, if possible [or ask members to 
contribute Bs so those newbie Mac folks are true guests].  I have 
found a few possible sites:  Pappajohn Ed. Center and DMACC, Cub Club 
[not sure it's free] and maybe people here know of others.  I've 
talked it over with CW at Haddock and my thought is to provide 
Haddock, CompUSA, AppleStore to come and answer Q and share whatever 
they can [if they want, it'd be up to them] and I'd like to get 
started planning this so we can get some good publicity out.

What I'd like from this group is:  a volunteer or two to work with me 
in getting this organized, ideas other than the above for meeting 
places which fit the bill, ideas and suggestions for topics, 
presenters and anything else, and help with getting the word out 
about the event once it's set.

You can email the list or me directly or you can IM me: 
victoriaherring at mac.com

Much thanks.  Victoria


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