[DM-MUG] Fwd: Re: Next meeting, or not?

[Victoria L. Herring]

Jon Thompson posted this on 3/19 and there have only been a few 
responses == the Q is whether people are willing to step up and 
present for find presenters or topics or just want to meet and enjoy 
socializing at Jon's place or Haddck or whatever - or even Impromptu 
Studio.  If no one wants to do anything other than the listserve and 
a social gathering, fine, but we really should let people know the 
plans - ie, that we have topic meetings or open/social meetings etc. 
We could then just share what we want that nite or if someone has a 
particular issue or concern to raise, they could let the list know 
and those with answers could try to come?.  We also need to update 
the website so nonexistent meetings are not announced.

As long as we are still an Apple Certified MUG we can still benefit 
from the various discounts etc. posted to the list.  And I will keep 
trying to score some freebies for distribution

We do have $80 left approx. from the dues contribs and we could use 
that for swag gifts, beverages, etc.

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>Here's my thoughts on the second meeting to get cancelled...
>
>The format of topic/speaker/presentation is dead. The writing has been
>on the wall for a couple years now, and with two cancellations, I am
>certain that more will be coming. DMMUG needs to change to survive.
>
>I want to offer a new format:
>
>I now have a live online radio show that broadcasts every Tuesday @8
>PM on worldwidelocallive.com, from the Re/Max Studio in the
>Kaleidoscope Mall downtown, which is a few blocks from Impromptu
>Studio. The url for the blog and archives is
>http://www.talkingmac.com.
>
>Anyone that would like to meet and talk about Macintosh, iP(x)
>devices, and technology is welcome to congregate in the lobby of the
>studio. My show will be playing through the radio, but you are welcome
>to talk about whatever you wish between eight and nine.
>
>Every week.
>
>There's no requirement to sign up or show up, other than the fact that
>the door is open*, the invitation given, and I will be there doing my
>show. I may pull individuals into the studio from time to time, but
>only if you wish to be on the show.
>
>This is an opportunity for fans of Apple products to get together for
>the sake of getting together. If you choose to come once a month,
>great! If you choose to come more, Great! If you would like, DMMUG may
>be able to purchase (non-alcoholic) beverages and sponsor the
>networking event coinciding with the fourth Tuesday of the month. Of
>course, that is up to you, the members, but I raise it as an option.
>
>The invitation has been given. If the DMMUG collective doesn't want to
>transition to this format, or would rather do so at a different
>location, that's fine. My invitation still stands independently to
>everyone. Bring a beverage, and plan on meeting friends of old and new
>alike.
>
>*You'll actually need to get into the skywalk through the partnership
>building (across from the Register on Locust,) as the doors to the
>Kaleidoscope are locked at this time.

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