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

[Holly Welch]

We should all meet at Haddock so people can meet Yanik, and see an iPad demonstration!!
On Apr 3, 2010, at 6:43 PM, Victoria L. Herring wrote:

> 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.
> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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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