[wlug_org] [nzlug] RMS Itinerary Update (fwd)

[Jo Booth]

On 8/07/2008, at 23:09 , Jethro Carr wrote:

> On Tue, 2008-07-08 at 21:07 +1200, Mark Foster wrote:
>> Team,
>>
>> Update from Simon below.  Peter Lambrechsten is in position to  
>> coordinate
>> Wellington aspects of the RMS visit - I've spoken with him on the  
>> phone
>> tonight and things look good at this point.
>> Thus far aside from Jo Booth we've had little actual positive  
>> feedback on
>> this - can we tee something up for the slot suggested?
>
> In terms of normal meetings, Wellylug has very low turn out numbers -
> probably about 10 people on average.
>
> I have no idea how many people we would get to an RMS talk, since it's
> rare for us to have a high profile speaker.
>
> TBH, I think Jo Booth's offer is going to be the best place for RMS to
> speak, but it would be nice if he has a longer time period to talk  
> for.
>

RMS has indicated interest in sticking around for GGG after the  
seminar from about 3pm - so should be plenty of time at the event for  
further discussion. While on the subject - any WellyLUG people want  
to exhibit at GGG? happy to discuss - I'll be at the Silicon Welly  
party tomorrow night if you want to bail me up - still some free  
tickets left at UP.org.nz ;)

I'm hoping with the profile we'll get a few Free Software people from  
the wider district - maybe PLUG or Wairarapa. I know we get a fair  
few Palmerston people for Gadgets, Games and Geeks, as well as some  
from the SI - so one more reason to come early I suppose. We'll  
ensure it gets recorded anyway to maximise value, but I would like to  
fill 150+ seats, so book the afternoon of 13th off :)

      Jo Booth
Network Facilitator
     021 JBOOTH
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