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Geek Day Out 2000

Notes & Bolts
20 September 2000


Meeting convened on 21 September. Those present at this meeting were: Kirsty, Campbell, Greg, Andrew, Katherine. More dire and dastardly digital derangements were discussed.

  • It was agreed that we should combine our party with ACE 2000, the alternative computing expo, if possible. Though, the time will be tight.
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  • ACE 2000 will take place October 21 & 22, we can have our party the Friday before, 20 October.
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  • To accomodate these plans we decided to meet weekly at Breizoz, starting next week 7pm Wednesday.
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  • Katherine mentioned that VALinux need us to present them with a solid plan with budget, if they are to feel comfortable with contributing.
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  • Greg mentioned that we could tell VALinux that up to 7000 people will be at the event, of which a certain hefty percentage will turn up at the party.
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  • Kirsty suggested that instead of a robot competition, time constraints might warrant having a robot disco rally.
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  • Kirsty also reported Olaf's laser harp is mostly a yes and that she can speak with Clan Analogue about audio equipment for the party.
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  • Andrew will check to see if a combined Tokyo party is still possible.
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  • Who will be organising multi-player gaming? It should be a definite part of the party
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  • We need to speak with Nicole about running Linux demos at the party.
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  • Greg says that Apple might provide video for cool displays and video conferencing with the Tokyo party.
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  • Katherine volunteered to design t-shirts for the event.
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  • Andrew volunteered to talk with Roseanne and ask if she might write about the event for The Age
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  • Kirsty said she might speak with Olaf about doing the lighting for the party.
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  • We need a copy of the building plans from Greg in order to arrange for Webcam
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  • We may need dividers in order to create a chill room.
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  • A suggestion went out that pizza by the foot might be the go for catering.
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  • We are also interested in tracking someone down who can bring in an Espresso cart. Mans?


  • Next meeting Wednesday 27 September 7pm.
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