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Geek Day Out 2000

Notes & Bolts
31 May 2000


Meeting convened on 31th May. Those present at this meeting were the Andrews, both P&J, Campbell, Nicole and Katherine.

  • It was decided that the Geek Party should be held in conjunction with the Linux 2000 Convention. Therefore the dates for the Linux Expo and the PC shows are needed.
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  • The meeting decided that it would be necessary to show 'Super Chicken', and something Gonzo.
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  • Good places for the flyers could include Minotaur, McGill's, Technical Bookshop, MSFC, Melbourne Anime Society, Comics Corner, Slow Glass.
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  • Campbell was chosen as security liaison for the bash.
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  • Fundraising and charitable doings including raffle for Nerf Wildfire. T-shirt sales for fundraising.
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  • Jolt to be added to the sponsorship list.
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  • The meeting decided that Scienceworks should be asked about Cyrac.
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  • Sign up for the party should be made via Geek Web for the name badges, so Geek code can be added.
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  • $450 will be needed for Eric Raymond. A donation of $125 already offered.
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  • The question of insurance coverage for the party was considered. Asset tagging of donated equipment could be necessary.
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  • Eric Raymond event may be useful for publicity and fundraising.
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  • The possibility of a mini-Geek gathering was discussed.
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  • Chris was to be asked about the digital video mixer and Olaf for the harp.
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  • Helen Newman at LUV is to be asked about the Linux Expo.
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  • Potential guests:
    • Weird Al
    • Ultraman
    • Dexter from Perfect Match - TV museum
    • Metal Mickey
    • Lost In Space Robot - head of Lyssa Group Louis Morley
    • Linus Torvalds
    • Jack Richardt
    • Tom Jennings
    • Ka-Ping Yee
    • Eric Drexler
    • Maddog Hall
    • Jon Katz
    • Jeff Bates,
    • Rob Malda
    • Robin Miller
    • Illiad
    • Michael Barnesly
    • James Cameron
    • Andrew Tridgell
    • Eric Young
    • Maynard
    • Larry Wall
    • BOFH
    • Steve Wozniak
    • Deb Richardson
    • Tesla/Alan Cox
    • Steve Case
    • Brenda Laurel
    • Sherry Turkel
    • Mickey Robbins
    • Janet McLeod
    • Amanda Keller
    • Natasha Stott-Despoja
    • Annette Shun-Wa
    • Roberta Williams
    • Centipede Inventor
    
    
    
  • It was solemnly decided that someone in a chicken suit is a necessity.
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  • Shirts for the organisers should be arranged.
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  • A Linux Flyer will be designed in the first week of June.
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  • Next meeting to be held 14th June