On Wed, August 15, 2007 6:46 am, Nick Rout wrote: > > On Wed, August 15, 2007 12:13 am, Christopher Sawtell wrote: >> On 8/14/07, Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Richard Tindall wrote: >>> > A point to consider is whether CLUG wants to turn its support for >>> > Software Freedom Day into a Press advertising contribution. >>> > >>> > $300-$400 would be half of two or three ads in the (Saturday,) >>> Tuesday >>> > and Saturday Press, before/on SFD, and I will find the remainder. >>> > >>> > The terms 'Installfest' and 'Canterbury Linux Users Group' can >>> feature >>> > prominently in the ads, as people would like. >>> > >>> > A prompt decision on this is required, for these adverts to go ahead, >>> > given the pending deadline. I have consulted with Zane in formulating >>> > this proposal. >>> > >>> > My apologies (& Zane's) for tonight's meeting start, although I hope >>> > to get there later on. If someone would like to print this out & take >>> > it along to read out, that would be most helpful. >>> > >>> > As an indication of event support thus far, we have 13 SFD T-shirts >>> on >>> > order, plus plenty of free CDs to give away. >>> > >>> > 'Have Fun!' >>> > >>> > Kind regards, >>> > >>> > Rik Tindall pp http://www.softwarefreedomday.org Team Christchurch >>> > >>> I support putting some funds into this, by the way we do not need to >>> budget for domain renewal as it has been kindly sponsored (as i will >>> announce properly to the list when i get a moment). >> >> It all depends on how you define 'some'. >> >> If we are talking approximately a similar amount of money as the cost of >> domain renewal, that would be fine, but a sum which is of the order of >> what Rik >> mentioned above is imho more than we can afford. >> >> Yes I know that there is more than that amount in the kitty, but we >> must remember >> that currently the CLUG exercise is gently depleting the bank account >> each meeting. >> e.g. This evening's takings covered the cost of the hall hire by just >> a single dollar, but did not cover the cost of the bikkies or tea. >> >> -- >> Sincerely etc. >> Christopher Sawtell >> >> > > I think we should be prepared to put $350 into the advertising.
Oh and if meetings are not paying their way, we need to make them do so by one or more of the following: 1. increase attendance, which at approx 25 of per month is pathetic. Where are you linux supporters? What would get you to a meeting? Frankly I can't be bothered much with preparing talks for a minimal audience, it is not inspiring. And so it becomes a downward spiral. 2. reduce costs. I know Aucklug has the free use of premises and equipment from a linux company. No cost. Maybe we need to reassess costs if we cannot do (1). Do we need to buy bickies? I thought we were taking donations for bickies - ie people can buy a packet of bickies and put them in the pot. 3. Increase charges and/or collect it ALL. Hands up anyone who has paid $2 each and every time. I can't (I try to make it up next time, but hey it doesn't always happen). 4. Get sponsorship. -- Nick Rout
