Quoting Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: snip.
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
For point one, I really believe there has to more advertising done by clug to let people know you guys exist. I know a bunch of people who use linux who only know of the existence of clug through me. Even something a simple as a flyer advertising the email list and meetings going out to the library notice boards, tertiary institutions, etc could be a reasonably inexpensive way to start.
Point two, how much does the St Albans room cost? and does it have any facilities that are needed that can't be found at a cheaper venue?
Point three, Well I've paid everytime but then I've only been able to make it to one meeting as I have another meeting every second tuesday that tends to conflict with the clug meetings.
Point four, could be an idea but if we are only getting around 25 people to a meeting it's probably not a very viable sponsorship option for a business.
Kerry
