-----Original Message----- From: Hanisha Vaswani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ILUG-BOM] Linux-Bom?
though i have nothing at all against a 'more professionally managed' event, i do have an issue against outsourcing it -- having been on the core team of a unique college fest before, i have realised that *absolutely nothing* beats your own personal involvement in everything right from whom to approach for sponsorship to the what wattage of the bulbs to use on stage... ---------- ---------- I totally agree with the above point. By taking care of the logistics ourselves, we will be be able to control and conduct the event better than an event management company. ----------- ----------- an event management company is fine when it comes to organising events for an audience whose needs are well-understood ---Michael Jackson fans, for eg. --- but i seriously have my own doubts about which event management company would understand the unique needs of a niche community like ours [ hell, we're a lot different from a standard product launch or lecture series, which is the maximum 'software expertise' that most such companies have ] ---------- ---------- Also since this is slightly different event (I am talking about philosophy of free software Vs sell-sell-sell/FUD about others ideology of the corporates of the IT world) corporate events), it would be better if we manage it ourselves and get the message across. --------- --------- which is why companies like IBM need to have their own in-house event - preparation and - management teams --------- --------- of course this is tiring and time consuming but then the best things in life are never handed to anyone on a silver platter --------- --------- But I believe the effort will be worth it. ***************** Vinayak Hegde APGDST Student NCST-JUHU. *************** _______________________________________________ http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
