interesting. On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Mike Schwartz<[email protected]> wrote: > This is so cool: >> ((...and that is free as in, "we do not have to pay"; >> although maybe it is also "both" kinds of free -- in some sense)) > The librarian's ".sig" includes this Stallman-esque maxim: > (well, after you skip the "contact info") : > <<(623) 930-3849 > > [email protected] > > Knowledge is free at the library - bring your own container.>> > > ([some] librarians are so) Cool, -- right? > > PS: I think the mention of the word "container" above, means your brain; -- > this library does provide plenty of free ((there's that WORD again!)) > plastic bags ... > > -- > Mike Schwartz > Glendale AZ > [email protected] > On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Mike Schwartz <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I think I have found a place for a nice location >> for the June 24, 2009 meeting. >> I just talked to the lady at the Foothills branch library, >> Foothills Branch Library >> 19055 N. 57th Ave. >> Glendale, AZ 85308 >> and she is e-mailing me the forms, >> so we can use the room there; >> and -- even though! they usu. require a 2-week lead time -- >> she said that "this one time", the short notice would be OK, >> since they do have a time slot free for us >> (6:30 pm to set up, meeting starts at 7:00, building closes at 9:00). >> I told her that I was calling on behalf of the Phoenix Chapter ACM >> (which actually is "sorta" true...), and she can (and probably will) >> confirm that this .org (see my e-mail address) www.acm.org >> (including individual SIGs and local chapters "etc.") >> does have a 501(c)3 designation >> (from the IRS) >> ("officially") >> (something that PLUG might not have ..."technically") >> HOWEVER I did point out to her, that this meeting was for >> ["the benefit of"] PLUG ("http://plug.phoenix.az.us/node/354";), >> and will be focusing on topic[s] of interest to PLUG folks. >> But please, (everyone), don't be too freaked out if (in some official >> forum) >> this meeting might be billed as a meeting of the Phoenix Chapter ACM. >> REST ASSURED that, >> this meeting WILL (like all of the meetings of the local branch of the >> IEEE Computer Society) be free and open to the general public. >> ((...and that is free as in, "we do not have to pay"; >> although maybe it is also "both" kinds of free -- in some sense)) >> Now you guys (um, persons) can feel free to meet elsewhere, or even >> stay home and miss it, but I for one will now feel an obligation to show >> up, even if I am the only one there. >> The directions to the meeting room we are going to be using >> (called the "Hummingbird Room: Accommodates up to 31 persons.") >> (it is OK to talk loud!) are as follows: >> [1] after entering the front doors, *before* doing through the >> metal detectors, (or whatever those things are that beep >> if you are exiting with a book and forgot to check it out), >> turn to the left. >> [2] then, on your right will be some rest rooms. PAST at least >> one of the rest rooms (maybe both) (I am not sure), on your >> right will be the "Hummingbird Room". >> [3] the building has free wifi >> [4] I think there are electric plugs -- but this will be my first time >> to >> actually use the "Hummingbird Room", so we shall see. >> [5] I am not sure about overhead projector[s] -- (do we need one?) >> I hope to see ((some of)) you there. >> As far as getting to the building, 57th Ave. is closed North of Union >> Hills Dr., >> (for construction), so take 59th Ave. to Utopia >> (a half-mile street between Union Hills Drive and [Beardsley =] Loop 101 >> fwy), >> and go West on Utopia 1/4 mile, then South about a 1/2 block to the >> first left. >> (and park in the first available space that you see). >> PS: Anyone who attends, is welcome to come to my house for >> some refreshments afterwards. OR we could go somewhere else. >> (I live about 2 freeway exits away.) >> -- >> Mike Schwartz >> Glendale AZ >> [email protected] >> On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 2:31 AM, Mike Schwartz <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>> Another idea: >>> The Glendale public library has free wifi, at least at the >>> branch I usually go to, the "Foothills" branch, which is on >>> 57th Ave,. N of Union Hills Dr. >>> (directions to it from the 101: Go S on 59th Ave., >>> for 1/2 mile, then E on Utopia for 1/4 mile, >>> then S on 57th Ave to the first left). >>> They do have some meeting rooms, which we could >>> probably use, including 2 small, 1 medium, and one large. >>> They prefer monthly use by non-profit .org's, vs. weekly. >>> (which would be fine with PLUG). >>> They "might" insist on the room being reserved by a >>> non-profit .org that does "technically" have a valid >>> "501 (c) 3" designation from the federal .gov >>> (like, the IRS or whatever). >>> If that happens, then >>> the Phoenix Chapter ACM would be happy to >>> [a] create a "Linux SIG" [subset of itself], and >>> [b] reserve the room, and >>> [c] hold a meeting which is open to the general public. >>> (...but, which would probably be publicized mainly >>> via PLUG, and maybe somewhere like >>> http://groups.google.com/group/comp.org.acm/ >>> although that is mainly oriented towards stuff >>> that is not just local to one city...) >>> Comment: The IEEE computer society typically >>> holds meetings that are open to the general public, >>> ((which is good, because "some" of those who >>> are not members, might be ones who "would" >>> be members, if it were cheaper to join.)) >>> Lately some of those [IEEE computer society meetings] >>> were held in Chandler, but they typically are held >>> at DeVry (2149 W Dunlap) >>> (less than a mile from I-17) >>> which is "sorta" on the 'West Side' >>> (approx. as "West" as ACAA, near Bell Rd & I-17). >>> </end comment> >>> -- >>> Mike Schwartz >>> Glendale AZ >>> [email protected] >>> >>> On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 6:02 AM, Lyle Tuttle <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> There are four Home & Garden Expo Centers in the greater Phoenix >>>> area.......each has free meeting space......go to >>>> http://www.homeandgardenexpocenter.com/ and take a look -- the one in >>>> Peoria is right behind Dillons, a great BBQ place...... >>>> >>>> Did I mention that they are FREE, and already set up for meetings....and >>>> I bet if you wanted to, you could promote a LINUX DAY for the >>>> public..."Everything you ever wanted to know about Linux", or "Linux for >>>> Dummies"..."Linux 101 - Free Course".. >>>> >>>> and show it off to newbies...like me.... >>>> >>>> lyle >>>> >>>> At 09:29 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 12:28 AM, der.hans <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Anyone know of a nice locally owned restarant near I-17 and Bell? Bonus >>>> if >>>> it has a room we can use and wireless :). >>>> >>>> >>>> Idea: Pot luck dinner at someone's house (who's westside) for a PLUG >>>> meeting? (Not mine, Tatum and Bell :3) There's a guaranteed (free) >>>> wireless, >>>> a room, etc... and if we all bring food, dayum that sound good. >>>> >>>> or, let's see... >>>> >>>> *We could have our meetings begin a little earlier and meet at Arrowhead >>>> mall... (We could eat in the food court and then go hand out GNU/Linux >>>> install disks and fliers outside of the Apple Store) >>>> >>>> *Uncle Sam's (83rd and Union) has great food and (I believe) is locally >>>> owned. Unsure about wifi, etc, but would be a good place for a stamtisch >>>> type meetup. >>>> >>>> *Borders @ 75th and bell? Coffee shop, decent supply of tech books, etc. >>>> (no free wifi though, iirc.) someone could bring an AP maybe ;) >>>> >>>> *Next coffee co (59th and utopia) has free wifi, never been there but >>>> has some decent reviews. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Thanks and best regards, >>>> Ryan Rix >>>> OnBoard-NG >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - [...] >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - [...] > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - [email protected] > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >
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