On Thu, 3 Apr 2003 at 18:51:22, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>
>In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Tarquin Mills
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>>
>> ACCUS (the East Anglian QL user group), proposes to hold a QL Workshop
>>in Norwich early in 2004. On several occasions traders have expressed
>>support, thank you. I am however worried that not enough people will turn
>>up. One option newly opened up would be to bid for the Quanta AGM, but
>>this is risky as we do not have any experience. Also I am guessing that
>>the AGM alternates north and south, with 2004 as a northern year.
>
>The best thing to do is just go ahead and organise a Workshop. You will
>get people attending, particularly if there has not been anything in
>your area of the country for quite a while. Make sure you checkout when
>other events are going on - both in England and elsewhere in the world -
>and arrange a date when most traders can be in attendance.
>
>You can apply to Quanta for some subsidy towards the cost of the hall
>hire. Quanta itself will be represented. You should aim to break even
>on refreshments, or maybe a small surplus. Your members should provide
>their time for free. Also try to have a bring and buy sale of second
>hand goods. This could also cover some of your Groups costs and again
>maybe give you some income.
>
>> Another question is would QL mind if the show was opened up to other
>>non-Wintel platforms? This will probably be limited the first time. Does
>>anybody want to give a talk, no matter how few we get? When exactly do
>>people want it held? Hopefully if this show is successful it can be
>>repeated. All thoughts welcomed.
>
>Try to avoid other platforms if you can ... they have enough venues
>elsewhere, and will just dominate.
>
>Talks and presentations are useful if you can get any takers ... they
>create an interest to attend.
... and we (traders) will do an emailshot and snailmailshot.
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