On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:25:35 -0500 Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Normally, that would be a no-brainer, except that: > > 1. Some local chapter leaders have already planned their schedule > around the idea that a big event was taking place in January. > Significantly changing the date (e.g., to mid-Feb or later) might be > an issue. I think it very important that the local chapter people be able to rely upon dates and plans so they do not have to alter their programs and dates. Their getting yanked around could be deadly for their chapters. > > 2. The joint ACM/IEEE thing. Their schedule might not be as flexible. for starters, I do not think it a good thing to make plans with another organization and then go back and say "King's X" or whatever. Hopefully they are not relying upon the specifics as originally proposed and a alternate presentation can be prepared. > Exaclty how far along did the joint meeting idea go? > These problems may not be an issue. Maybe the IEEE thing is > vaporware, Sometimes vaporware is a good thing. > But do we have a backup plan for our backup plan? I believe it is also a good thing to have a presentation or two in the can for use when the original plans fall apart. Seems that with all the people we have that should not be hard. I mean just think of the possibilities for Ben to talk. <g> Seriously, I believe there is enough talent to enable GNHLUG to always have a presentation ready on relatively short notice if needed. Isn't that why we have a list of presenters or presentations somewhere on the website? Ed Lawson _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
