[Tfug] Computer Swap Meet ideas

[steve peterson]

Heck, I'm still trying to get my hands on one of the servers that they offer
for sale. Every
time I go up there, there are none available.

Each time I have asked, have been told that the tech is still working on
them, but slowly,
since he/she is only available to work on them during the weekends.

On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Glen Pfeiffer <glen at thepfeiffers.net>wrote:

> Hi Paul,
>
> This is a great idea! Unless something bad happens or I'm out of
> town (not likely) I'll definitely be there.
>
> Do you need any assistance with planning?
>
> I'll float this in my local circle to help get more people. Got a
> catchy name for it? Kids these days need cool/catchy names before
> they'll even consider it! ;-)
>
> Ideas:
> 7. Coffee and donuts. I'll ask around to see if anyone will
>   donate.
>
> I don't have any other ideas to add to your list yet, but I'll
> think about it.
>
> --
> Glen
>
>
> On 08 Jul 2011, Paul Steinbach wrote:
> > Have gotten permission to hold computer/ audiovisual/ electronics swap
> > meet at WorldCare in mid-Sept.  We have lots of desktops, laptops,
> > servers, games, stereos, etc that are piling up.  We would be hoping to
> > sell some of them off and find them worthy homes.
> >
> > Hoping to get enough interested technical people there to make it
> > worthwhile.  Any ideas to make this an enjoyable, productive event for
> > all concerned?  (All ideas would obviously have to be vetted by
> > WorldCare administration.)
> >
> > 1. Selling tables so that others could sell their excess gear.
> >
> > 2. Selling tables for consultants
> >
> > 3. Giving away old laptops and stereos as prizes.
> >
> > 4. Having a car-puter show
> >
> > 5. Having intro classes by specialists on pet projects - Asterisk, media
> > servers, etc.
> >
> > 6. Desks for introducing TFUG, TCS possibly Pima UA MIS
> >
> > 7.?
> >
> > /P.S. Beer is probably not a good option even though everything is
> > better with beer...../
>
>
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