Meeting18December2009

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The Koala has arrived!

Ubuntu Vancouver LoCo November General Meeting: Karmic Koala Night II

Some Background Information

Ubuntu is all about community. Our meetings are designed to be friendly, welcoming, and non-intimidating for all. No computer experience is assumed or required. We meet to share ideas about freedom in computing through the use of Ubuntu and also to build relationships in our community that transcend the stereotypical "user group" or "computer club".

In this spirit, please consider bringing a guest or two to this meeting, ideally someone who normally wouldn't attend a "computer club" type of event (a friend, significant other, family member.) We promise to make it interesting for everyone who attends! And don't forget to add them to your RSVP if they're not already a meetup member.

Our Theme for the evening is "Karmic Koala Night II". Here is our agenda (so far):

Agenda (Proposed)

Presentation: "Marketing: Spreading The Word, Events, and Stuff That's Generally Interesting"

Our Buzz Generator will share results of surveys, some marketing tactics and fun, as well as stuff that's new in Ubuntuland, especially in Vancouver. He will challenge the audience.

Lightning Talk: <Under Development>

Details are coming shortly. Think "eye-candy". Something that will make you say: "WOW!"

Lightning Talk: <Under Development>

Details are coming shortly. Something that will help you see more clearly.

Lightning Talk: <Under Development>

A total surprise!

Lightning Talk: <Under Development>

How does one energize a city?

Where

Dharmalab
1814 Pandora St., Unit #202
Vancouver, BC V5L 1M5

For full location details, please see our listing on meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/ubuntuvancouver/calendar/11593165/
Plans sometimes change, so please RSVP above to ensure that you are updated in the event we need to move to bigger space, or for any other important news about this meeting.

Important Notes

a) Members often bring treats (sandwiches, appies, cakes, muffins, veggies, juice, etc.) to share with everyone, potluck style. Though it's not required, we certainly welcome it, as it helps create a more friendly environment for socializing, especially given that many people come to our meetings directly from work. And, if you're not comfortable preparing or sharing drinks/food for others, please consider picking something up from your nearest supermarket, bakery, pub on the way over.

b) In parallel with the latter half of the meeting we host a Rescue Centre. If you have an Ubuntu issue that you just can't seem to figure out, this will be the place for you! Expert(s) will be on hand to help triage issues and to provide suggestions. (Please remember to RSVP with a comment on the type of assistance that you will need.)

c) After the meeting some members continue socializing nearby on "The Drive". For those who want to mingle with Ubuntu Vancouver LoCo folks, in a less formal (restaurant/patio) setting, please plan to join us after the meeting. (The venue will be announced as part of the meeting wrap-up.)

Contact

Please e-mail <randall@executiv.es> to get involved.

Stay tuned for more updates.