Re: starting up LAPUG

["Joshua D. Drake" <jd(at)commandprompt(dot)com>]

Richard Broersma Jr wrote:
> --- On Sat, 12/29/07, noelp(at)calpacs(dot)org <noelp(at)calpacs(dot)org> wrote:
>
> > Sorry for the delay. At this point, I would prefer to give
> > a presentation on time oriented databases. About how much time should I
> > plan on? Half an hour?
>
> I think that 20 to 30 minutes would be good.  Since most of the attendees will be joining us after a long day of SCALE talks, a shorter discussion would be better at holding everyone's attention.

Honestly, I think a social would be enough for the meeting. Let people 
meet and greet, let them know what is going on etc...

> Also, I am still a bit concerned since I am not 100% sure where we can meet for an LAPUG gathering at SCALE.  I am drafting an email to the SCALE convention committee to see where they would recommend that we hold it.
>
> I was wonder whether you or Josh D think this email is appropriate:

I have contacts with this committee, I can ask them. I will ask 
immediately after the holiday.

Joshua D. Drake

> <my-email>
> To: g(at)socallinuxexpo(dot)org
> Subject: Reserving a room after SCALE 6X for the Los Angles PostgreSQL Users Group (LAPUG)
>
> There are several Southern California PostgreSQL users that are working hard to 
> form a local PostgreSQL users group.
>
> Since there are several "high profile" community members that will be 
> participating in the SCALE convention, we (local PG users) would like to use 
> this occasion and the interest it generates to kick-off our first meeting.
>
> Would it be possible to make use of any rooms Saturday evening after the 
> conclusion of the convention for our first meeting?
>
> Regards,
> Richard Broersma Jr.
> <\my-email>
>
> Regards,
> Richard Broersma Jr.