Re: [Fsfe-uk] Birmingham Expo

[Alex Hudson]

On Tue, Apr 16, 2002 at 10:47:32AM +0100, Andrew Savory wrote:
> * Can anyone confirm that we definitely have a stand there?

I don't know if that was ever confirmed. One idea was to have a joint
FSFE/AFFS stand, but I don't know if that was ever seriously touted.
FSF already have a stand though, IIRC.

>   * What size space/tables do we have?

One normal size one is usual, I think. Size is approx. 8ft x 12ft, 
although it depends where the stand actually is..

> * A list of people who can man the stand (so far I think I have a no from
> Brian Gough and Phil Hands, and a probably/yes from Marie). We need a
> minimum of one person at all times, so I think we need more volunteers :-)

I'm definitely down to go, so I should be there.

> * Mechanism for people to join AFFS at the stand. I'd suggest a laptop or
> two with a suitable form to fill in (on the theory that electronic data
> capture should reduce errors), optionally spitting out receipts if we're
> taking money from them. (Do we legally need to provide receipts? If not,
> an A5 "thank you for joining AFFS" sheet would be a good idea.)

Receipts are often needed if someone needs to claim the money back
somehow - unlikely, but possible. Often, people like to know they have
some sort of proof that they handed over the readies too.

> * Speakers and specific speaking topics?

There was a suggestion of interesting BOF meetings also.. I'm not sure 
how organised the speaking is atm, tho', certainly the brumexpo web site
is a little out of date.

> * ... the usual "anything else I've missed".

I would suggest that AFFS have some sort of meeting there. Not
necessarily an official one as such, but a 'AFFS people will be in pub
X at time Y, come join us'. Useful for new members and old list
participants alike. 

Cheers,

Alex.