[NTLUG:Discuss] Re: NTLUG ITEC Status Update

[Greg Pratt]

Stephen,
I have committed to working on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am -
1:00pm. I may be able to help with setup, but won't know until closer to
the date.

Is there anything else that you need from me? I can probably scrounge up
5 or so T-Shirts to give away at the show.

Do I need to be on a special list so they will let me in or do I just
use one of the tickets you have?

Let me know.

-Greg


Stephen Klein wrote:
> 
> I had planned to offer more frequent updates about NTLUG's ITEC status.
> But, due to a few unanticipated hang-ups (no I'm not using Windows),
> that didn't work out.
> 
> But anyway, there are a few minor details to work out, but other than
> that we are ready to GO!
> 
> TICKETS!
> 
> I have 500 complimentary tickets to ITEC to give away at our next
> meeting.  If you want a ticket you need to show up at our next meeting,
> otherwise it's a $20 fee at the ticket window.  I may consider mailing a
> few tickets to those who can't make the meeting on Saturday.  Send me
> your PHYSICAL address directly to me via e-mail and I will mail a ticket
> to you.  All those wishing to attend ITEC, whether as an exhibitor or an
> attendee, needs to register for the show at http://www.goitec.com .
> Make sure you are registering for the Dallas ITEC, May 23-24.
> 
> Volunteers Needed!
> 
> Several people volunteered to man the booth at our last meeting in
> April.  Those and others who wish to participate need to send me the
> times and which days they will be able to help.
> 
> Here are the show hours:
> 
> Booth Setup:
> May 22nd (Tuesday) 8AM to 7PM
> 
> Show hours:
> May 23-24 (Wednesday and Thursday) 10AM-4PM
> 
> Teardown:
> May 24 (Thursday) 4:15PM-9:00PM
> 
> Donations are welcome!
> 
> For those who are not able to help man the booth, but still wish to help
> in some way, we are in need of a few items for the booth to make it look
> more "professional".
> 
> -Carpet  We need a 10'x10' section of carpet to cover the booth floor
> (this is required by the show).  Otherwise we will have to rent some
> carpet, and they charge ridiculous prices to do so.  It doesn't have to
> be expensive carpet, but we don't want AstroTurf(TM) type stuff either.
> Preferably, it should be a low shag and have a light color.  Foam
> padding to go under the carpet is an option, but it would make things in
> the booth a little more cozy. :-)  Home Depot, and Lowes sell some
> decent carpet that would work nicely.
> 
> -Tables  We need a sturdy table to sit at the front of the booth to for
> our demo equipment and information materials.  The table we had last
> year was just a fold up camping table that wasn't very sturdy.  A good
> folding table that is 6 to 8ft long, and about 3ft wide would be great.
> 
> Featured Guests!
> 
> A number of companies graciously have donated some equipment and table
> collateral for use in our booth.
> 
> -Agenda Computing will be letting us use an Agenda VR3 for
> demonstrations, as well as a large amount of "STUFF" to cover some of
> our booth with.
> 
> -Sair Linux sent a box of information material about their programs,
> along with several T-shirts to give away.
> 
> -VA Linux donated one of their servers, and several packs of tech/spec
> sheets, bumper stickers, and OS CD's.  Greg Pratt of VA has also
> volunteered to represent VA in our booth for part of each day.  Also,
> thanks to the efforts of Chris Cox and Rick Spies, the VA server will
> also be our wireless gateway to the internet during the show.
> 
> If anyone knows of a company that has a Linux based product, and would
> like some representation at the show, please have them contact me.
> There isn't much time left to prepare, but we will try to work them in
> if possible.
> 
> For those wishing to volunteer, or have some information for me, my
> e-mail address is jaguar at imagin.net.
> 
> Thanks again to all those volunteering their time, as well as those who
> are donating something to help us spread the word about Linux and Open
> Source.
> 
> Stephen Klein
> NTLUG ITEC Booth Coordinator