Re: AUGD: Meeting & Presentation Resources
Re: AUGD: Meeting & Presentation Resources
- Subject: Re: AUGD: Meeting & Presentation Resources
- From: John Brandt <email@hidden>
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:22:52 -0600
> Thanks to all those who replied (both on list and off) to my previous
> query about Membership Fees & Services.
>
> Now I have another series of questions relating to the resources your
> group has for putting together presentations;
>
> How often do you have meetings?
1st Wednesdays
> Where do you hold your meetings (school; library; community/church
> hall; local Apple dealer; other)?
Apple Store, 679 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago
> Do you have to pay for your meeting location? If so, how much?
No
>
> On average, how many people do you get to each meeting?
25-60
> How many are members and how many are visitors/guests?
About 75% members.
>
> Do you charge a fee to attend meetings?
No. All welcome, and since we meet in Apple Store, it'd be idiotic to
charge.
> If so, how much?
>
> What resources do you have at meetings;
> Projector
Yes
> Projection screen (or do you project straight on to a wall)
Large
> Computer to present from
Yes. Apple supplied and whatever we bring
> Sound System (Mic and speaker system)
Great Apple system
> Ability to record video or audio (to make podcast, or stream)
> Internet access (dialup, broadband, wireless)?
Strong broadband, unknown service
>
> Do you own the above equipment?
No, Apple is great at supplying what anyone needs.
> Is it supplied by the venue?
Apple's
> Does your presenter have to provide their own equipment?
No, unless they have special needs, like laptop with pre-installed demo, or
specialty equipment (music keyboards, etc)
>
> How many presenters do you get from external companies?
Varies
> How many of presenters are "club members"?
Again, varies. Over the years, about 25% member or less.
> Do you rely on one or two individuals within the club to do "all" the
> presentations?
About 5-6
> Do you have "backup" presenters, in case the primary one falls through?
The member ones, or Apple store volunteers on rare occasion. (We love
those.)
>
> Do you have a "structured" presentation?
Yes
> Do you offer a Q&A session?
Used to. Only have 2 hours now, since move to Apple Store.
>
> How do you select topics for your meetings?
Board member with presentation "portfolio", with some help
> When do you decide on your topics (A few days before the meeting; a
> couple of weeks before; a few months in advance; beginning of the
> year; other)?
Months mostly, except disasters
>
> Please respond to the list, as I believe others here will benefit
> from the responses.
John Brandt
VP, The Rest of Us, Chicago
>
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>
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>
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