[GLLUG] Brazilian Barbecue

Chick Tower c.e.tower at gmail.com
Sun Oct 5 14:30:40 EDT 2008


I'm considering volunteering to organize the Brazilian barbecue, but, 
before I do, I want to make sure there are enough people interested in 
helping out with this.  (Chuck Childs recommends a volunteer staff of 
thirty people, but Eduardo says nine should be enough.)  I do not care 
to invest any of my money in this.  It would be nice if this doesn't 
conflict with the Linux install-fest, since we will probably be 
providing most of the BBQ staff.  Finally, if the ConCom is planning to 
have their own grill, will they allow us to have a competing event from 
which they get little or no money?  Perhaps someone following the 
Penguicon mailing list can enlighten us as to how they are planning to 
use their grill.

Speaking of the install-fest, we should decide now when we want to have 
it so we can get it on the Penguicon schedule and pre-empt anyone else 
who wants to use the computer lounge at the same time.  We had a problem 
working around the Ubuntu packaging jam this year.

                                Chick


Clay Dowling wrote:
> For those here not on the Penguicon mailing list, or who get snowed under 
> debates about licensing issues and other administrivia, I've got some more 
> dire news.
> 
> Currently they are not planning to have Brazillian beef.  Budget has been 
> allocated for the grill, but not for the beef, salt or charcoal.  They are 
> making alternative plans for food.  As we have seen in the past, their 
> idea of food alternatives is a lot of lunch meat and cheese.
> 
> The chief holdup is a lack of somebody to organize it.  Eduardo has been 
> pretty clear on not wanting to handle the behind the scenes organization. 
> He's a good chef, but not dumb enough to get himself tied up with that 
> much administration.
> 
> We need somebody to act as the organizer.  This will mean taking care of 
> the logistics of getting this going, and advocating with the ConCom to 
> make sure that we get what we need as far as space, resources and hotel 
> relations.  I have no idea how involved this is.
> 
> I'm already handling the room party, including beer, room rental and food. 
> I can't say I'm wanting to throw the barbeque onto that pile.  I'm willing 
> to help in any way I can (including arranging funding).
> 
> Clay



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