[GLLUG] meetings location: REQUEST TO LIST

[Ariel Lonchar]

I am someone who tended to lurk more on the list rather than attend
meetings, as my work schedule didn't allow me to show.  That has since
changed, I was able to go last night.  There is ample parking, the drinks
were pretty good and so were the dessert foods.

I also used to work at CADL downtown, and sterile environment for the
meeting area was just one of the issues there.  The security guards were
overworked and underpaid, which wasn't fair to them.  The likelihood of
getting mugged, car broken into, or bike stolen was also pretty high.  With
the denial of food/drink, if you wanted dinner or further socialization you
had to find something open after, which in the downtown area basically
boiled down to the overpriced bars as everything else was closed.

I can't think of a place that would be better for our meetings than Coffee &
Friends.

My two cents,
Ariel

On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Jeff Lawton <jeff at idealso.com> wrote:

> **
> Addressing an additional concern that was raised a while ago about
> exposure. In the now location we have had three new people attend the new
> location. I have been out of town and was able to attend last night for a
> while and I like the new location for all the aforementioned reasons..
>
> On 08/18/2011 11:26 PM, Stan Mortel wrote:
>
> On 08/17/2011 05:51 PM, Jeremy Neil wrote:
>
> well I was wondering why you guys ended up moving from the main CADL
> building downtown. thought it slightly humorous to be called "greater
> lansing" linux users group while currently holding meetings in okemos.
> anyways short topic I thought I'd bring up.
>
> on another note.. probably not gonna show up to the meetings as long as
> they are outside of lansing of such a distance.
>
> jrmy
>
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>  Jeremy,
>
> The move was made for a number of reasons.  CADL does not have (allow) food
> or drink and is pretty sterile for casual meetings, though good for
> presentations.  Gone Wired was hot and noisy (band) and not conducive to
> discussion.  However, both were centrally located.  The new location is out
> on the East side of town, and that is a concern.  But, it is a pretty good
> environment for our meetings.  It's not noisy.  The drinks are good, and the
> food at least OK.  And the owners are very helpful and cooperative.  It was
> at least established that there was bus service to the Meridian Mall, which
> is close enough for an easy walk.
>
> However, I am still somewhat concerned about the location.  So, it needs to
> be established how many members of GLLUG are unable or unwilling to travel
> to the Okemos location, or even are a bit unhappy about it.  In general, I
> suspect everyone would be more than willing to try a new location that has
> all of the desirable features but a more central location.  So, if you know
> of someplace, please offer it up as a suggestion.  Alternatively, keep your
> eyes open for a likely spot.
>
>
> Again:  How many of you are reluctant to attend because of the Okemos
> location?
>
>
> Stan
>
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