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From the hip, I think my only real reservation is that related to
food. I completely understand where they're coming from, but it
seems that...requiring that people by Sonic food is pretty similar
to letting a tech sponsor spend the entire hour pitching their
product, something we've tried hard to avoid. Mind you, I love
Sonic food, especially now that they've finally brought back
Pickle-O's. :) I guess it's a bit different from a tech pitch, as
it's a different industry, but still it kinda feels funny. I'd
probably still buy their food, though. :P The possibility of losing
the room causes me a bit of pause as well, but if we have sufficient
warning, I think that's manageable.<br>
<br>
With regard to the requested PR, I'm A-OK with that. One of the
benefits companies receive from sponsoring the JUG is publicity, so
I don't think this would be a problem at all. A note in the emails,
a link on the web site. A small thing to ask for lettings us use
their facilities.<br>
<br>
All that said, I certainly hope the CoCo gets what it needs, as
they've been a great partner for us for a long time now, and a great
asset to the OKC tech community.<br>
<br>
On 1/30/12 9:18 AM, Chad Gorshing wrote:
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cite="mid:CAFCyQUMFsqzxmqjBWat0P20NdXF5MV7F1q+57YyjsApYa1dXmQ@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite">I've asked Sonic is they would be willing to host the
JUG (they have a large conference room on the first floor) and
their response was:<br>
<br>
"I think that it is a great idea and we should look into it."<br>
"This would be great. I'm all for it"<br>
<br>
There are some problems though - needless to say if something of
higher priority comes up then we would need to find another
location. There is another room that will hold ~25 people though.
Their response was: Sonic would try and "reserve to room for
several months out. There is always a chance there could be a
Sonic training class of function which of course they would have
priority over the room"<br>
<br>
Also they said:<br>
"We allow them to bring in food but it is slightly frowned upon."
- They do have a cafe on the fourth floor where people could
purchase food (similar to what Hertz has - cheaper food and pretty
good - I eat there quite often).<br>
<br>
It goes with out saying that Sonic would like to be recognized
during the meeting since they are providing the location. The
response I got was<br>
"Also, if JUG sends out announcements to members of upcoming
meetings, it would be nice to note that the meeting is hosted by
Sonic. That way it shows that Sonic is trying to support the JUG
community by allowing the group to have meetings onsite."<br>
<br>
I think it would be an ideal location as it is centralized and a
very well known area (I'm assuming).<br>
<br>
Let me know what I should do, should I push forward and get the
room reserved well in advanced or should I decline as you all are
looking at another location?<br>
<br>
Chad<br>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:49 AM, Brian
Sheldon <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
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<div>If the coco goes away, we should be able to go back to
University of Phoenix, Francis Tuttle, or the Okc Computer
Club.</div>
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<div>I will check with these places to see what their rates
are. If you know of a another location that might be better,
let us know. </div>
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<div>fyi - We aren't going to provide food in February
unless we get some more sponsors.</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 9:12
PM, Ryan Hoegg <span dir="ltr"><<a
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<div>And also appeal to our membership<br>
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planning/risk management.<br>
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