[kwlug-disc] New meeting location possibly needed

Paul Nijjar paul_nijjar at yahoo.ca
Thu Jan 10 23:33:22 EST 2019


On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 12:59:40AM -0500, tomg at sentex.ca wrote:
> Quoting Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <kwlug-disc at kwlug.org>:
> 
> >If you are looking into alternative locations then let me know ASAP.
> >We prefer gratis, but a good place that costs some money may be
> >possible.
> 
> The Central Location of the Kitchener Public Library is $75/month for 3
> hours, but it's probably stable.  Bring your own projector.  I'd like
> other locations, but I don't know why.

FYI: In my experience the KPL is not stable, in the sense that it is
tough to book consistent monthly meetings there. KPL events take
priority. 

> ---
> 
> I'm not good at marketing, but maybe an argument like this would help
> reduce or eliminate fees:
> 
> Our society relies on technology, which depends on Linux.  We are Linux,
> and we definitely are, so requiring money from us doesn't make any sense.
> We're supporting civilisation.
> 
> I've previously made a list of all types of devices that run Linux to
> show Linux's importance, which I can post if needed.

This list almost sounds like a presentation topic. 

- Paul




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