[CoLoCo] Precise Release party

David Overcash

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Mar 7, 2012, 11:23:48 AM3/7/12

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It's that time of the year again - to start prepping another release party!

This release is an LTS release, and with it comes a whole bunch of stabilization to Unity and other packages in the Ubuntu Desktop. The release date is April 26th - which is a Thursday - so we should aim to have it that weekend ( the following weekend is the start of UDS - so that'll be quite a busy time for some of us I suppose ). Our last release party was a bit less attended than I had hoped - and I think it was due in large part to the location. I'm completely open to us having multiple release parties - or at the very least - moving the location to somewhere that can grab the largest portion of interested people.

So that being said - if you're interested - and you want to come - and you have an idea for a general location ( i.e. "Broomfield" or "Downtown Denver" ) - please give a shout out so we can get the ball rolling on this. Thanks everyone!

Cheers,

David

Nick Post

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Mar 7, 2012, 11:57:10 AM3/7/12

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Rock Bottom Brewery in Westminster...right off of I-36 on 104th, they even have a private area

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Neal McBurnett

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Mar 7, 2012, 11:59:15 AM3/7/12

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Thanks, David!

My vote is for "quiet", with a projector. I.e. quiet enough for a presentation to everyone there, or a conversation that everyone can hear.
Boulder and/or the north area would be nice. Google might provide us space in Boulder, as they have before.

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David Overcash

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:01:45 PM3/7/12

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Oooh - can we get it for free if we commit to a minimum tab ?

David Overcash

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:02:10 PM3/7/12

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Ah yeah - Google would be another great idea - I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion!

Nick Post

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:05:16 PM3/7/12

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It was quiet enough for my friend's wedding; it is closed off. I'll have to check on reservation costs if applicable but will let you know. How many people are we considering to bring & hov much do you estimate we could spend on food & bev? That may be the negotiating leverage I'll need to make it free...

Nick Post

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:06:18 PM3/7/12

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I like the idea of Google too...that'd be a treat!

Kevin Fries

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:11:27 PM3/7/12

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They have wifi, and noise level is reasonable. As a matter of fact, starting next month, we are moving the beer social there.

Kevin

Matt Fischer

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:15:22 PM3/7/12

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If it's like other bars/restaurants I've used for group meetings it will be free. They make money by selling drinks and food.

Nick Post

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:15:31 PM3/7/12

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Kevin,

to Rock Bottom or Google? I'm assuming Rock Bottom since it's literally next to Bar Louie's but wanted to make sure.

Kevin Fries

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Mar 7, 2012, 12:18:35 PM3/7/12

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Yes, right next door, next to the theatre.

David Overcash

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Mar 8, 2012, 5:39:02 PM3/8/12

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Nick - We usually can promise at least $400 in business and a group of about 15-20 - could be more because that location is probably more ideal. Would you mind giving them a call and seeing what the terms are?

Thanks man!

-David

Nick Post

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Mar 8, 2012, 5:43:38 PM3/8/12

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I'll do it now

Nick Post

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Mar 8, 2012, 7:44:13 PM3/8/12

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Sorry, got distracted....

Rock bottom will allow us a minimum $350 on Sunday April 29th, but Friday & Saturday will be a $1500 minimum....so I'm guessing that leaves only Sunday unless we plan on becoming a band of geek gluttons and drunkards.

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Neal McBurnett

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Mar 8, 2012, 7:53:56 PM3/8/12

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I think Sunday is actually a better choice - less conflict with other weekend activities.

Thanks,

Neal McBurnett http://neal.mcburnett.org/

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Mar 8, 2012, 8:02:02 PM3/8/12

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I AM a glutton and drunkard, but can't promise to be THAT much of a glutton and drunkard.

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David Overcash

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Mar 8, 2012, 8:49:52 PM3/8/12

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Awesome - I think Sunday works really well in general for the group - so I'll give them a call tomorrow and see about reserving it. Thanks for doing all of the legwork Nick!