Meeting Format (was: Re: Linux, Avionics, and spins)

[jabr at blu.org (John Abreau)]

On Fri, 23 Jul 1999, Jerry Feldman {75562} wrote:

> But, we have had speakers in the past who have gone on much longer where the
> audience had stayed. We can always add a post meeting, from 8:30-9:00 where
> people can mill around and talk. Then we usually have the real post meeting
> at the Cambridge Brewery. Their kitchen closes at 10, so we do need to close
> up. 

OK, here's another try at a generic schedule guideline:

6:30-6:50   General Q&A
6:50-7:10   Howto Clinic
7:10-7:15   Welcome and Announcements
7:15-8:30   Main presentation, Q&A
8:30-9:00   Door prize drawing, post-meeting chat
9:00        Shut down, pack up, and head for the Brewery

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