HackSpace Opening Party Organisation

Food & Drink

Food

• BBQ Gas NOT safe indoors... what were we thinking? --Dominic 13:23, 16 May 2011 (BST)
  • BBQ - gas should be safe to use indoors - probably in the kitchen area if there's enough ventilation
  • I will bring my gas BBQ if we can get a van to move it and a top up of gas --Dominic 12:57, 16 May 2011 (BST)
• paper plates, disposable cutlery, paper napkins,
  • I'll bring in some plastic cutlery and cups --Michael Erskine 11:48, 16 May 2011 (BST)
• be able to securely receive donations for food (sugegst a one off charge for BBQ?--Dominic 13:02, 16 May 2011 (BST))
• chef - James?
• Lots of bins to put rubbish in
  • please cater for vegetarians!!! You may be surprised how many of us there are! Actually I can bring my own but there may be a few veggie guests
  • crisps, dips
  • buns!

Drinks

• Can we avoid licensing?
• Should I get a temporary licence?
• disposable cups, etc.

Budget & Money

• amounts and cost?
• Can we charge a one off cost for BBQ and Buffet?--Dominic 13:03, 16 May 2011 (BST)
• How do we take money for drink? Or is it bring a bottle?

Displays & Presentations

Ideas of what

• example projects - things of interest, talking points, representative of what we do
• demonstrations
• members stationed to explain and demonstrate
• be sure not misrepresent what we do or what we're about!

Confirmed Projects to Show

• About the Hackspace and the Hackerspace movement by --Dominic 12:59, 16 May 2011 (BST)
• Knitting with nontraditional items by --Kate

Marketing, Guest Lists & Promotion

• advertising
• additional seating?
• maps and (temporary) signs