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)
  • I can provide a gas canister if it's one of these -- Kate
• 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!
  • cupcakes? --Kate

Drinks

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

(Getting a license is difficult, you need to pay for and take an exam, and be registered. It's unlawful to sell alcohol without one. Sometimes places without them get around it by running a "donation bar", with suggested donations for drinks. BYOB probably easiest).

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