This is so cool: > ((...and that is free as in, "we do not have to pay"; > although maybe it is also "both" kinds of free -- in some sense)) The librarian's ".sig" includes this Stallman-esque maxim: (well, after you skip the "contact info") *: * * * <<(623) 930-3849 pjcampbell@glendaleaz.com *Knowledge is free at the library - bring your own container.>>* ([some] librarians are so) Cool, -- right? PS: I think the mention of the word "container" above, means your brain; -- this library does provide plenty of free ((there's that WORD again!))plastic bags ... -- Mike Schwartz Glendale AZ schwartz@acm.org On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Mike Schwartz wrote: > I think I have found a place for a nice location > for the June 24, 2009 meeting. > > I just talked to the lady at the Foothills branch library, > [image: Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 55th Ave.]*Foothills Branch > Library > 19055 N. 57th Ave.* > Glendale, AZ 85308 > > and she is e-mailing me the forms, > so we can use the room there; > and -- even though! they usu. require a 2-week lead time -- > she said that "this one time", the short notice would be OK, > since they do have a time slot free for us > (6:30 pm to set up, meeting starts at 7:00, building closes at 9:00). > > I told her that I was calling on behalf of the Phoenix Chapter ACM > (which actually is "sorta" true...), and she can (and probably will) > confirm that this .org (see my e-mail address) www.acm.org > (including individual SIGs and local chapters "etc.") > does have a 501(c)3 designation > (from the IRS) > ("officially") > (something that PLUG might not have ..."technically") > > HOWEVER I did point out to her, that this meeting was for > ["the benefit of"] PLUG ("http://plug.phoenix.az.us/node/354"), > and will be focusing on topic[s] of interest to PLUG folks. > > But please, (everyone), don't be too freaked out if (in some official > forum) > this meeting might be billed as a meeting of the Phoenix Chapter ACM. > > REST ASSURED that, > this meeting WILL (like all of the meetings of the local branch of the > IEEE Computer Society) be free and open to the general public. > > ((...and that is free as in, "we do not have to pay"; > although maybe it is also "both" kinds of free -- in some sense)) > > Now you guys (um, persons) can feel free to meet elsewhere, or even > stay home and miss it, but I for one will now feel an obligation to show > up, even if I am the only one there. > > The directions to the meeting room we are going to be using > (called the "Hummingbird Room: Accommodates up to 31 persons.") > (it is OK to talk loud!) are as follows: > > [1] after entering the front doors, *before* doing through the > metal detectors, (or whatever those things are that beep > if you are exiting with a book and forgot to check it out), > turn to the left. > > [2] then, on your right will be some rest rooms. PAST at least > one of the rest rooms (maybe both) (I am not sure), on your > right will be the "Hummingbird Room". > > [3] the building has free wifi > > [4] I think there are electric plugs -- but this will be my first time > to > actually use the "Hummingbird Room", so we shall see. > > [5] I am not sure about overhead projector[s] -- (do we need one?) > > I hope to see ((some of)) you there. > > As far as getting to the building, 57th Ave. is closed North of Union Hills > Dr., > (for construction), so take 59th Ave. to Utopia > (a half-mile street between Union Hills Drive and [Beardsley =] Loop 101 > fwy), > and go West on Utopia 1/4 mile, then South about a 1/2 block to the > first left. > (and park in the first available space that you see). > > *PS: * Anyone who attends, is welcome to come to my house for > some refreshments afterwards. OR we could go somewhere else. > (I live about 2 freeway exits away.) > -- > Mike Schwartz > Glendale AZ > schwartz@acm.org > > On Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 2:31 AM, Mike Schwartz wrote: > >> Another idea: The Glendale public library has free wifi, at least at >> the >> branch I usually go to, the "Foothills" branch, which is on >> 57th Ave,. N of Union Hills Dr. >> (directions to it from the 101: Go S on 59th Ave., >> for 1/2 mile, then E on Utopia for 1/4 mile, >> then S on 57th Ave to the first left). >> >> They do have some meeting rooms, which we could >> probably use, including 2 small, 1 medium, and one large. >> >> They prefer monthly use by non-profit .org's, vs. weekly. >> (which would be fine with PLUG). >> >> They "might" insist on the room being reserved by a >> non-profit .org that does "technically" have a valid >> "501 (c) 3" designation from the federal .gov >> (like, the IRS or whatever). >> >> If that happens, then >> the Phoenix Chapter ACM would be happy to >> [a] create a "Linux SIG" [subset of itself], and >> [b] reserve the room, and >> [c] hold a meeting which is open to the general public. >> (...but, which would probably be publicized mainly >> via PLUG, and maybe somewhere like >> http://groups.google.com/group/comp.org.acm/ >> although that is mainly oriented towards stuff >> that is not just local to one city...) >> >> Comment: The IEEE computer society typically >> holds meetings that are open to the general public, >> ((which is good, because "some" of those who >> are not members, might be ones who "would" >> be members, if it were cheaper to join.)) >> Lately some of those [IEEE computer society meetings] >> were held in Chandler, but they typically are held >> at DeVry (2149 W Dunlap) >> (less than a mile from I-17) >> which is "sorta" on the 'West Side' >> (approx. as "West" as ACAA, near Bell Rd & I-17). >> >> -- >> Mike Schwartz >> Glendale AZ >> schwartz@acm.org >> >> On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 6:02 AM, Lyle Tuttle wrote: >> >>> There are four Home & Garden Expo Centers in the greater Phoenix >>> area.......each has free meeting space......go to >>> http://www.homeandgardenexpocenter.com/ and take a look -- the one in >>> Peoria is right behind Dillons, a great BBQ place...... >>> >>> Did I mention that they are FREE, and already set up for meetings....and >>> I bet if you wanted to, you could promote a LINUX DAY for the >>> public..."Everything you ever wanted to know about Linux", or "Linux for >>> Dummies"..."Linux 101 - Free Course".. >>> >>> and show it off to newbies...like me.... >>> >>> lyle >>> >>> >>> At 09:29 PM 6/5/2009, you wrote: >>> >>> On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 12:28 AM, der.hans wrote: >>> >>> >>> Anyone know of a nice locally owned restarant near I-17 and Bell? Bonus >>> if >>> it has a room we can use and wireless :). >>> >>> >>> Idea: Pot luck dinner at someone's house (who's westside) for a PLUG >>> meeting? (Not mine, Tatum and Bell :3) There's a guaranteed (free) wireless, >>> a room, etc... and if we all bring food, dayum that sound good. >>> >>> or, let's see... >>> >>> *We could have our meetings begin a little earlier and meet at Arrowhead >>> mall... (We could eat in the food court and then go hand out GNU/Linux >>> install disks and fliers outside of the Apple Store) >>> >>> *Uncle Sam's (83rd and Union) has great food and (I believe) is locally >>> owned. Unsure about wifi, etc, but would be a good place for a stamtisch >>> type meetup. >>> >>> *Borders @ 75th and bell? Coffee shop, decent supply of tech books, etc. >>> (no free wifi though, iirc.) someone could bring an AP maybe ;) >>> >>> *Next coffee co (59th and utopia) has free wifi, never been there but has >>> some decent reviews. >>> >>> -- >>> Thanks and best regards, >>> Ryan Rix >>> OnBoard-NG >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - [...] >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - [...] >> >>