[Talk-us] Meetups around the US

[SteveC]

Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:52 AM schrieb Katie Filbert:

> On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees <ian.dees at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together?
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> Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs is that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or high school students)  For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in mind, as that age group includes many of our volunteers.

Good point. Under 21's are generally allowed in a pub/restaurant though, they just can't order is that right?


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> Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events.  (the pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...)
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> -Katie
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> Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere?
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Steve

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