[Talk-us] Meetups around the US

Katie Filbert filbertk at gmail.com
Wed Aug 25 17:56:57 BST 2010


On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, SteveC <steve at asklater.com> wrote:

>
> 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:
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >
> > 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?
>
>
Depends on the place.  Also, may depend on time of day.  Definitely a good
idea to ask the pub/restaurant.

-Katie


>
> >
> > Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events.  (the
> pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...)
> >
> > -Katie
> >
> >
> > 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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> > Katie Filbert
> > filbertk at gmail.com
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> Steve
>
> stevecoast.com
>
>


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Katie Filbert
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