2nd SoCal LA-OC-IE-SD AudioKarma Meet, Sat. August 27, 2011
Ok guys and gals, I was gonna save this for my 3000th post but can't wait. I've been thinking about this for a long time ever since our last get together in Buena Park in 2007 put together by CDFixer and LBPete. And 4 years is long enough! I'm posting this 3 months in advance to get your interest and support.
So here's the details so far. I've got August 27th lined up and the tentative time is from 7am to 9pm (for all you guys who like to come early or stay late!). The Venue is my home church, Cerritos Baptist Church in Cerritos, California near the 605 and 91 freeways. I've got the entire sanctuary and Christian Education 2nd floor reserved if we need all that. In addition, we can use the outside walkways, lawn, and there's a parking lot for about 50 cars and street parking also.
There's plenty of nearby food and lodging for those coming in the night before or staying overnight. LAX, Long Beach, or John Wayne / Orange County airports are available for anyone flying in .
This is what I'm needing and envisioning. Nothing is set in stone yet but here's some details I've been thinking about:
A) Figure that there will be costs so it's not quite a free event. I figure donation of about $200 to the church for use of facilities (building, power, water, tables, chairs, and PA system (I run it so no worries there)). So there will be a participation or sign up fee plus whatever you'd like to donate. AK members invited, may bring guests of course but be sure they are reliable and friendly.
B) Also, proceeds from specific events or refreshments will go either to AK or charity, to be determined.
1) I would like to get volunteers as a steering and planning committe. Figure 4 to 6 more folks plus me. We can then start some serious planning and details.
1a) I would like to have volunteers to help with specific tasks like security, refreshments, setup, breakdown, etc. The more people help, the more we have fun.
2) I plan to have room for folks to set up systems and show gear - figuring about a 10 x 12 space. Have plenty of power available. We have lots of folding tables and portable chairs but if you can bring your own, that would help.
2A) Want to have rotations of when folks can play their gear so everyone gets a chance. Will have enough chairs to set up near your spot for listening. Also have a small stage area for really BIG setups!
3) Figure to have a gear sale, swap, barter area, with security. Methods to be determined.
3A) May also have a seperate gear display area if desired.
4) Would like to have donations for silent auction type stuff, audio or not. Maybe run in 3 hour shifts so that people who need to leave early can have a fighting chance. Lots of donations mean lots of fun!
5) Same request for donations for something like hourly door prizes. Everyone should have some fun!
6) Would love to hear ideas about maybe BBQ or refreshments unless people want to do runs to local outside food.
7) got to be missing a lot more so get your thinking caps on and chime in!
There is the possibility of also having a run to the Manley Labs factory in Chino if people are interested, same day or maybe next day. Still to be arranged but have been told they could accomodate.
I may be nominating SoCal Sam, Elgato, Toddalin, and others but let's see how much interest this generates.
Work through this thread for now, but PM's ok too.
Regards,
Bart
There will be a lot of shameless Thread bumping till it gains some traction.
Ok guys and gals, I was gonna save this for my 3000th post but can't wait. I've been thinking about this for a long time ever since our last get together in Buena Park in 2007 put together by CDFixer and LBPete. And 4 years is long enough! I'm posting this 3 months in advance to get your interest and support.
So here's the details so far. I've got August 27th lined up and the tentative time is from 7am to 9pm (for all you guys who like to come early or stay late!). The Venue is my home church, Cerritos Baptist Church in Cerritos, California near the 605 and 91 freeways. I've got the entire sanctuary and Christian Education 2nd floor reserved if we need all that. In addition, we can use the outside walkways, lawn, and there's a parking lot for about 50 cars and street parking also.
There's plenty of nearby food and lodging for those coming in the night before or staying overnight. LAX, Long Beach, or John Wayne / Orange County airports are available for anyone flying in .
This is what I'm needing and envisioning. Nothing is set in stone yet but here's some details I've been thinking about:
A) Figure that there will be costs so it's not quite a free event. I figure donation of about $200 to the church for use of facilities (building, power, water, tables, chairs, and PA system (I run it so no worries there)). So there will be a participation or sign up fee plus whatever you'd like to donate. AK members invited, may bring guests of course but be sure they are reliable and friendly.
B) Also, proceeds from specific events or refreshments will go either to AK or charity, to be determined.
1) I would like to get volunteers as a steering and planning committe. Figure 4 to 6 more folks plus me. We can then start some serious planning and details.
1a) I would like to have volunteers to help with specific tasks like security, refreshments, setup, breakdown, etc. The more people help, the more we have fun.
2) I plan to have room for folks to set up systems and show gear - figuring about a 10 x 12 space. Have plenty of power available. We have lots of folding tables and portable chairs but if you can bring your own, that would help.
2A) Want to have rotations of when folks can play their gear so everyone gets a chance. Will have enough chairs to set up near your spot for listening. Also have a small stage area for really BIG setups!
3) Figure to have a gear sale, swap, barter area, with security. Methods to be determined.
3A) May also have a seperate gear display area if desired.
4) Would like to have donations for silent auction type stuff, audio or not. Maybe run in 3 hour shifts so that people who need to leave early can have a fighting chance. Lots of donations mean lots of fun!
5) Same request for donations for something like hourly door prizes. Everyone should have some fun!
6) Would love to hear ideas about maybe BBQ or refreshments unless people want to do runs to local outside food.
7) got to be missing a lot more so get your thinking caps on and chime in!
There is the possibility of also having a run to the Manley Labs factory in Chino if people are interested, same day or maybe next day. Still to be arranged but have been told they could accomodate.
I may be nominating SoCal Sam, Elgato, Toddalin, and others but let's see how much interest this generates.
Work through this thread for now, but PM's ok too.
Regards,
Bart
There will be a lot of shameless Thread bumping till it gains some traction.
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