reports/agenda for 5/16 board meeting -> mtg rooms

[Robart, Kay]

Someone is definitely going over to check it out, though, right? To see if it looks professional and comfortable?

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From: bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org [mailto:bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org] On Behalf Of David Cramer
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:56 AM
To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
Cc: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List; Joy
Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: reports/agenda for 5/16 board meeting -> mtg rooms

Sounds like a great location. Do we know if they have a screen/wall 
suitable for projecting on to (we don't currently own a screen) and some 
control over the lighting (ideally partial lighting)? We have a very 
long extension cord so I doubt an outlet would be a problem.

David

Marian Blake wrote:

> We have a projector & currently David Cramer keeps track of it.
>
> The overall STC policy is to have meetings open to everyone.
>
> Would we also be able to have to Nov 11 & March 10 Seminars there?
>
> We are thinking 9 - 11 AM with about 15-20 minutes before to set up.
>
> We would have to charge for the Seminars though . . .
>
> As far as a November regular meeting - this year the normal date falls 
> on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
>
> I guess it's up to the Board to decide if we want two events in 
> November - and one that close to a Holiday & our December party.
>
> Marian Blake
>
> Director Education & Programs
>
> Austin Chapter Society for Technical Communication
>
> H: 830-798-1087
>
> Cell: 512-470-1583
>
> maidmari at tstar.net <mailto:maidmari at tstar.net>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* bounce-stc-austin-admin-276496 at lists.stc.org 
> [mailto:bounce-stc-austin-admin-276496 at lists.stc.org] *On Behalf Of 
> *Tom Comey
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 16, 2006 9:20 AM
> *To:* STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
> *Subject:* [stc-austin-admin] RE: reports/agenda for 5/16 board 
> meeting -> mtg rooms
>
> I would be happy to reconnoiter the Old Quarry branch! It sounds like 
> we are good to go on snacks:
>
> "Simple refreshments including coffee, doughnuts, box or sack lunches, 
> may be served..."
>
> I don't think we would be able to charge a fee to attend the meeting:
>
> "All activities held in the Library's meeting rooms must be open to 
> everyone."
>
> Only potential issue - not sure if we have insurance for this:
>
> "The individual making the reservation, as well as the membership of 
> the group as a whole, will be held responsible for any and all damages 
> that may occur as a result of the use of the facilities."
>
> As long as we wrap up before 9:00 PM and put everything back, we 
> should be fine. You can bring your own equipment but you cannot bring 
> equipment from the library into the auditorium. This sounds like we 
> would need to make our own arrangements for projectors. Do we do this 
> currently?
>
> tom
>
> */Wanda Hill <whscribe at sbcglobal.net>/* wrote:
>
>     Sounds great about Old Quarry! It's within a couple of miles of the
>     North Village Branch. Was not aware of the large meeting room or that
>     they allow outside food. Is it feasible to put a proposal on
>     tomorrow's
>     agenda for site change(s)? Have it as a possible action item for
>     Hospitality/Outreach to scope out the place, find the contact person,
>     and see about reserving the place? Does Old Quarry have more than that
>     one room? Know if OQ specifies a minimum # attendees before allowing a
>     group tie up the room?
>
>     Been to Howson. Imho, not easy to get to in evenings, but it is more
>     centrally located.
>
>     Wanda
>
>     --- Cheri Mullins wrote:
>
>> Very close to where we have it now. Just NW of Mopac (1) & Research
>> (183).
>>
>> http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/meeting.htm
>>
>> The Howson and the Old Quarry branches have rooms big enough and are
>> reasonably central or accessible:
>>
>> Howson Branch (512-472-3584)
>> Meeting Room - 60
>> http://www.wiredforyouth.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aho
>>
>> Old Quarry Branch (512-345-4435)
>> Auditorium - 80
>> http://www.wiredforyouth.com/apllocations.cfm?acronym=aoq
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Robart, Kay [mailto:Kay.Robart at tea.state.tx.us]
>> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 1:47 PM
>> To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>> Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: reports/agenda for 5/16 board meeting
>> (Employment)
>>
>> Sounds like a possible solution. Where is that?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org
>> [mailto:bounce-stc-austin-admin-170199 at lists.stc.org] On Behalf Of
>> Cheri
>> Mullins
>> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 1:43 PM
>> To: STC Austin Administrative Discussion List
>> Subject: [stc-austin-admin] RE: reports/agenda for 5/16 board meeting
>> (Employment)
>>
>> Have we considered using the Old Quarry branch of the library for
>> both
>> regular meetings and Board meetings? They have an auditorium that
>> seats 80
>> and we can bring refreshments. There is no charge.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheri Mullins
>> Director, Information Development
>>
>> GENBAND Inc.
>> 12303 Technology Blvd.
>> Austin, Texas 78727 USA
>> office +1.512.681.5540
>> mobile +1.512.736.9003
>> facsimile +1.512.681.5541
>> cheri.mullins at genband.com
>
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