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* Meeting space | * Meeting space | ||
===Space and logistics=== | ====Space and logistics==== | ||
If your event is connected to another larger event, space may already be taken care of. Or, you may need to pay for extra time in the same venue as the larger event. Otherwise, there are lots of options for meeting space. If you are in a city with a Mozilla office, you can use the community space in that office. Elsewhere, options include meeting rooms in libraries, churches, coffee shops, or businesses where you have contacts. Many cities now have coworking spaces that rent their conference rooms for a reasonable fee. | If your event is connected to another larger event, space may already be taken care of. Or, you may need to pay for extra time in the same venue as the larger event. Otherwise, there are lots of options for meeting space. If you are in a city with a Mozilla office, you can use the community space in that office. Elsewhere, options include meeting rooms in libraries, churches, coffee shops, or businesses where you have contacts. Many cities now have coworking spaces that rent their conference rooms for a reasonable fee. | ||
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Be sure that your venue has good chairs and tables, and reliable power and Internet access. Sitting all day on a bad chair is not just uncomfortable; it can lead to injury. Make sure that the number of attendees and their computers and devices does not overwhelm the power supply and available Internet bandwidth. Be generous (but not dangerous) with extension cords, and if necessary, international plug adapters. A projector for shared viewing can be very helpful. Whiteboards and sticky notes are great for brainstorming and planning. | Be sure that your venue has good chairs and tables, and reliable power and Internet access. Sitting all day on a bad chair is not just uncomfortable; it can lead to injury. Make sure that the number of attendees and their computers and devices does not overwhelm the power supply and available Internet bandwidth. Be generous (but not dangerous) with extension cords, and if necessary, international plug adapters. A projector for shared viewing can be very helpful. Whiteboards and sticky notes are great for brainstorming and planning. | ||
===Food=== | ====Food==== | ||
Attendees need to eat! Make arrangements for food during the event, and inform attendees whether meals are included. If your venue allows, have snacks (some healthy and some not) available between meals. If nothing else, make sure there is coffee! | Attendees need to eat! Make arrangements for food during the event, and inform attendees whether meals are included. If your venue allows, have snacks (some healthy and some not) available between meals. If nothing else, make sure there is coffee! | ||
===Fun=== | ====Fun==== | ||
Allow time for social activities. These can be informal, like going for a hike together, or more formal, like a tourist excursion. Going out for beer (at the end of the day, of course) is usually a winner. On the other hand, don't plan every hour of every day. Everybody needs some down time, especially introverts. | Allow time for social activities. These can be informal, like going for a hike together, or more formal, like a tourist excursion. Going out for beer (at the end of the day, of course) is usually a winner. On the other hand, don't plan every hour of every day. Everybody needs some down time, especially introverts. | ||