Arizona Mini

[mmulvenna]

If you have an interest please join the group labeled "Arizona" http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/group.php?groupid=4.

We are gathering interest for a mini to be help at my house in mid April and there is a discussion in the group regarding it.

Frank K and Bowshock have expressed interest in the Lightup az forum. We have about 5 interested as of now but think we need to have 10-12 attendees to make it worthwhile.

Thanks
Mike

[lightman]

Great News Mike....thanks.

Lightman

[olingerjccj]

I joined the group, thinking on making the drive up there for this event. Maybe you guys could help me get my hands around the dmx stuff. Should be fun.

Thanks
John

[lightman]

Hey John...

Glad to have you if you can make it from NM. DMX will be discussed, most likely. We are still settling in on agenda. Your request will definately be high priorty.

Either way, you and I can go over DMX basics and how they relate/compare to other protocols. We can even go over stage lighting fixtures and professional lighting boards.

Look forward to meeting you.

Regards,
Lightman

[gigogig]

+1 i hope

[lightman]

gigogig,

Glad you are considering the AZ Mini. Where are you located? Any particular topics you want to see discussed?

Regards,
Lightman

[Halstaff]

I hope to make it as well.
The schedule looks good especially the DMX info.

[mmulvenna]

Wonderful, your addition makes 7 I think, stay tuned for details.

[mlkren]

The date for the MINI has been picked as the 21st. Agenda will follow.

[lightman]

Here is a list of RSVPs so far with Updates as of 2/28/12...

1. mmulvenna
2. mlkren
3. lightman
4. frank k
5. Bowshock
6. halstaff
7. thewebshark
8. olingerjccj
9. gigogig
10. dionicia
11. apachelights
12. mmciver
13. Scuba Steve
14. ChistmasInScottsdale - John & Caroline
15. Einstein2883 - Jason
16. Raplass
17. James Greszler
18. JoeS

[lightman]

Updated list of participants...see prior thread...

[mmulvenna]

Here is a list of RSVPs so far (Some are still tentative)...

1. mmulvenna
2. mlkren
3. lightman
4. frank k
5. Bowshock
6. halstaff
7. thewebshark
8. olingerjccj
9. gigogig
10. dionicia
11. apachelights
12. mmciver

Super Thanks for posting.

[lightman]

I updated the prelim agenda with more topics. We are getting a good group of subjects. Our 12 participants have a variety of expertise. It looks like we are going to have an interesting and full agenda on 21 April.

Take a look at the Arizona Group posting for more details.....

Regards,
Lightman

[lightman]

New updated list above ... we have 15 potential particiapant for our AZ mini....

Regards,
Lightman

[raplass]

Lightman,

If John is in then count me as a definite maybe!

Rich

[lightman]

I will add you to the list. Check out Arizona Mini Posted in the AZ group. It had preliminary agenda.

Regards,
Lightman

[mmulvenna]

James Greszler visited us during our show this past year and is just getting started in the hobby. He has indicated he will also attend.

[lightman]

Fantastic Mike. Will add him to the list.

Regards,
Lightman

[JoeS]

Put me down as a "maybe". I'd like to drive in and participate as there is nothing going on in the So Cal area. I'm not sure of my work schedule yet though.

[lightman]

Put me down as a "maybe". I'd like to drive in and participate as there is nothing going on in the So Cal area. I'm not sure of my work schedule yet though.

Gotcha Joe. Will put you down as maybe.

You have been added to the list (a few posts up...).

Regards,
Lightman

[olingerjccj]

I am not going to make it this year. With all days off I am taking for my daughters softball team not enough time left. Sorry all would have been cool.

John

[lightman]

I am not going to make it this year. With all days off I am taking for my daughters softball team not enough time left. Sorry all would have been cool.

John

Sorry to hear that, but understand. If anything changes, come on by.

Lightman

[lightman]

The Arizona Mini, scheduled for 21 April in Phoenix, is now in search of a new location to host the event. Mike had a non-cancellable committment that just came up and can no longer accomodate the April meeting.

We have a couple of options...1) Find a new location and retain the April 21st date. 2) Move the mini out to a later date (keeping in mind the hot summer months in the Phoenix area)

Is there anyone in the general Phoenix area that could host the mini of about 18 attendees on April 21?

Is there a better date that could be accomodated?

Lets continue to use this new thread to discuss our options.


As a reminder, here is a list of RSVPs so far as of 2/28/12...

1. mmulvenna (Tentative)
2. mlkren
3. lightman
4. frank k
5. Bowshock
6. halstaff
7. thewebshark
8. olingerjccj
9. gigogig
10. dionicia
11. apachelights
12. mmciver
13. Scuba Steve
14. ChistmasInScottsdale - John & Caroline
15. Einstein2883 - Jason
16. Raplass
17. James Greszler
18. JoeS


You can review the AZ Preliminary Agenda in our Group message located in the forum at...
"Groups / Uncategorized / Arizona /Arizona Mini April 2012 - Preliminary Agenda"

[gigogig]

well im not a good person to host this (im new and have never attended one) + im one hour out of Phoenix (in Prescott valley) but i would be willing to do this + its a little cooler (http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=108620) up here too. mapish (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1920&bih=922&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1920&bih=922&um=1&ie=UTF-8&gl=us&saddr=Phoenix&daddr=prescott+valley&dirflg=d&geocode=Kct5oVDtEiuHMawbSjX4x2mM;KZ0YosINGC2HMehDz Mh3DxC0&ei=nEhiT9-II6WOiALPt5XkCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CB4Q9w8wAA)


also i have laptops, projectors, and tables, short on chairs thow (ill see what i can do for another 10)

[Halstaff]

I wouldn't be able to make a different date. I've already made arrangements to stay with someone that weekend as I'll be coming from San Diego. Hopefully a new location can be found to keep the same date.

[gigogig]

[Halstaff] maybe we could get a carpool together <- might be a good idea, you know if we do do it at myplace.

[mmulvenna]

Apologies to all, Have family arriving and they are not able to change their dates. As much as I would love to host the event, family must come first.

Just a few ideas....We had one a few years ago that Frank arrange a free room at a Pizza place. Perhaps he might be able to do that again. Also I believe some Denny's give the use of their separate rooms if you have lunch their.

Once again please accept my apology for not being able to hold or attend the event.

Mike

[John Slade]

The Arizona Mini, scheduled for 21 April in Phoenix, is now in search of a new location to host the event. Mike had a non-cancellable committment that just came up and can no longer accomodate the April meeting.

We have a couple of options...1) Find a new location and retain the April 21st date. 2) Move the mini out to a later date (keeping in mind the hot summer months in the Phoenix area)

Is there anyone in the general Phoenix area that could host the mini of about 18 attendees on April 21?

Is there a better date that could be accomodated?

Lets continue to use this new thread to discuss our options.


As a reminder, here is a list of RSVPs so far as of 2/28/12...

1. mmulvenna (Tentative)
2. mlkren
3. lightman
4. frank k
5. Bowshock
6. halstaff
7. thewebshark
8. olingerjccj
9. gigogig
10. dionicia
11. apachelights
12. mmciver
13. Scuba Steve
14. ChistmasInScottsdale - John & Caroline
15. Einstein2883 - Jason
16. Raplass
17. James Greszler
18. JoeS


You can review the AZ Preliminary Agenda in our Group message located in the forum at...
"Groups / Uncategorized / Arizona /Arizona Mini April 2012 - Preliminary Agenda"

pm sent

[lightman]

Good News! We have received a couple of offers to host our AZ Mini on April 21st.

We are trying to keep the location within the Phoenix area and retain the date of April 21. Will be posting the new location soon.

Stay tuned...

Lightman

[lightman]

Location Announcement:

Arizona Mini will be held in Scottsdale, AZ on 21 April 2012 at the home of John and Caroline Slade.

This is near the 101 and Thomas. We were able to retain the original date thanks to John and Caroline.

They have tables, chairs, plenty of power, desk top, laptop, wireless internet, and sound system. We will need a projector for presentations...Anybody willing to bring one?

We will be firming up the agenda over the next couple of days. You can review the AZ Preliminary Agenda in our Group message located in the forum at "Groups / Uncategorized / Arizona /Arizona Mini April 2012 - Preliminary Agenda".

Again, a special thanks to John and Caroline for hosting our event.

Regards,
Lightman (Brian)

[Halstaff]

That's great news! Thank you John and Caroline.
I've started putting my presentation together and am looking forward to all the others as well as the chance to meet everyone.

[lightman]

I am finalizing the agenda for the Arizona Mini to he held on Saturday, 4/21/12. The agenda is tentative and we are still looking for other presentors. Here is what we have so far...

8:00 am Meet and Greet (Continential Breakfast)
9:00 am Animation in a Display (Steve Halstaff)
10:00 am DMX Primer - Lighting and Stage Shows (Brian Lincoln)
11:00 am Video Taping Light Shows - Tips and Tricks (Brian Lincoln)

12 Noon Lunch (Caroline Specialty)

1:00 pm Wire-frame and Welding Techniques (Frank Kostyun)
2:00 pm RGB Demo - Hacking into GECE Smart Pixels (Brian Lincoln)
3:00 pm LOR Demo (John Slade)
4:00 pm Networking and Wrap up
5:00 pm AZ Mini Close

Optional Dinner plans (To be arranged during mini)

Location: The Slades in Scottsdale (Near 101 and Thomas). I will provide exact address in next notice.

Food is being catered by the Slades, both breakfast and Lunch. I am asking we each consider contributing $5 towards food and drink. Water will be provided too...hey it's Arizona!

The Slades have a terrific location for our Mini. We will have plenty of room to spread out (acutally over two yards). We have lots of tables and chairs along with IT infrastructure... i.e., projector, computers. So bring your show and tell items.

Stay tuned... I will be sending out an official sign up thread very soon for final head count and the final agenda.

It's gonna be cool!

Regards,
Lightman (Brian)

[skygodtj]

John just PMd to remind me of this.. if im not on a trip, then add in Diane (wife) and myself to the list.. ill be back on in a lil while after I verify I've got the day off.. I look forward to meeting you all!!

Ok, just checked.. I'm not free... rats... Was hoping I could get to meet ome of you.. maybe the next one.. 'hope it a great time!

TJ.
aka Jack Sparrow.. ..uh, there should be a "Captain" in there somewhere , I should think.. P-)

[lightman]

Please refer all comments and repsonses to the newly opened thread here...
http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?20145-Arizona-Mini-Official-Invitation-Please-Respond-if-Attending

Thanks,
Lightman