Arizona Mini - Official Invitation - Please Respond if Attending

[lightman]

On behalf of Caroline and John Slade, I would like to invite you to the 2012 Arizona Mini to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 21st.

We look forward to meeting you all and discussing blinky flashy including all the elements that make up this fascinating hobby. The presentations are geared for both the novice and experienced.... you will find something to take home and improve your show.

Please pay attention to the Actions below. You must respond to this thread for obtaining the final headcount for food, drink, and chairs, etc.

Here are the particulars....

What: Arizona Mini

When: April 21, 2012 8 am to 5 pm

Where: Slades Residence (Near 101 and Thomas)
8543 East Avalon Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Agenda: (Updated 4/19/12)

8:00 am Meet and Greet (Continential Breakfast - Danish, Coffee)
9:00 pm Wire-frame and Welding Techniques (Frank Kostyun)
10:00 am DMX Primer - Lighting and Stage Shows (Brian Lincoln)
11:00 am Lighted Yard Train Demo (Jason)

12 Noon Lunch (Caroline Specialty - Pulled Pork Sandwiches and the trimings)

1:00 pm RGB Demo - Hacking into GECE Smart Pixels (Brian Lincoln)
2:00 am Animation in a Display (Steve Halstaff)
3:00 pm LOR Demo (John Slade)
4:00 am Video Taping Light Shows - Tips and Tricks (Brian Lincoln)
4:30 pm Networking and Wrap up
5:00 pm AZ Mini Close

Optional Dinner plans (To be arranged during mini)

Donation: $5/person to cover food and drinks; Will collect at event

Door Prizes: Fantastic gifts from several notable vendors (have to be present to win)

Actions Required by You:

1. Please respond to this thread to confirm your attendance by indicating how many will attend and first names (bringing a significant other, spouse, friend, lighting addict...?) We need final headcount.

2. Please send PM to Lightman (Brian Lincoln) if you have special dietary needs.

3. Let us know if you will be bringing any gear and have any special needs (other than the presenters)...respond to this thread.

4. Please let me know if any members from other forums will be attending. Pass this notice along to them.


Your Friendly Facilitator....
Lightman (Brian)

[lightman]

I will be attending and my wife is tentative.

My name is Brian and my wife is Emily.


Regards,
Lightman

[Halstaff]

I'll be there and my name is Steve.

[dettrs]

We will be there my Name is Randy and my wife is Colleen

[gigogig]

Me - Bobby + one projector needs 110 power, and screen and a stand

[Bowshock]

I'd like to attend. Please put me down as a tentative. We have a new baby (born on 3/6) and it depends on how things go that day.

Larry

[JoeS]

I'm planning to be there. Will be coming in from L.A. and staying with family in Peoria.

Joe

[mmciver]

I am planning on attending. my name is Mike and I have a friend Jim who is a tentative at this point.
I look forward to meeting everyone!

Mike

[scuba steve]

I will be there - Steve

[Apache Lights]

Short of terrible unforeseen circumstances I'll be there. Darin