[Robotgroup] So.. the un-agenda meeting... comments?

[Gray Mack]

I think there is still usefulness in having some agenda sometimes. It does keep people informed about whats happening, whoes working on what, etc. Without that you do have to spend more time wondering around to listen in on each conversation. Then again it was good to see some folks utilizing the extra time working together to figure out how a slide mechanism worked. In all probably good to take a step back so we can all see if we were getting burned out and not even knowing it or if we start to miss the group knowledge and sharing. In a lot of groups the board members will chat externally and decide things like whether to get a projector or not or if an event should be supported, etc, and not really utilize group opinion much. 

Ed, since you summed up what happened, I put some of your words into the meeting notes.
-Gray

----- Original Message ----
From: Ed Xavier Gonzalez <ohlaser at swbell.net>
To: The Robot Group Mailing List <robotgroup at puremagic.com>
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2007 4:39:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Robotgroup] So.. the un-agenda meeting... comments?


One attendee's opinion (your mileage may vary):

- just as much fun was had by all,
- more time dedicated to Show & Tell (cool photo's and fan James),
- effective synopsis of the last event attended (Open Mic),
- just as much information transferred regarding upcoming events (DorkBot),
- all the visitors were recognized and invited to introduce themselves 
(Vadim's guys),
- no notes needed to be taken (as Gray pointed out).

But more importantly, LESS of the President's time had to be spent on:

- nicely crafted but unappreciated agenda printouts,
- scheduling for guest speakers or projects being displayed,
- needless rambling and embarrassing admissions about committees that 
didn't have any updates,
- a formal process for a social/technical group more interested in chat and 
fun than structure.

Anyone else have any views that differ from mine, please post.

I'd rather see Vern able to spend more time on personal projects so he's 
energized about
things that he's good at and show his talents, such as Therepings, SoundGin 
updates, etc.
I'd hate to see Vern get burned out with activities that don't get people 
jumping up and
down in the aisles, such as agenda printouts, scheduling Show & Tell, 
etc.  Do what you
do best, Vern, and let the less appreciated stuff fall by the 
wayside.  Many thanks for
all your efforts so far.  First quarter complete and three more to go.

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At 09:27 AM 4/6/07, you wrote:
>Ok, so last night was the first non-agenda meeting at pokes. I'd love to
>hear feedback to know if this was better/worse more/less fun etc.? What
>say you knights of the wired table?? :)
>
>Vern
>
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Ed Xavier Gonzalez
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