[quote author=GreshamH link=topic=5494.msg68429#msg68429 date=1228954867]
[quote author=sfsuphysics link=topic=5494.msg68312#msg68312 date=1228939250]
No particular suggestions for specific locations, however having a non-permanent location for a meeting does appeal to me, as it might others who have to drive fairly far (relatively speaking) to go to meetings. Plus it might be useful for whomever is donating the space, if they have some other use for the space at certain conflicting times of the year.
I'd offer my basement up, but no way 50-100 people are going to fit in there... well at least while sitting
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Can you hear that? it's the worlds smallest violin
I travel 1-1.5 hours to every meeting one way and I never complain like the SF crew likes to do
Not singliing you ouit, but in the past the SF drivers have been the most vocal about "drive time"
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When I lived in SF and drove to Sunnyvale/Saratoga/Mountain View for various jobs, it took anywhere from 20 minutes to 30 minutes just to LEAVE THE CITY. So SF drivers tend to be a grumbly lot anyway!
As for meeting places, I suggest;
1) Where does SEABAY meet? Maybe we can do the same?
2) Local LIBRARIES often have spaces that they rent out. San Mateo has a nice NEW beautiful Library, I'm not sure of the meeting room rental rates, but check it out http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.asp?NID=515
3) Community centers or a school gym might be available for rent.
3) Well, there's always Roundtable!
I better bring some money for the Dec meeting, there are a few things I'm thinking of picking up at an LFS ...
V