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chewykingwookie
Title: Collecting Expert, Mass. Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
9/16/07 8:19pm
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I think it is time to get a discussion going about meets. I know we attempt to have one every month well we talk about it anyways and then things fall apart and the talks stop. Which to be honest with everyone bums me out. I like spending time with the people I have met so far and would like to meet more people that share the same love of SW as I do. I am sure we all feel the same way or else we wouldn't be here and this group wouldn't have formed.
So what should we do ladies and gents? Should we:
1. Have meetings every other month - 6 times a year.
2. Do quarterly meets - 4 times a year
3. Just do cons or special events/holidays - (Xmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Super Bowl, SMF, etc)
4. Continue with the monthly - just pick a set weekend for each month where everyone would know in advance to help them plan accordingly. Location would be the only thing we would have to figure out.
5. Play it by ear - pretty much just post on here and on the website and if someone wants to have people over we do it.
I know I am not the best at getting the meets discussions going I generally start them with hopes of getting everyone involved to get plans made. There will be talk for a couple of days and things die out. As much as I would like to take the bull by the horns and say hey this is what we are doing I can't. I don't want to dictate what we are going to do and where we are going to do it and when. I want this to be a majority rules type of thing. The reason why I am saying this is I am still fairly new to MA and not sure what there is out there. In the 6 yrs I have been here I really haven't been able to get out much outside of Worcester and that has even been limited to work and family schedule. I know that we are more spread out now and I want everyone to be able to attend when we do have meets.
I would like to hear what everyone thinks about this and what everyone would like to do. It is your group to and everyone has a voice hear. So if everyone could post their ideas and thoughts regarding this matter it would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jorge
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WifeofVader
Title: FanForce Co-CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
9/18/07 9:13am
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Hi there!
I am interested in meeting... perhaps not every month but at least every other. I don't think we should only meet for SMF but, that's just my two pennies.
I know that I can't always make it to meets because of my schedule but, I think it's sad that we can't pull one together with more than a month's notice.
I also think it's sad that this thread was posted two days ago and I am the first to respond (sorry it took so long - I really didn't know what to say).
Getting together to hang out, watch football, etc. would be cool. I pretty much have an open door policy from September - February for football games. This culminates with a Superbowl party complete with home-made lasagna, etc.
Beward though.... the dog speaks wookiee and my son will show you just about every SW toy he/we have. LOL
I don't know. I am up for meeting whenever we can as long as it fits into the schedule. I defintely don't want to see the place go up in smoke because of non-interest.
-K.
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WifeofVader
Title: FanForce Co-CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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9/19/07 9:55am
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I would like to add a couple more pennies to this thought process.... well, I guess it's really just one.
If there is no interest in getting together and staying together as a group - as the Massachusetts Imperial Sydicate - then why represent ourselves at SMF?
It's just a thought that I've had in the back of my mind since yesterday.... I am sorry if it comes out wrong but, really - why promote something if it really isn't there?
I, like some others, thought that we were really revitalizing the group when we met over the summer but, now I just don't know.... it's pretty sad though.
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McLOVIN
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Date Posted:
9/21/07 3:47am
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I think if we went to a meet every month and a half to 2 months that might work out better perhaps.
Life gets so complicated and busy.
And those who have little ones know what I mean.
Not that I have any lack of interest in meets.
I will be more active now and in the coming months.
I might go and start an October meet thread to get started so we can lock down a date.
CHris
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DarthIshyZ
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Date Posted:
10/16/07 10:19am
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I was thinking, and I know I shouldn't do that without a lightsabre, but it happens. Maybe the best way to go about it is to have someone "in charge" of each month. This can be a regular thing (like I'll take each May for the Kentucky Derby) or it can be simply discussed and agreed at each meet for the next month. That person would be in charge of arranging for a posting on here and securing a location. If they want to do a Sharks game, for instance, they would be in charge of getting commitments and arranging the tickets.
I'm just thinking that the onus should not always be on one person to make the arrangements. We can spread the love around, y'know?
So... Who's taking next month?
Who's taking December and the holiday party? If you show the Holiday Special, I think I'll be busy that weekend...
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McLOVIN
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Date Posted:
10/17/07 6:43am
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As for November..SuperMegaFest con is pretty much the meet.
I believe that December is open and I would be interested in doing an early December meet.
I was thinking maybe having a nice feast and having everyone bring a little something.
I have always wanted to do a early holiday Turkey or Ham or both.
Chris
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WifeofVader
Title: FanForce Co-CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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Date Posted:
10/17/07 6:59am
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I am up for holiday celebration as well.... I usually have a party mid-december where I cook either a turkey or a ham - sometimes both - and the friends bring the rest .... veggies, desserts, etc.
Oh, I make home-made fudge and cheesecake for this event too.... LOL
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McLOVIN
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Date Posted:
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Well if everyone is up for a December Feast Meet I will put up a thread for it and everyone can give their input for a December meet.
Chris
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WifeofVader
Title: FanForce Co-CR, Massachusetts Imperial Syndicate
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I think we should get that started, Chris!
I am up for having it at my house on Saturday, December 15th... unless that doesn't work and we want to have it elsewhere.
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DarthIshyZ
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Date Posted:
10/19/07 2:34pm
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Promise: no SW: Holiday Special.
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DarthWormie
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Date Posted:
10/19/07 5:49pm
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I think part of the problem is trying to find a date that will work for everyone. It's going to be near impossible to pick 1 particular Sunday (especially in December) that works for everyone. I say set a date and whoever can make it, makes it.
Sure it would be great if everyone was there, but it's better to have one with a few people then to end up not having one at all.
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DarthIshyZ
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Date Posted:
12/15/07 7:54pm
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Hot on the heels of WoV's excellent Christmas party... The next definite date is the May meet for the Kentucky Derby at my house. I know Jorge talked about having a meet at his house when they settle on their home (BTW, Jorge, let me know when you move. I may be able to lend a couple somewhat strong arms). Other than that, we don't have anything definite. We should brainstorm a bit. Please post your ideas, no matter how strange or off=the-wall. Maybe we'll get some actionable things.
Some thoughts
- Star Wars marathon. This would have to start at like 9:30 am. Six movies, 2 hours each, that's 12 hours. We'd start at 9:30 and go to 10pm. We'd have to have a couple rooms available in the house so that those that want to talk can go into the other room.
- Worcester Sharks game(s)
- Hiking a trail or two around here
Ideas, ideas, ideas! Let's get some ideas everyone!
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Wildstar02301
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Date Posted:
12/16/07 8:00am
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IshyZ, I suggested Eddie Andelman's annual "Hot Dog Safari" for a June meet. It's @ Suffolk Downs in East Boston near Revere, so you'll be able to see live horse racing there. 
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DarthWormie
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Date Posted:
12/16/07 8:30am
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While we're on the subject. I got a PM from our NorthEast RSA Strawbary asking if we (Massachusetts) wanted to host one of the 'satellite' mees for this year's NorthEast FF Holiday party. Here is the message:
Strawbary posted:
we are doing something different this year with the holiday party. We kow its hard to get everyone together in one place. So this year we were thinking to have a few "key" chapters host the party and celebrate it on the same day via webcam.
I was thinking as Pittsburgh boston and syracuse be the staging chapters for this. thoughts? My goal is Jan 12th. Please let me know if that works for you.
So what do you guys think? I already explained that it may be tough to pull off since we were already having a holiday party of our own (last night), but I figured I'd throw it out to all of you for your thoughts. The thought was that not only would it be for us, but also for any other FF in the region (RI, NH) who can't travel to western/upstate NY.
I'm not even sure if could pull it off. Does anyone own a webcam? Let me know what you think.
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12/16/07 8:37am
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I don't own a webcam, sorry. 
A Star Wars marathon would be awesome. It's something I've always wanted to do, but it's impossible to even go through one movie here at my house without being interrupted for something, so I've never been able to do it.
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McLOVIN
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DarthWormie posted:
While we're on the subject. I got a PM from our NorthEast RSA Strawbary asking if we (Massachusetts) wanted to host one of the 'satellite' mees for this year's NorthEast FF Holiday party. Here is the message:
Strawbary posted:
we are doing something different this year with the holiday party. We kow its hard to get everyone together in one place. So this year we were thinking to have a few "key" chapters host the party and celebrate it on the same day via webcam.
I was thinking as Pittsburgh boston and syracuse be the staging chapters for this. thoughts? My goal is Jan 12th. Please let me know if that works for you.
So what do you guys think? I already explained that it may be tough to pull off since we were already having a holiday party of our own (last night), but I figured I'd throw it out to all of you for your thoughts. The thought was that not only would it be for us, but also for any other FF in the region (RI, NH) who can't travel to western/upstate NY.
I'm not even sure if could pull it off. Does anyone own a webcam? Let me know what you think.
I don't have a web cam either. I don't know what we can possibly do by January 18th. What about the weather too, We might get hit with a storm like we are getting today.
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