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Quick question, where are we putting the updates to planned things for people to know? On the other thread WW2 had a great idea to have a classifieds table and we were discussing a bowl to put and take unwanted juice.... These are things we need to put somewhere to let people know we will be having these. I can update them on the facebook page, but I do not think alot of people are checking there.
Vaperite would probably be an in person cantact. I can look for information for Dark City, but I have been in contact with Bcordello through PM mostly!!!
Vaperite would probably be an in person cantact. I can look for information for Dark City, but I have been in contact with Bcordello through PM mostly!!!
I noticed that most, but not all have a geographic indicator in their location. It would be nice if everyone at least had a North, South, East West, Northwest, Central addition to their location. I know some (me included) would rather not include the city, but it would be nice to know the general area.
Beats me. I lost track (and my secretarial duties) when other threads began appearing. Plus, the link Chaos provided for the 'Official Thread' has only ONE post. (Makes it an extremely UNinteresting thread, 4 me.)
Since I'm not sure where the current info now resides (and I'm on 'the planning committee'), and since I've gotten ZERO responses from 'the planning committee' about the need for us to get together in January to discuss a few more ideas for the February event, I fear confusion, dilution and too many threads are affecting our communication.
IMHO, we need ALL info in ONE central thread, and refer all other threads to the 'Official Thread' (NOT the one containing only ONE post).
I totally agree Mike, I'm starting to get lost with all of the bookmarks I've had to make. I started to link back to this one, but I may have missed a thread or two. And I think the January committee meeting should still be on, but the Holidays have a couple of us out of touch for the last week or so(and I have been a bit preoccupied with my Mom). Maybe next week we can get back in the swing of things, and sort some of this madness out.
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I created the facebook page to try to centralize this info, but I do not think many of us use fb. I have been using this thread fir communication and the other for info. I am all in for a jan planning session, as long as it does overlap with playoffs.
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Most of the 'Official' information is in the thread in the Peach State Vapers subforum (http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...6-atlanta-vape-meet-february-18th-2012-a.html), but I had the mods create another one in the Events subforum so that anyone can post in it. You have to be a member of the Peach State Vapers social group to post there, so it can exclude some interested parties from posting. Here's the link for the new, central 'Official' thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...9-atlanta-vape-meet-february-18th-2012-a.html We just need to transfer the most current info from the Peach State Vapers thread to that one.
I've bookmarked all the vendors that will be there and placed an order from one of them (Mom & Pops) today. I figured since I'm going to be meeting them, I might as well start doing business with them now.
They have a pretty good price on their tanks and I like that their tanks have the little side screws for filling the juices.
Y'all please join me in supporting our vendors!
They have a pretty good price on their tanks and I like that their tanks have the little side screws for filling the juices.
Y'all please join me in supporting our vendors!
M&p wont be able to probably attend, but they are sending us some samples and I am working with them on a donation for the raffle. So far we have two raffle donations plus mom and pops. I hope we can increase this number if donations for the raffle.
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I still haven't figured out what happened to my 'Calling All Vendors' thread. My inquiries have been totally ignored. Oh, well. I guess the best way to do it is just PM as many vendors as we can with a copperplate "We're having a meet, would you like to send samples or door prizes?" message.
I cant find any vendors of anything but the gas station blu through away in my area maybe someone knows where the closest place to grab something in a pinch is. I'm in Valdosta
Let's look at the statistics of this thread, compared with the other threads recently created. (Pay particular attention to the statistics for "The Central OFFICIAL Thead".)
- THIS thread that you're currently reading - listed under General E-Smoking Discussions: Georgia Vapers Let's Get Together
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(551 replies)
- Listed under Peach State Vapers: Atlanta Vape Meet, February 18th, 2012
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(59 replies)
- "The Central 'OFFICIAL' Thread" (under 'Events and Fundraising') :YAWN: : Atlanta Vape Meet, February 18th, 2012
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Not intending to be critical, but I cannot conceive of a worse idea than to move actively developing info away from the most active Forum area on ECF, to less conspicuous locations that only a hand-full of people might someday stumble upon.
What's more, thinking in terms of the settings each of us can utilize in the ECF Forum, once we post in a thread, we can be notified as new info appears. (That's how I follow threads.)
Unfortunately, by scattering the topic (as well as new info) into other forums where I (and others) have not posted, we will automatically be out of touch...unless we chase down the next discussion location and post something. Because it begins to be too chaotic, I would be less likely to participate. I'm already beginning to feel MY interest fizzling some, and it's because we appear to be losing organizational focus.
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Let's look at it from a vendor's perspective: If I were a vendor receiving an email with a message something like, "We're having a vape meet, would you like to send samples or door prizes?" the FIRST thing I would want is more info.
A. After a quick glance at "The Central OFFICIAL Thread" (ONE post read an average of two times per day, no discussion, no links to other posts containing the excitement that brought it about, etc...), my response would bluntly be "NOPE, I don't do free juice." (With no visible interest from the community, as a vendor, I most likely would ignore such an email.)
B. On the other hand: After a quick glance at a thread containing at least 56 pages of excited discussion, reading posts from folks saying they WANT to attend (coming not just from Atlanta, but from all over the South), seeing pictures of our reserved location, lists of other vendors supporting the event, viewing the Google Map of attendee locations, possible plans for a local 'Vapers Club'...then I very likely WOULD support the event in some manner. What's more, if it would help my business to be recognized as a supporter to a large number of folks, I certainly would consider a raffle donation...because in the end, supporting CASAA is good for vendors AND vapers.
It's like this: If the vendor is willing to make a desirable donation for the fundraising raffle, I (as a vaper) am willing to support the raffle AND the vendor with cash!
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We don't need a lot of organizational efforts for an itsy bitsy gathering of 8 to 10 folks, but in this instance, a number of us have forked out some cash to provide the location for a LARGE number of folks, and the reason we did it was because of the energy and motivation that grew out of THIS thread (the one you're reading now).
IMHO, THIS thread is the place all info needs to be maintained, so folks (and the planning committee) KNOW where to go for info. Having other threads is perfectly fine, but those threads should link to the hub of activity where ALL interested parties CAN get involved; not to the billboard announcing the event.
BTW Chaos, your latest 'official list of attendees' counts fewer folks than the older list in THIS thread. Rather than simply listing names, I sincerely think it's a good idea to keep track of approximately how MANY folks might be coming (guests included). Optional interest would be to keep track of which cities are best represented at our meet, as well as WHO traveled the farthest to be with us. WHY? Because that's FUN info to KNOW and RECOGNIZE in a group of
BTW - If 'Hampton Inn' is still offering special rates for folks to stay overnight following the February meet, we need to make sure THAT info is publicized frequently, and make sure folks KNOW this isn't just for the Atlanta area vapers!
There's plenty of time between now and February 18, to fill our meeting room to maximum capacity, but I don't believe we'll do it by splitting info OUT of the most conspicuous and well read threads.
I STILL have some ideas I'd like to run by 'the planning committee' before posting anything here (or wherever I'm supposed to post ideas now
), but to do that, we need to get together SOON; otherwise, we might not have enough time to make it work. Depending on the 'group thoughts', it would be better to NIX the ideas early, rather than try to implement them too late. ******************
I don't mean to come across as a rabble rouser, but as an interested participant who wants an extremely successful and HAPPY meet in February. My main activity is running an active website Forum, and I've learned quite a bit about what does and doesn't motivate active participation by the membership. I believe I'm seeing a potential problem developing, and if others agree it needs to be corrected, I would like us to do it ASAP.
(I'm also perfectly willing to 'put a sock in it', sit back and go along with whatever unfolds.
)HOPING everybody had a SAFE and HAPPY New Year!!
Well put, Mike. I am getting a bit lost with all the other threads as well. I thought a few in other forums might help, but I agree we do need to refer them back here, where it all started, so that everyone can see how it has grown, as well as keep everything centralized.
I know the Holidays have slowed things down a bit, and I feel it will pick back up now that they are over and done with, so let's get back into it and keep this ball rolling. I think our next step is to pick a date for the next planning meeting at Olde Towne Tavern & Grille - Lawrenceville, so that our committee can check out our meeting place, and discuss any more details we may have overlooked, as well as keep everyone else interested. Hopefully by the end of this week we can agree on a date for that planning meeting.
I know the Holidays have slowed things down a bit, and I feel it will pick back up now that they are over and done with, so let's get back into it and keep this ball rolling. I think our next step is to pick a date for the next planning meeting at Olde Towne Tavern & Grille - Lawrenceville, so that our committee can check out our meeting place, and discuss any more details we may have overlooked, as well as keep everyone else interested. Hopefully by the end of this week we can agree on a date for that planning meeting.
Well said, Mike!
Hi everyone! Lawrenceville is just down the road for me. Actually that venue has been a local haunt of mine for years. LOL! Whenever the planning meeting takes place there (or elsewhere) I'd like to participate and see if there's anything I can help out with. Not to mention I'd just like to meet you guys.
Hi everyone! Lawrenceville is just down the road for me. Actually that venue has been a local haunt of mine for years. LOL! Whenever the planning meeting takes place there (or elsewhere) I'd like to participate and see if there's anything I can help out with. Not to mention I'd just like to meet you guys.
Hey folks! Back from the Holidays, hangovers nursed and ready for another planning meeting. I propose Saturday the 14th at OTG at 2pm. We may need to call ahead and confirm that they will allow vaping in the common areas (don't think so btw) and also that the room we have booked is available for us to at least look at. Let's make a list of some topics we need to discuss and iron out.
Welcome to 2012!
As for meeting at OTG, I've called a number of times to see if they allow vaping in the public areas, and have left messages for Manager Frankie to call me back a number of times. So far, no messages on my machine, and no word on what they allow.
s3anvap3s, since this is an old hangout of yours, have you seen any vapers at OTG??
I believe there are a couple of Sports Bars in Lawrenceville we can go to, if OTG doesn't accommodate vaping for the 'planning session'. I can make some calls, at least.
Balthezar, hope you and your mom are doing better! No fun being sick through the holidays!
Friday the 13th, Saturday the 14th, or the afternoon of Sunday the 15th are currently available for me. Y'all pick the time that works best and I'll be there. (Already got my list of stuff to discuss.)
As for meeting at OTG, I've called a number of times to see if they allow vaping in the public areas, and have left messages for Manager Frankie to call me back a number of times. So far, no messages on my machine, and no word on what they allow.
s3anvap3s, since this is an old hangout of yours, have you seen any vapers at OTG??
I believe there are a couple of Sports Bars in Lawrenceville we can go to, if OTG doesn't accommodate vaping for the 'planning session'. I can make some calls, at least.
Balthezar, hope you and your mom are doing better! No fun being sick through the holidays!
Shoot, If ya'll aren't against a trip to savannah, I have a perfect bar for the meet... I KNOW she allows vaping because the owners are personal friends!
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I can probably do the 14th in Lawrenceville - just let me know if we confirm for sure.
Sammy - never got the forwarded e-mail from Rock and Roll that you were going to send me.
Sammy - never got the forwarded e-mail from Rock and Roll that you were going to send me.
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