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Insert lock thread here plox

[Isphera]

Keep it open, but could people refrain from using personal insults. Even I will stop if it means we can keep this open as a clipboard for ideas.

EDIT - But you must admit, that picture was awesome.

[Chazlene]

Yeah keep this thread open, just so people can post any more ideas before they forget them. I should be able to get on TS in an evening, but ya know this aint my PC so it'll have to be in the evening when it's not in use by anyone else.

[Darkeagle]

Il be wanting to help out and will be on ts whenever

[Paper Tiger]

I'll be willing to help out, but if you've not guessed that from my posts, Oric, then forget it.

[Isphera]

I only listed people who I gathered would do the background work i.e. finding and renting pace, spreadsheets, actual network backbone etc. I know there are more people that will help out with the manual tasks, such as setting up and catering staff, but for the meeting, I meant in terms of the people overseeing every section - e.g EZ as king and Piers as prince of network, me as Lord Spreadsheet, Chalex as Kinder Candy, Chaz as Photoshop Legend etc.

That's not to say you can't come up with ideas - but in terms of running an event like this, having too many people running very small parts becomes untenable and undesirable, as it creates gross inefficiencies in terms of communication. Those who would help would probs do loads of stuff for all the sections, e.g. Setup tables, then help sell at the omm nom nom, then organise and run a tournament. This is why, ideally, we have 4 or 5 people in overall control, who then delegate tasks to those willing to help.

[Paper Tiger]

And from my posts, you've gathered that I won't do that?

I guess my help isn't wanted.

EDIT: Is this because I'm not a very active member?

I'm about to get in contact with a fwe people about sponsorship and also talk to my dad and his mates about anything they can think of that might help us. My dad practically runs a weekend football tournament himself, providing all the equipment. And also a school fair. I've helped with setting up both of them. He'd also be willing to help out too.

Still want to count me out, Oric?

[Darkeagle]

Yh same with me also, i would want to run the tornys, and things like that.

[Isphera]

Woah woah woah. I do not wish to count anyone out, and would love you to help. More to the point, the event would need help from members to work at all. And I would be delighted for you and other members to participate in the meeting and give ideas. The names I gave were the people I thought would run the event in a macro sense i.e Head of Networking, Head of Finances, Head of Sponsorship etc. Everyone would be helping a great deal.

The names I put down were the ones I thought would be most interested in taking a head role. Obviously I have overlooked you and would be more than willing to add you to the list. It's not a list to say 'if your not on it, you don't turn up to the meeting'. Everyone is welcome and I am sure everyone can put forward ideas. I wish I hadn't done it now :S.

In terms of a 'management team', it would be small. This is not to say anyone not in it would not be helping, as you would help perform tasks for each section, and most likely, more than one, as networking won't need a million people on it once it is done, so more people could be allocated to catering and overall smooth running. The picture I have in my head currently is;

EZ would be in charge of networking and the overall managing director. Piers would also be in charge of networking. In terms of spreadsheets, accounting and finance, I would be willing to accept that role and share it with one or two others. In terms of the role you promote, sponsorship, from what youv'e done in the past, you would be brilliant to be in control of that area. As Chalex has also had experience in this area, it may be a good idea for you to team up and explore different avenues of sponsorship. DE could be in charge of competitions and tournaments at the event - ensuring that they run smoothly.

That is where those not 'managing' would come in. To begin with, they help the networking guys set up the event, and layout tables etc. Then , following that, they would move into the role of tournament organizers and diplomats when disputes arise. Once the event is finished, they revert back to a networking/setup role as everything is taken apart.

It's worth noting this is my view so far, and that nothing has been decided. I may do a spider diagram to show what I mean later on, as I don't think this is explained perfectly. But work calls again, so I'll be back around 3ish. Also note that roles haven't even been discussed yet, so anything from me is purely throwing ideas out.

EDIT - And I don't wanna fall out with you Gary, since your one of the very few people I can actually call a friend in this community.

[Chalex4]

Wow, does Oric now run this thread lol? Anyway, we all appreciate your efforts Oric in trying to bring this all together, but it's probably best if it's an open discussion at this point.

Instead of me getting arsey about some of the stuff posted above, I'm going to wait until I can have a proper conversation with Giles about this, because right now this thread has way too many conflicting opinions and ideas.

[Isphera]

but it's probably best if it's an open discussion at this point.

I probs didn't say this in the post too much - this is only me putting my idea forward as to organization setup. Feel free to adopt, adapt or ignore as you choose. I didn't mean to offend or annoy anyone . Like I said, thread should stay open for people to post up ideas.

[Colonel Mitch]

DE could be in charge of competitions and tournaments at the event - ensuring that they run smoothly.

I can see the fail already lol.

And oric, you seem to think that chalex is okay with giving a small amount of power to somebody else..... thats not going to happen :P

Also on the networkign side my server i'd be bringing actually works as a server (DHCP, DNS, Active directory etc), and would be good for managing everyone. IE we can easily make high speed fileshares, control the internet conenction, have roaming user profiles for helping people on their own PC's when problems arise (which they will :P). Using somethinglike this would save alot of time messing about with configuring pcs to the correct IP addresses etc.

[Isphera]

Nothing has been decided yet, and I suspect that more than one person will be in charge of tournaments. Come on TS btw.

[Colonel Mitch]

Nothing has been decided yet, and I suspect that more than one person will be in charge of tournaments. Come on TS btw.

You forget im at work noob. Dont get home till half 8 or so - and thats past your bed time

[Calneon]

one of the very few people I can actually call a friend in this community.

Nice O.o

The rest of your post is pretty much bang on though. However you guys sort it out, as long as everyone is happy with their role and we have a good time it will be a success.