RE: F2F meeting at TypeCon

Hello WG,

Some additional questions regarding the F2F meeting and the conference program:

1) In order to minimize the expense associated with the F2F we should consider bringing all necessary tools for the meeting. Projector rentals are usually costly - I can bring a small projector with me, but I wonder if there is anyone living in the area who is going to drive there and can bring either portable screen or projector or both.

2) It looks like we have no choice but to use hotel catering facilities - TypeCon contract prohibits bringing in our own refreshments (water, drinks) to the meeting room. I have asked them to provide us with hot drinks (coffee, tea) and soft drinks and water. Do we need to have any snacks served as well? Should we opt to have a coffee break in the hotel lobby instead (they have Starbucks there)?

I've let TypeCon organizers know that many of us would not be able to stay for the whole duration of the conference and asked if they would consider rearranging the conference program to accommodate WebFonts presentation and/or panel early in the beginning of the conference. I will follow up with them again today and will let you know as soon as I hear back. I do realize that the early registration deadline is approaching (it's June 30) and will keep you in the loop on all latest news.

Cheers,
Vlad


> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-webfonts-wg-request@w3.org [mailto:public-webfonts-wg-
> request@w3.org] On Behalf Of Levantovsky, Vladimir
> Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 7:05 AM
> To: w3c-webfonts-wg (public-webfonts-wg@w3.org)
> Subject: FW: F2F meeting at TypeCon
> 
> FYI - meeting info from TypeCon organizers.
> 
> Cheers,
> Vlad
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tamye Riggs [mailto:tamye@typesociety.org]
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:16 PM
> To: Levantovsky, Vladimir
> Cc: Christopher Slye; James Grieshaber; John Hudson
> Subject: Re: F2F meeting at TypeCon
> 
> Hi, Vladimir. I'm really pleased that you folks are going to have the
> WebFonts WG meeting during TypeCon.
> 
> A few answers quickly:
> 
> The room won't have a projector, but we can rent a projector and screen
> and you can reimburse us for that expense. It would probably be fine to
> bring your own projector, but would need to rent a screen unless
> someone can bring in a portable one from their company.
> 
> We had planned for the Web Fonts panel discussion to be on Sunday, but
> I think I can move things around to accommodate travel schedules. Let
> me take a look and figure out what would work.
> 
> Anyone not attending the main conference or any workshops or special
> events would not be required to pay a registration fee - they could
> participate in your meeting only. If someone gives a full presentation
> during the main conference, their registration fee for the main program
> is comped. For panel discussions, comps depend on the level of
> participation and how many people are sitting - we can sort out the
> details once we see who is available and interested in being involved.
> 
> If you want to do any kind of breakfast and/or coffee breaks or lunch,
> let me know. No outside food can be brought into the hotel for meetings
> - we have to go through their catering department per contract, but
> it's not too bad if you're only looking at things like
> coffee/bagels/cookies and such. Alternatively, there is a Starbucks in
> the hotel lobby and there are plenty of good quality, affordable lunch
> options in the upscale food court and sit-down restaurants in the mall
> across the street.
> 
> We need to figure out the programming aspect ASAP, and how to dovetail
> the WF WG with the other people who planned to talk about web fonts.
> What do you envision your group's role being?
> 
> Tamye
> 
>

Received on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 13:30:28 UTC