Finding a suitable name for a event - MeetUp or something new ?

[Sagara Gunathunga <sa...@gmail.com>]

[ Sorry for cross-posting but I just feel this is relevant for both
lists and get wider attention]

Hi folks,

After the Apache BarCamp Colombo event we received a proposal to have
small scale event in Kandy (Sri Lanka) also some discussions going on
to have a event in Jaffna (Sri Lanka) too. After our last BarCamp I
realized that the BarCamp branding is not properly fix with the event
structure. Please refer the expected structure given below.


Target audience   : Mostly IT undergraduate and some IT professionals,
most of them are new to Apache.

No of heads         : 50 - 75

Speakers             : Mainly local ASF committers and ASF members but
welcome for foreign speakers.

Structure of the event :

1.) Agenda is semi-defined  ( No of sessions and session's topics are
define few days before the event.)
2.) Mainly cover introductory sessions about Apache Software
Foundation, Start Apache contribution, Apache way etc.
3.) It may be possible to have demonstrations using one or two apache
projects to give some hands-on above 2.)


Sponsors :

 Refreshments arranged by original proposers of the event through
their local sponsors or organizations.
 local speakers take care about their transportation costs and most of
the cases no accommodation required.
 Marketing will be done by original proposers through their local
channels and social media.


According this document [1] MeetUp brand can be suitable here  but
these event does not specifically target any projects instead mainly
focus on community development. Personally I think "Apache MeetUp"
brand is  good name for this. I would like to know your opinions on
this matter whether we can agree on this name or do we need to find
new brand name ?  or any other suggestions ?



[1] - http://wiki.apache.org/concom-planning/ConComSupportedEvents


Thanks !

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