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GEEK FAIR is Free Geek's annual celebration and summer fundraiser. It is a day-long block party in front of the FG Community Technology Center and inside the event space. The last one was on July 16th 2005 from 1pm - 7pm. Geek Fair this year falls on July 15th 2006, which is a Saturday. | GEEK FAIR is Free Geek's annual celebration and summer fundraiser. It is a day-long block party in front of the FG Community Technology Center and inside the event space. The last one was on July 16th 2005 from 1pm - 7pm. Geek Fair this year falls on July 15th 2006, which is a Saturday. | ||
| − | Here's the latest [[Geek Fair | + | Here's the latest [[Geek Fair Timeline]]. |
Geek Fair is an [[Outreach]] committee project. | Geek Fair is an [[Outreach]] committee project. | ||
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== Get Involved! == | == Get Involved! == | ||
| − | If you are interested in helping out this year, as a coordinator, volunteer or sponsor, contact Shawn, Liane, Kathie or Oso or just come to the next meeting. You can also go to [[Geek Fair | + | If you are interested in helping out this year, as a coordinator, volunteer or sponsor, contact Shawn, Liane, Kathie or Oso or just come to the next meeting. You can also go to [[Geek Fair Volunteers]]. |
== Event Planning == | == Event Planning == | ||
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* [[Fair Ideas]] - brainstorms about how to make the fair awesome! | * [[Fair Ideas]] - brainstorms about how to make the fair awesome! | ||
* [[Permits]] - legal stuff needed to have events. | * [[Permits]] - legal stuff needed to have events. | ||
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Site Plan]] - what's happening where. |
* [[Geek Fair Equipment]] - stuff we need to have for the event (tents, tables, etc.) | * [[Geek Fair Equipment]] - stuff we need to have for the event (tents, tables, etc.) | ||
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Coordinator: Oso | Coordinator: Oso | ||
| − | * [http://freegeek.org/geekfair Geek Fair | + | * [http://freegeek.org/geekfair Geek Fair Website] |
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Press Release with Bands]] |
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Shortened Press Release]] |
== Getting Ready to Go! == | == Getting Ready to Go! == | ||
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Setup Schedule]]: this timeline includes all those little things that need to be done the day before and the day of Geek Fair to make it all come together and work. |
== Music and Performers == | == Music and Performers == | ||
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Coordinator(s): Ian | Coordinator(s): Ian | ||
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Bands]] - List of performers and confirmation status. |
| − | * [[Geek Fair | + | * [[Geek Fair Schedule]] - Timeline for the big day. |
* [[Geek Fair Announcements]] - Stuff the MC should remember to say between acts. | * [[Geek Fair Announcements]] - Stuff the MC should remember to say between acts. | ||
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Coordinator: Pam | Coordinator: Pam | ||
| − | [[Geek Fair | + | [[Geek Fair Kids Activities]] |
'''Activities include''' | '''Activities include''' | ||
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Coordinator: Ian | Coordinator: Ian | ||
| − | Yep, this is where you find out about [[Geek Fair | + | Yep, this is where you find out about [[Geek Fair Booths]]. |
Here's a [[Booth Confirmation Letter]]. | Here's a [[Booth Confirmation Letter]]. | ||
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Coordinator: Sophia! | Coordinator: Sophia! | ||
| − | [[Geek Fair | + | [[Geek Fair Volunteers]] |
== Sponsors == | == Sponsors == | ||
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* Beer - Roots Organic Brewery(not really sponsoring) | * Beer - Roots Organic Brewery(not really sponsoring) | ||
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[[Category:Events]] | [[Category:Events]] | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 2 June 2006
GEEK FAIR is Free Geek's annual celebration and summer fundraiser. It is a day-long block party in front of the FG Community Technology Center and inside the event space. The last one was on July 16th 2005 from 1pm - 7pm. Geek Fair this year falls on July 15th 2006, which is a Saturday.
Here's the latest Geek Fair Timeline.
Geek Fair is an Outreach committee project.
It is one one many Events that Free Geek does every year.
Current
Geek Fair meetings are on Fridays.
Get Involved!
If you are interested in helping out this year, as a coordinator, volunteer or sponsor, contact Shawn, Liane, Kathie or Oso or just come to the next meeting. You can also go to Geek Fair Volunteers.
Event Planning
Coordinator(s): All
- Fair Ideas - brainstorms about how to make the fair awesome!
- Permits - legal stuff needed to have events.
- Geek Fair Site Plan - what's happening where.
- Geek Fair Equipment - stuff we need to have for the event (tents, tables, etc.)
Event Outreach
Coordinator: Oso
Getting Ready to Go!
- Geek Fair Setup Schedule: this timeline includes all those little things that need to be done the day before and the day of Geek Fair to make it all come together and work.
Music and Performers
Coordinator(s): Ian
- Geek Fair Bands - List of performers and confirmation status.
- Geek Fair Schedule - Timeline for the big day.
- Geek Fair Announcements - Stuff the MC should remember to say between acts.
Games
Coordinator(s): Freyley, D-D-D-Dave!
Happening
- Geek Arena game show
- Smashtacular
- LAN Party courtesy of Backspace
- Hard drive toss
Possible next year
- Mouseball Marbles needs a space with a relatively smooth and unobstructed floor
- Harddrive Platter Shuffleboard again needs a relatively smooth and long floor
- Delete Martin's Spam! Martin gets lots of spam, duh. Only due to his recent travels to Uganda half of his emails from Africa are not spam. Whoa! perhaps some asses could provide this as a challenge. Contestants have 1min to delete as much spam as possible.
Kids Activities
Coordinator: Pam
Activities include
- Mouse decorating
- Wind Chimes
- Paper Airplanes
- Coloring
- Door Hangers
- Playdough
Games include
- Waterballoon toss
- Sponge & Bucket race
Face Painting
Raffle and Silent Auction
Coordinator(s): Zea, Lori
- Silent Auction Coordinator instructions
Hospitality (Food & Drink & Lounge)
Facilities food storage device (freezer with lock or fridge)
Consumables we need to get food donations
Expertise Originaljj will provide a
Casual labor, GEEK FAIR Volunteers how about 2 volunteers for 2 hours each --Originaljj
Booths
Coordinator: Ian
Yep, this is where you find out about Geek Fair Booths.
Here's a Booth Confirmation Letter.
Volunteer Coordination Station
Coordinator: Sophia!
Sponsors
Coordinator(s): Oso, Clint
- Tents - Roots Organic Brewery, Local record stores? Ozone? Jackpot? Everyday?
- Beer - Roots Organic Brewery(not really sponsoring)