Date: Thu, 15 Dec 1994 22:30:42 +0001 (EST)
From: Jessica Lipnack <teamnet@world.std.com>
Subject: Great MassNet Turnout
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Call me naive, friends, but I was astounded at the turnout for
yesterday's MassNet planning meeting at The Computer Museum--
22 people less than two weeks before Christmas!  Shows the
great dedication of those involved, and everyone's willingness
to work hard to make this happen.  Georges Drouin gets the
long distance award again--trekking all the way from Montreal
for the afternoon meeting.  Amazing.

And, we even accomplished something.  After our customary
go-round about purpose (reiterating, refining, and refreshing
why we're doing this), we went into break-out groups to
nail down details.

In short, the agenda group made revisions to the day's
plan aimed at increasing the collaborative aspects of the
agenda (feel free to upload the agenda to this list, oh
Great Agenda Makers).

The logistics group waded through all the fine points that will
make for a flawlessly executed event--how to set the chairs,
where registration will take place, how the food will be
set out, and on and on and on.

The invitation group suggests the following--feel free to
invite people ASAP, being sure to give names and addresses
to Cathy Cordes (ccordes@world.std.com).  People's names
will be entered in the database WHEN THEY REGISTER.  This
will form the directory that will be distributed at the
event.

YOU MUST REGISTER IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO COME and EVERYONE
IS ENCOURAGED TO PAY THEIR OWN REGISTRATION FEE.  Reduced
fees are acceptable from anyone who needs to pay less.
"Cash Sponsors," the ones making cash contributions, are
each allotted 3 seats--and you too must register.

If you want to send out more invitations but are overwhelmed
by the logistics of copying letters, etc., tell us--
message me here, call our office (617/965-3340), or call or message
Cathy Cordes (617/275-5258).  We'll be happy to help.

Each registrant will receive a "Decide to Network" postcard
with their confirmation of registration printed on it.

At the event, each participant will receive:  a nametag
(we're really smart, aren't we, thinking of this); a
directory of all participants (which we'll publish an
addendum to at the event for distribution there); an
agenda for the day; and a copy of THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY
with Peter Drucker's article.  We're also putting together
a list of sponsors, with descriptions, and a list of
organizers--that's us, folks.

Finally, we shall meet again....one last time:  Wed,
Jan. 11, 1-4 PM, at The Computer Museum.  And, we're
slated for one more community building dinner at
Jeff's and my house on Thurs, Jan. 5.  Question to
the group:  should we push this back a week to
Jan. 12 to provide some holiday recovery time?

Thanks again to The Computer Museum for hosting our
last meeting, our next one, and THE BIG ONE.  That's
a thanks to you, John Marchiony.

Happy holidays, one and all,
Jessica