A round of applause for Emma Jane Hogbin...

[Tom]

Paul Mora wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:36:48 -0400, Tom <tom-mQDsgmoLwK3SUeElwK9/Pw at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> 
> 
>>We were told to arrive at 6:30, and that the meeting would start at 7.
>>    For the May meeting I arrived at 6:30 as instructed.  It was at
>>least an hour (longer I believe) before we were let in, and we had no
>>idea what was going on or why because nobody told us anything.  That's
>>why I didn't go to the June meeting.
> 
> 
> The reason the meeting didn't start for an hour was because there was
> difficulty with the gates of the visitor parking garage at IBM (they
> wouldn't go up) so no one could park.   Our presenter was one of the
> individuals stuck in the mess.  It took quite some time before we able
> to divert people to the employee parking area, and have them all get
> signed in and receive their security badges.
> 
> Please don't judge all of NewTLUG based on one bad experience.  A lot
> of planning and organization and time commitment goes into holding
> these meetings.
> 
> Also, if you have suggestions as to how we can improve the whole
> process, feel free to contact the NewTLUG organizers.  I am in charge
> of the IBM location, so you can email me for those.
> 
> pm

It doesn't seem as bad when one knows the cause.  I guess I would 
suggest that, in the event of a similar delay, someone should tell the 
people waiting what has happened and approximately how long the delay 
will be.

Thanks,
Tom.

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