Wrap-up Casual Collab. March 3
We met last night at the BASEment of the Atlas World Grill in Iowa City. More new faces, more new ideas, and some action steps.
Ice Breaker: "Since this winter has been such a drag (esp. that wonderful 55-degree teaser), tell us one thing you love about winter and one thing you hate about winter."
Old Biz:
Karaoke at Charlie's in Coralville was a good event that will be repeated. Apparently Brian "embodied Johnny Cash" although he is declining any praise and crediting illness-inspired vocal hoarseness for the success of the show. Loren was also well-received and offered an "any time, any place" karaoke challe'nvite. ( Challe'nvite - noun/verb - an invitation to participate in competition, casual or otherwise. copyright 2008 - mathias gran)
Volunteer ushering at the Englert in Iowa City for the Kevin McDonald show was a success. BASErs made it happen, although it's rumored that other volunteers helped, too. Sean was overseas, but didn't hear of any issues. Brian was coming down with a cold, but showed up anyway and ended up going home because all positions were filled. Woo-hoo!
New Biz:
Credit to Brian: Big 10 Tournament Viewing (Iowa Game). The schedule is still TBD, but the Hawks will likely play on Thursday, March 13 at Noon. Plan on meeting at Old Chicago on the Strip in Coralville for about 2 hours to watch our favorite local collegiate basketball team play (one of) the final game(s) of the season.
Mike Schmitz proposed an opportunity to work with Iowa Non-Profit "Outreach Africa" by collaborating with local coffee shops to buy a bulk order of raw beans from Tanzania to support the cause. Then, perhaps, utilize the skills of local coffee roasters and hold a "Roasting Hosting Toasting" event to promote individual or business purchases of aforementioned coffee beans. Mike will continue to "brew" on it and post more details as they "perk" up.
Pun quota: met.
Brain will check with local non-profits to see who organizes Habitat for Humanity fund raising since we don't have resources for that aspect. Good amount of buzz in the group about participating in a build if one is funded.
Hasta.
Ice Breaker: "Since this winter has been such a drag (esp. that wonderful 55-degree teaser), tell us one thing you love about winter and one thing you hate about winter."
Old Biz:
Karaoke at Charlie's in Coralville was a good event that will be repeated. Apparently Brian "embodied Johnny Cash" although he is declining any praise and crediting illness-inspired vocal hoarseness for the success of the show. Loren was also well-received and offered an "any time, any place" karaoke challe'nvite. ( Challe'nvite - noun/verb - an invitation to participate in competition, casual or otherwise. copyright 2008 - mathias gran)
Volunteer ushering at the Englert in Iowa City for the Kevin McDonald show was a success. BASErs made it happen, although it's rumored that other volunteers helped, too. Sean was overseas, but didn't hear of any issues. Brian was coming down with a cold, but showed up anyway and ended up going home because all positions were filled. Woo-hoo!
New Biz:
Credit to Brian: Big 10 Tournament Viewing (Iowa Game). The schedule is still TBD, but the Hawks will likely play on Thursday, March 13 at Noon. Plan on meeting at Old Chicago on the Strip in Coralville for about 2 hours to watch our favorite local collegiate basketball team play (one of) the final game(s) of the season.
Mike Schmitz proposed an opportunity to work with Iowa Non-Profit "Outreach Africa" by collaborating with local coffee shops to buy a bulk order of raw beans from Tanzania to support the cause. Then, perhaps, utilize the skills of local coffee roasters and hold a "Roasting Hosting Toasting" event to promote individual or business purchases of aforementioned coffee beans. Mike will continue to "brew" on it and post more details as they "perk" up.
Pun quota: met.
Brain will check with local non-profits to see who organizes Habitat for Humanity fund raising since we don't have resources for that aspect. Good amount of buzz in the group about participating in a build if one is funded.
Hasta.
posted by Mathias Gran @ 11:54 AM
1 Comments:
At March 4, 2008 8:52 PM ,
The Flying Dutchman said...
So Matt,
When is the next event to join outside of the office hours?
I'd like to join and help with creating some new bizz/buzz as we once talked about over dinner.
What about taking the bus to Cedar rapids? Or a 'beerfest for bicyclist' in the park along the river?
Let me know when you meet again. I would like to meet you all.
Arjan (@theflyingdutchman.org)
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