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    hahaha :)

    Was way too tied up since the meet, office work (life of an entrepreneur ain't easy ... and I guess I know it best now) :P, the day I thought I'll get to doing it - was my best friend's roze (its a pre marital ceremony amongst catholics - and I was out there the whole evening).

    Tried to do it yesterday at office - and boom - I got a training program today (in 7 hrs) - so preparing for that (and my buddy's wedding day after).. I'll still add a quick report ;)

    I landed up at Joggers Park, right about the promised time - and I met Neerajayshree and Sadanand Sakpal - I was dead certain at that time - that this is going to be a different meet. Being honest, I had confirmation from 3 others as of that time - but no one seemed to have arrived. We started the evening searching for a comfortable place to sit - and thankfully, found a grassy patch real close by.

    Just as we sat down, we had Cdr. Rahul walk in, a real down to earth guy - who's with the Indian Navy! Shortly followed by Mujeeb - and thats where the discussions started :)

    We went for a quick introduction, getting to know each other - and boom - I started by playing a small trick - I started calling the members from their own phone numbers :P - this caught the attention of almost all ... in the mean while - people started trickling in one by one - till it looked like we were soon gonna need a shamiana and a marriage caterer :P

    Swapnil, Sunilji, Jyoti and Pradeep joined in shortly. The next discussion was on getting google voice to be used on the mobile - and hey that's a fab trick :)

    Some questions about the forum rules were discussed - and then we went out for a quick bite - some frankies - I was super surprised to see that my girl was spying on me - trying to figure out how did I call her from her own number - and she was in the park itself !! :)

    The next meet is planned shortly - and I really hope we have max participation then too :)

    Amit and sanjay were missed, till I was reminded... ooops sorry. You guys were awesome too ;) was too preoccupied last night.

    Regards and thanks to all members who joined in (PS : Thane should be the Rimweb capital .. helluva lot of members from Thane - ambernath belt)

    Cheers

    AK

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    Consider to arrange stay (either lodging etc) of course at there own cost near by venue. It will increase the attendance. The Venue may be chosen nearby any local railway station, so that it is easy to the local and outstation persons to reach. If it is first week of Jan, count me. I am new Mumbai, so I want to see the city also by staying one or 2 days.

    If someone visits a new city.. i'd strongly advise you to check on couchsurfing for options to stay. Its a community for travellers by travellers :) I am kinda active there :)

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    Good points brought up by RahulSid. We've organized such events in the past with CCDs and Orphanages and then a short visit to Pizza hut nearby for a meet. Guess an open air area - considering its a winter evening - would be ideal.

    Is it just people meeting up over a cup of coffee (?) or is it more formalised with presentations etc? To be more specific, what is the agenda?

    Its a place where people who discuss things with daily online get to meet others in flesh. Keeping the bon homie of this forum alive.

    This time we would have a small session called TekTalk - which might have a presentation - lasting about 20-25 mins tops :) @Sadikk with his gadget bunch would be able to show some crazy stuff there :)

    Agenda : It's a free meeting - come, meet, get to know people whom you have known only online :)

    How will the venue be? If it is a public place, then there would not involve any kind of rentals etc but places like CCD or pubs etc may not appreciate the idea of so many people lingering on for so long with limited business. Better would be if a hall or some location could be hired and the expenses shared. Again my two cents.

    True that :) If the congression is anywhere close to the number of people we are expecting (the last meet having 14 people if i remember right) - any of the places rock. I've been organizing events based on agenda and specifics for the major part of the last couple of months :) ... this time - its a little disorganized :) get your chips ;) snacks if its a public place or garden (as long as no litter is thrown about) or a cafe.

    If it is going to be a formalised affair including introducing people to business models, then would buying/selling be involved/allowed?

    No :) But the buy sell rules would be exactly the same as on the forum. The platform just be helping people know their sellers :) better.

    Barely anything formal mate :)

    Is the entire affair going to be moderated or would it be a free-for-all?

    Yes, There would be standard meeting rules mentioned. The previous meets can be viewed here :

    Rimweb Mumbai Meet 4

    Rimweb Mumbai Meet 2

    Rimweb 3rd Anniversary Meet

    Rimweb turns 3

    Rimweb Meet 1 - Report

    Rimweb Meet Trivandrum

    Contributions for the event is something I have not thought about much. If people wish to sponsor something - I'd request them to sync with me. We'll discuss with Arun / other admins and mods to take the final call to see if we need a sponsored event.

    The tentative date is marked as 6th Jan, Sunday - and I hope that covers for a month and a half of planning :)

    cheers

    Karki

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    Wonderful thoughts :) I was thinking about the logistics. Rimweb as we know it has grown leaps and bounds. And today we have far many members than in 2007, it would be wise to organize it at a central location. Someplace like town (Churchgate and CST are equidistant from such a location) and all lines - Harbour, Central and western culminate there :)

    I could check if there's any couchsurfer who can allow a congression at his / her home as well - since that way all logistics are taken care of.

    @KanagaDeepan : I think its a good idea to keep it in Jan too ... will give enough time to get the logistics in place :). Follow the details here :

    https://www.facebook.com/events/113987638763560/?context=create

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    Well I stand corrected :) it's a meet for all ... Not just techies :) Lemme retitle that right away

    It will be over a weekend.

    Food / Beverages if consumed would be borne individually :) simple ... No fees / No damages otherwise ... its putting a face to a name.

    If the same can be arranged in other cities too - I'd request volunteers to sync with me, and we could possibly plan this as a multi city meet like ted talks etc :)

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    UPDATE :

    Considering the updates from most people, please find the venue and date and time :

    Date : 6th Jan 2013 (we have a few people from pan india attending)
    Location : Joggers Park (4:30 PM onwards) - and later we could just jump to the frankie guys outside for a quick bite ;)

    Hello Rimwebians,

    It's been 5 long years since the 4th Rimweb meet - and that's a very very long time. I was a tad bit busy with life - and honestly - this is something that any of us could organize :)

    After a quick interest check on facebook, I thought I should organize yet another Rimweb meet - for all :)
    A meetup at a unique place this time - A place where we could discuss about upcoming mobile techonologies - show our latest gadgets around - and even buy/sell (trade products).

    We've organized such meets in orphanages and coffee shops in the past - This time I was wondering if it would be awesome to host it at a neutral location which could double up as a networking hotspot for techies and geeks.

    Cameras, Phones, Laptops, Tablets, Dongles, Headphones, bypassing passwords - whatever is your query - we'll try to add in a jump. Sadikk and Vishal Sheth have already expressed interest in the event.

    I was thinking of organizing it in One of the following places your thoughts :

    1. Hanging Gardens / Kamala Nehru Park
    2. Joggers park, Bandra
    3. CCD Carter Road
    4. Stolen Coffee Room, Navi Mumbai

    If you have any suggestions please let us know... If you wish to contact me about this event - please PM / text / facebook message me :)

    Notes :
    * This is free for all.
    * If the event is at a place where food is available - and the members decide to consume anything - please bear your own expenses ;)
    * I travel by bike, from Navi Mumbai - so if any member needs a lift to the venue of the event - please let me know - If its on the way I can pick you up. Other members willing to car pool / share bikes - please confirm.
    * This is a networking and interacting platform - so if you want to show your talent - right from singing to a quick cartoon - you can surely add value ... anything that can be posted online will be uploaded :)
    * Most of the event would be recorded - and uploaded - pending the members consent - if anyone is uncomfortable with that idea - please let me know - I can blur the face :)

    I am thinking of organizing this in december on one of the Sundays. I had designed a free training module for the organization I am a part of - that looks very similar to this event :) check the attachment - though the rimweb meet and Eka Tektalks are very different - some of the points of discussion would be similar :).. :)

    Eka Tektalk.pdf

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