NSW-based IceInSpace Star Party? - Page 3

iceman (Mike) · #41 17-08-2005, 12:47 PM

So, after getting carried away with insurance discussions (as important as they are), what about the other stuff?

There just won't be time to organise it before October long weekend, so can we agree on a date of 27th/28th of January (Fri/Sat nights)?

I guess all the other stuff can be nutted through with an organising committee, so now I just need some volunteers to help out. I'll setup a private forum that we can discuss everything in, and get the ball rolling.

Please PM or email me if you're interested in helping out.

h0ughy (David) · #42 17-08-2005, 01:07 PM

Mike,

what duties have you identified and what needs to be organised?

There is a meeting of NAS on friday 26 august, do you wish to drum up some support from the society?

iceman (Mike) · #43 17-08-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

what duties have you identified and what needs to be organised?

Basically, everything in here

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...8&postcount=22

Once I get some volunteers together we'll just go through the open questions 1 by 1. It hasn't got as far as organising actual "duties" yet.. need to actually find out what duties need organising

Quote:

There is a meeting of NAS on friday 26 august, do you wish to drum up some support from the society?

hmm, not a bad idea.. Ghul and the boys might be interested in participating, supporting, promoting, attending, etc..

I'll email Ghul.

#44 17-08-2005, 03:04 PM

[QUOTE=iceman]So, after getting carried away with insurance discussions (as important as they are), what about the other stuff?

QUOTE]

Totally agree Mike,

I think it was getting way off track, no offence intended to those posting. I was aiming my q's at the legal begal who could answer, I also think it is great that we have Rod as someone who is willing to advise on these issues.

regard

iceman (Mike) · #45 17-08-2005, 06:59 PM

No probs Rob, it's a discussion that needed to take place so I'm glad you and Rod could do the back and forth. And yes, many thanks to Rod for spending his time answering, much appreciated.

Rodstar (Rod) · #46 17-08-2005, 07:22 PM

No worries. The bill is in the mail!

(just kidding)

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #47 17-08-2005, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

No worries. The bill is in the mail!

(just kidding)

Muah is intercepting the mail on the fly with a very large pair of scissors in hand

CS-John B

iceman (Mike) · #48 06-09-2005, 06:37 AM

So, time to revive as it's died a miserable death atm.

So far, Rob Charteris has volunteered to help with the organising, even though he may not be attending. His event mangement experience will be invaluable as this gets momentum.

Still need more volunteers to put their hand up so I can get a core group of people together and start some offline discussions and start making some decisions on the where, when and everything else that's involved.

If we want good coverage for advertising, enough notice for people travelling longer distances, then we'll need to start making some of those decisions soon.

The date at this stage is still looking to be 27-28 January 2006.

cahullian · #49 06-09-2005, 11:38 AM

I would be willing to help out in any way. Just let me know what you want or need. I would be willing to cook on the bbq or something like that, maybe even be an usher and shine a bright white torch light into peoples faces at night, just to make sure they aren't gate crashing

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #50 06-09-2005, 03:42 PM

Have you contacted any Camps around the area up there yet? Scout Camps? Public use Camps?

iceman (Mike) · #51 06-09-2005, 03:58 PM

BD: Not yet, i'm hoping we'll be able to use Anthony's (frogman's) work/home place (the paintball place). It has fields for camping, fields for observing, amenities, kitchen, etc.

I've had a brief discussion with frogman about it, and unfortunately he hasn't been able to really bring it up with his boss yet as his boss has been ill. The insurance thing shouldn't be a problem, as they already have a paintball disclaimer form that participants sign, we can do the same thing for star party participants - unless Rod convinces them that it's unnecessary.

Gazz: Thanks! Seeker has also raised his hand, although he's not sure he'll be able to make the event.

Brendan · #52 07-09-2005, 08:40 AM

Mike,
depending on the frequency/time of the orgainisation meetings I would be interested in helping out.
brendan

iceman (Mike) · #53 07-09-2005, 08:44 AM

Thanks Brendan, I hadn't even thought about frequency of meetings yet. Will get on top of it and let you know.

h0ughy (David) · #54 14-09-2005, 12:06 PM

Hi Mike et AL.

http://www.community-care.com.au/

this link is a link that may help the gatherings that we have a Community Group Insurance scheme underwritten by QBE, IAG (NRMA) and Allianz has recently been formed. Any community/sporting group or other non-profit organisation requiring a quotation can do so by accessing the Community Care web site to register your interest. An online proposal form may be available in the future but at this stage the only facility available is to register your interest on the web site. Please note the facility will provide public liability cover for non-profit groups, and it will also provide cover for special events

I haven't got into the detail yet but it does look promising!

iceman (Mike) · #55 15-09-2005, 06:31 AM

Thanks h0ughy, Laurie emailed me some stuff along a similar nature last night after reading your post.

I'll look into it, and take some advice from Sir Rodney Berry to see what needs to be done. It would be nice to think that a bunch of amateurs aren't going to hurt themselves and sue anybody, but I suppose it's better to be safe than sorry.

I'll set up a private forum today for the volunteers to start organising and confirming some of the details, so we can get about promoting it etc.

iceman (Mike) · #56 15-09-2005, 07:05 AM

Ok i've created a private forum, the volunteers have access to it: seeker, xreckor, brendan and cahullian.
Let me know if you 4 can't see it (it's a sub-forum under this one).

If anyone else wants to volunteer to help organising the star party, please let me know.

iceman (Mike) · #57 21-09-2005, 08:53 AM

So, trying to get some more diverse ideas and feedback..

I'm looking for some more volunteers, and before you press back already, i'm not actually asking anyone to do anything yet.

All i'm after right now, is for some people to read the issues up for discussion on the private forum, and provide their feedback and ideas and suggestions.

Obviously when it gets closer, i'll be looking for people to actually do tangible stuff, but right now, it's just reading the forum and replying. I know a lot of you are used to that sort of thing.

So to help right now, you don't need to even plan to come to the event - you just need to be able to provide feedback and ideas. There's absolutely no obligation that you'll be expected to "do" stuff later down the track.

Let me know if you're interested and i'll give you access to the private forum.

Thanks

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #58 21-09-2005, 10:18 AM

Mike,

Lemmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeee Iiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

CS-John B

iceman (Mike) · #59 21-09-2005, 11:02 AM

Done, thanks John.

Froggy (Anthony), i've PM'd you.. want to start some discussions about talking to your boss..

Rodstar (Rod) · #60 23-09-2005, 08:49 PM

Yeah, let me in too, Mike......happy to put in by 2 bobs worth.