[KWPeace-groups] location for October 1st

Sue Klassen sueklassen at gmail.com
Wed Aug 24 16:26:23 EDT 2016 

I feel very comfortable with the timings Laura has suggested, for the reasons she has outlined.  I think it’s more practical to hold this starting at 4 p.m. when we have the whole space dedicated to this purpose.  

Sue


> On Aug 24, 2016, at 9:22 AM, laura at divestwaterloo.ca wrote:
> 
> I will book the cafe, but I am not sure about the timing, I think Saturday afternoons are a precious commodity (as are Saturday evenings) - if you move it to an earlier start - we are asking folks to give us up both.  It could also be complicated if we are asking folk to register for an event - and 80 people show up at 3pm - the cafe's regular guest may well feel put out - in fact the cafe may not even go for it. 
> 
> I feel we owe it to Simon to fill the room - and I don't think we an do that if the cafe is open.  What about :
> 
> 4pm - intro, and speed dating
> 
> 5pm - small groups discussions (themed as discussed)
> 
> 6pm - dinner and further discussion
> 
> 7pm - simon
> 
> 8pm next steps discussion and wrap up
> 
> The event isn't as long, but we accomplish what we intended - we could also switch simon and dinner - or have them together - 
> 
> I am definitely not trying to be contrary, but I am a bit concerned about some of the challenges of starting while the cafe is open.
> 
> Either way - I will book it now, thanks,
> 
> laura
> 
> On 2016-08-24 08:45, Emily Mininger wrote:
> 
>> Hi All,
>>  
>> So last night at the Nonviolence Festival Meeting Bob, Roger, Matt, and I discussed some possible options. We agree that the Commons is our best option for space at this time, so Laura if you could please book the cafe for the evening. 
>>  
>> Which of these options would people prefer?
>>  
>> Running 2-7 with a snack instead of a meal
>> Running 2-7:30 with a meal
>> Running 3-8:30/9ish with a meal?
>>  
>> We thought maybe people would be less likely to want to stay late on a Saturday evening, hence why we suggested moving it earlier. The cafe would still be open at the beginning if we start before 4:00 but there would likely be room for us to still gather and start our event in the back.
>>  
>> Let me know your thoughts!
>> 
>> Emily
>> 
>> On Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 10:21 AM, CPT Canada <canada at cpt.org <mailto:canada at cpt.org>> wrote:
>> This sounds like a reasonable alternative and I would support this, plus help in any way I can.
>> 
>> Peace,
>> 
>> Esther
>> 
>>  
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>> From: Groups [mailto:groups-bounces at kwpeace.ca <mailto:groups-bounces at kwpeace.ca>] On Behalf Of laura at divestwaterloo.ca <mailto:laura at divestwaterloo.ca>
>> Sent: 22 August 2016 23:05
>> To: Peace and Social Justice Group Organizers in Kitchener-Waterloo
>> Cc: Bob Jonkman
>> Subject: Re: [KWPeace-groups] location for October 1st
>> 
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>> 
>> Simon has confirmed just now that he can make it later in the afternoon/early evening as well :)
>> 
>> On 2016-08-22 22:44, Bob Jonkman wrote:
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>> I'm in favour!
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>> - --Bob.
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>> On 2016-08-22 09:02 PM, Emily Mininger wrote:
>> 
>> Sure sounds like a good option Laura!
>> 
>> Emily
>> 
>> On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 6:28 PM, Roger Albrecht
>> <roger at icedigital.net <mailto:roger at icedigital.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I like Laura's suggestion.
>> 
>> Roger
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. *From:
>> *laura at divestwaterloo.ca <mailto:*laura at divestwaterloo.ca> *Sent: *Monday, August 22, 2016 6:10 PM 
>> *To: *Peace and Social Justice Group Organizers in
>> Kitchener-Waterloo *Cc: *Roger Albrecht *Subject: *Re:
>> [KWPeace-groups] location for October 1st
>> 
>> The Cafe is available on October 1st.  The cost is $35 per hour -
>> 4pm until 9 is five hours - so $175.  If we serve dinner we make
>> it pay what you can, all are welcome, with a suggested amount of
>> $10.  If we have 40 people pay we will recover our costs for the
>> venue and ingredients.  Should I check with Simon to see if he is
>> available for an evening event?
>> 
>> laura
>> 
>> On 2016-08-22 14:53, Roger Albrecht wrote:
>> 
>> I just thought of Community Centres that may b available. Like
>> the one downtown.
>> 
>> Roger
>> 
>> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. *From:
>> *Emily Mininger *Sent: *Monday, August 22, 2016 1:17 PM *To:
>> *Peace and Social Justice Group Organizers in Kitchener-Waterloo 
>> *Reply To: *Peace and Social Justice Group Organizers in 
>> Kitchener-Waterloo *Subject: *Re: [KWPeace-groups] location for
>> October 1st
>> 
>> 
>> Alright, at this point, should we consider an alternate date? I
>> know we wanted to do the 1st because of the international day of
>> nonviolence but if the Common's isn't available then I'm not sure
>> what our remaining options are... It's better to have the event
>> than not at all!
>> 
>> Laura let us know when you hear back about the cafe.
>> 
>> Emily
>> 
>> On Mon, Aug 22, 2016 at 1:08 PM, Roger Albrecht
>> <roger at icedigital.net <mailto:roger at icedigital.net>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Both the Pavillion and Council Chambers are also not available
>> Oct 1.
>> 
>> Rats
>> 
>> Roger Albrecht
>> 
>> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. 
>> *From: *Sue Klassen *Sent: *Saturday, August 20, 2016 2:19 PM 
>> *To: *Peace and Social Justice Group Organizers in
>> Kitchener-Waterloo *Reply To: *Peace and Social Justice Group
>> Organizers in Kitchener-Waterloo *Subject: *Re:
>> [KWPeace-groups] location for October 1st
>> 
>> 
>> The Pavilion at Victoria Park sounds like a great possibility
>> to explore.  Is someone able to look into that at the start of
>> this week?
>> 
>> Sue
>> 
>> *Smile, breathe and go slowly.* * — Thich Nhat Hanh*
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 19, 2016, at 7:23 PM, CROSS CULTURES
>> <crosscultures at bellnet.ca <mailto:crosscultures at bellnet.ca>> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes Laura it is the Pavilion and it is a wonderful venue with a
>> stage and kitchen and there is parking etc.
>> 
>> and Emily, it is indoors
>> 
>> Gehan
>> 
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