Drupal Camp Seattle Feb 2009

Check list for next Drupal Camp facility.

Facility name and address:

Hours/dates available:
1. Fri Feb 20 - evening only
2. Sat Feb 21 - all day & evening
3. Sun Feb 22 - all day & evening

Fees:
1. No facility fees
2. SeaDUG might charge a small registration fee for snacks and expenses
3. Attendees would dine on the town
4.

Internet/Wifi access and capacity:
1. 2 bonded T1s, so it's like 3.0 Mbps up and down.
2. wireless access point via DMZ computer/subnet, separating us from the LAN
3.

Space capacities: (See also list at bottom)
1. Open space - 3 tables with 4 seats each - standing room for 50 - magnetic steel wall -
2. Big conference room ("Cairo") - projector and screen, imac - marker board - conference table for 14 - side chair space for 12 - standing room for 8
3. Medium conference room ("Amsterdam") - 52" monitor - marker board - conference table for 8 - side chair space for 4
3. Small library for 6 people
4. Dining space adjacent to open spaces - 2 counters with 6 seats each
5. Reception area next to elevators - 4 seats
6. 4000 sq ft outdoor rooftop garden, very attractive, some exhaust fan noise
Capacity Summary:
7. The facility's 3 meeting rooms could accommodate 45-65 total, with varying degrees of cramping.
8. Overflow to indoor open space could accommodate another 10-20 people for small casual gatherings
9. Overall accommodation is 55-85, with the highest number in the cramp zone.

Audio-Visual: (See also list at bottom)
1. Overhead projector and screen - "Cairo" room
2. 52" LCD monitor - "Amsterdam" room - need cable extension
3. Magnetic steel wall - open space
4. Marker boards - "Cairo" and "Amsterdam" rooms
5.

Access or restrictions:
1. Elevators secured after 6pm. Weekends?
2. Entrance doors secured after 6pm? Weekends?
3.

Kitchen features:
1. Refrigerator
2. Microwave
3. Toaster oven
4. Sink
5. 2 counters with 6 seats each
6. Next to garden

Restrooms:
1. Men capacity?
2. Women capacity?
3. Wheel chair access?
4.

Parking and transportation:
1. Bus stops at building entrance and nearby
2. Nearest public parking?
3.

Other considerations and issues:
1. How many people should be permitted to enroll per day? 40? 50? 60? 70?
2. Can dates be moved to Saturday and Sunday? (Friday business hours are not available for Drupal Camp)
Robeano: I think moving to Saturday /Sunday is a possibility if we can not find a good downtown location for Friday. Having this space for the unconference/Open Space Technology/BOFs on Saturday would be awesome. It's open and has a nice/techy feel to it. I like it!
3.

Facility resource information provided by Bryan Zug via email

* 1 big conference room (with projector and imac).
* 1 Med size conf room (with 52" LCD monitor and imac)
* 1 Small library conference room
* 1 Really large open air collaboration area (40 foot table, big magnetic steel wall some tables and lounge area
* A couple of nooks and crannies to host informal conversations or small discussions
* 1 4000 square foot outdoor garden space
* A kitchen

Session Location Possibilities

Maybe Saturday can be at Methodologie and Friday at another near by location. Need to check the following:
* community centers
* libraries
* Seattle Center
* open art spaces/galleries
Areas around town: Downtown, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, McLeods, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square
Maybe community colleges, but I bet they have classes on Friday...may not have open rooms.