Alap Ghosh (http://24x7-network.ryze.com)
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Dear Ian,
a) Should we continue with having RumMixxas every 2 months.
Yes ... there's some hope for us losers then.
b) If we do, should it be in town or suburbs.
People that are signing up for the event should ideally decide. Run a poll linked to each event. I could tell you a couple of online tools that will help you gather where the venue should be. Start with two options and close on one 15 days before the event. If it get's too painful, we have the benevolent dictators (Ranajit and you) to decide.
c)Should we have it on a Friday or Saturday.
Fridays ... On Saturdays, other than attracting people that have nothing better to do, you also tend to get lazy with the day and drop out last minute. Plus Fridays are perfect to lie to parents and spouses about being late at work or out with business colleagues. Trust me ... a lot of us do that. :)
Though there is no sure formula for driving attendance to events (lap-dances and hot chicks aside), I could suggest a few ways in which we can make mixers more exciting.
Monk conversations: Select a topic and a moderator and after two large pegs ... let a conversation flow.
Monk ad-libs: Everyone that knows ad-libs, knows what OM can do to an ad-lib. Those who don't, can get a healthy surprise.
Monk welcome jokes: Free first peg to the person that makes the funniest wise-crack / joke / story on walking in. Everyone loves the attention.
Finally a word to the comrades. I know the least participating member has no place in saying this. Yet, rumixxas are supposed to introduce you to new people and new ideas. Badges do well in some drunk trying to address you correctly, but still ... hug the drunk (asexually), make small talk, he might just land up being your best friend for the next hour or so. Use your drunkenness efficiently. Discuss work problems, business ideas, new ventures, fantasies, hidden diseases, crushes, kinks, hobbies, personality disorders ... anything. I've found startlingly quick and easy solutions to huge problems just by talking to fellow drunk comrades.
I think being a comrade is a 4 hours, once in two months religion that takes no commitment from you other than showing up.
:) BTW, I'm drunk right now. Cheers (hic!)Private Reply to Alap Ghosh (http://24x7-network.ryze.com) (new win) |
