Elderberries Library: 2018-07-22 Salon Feedback

This page documents feedback on the first 2018-07-22 Salon. "Things to do different" are at the top of the page, "Things to keep the same" are at the bottom.

Responses: Richard, Dan, Robin, Laura, Mike Sangster

[4] Bracketed numbers at the beginning of an idea count the idea from multiple people.

Do different

Space

Since Dan can't recognize people, have specific instructions for them to find him and introduce themselves.
[5] Bigger Venue
Better seating
[2] Space was too hot & humid
Not very accessible
Maybe think of the Library (Room 301 is good)
Name Tags w/ pronouns for speakers and audience

Catering

the food was divine but untenable - could we afford to do that again?
announce the dedicated compost, recycle and garbage containers Compost is always dealt with in the kitchen (Not Out Front) ...Garbage/Recycle containers that can be seen. Our room was so packed it was difficult to see what was available.
Bigger proportion of diabetic & heart healthy food Possibly cut back on the cheese and add more fruit...even though lots went in the compost at the end...we did not run out....

Speakers

Getting the women didn't work out well at all. They all, every single one, except for Lynn, declined or backed out at the last minute.

Audience

Guest Book "Add me to your list" list is almost usless for a number of reasons. Instead we should have had brochures and people could email *us.*
Didn't get enough feedback. Should have had small feedback forms, a desk, and a box to put them in.

Tech

Don't need the slideshow or the music (except at the beginning for fun)
[3] wireless roving mic for quiet speaking people
[2] put the projection screen behind the speakers and Dan brings up the encyclopedia page with photos as people discuss a particular topic
Bring the god damned Elderberries brochures

Do the same

The room, food, people, discussions, speakers ... everything was amazing, everyone involved did a wonderful job.
[2] The 10 minute breaks every hour, e.g. sessions were 3:00 - 3:50
Ask Me Anything buttons were good and good souvenirs. Next time could be distributed with the thank-you kits.
the slide show
no mics