[FM Discuss] the party + board info

[simon yuill]

sounds grand!

we had a wee launch here in Glasgow on Saturday, I gave a short talk and
showed the video which went down well.

best wishes
Si

adam hyde wrote:
> hey all,
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> Just dropping a line to say the party went really well. We had somewhere
> around 80 people at a guess.
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> I did a quick 15 minute presentation and then we toasted FLOSS Manuals
> and gave a cheer. So that means we are officially launched! 
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> So congrats to everyone!
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> I'll put some photos of the party online asap.
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> I also, wanted to say very briefly that the Advisory Board is almost in
> place. I am waiting for one more reply. I will send a introduction bio
> about each advisory board member and introduce them to the list.
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> The Advisory Board looks like this so far:
> Andy Oram (OReilly Media)
> Shunling Chen (Harvard)
> Dr. Matthew Fuller (Goldsmiths)
> Stephanie Hackney (Tactical Tech)
> Peter Thoeny (TWiki)
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> So, this is public info now but I will introduce the board to the list
> after I have the final yes or no from 1 more person I have invited.
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> I have to say, its a pretty amazing bunch of people. I aimed high and
> everyone except for one (Mark Shuttleworth) said yes. 
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> So...plenty to celebrate :)
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