Electronics/Microcontrollers/Computers Meetup 2027

[MicroNut]

At last year's meetup we were talking about doing another meetup this year, possibly in August. I can arrange it at my church again if you want. It'll be open to the public again, even though no one came. The one we had I had a good time just meeting with other forum members and catching up with old friends. I need to hold off of bringing my entire collection of electronic toys and goodies though .

[Chris Savage]

Yes, we also discussed having a format this time so that we could take turns presenting and showing off projects and such. I was happy with the first one for sure, but it was also a trial run to how to go about it in the future. 

[Jeff_T]

Is the meet up a one day event? and where would the likely venue be?

[JKnightandKARR]

Works for me.

[Chris Savage]

Is the meet up a one day event? and where would the likely venue be?

The last one was a one day event, though we met again for dinner and some of us met the next morning for breakfast before going home. It was held at First Christian Church, 503 North Main Street Extension, Meadville, PA 16335

Complete story / history here.

[granz]

Marilyn said that we cannot do it the weekend before, nor the weekend after, her birthday (30 Sept.) Last year, we met the weekend before her birthday, and the year before that, I went to Cincinnati for Tandy Assembly; and that was also the weekend before her birthday. 

So, she was pleased that we are planning on meeting in August. 

If we do need to meet in Sept, it should be on Saturday the 19th, or earlier.

[granz]

The last one was a one day event, though we met again for dinner and some of us met the next morning for breakfast before going home. It was held at First Christian Church, 503 North Main Street Extension, Meadville, PA 16335

Complete story / history here.

I was going through that thread, and noticed something:

It was a good time. I'm glad to have met all of you!!!! Counting down to August 29th 2026 for the next one . JKNight, that is an awesome idea! Hopefully Chris can set up a chat room. I remember OBC had one and there were about 5 people that got on it weekly for about an hour. I've lost track of them all over time. It would be great to talk with people that wouldn't give me a glassy stare when I go "geek".

Did we discuss arranging our next meetup right after the last one? I forgot about that, and it is not in my calendar. If we did set up that date, I am okay with that, and it is not too close to Marilyn's birthday. 

I think that I will start getting stuff together now, rather than waiting. The little LED flashlight kits will be good for "everyone gets one" give away gifts. I'll also bring a few bigger "door prize"/"raffle" items.

In my post-meetup posting, I (and several of us) mentioned cutting back on what I am bringing. I think that one, or two, in-progress projects, plus maybe one, or two, completed projects for attendees to play with, will be plenty.

I also really enjoyed our after-show dinner at Perkin's - it was really nice. Looking forward to the Savage Meetup 2026.

[granz]

Also, Brian, you may want to change the title of this thread: I would rather not wait until 2027 to have our next meetup.