[UGAF] RefreshSLC

[Mike Moore]

Hey, that's two in favor!  Great.  Here is a little more info on what I'm
thinking.  Would you all be kind enough to give me some specific feedback on
the following?

I'm a programmer and active in the Ruby community.  I'm the founding member
of the organization that put on the MountainWest RubyConf last month.  For
that event we used the Salt Lake City auditorium.  Its a fantastic venue and
the moment I saw it I thought that we need to have a Refresh in the area.
But I don't want to put on any ordinary meeting or get-together, I want
something that shines alot of attention on the many innovative things folks
in the area are doing.

My vision for the Refresh is that instead of monthly meetings, we hold a
quarterly meeting.  But it should really be more of an event.  Something
special that folks will make an effort to attend.  I say this because there
are several Ruby groups in the Salt Lake area, and I believe the quality of
presentations at the meetings has suffered because of the dilution of
talent.  I think of the Refresh as the best of the various disciplines
coming together for some world-class presentations.  Basically, I want
presentations that are worth the expense of AV capture and online
distribution.

That's just where my head is at.  Obviously, if this group and the other
groups want something different it'll be different.  But any opinions on
this or ideas you have is very much appreciated.

~Mike