Good morning:

I joined this site yesterday in the hope of getting a chance to meet other desi's. And here I find this thread on a get-together that sounds fantastic. However I had a few questions:

-Is this just an informal gathering or is there some business (etc) minded motive behind it? (I would like to meet people in a casual dress coded, relaxed environment.)

-I know there is going to be a list started for people who would like to attend. Can I attend or do you need to have been on this board for a certain amount of time or some other variables that I dont quite meet yet?

-I have read this thread and it seems kinda lopsided to have the host provide refreshments for everyone. Wouldnt it be nicer if everyone just got a little to go around?

I am new here, so Im not sure of the etiquette here, hopefully I havent stepped on any toes to warrant any flaming : )

Have a nice day!

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*Don't expect me to be perfect all the time, but please recognize it when I am. -Ashley Brilliant (#4114, c1987)

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Orginally posted by xyza

-Is this just an informal gathering or is there some business (etc) minded motive behind it? (I would like to meet people in a casual dress coded, relaxed environment.)

-I know there is going to be a list started for people who would like to attend. Can I attend or do you need to have been on this board for a certain amount of time or some other variables that I dont quite meet yet?

Have a nice day!

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Orginally posted by xyza
-Is this just an informal gathering or is there some business (etc) minded motive behind it? (I would like to meet people in a casual dress coded, relaxed environment.)

-I know there is going to be a list started for people who would like to attend. Can I attend or do you need to have been on this board for a certain amount of time or some other variables that I dont quite meet yet?

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A Proud Indian Canadian

Biomed,

I sent you an email. Please check and respond.

Thanks

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A Proud Indian Canadian

Registration is open now:

http://www.canadiandesi.com/meeting.php

or

http://www.canadiandesi.ca/meeting.php


I will be putting a link from home page soon, but first let us give a chance to members visiting this thread!

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A Proud Indian Canadian

Biomed: Thanks for drawing attention to my questions.

Garvo: Thanks for answering my questions.

I have registered to attend this meeting, hopefully I'll be invited.

This is really a class act you have here!!

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*Don't expect me to be perfect all the time, but please recognize it when I am. -Ashley Brilliant (#4114, c1987)

Depending on how long the meeting is going to be based on that you can decide the food (snacks). Just the normal thing as you know ' more food, less talking'.
My suggestion is that just stick to pops ( 2 lt bottles), tea/coffee if you have a bit warmer (desi like their tea) and samosas, doklas and cookies.
As someone said wisely 'food leave if for a picnic'.
Also at the door there should be a $5 contribution. This will cover up the food and beverages as well as the disposal cups, plates and napkins.
It is not good to burden one person for the entire cost. Biomed was good enough to offer that suggestion.