The LAN group met today (the 24th) and worked through numerous ideas for the upcoming LANs this semester. First, a recap of what was discussed for the prior LAN:
- Network worked well - continue utilizing the DSUNIX connection
- Power was good with a handful of exceptions
- Donations were made
- Success in part due to Steam's Shattered Horizon free weekend
- Monitor rentals not so successful; advertise more
- Food sales were relatively poor; purchased too many brats
After discussing the above topics (the recap) the group moved on to discussing ambitious ideas for the April LAN:
- Keep Dakota Prairie Playhouse date
- Plan out power utilizing power grid map etc or other resources
- Pre-Register
- Get more people
- -from other colleges
- -from high schools
- -from the community
- Raise money
- Sell games? Charge at the door?
- Purchase new equipment?
- School involvement
- -talk to Student Services
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the LANs or the LAN subgroup, please contact Adam Klindworth.