Tempest Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Now that we're a legitimate group, I think it's time we start creating a meeting schedule. Our method of randomly scheduling the next meeting (sometime in the next few months) makes it hard to plan things. I think we should have a more regular meeting time like NAVA does (those guys really have their stuff together). Here are some ideas I had, let's discuss. A monthly meeting at an arcade or other location. This is sort of what we're doing now (although less frequently), and the length of time between meetings ensures that the whole group can make it, even if they're on the other side of the state. An every other week meeting (bimonthly? biweekly? I get these mixed up) at someones house. This would obviously be a much smaller gathering that people wouldn't feel obligated to go to if they were busy. If we did something like this we could get into the more obscure, odd, and niche games that we don't get to in the monthly meetings because they either lack wide group appeal or because there are better and more popular titles that we want to play with our limited time. (Did that make any sense?) I think the majority of us are in the SE MI area. It might be nice to get a member list of some sort together so we know how many people we have and where they are (if they want people to know). Something like that makes planning things easier. I'm not trying to turn this from casual into a strict club or anything (no required meetings or dues or anything like that), I just think some structure would be nice. Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Now that we're a legitimate group, I think it's time we start creating a meeting schedule. Our method of randomly scheduling the next meeting (sometime in the next few months) makes it hard to plan things. I think we should have a more regular meeting time like NAVA does (those guys really have their stuff together). Here are some ideas I had, let's discuss. A monthly meeting at an arcade or other location. This is sort of what we're doing now (although less frequently), and the length of time between meetings ensures that the whole group can make it, even if they're on the other side of the state. An every other week meeting (bimonthly? biweekly? I get these mixed up) at someones house. This would obviously be a much smaller gathering that people wouldn't feel obligated to go to if they were busy. If we did something like this we could get into the more obscure, odd, and niche games that we don't get to in the monthly meetings because they either lack wide group appeal or because there are better and more popular titles that we want to play with our limited time. (Did that make any sense?) I think the majority of us are in the SE MI area. It might be nice to get a member list of some sort together so we know how many people we have and where they are (if they want people to know). Something like that makes planning things easier. I'm not trying to turn this from casual into a strict club or anything (no required meetings or dues or anything like that), I just think some structure would be nice. Tempest Agreed it will be a matter of who is working when and such and maybe a better place to meet than Pete's? Or just head right to whose every house and play games there. Am sure some of us can't be at every meeting but we can certainly make it some if not most. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1953589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I agree we need some kind of a schedule. I don't think that would make us too strict. I was thinking more like every 3 months for a larger meeting and monthly game nights... though if people wanted to get together and play games more often there's nothing to say they can't. A *small* game night is probably the only way I'll be able to host anything at my house! A member list is a great idea. That way we'll be able to let people know what's going on instead of relying on them checking back here. I don't mind meeting at Pete's, but alternative locations (like Marvin's) might not be a bad idea, so we're not always just doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1953871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I agree we need some kind of a schedule. I don't think that would make us too strict. I was thinking more like every 3 months for a larger meeting and monthly game nights... though if people wanted to get together and play games more often there's nothing to say they can't. A *small* game night is probably the only way I'll be able to host anything at my house! A member list is a great idea. That way we'll be able to let people know what's going on instead of relying on them checking back here. I don't mind meeting at Pete's, but alternative locations (like Marvin's) might not be a bad idea, so we're not always just doing the same thing. I like your ideals Mac! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1953939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Sounds good to me. Who wants to put the members list together? I wonder if we can use the AA Calendar function for planning meetings and what not? Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1956687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickO2 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Hey guys. I live on the west side (GR) so I probably won't be able to get to many meetings but I wouldn't mind being kept in the loop. I don't even think we have an arcade ANYWHERE in the GR area (chucky cheese doesn't count in my book). We do have a few places that sell the old games (Vidiots, play and trade, and a couple others). Tempest, Thanks for the link to this part of the forum! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1956783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Hey guys. I live on the west side (GR) so I probably won't be able to get to many meetings but I wouldn't mind being kept in the loop. I don't even think we have an arcade ANYWHERE in the GR area (chucky cheese doesn't count in my book). We do have a few places that sell the old games (Vidiots, play and trade, and a couple others). Tempest, Thanks for the link to this part of the forum! Rick we should plan a day with a few of us to come out your way for lunch and to hit all the retro gaming shops you have in your neck of the woods....That would be fun. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1958926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 We can change the location of the larger gatherings, they don't always have to be in SE Michigan. The smaller gatherings will probably stay in this area though because that's where most of the people are. Speaking of which, lets hammer out a schedule already! And don't everyone look at me, I didn't ask to lead this crazy group! Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1958936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We can change the location of the larger gatherings, they don't always have to be in SE Michigan. The smaller gatherings will probably stay in this area though because that's where most of the people are. Speaking of which, lets hammer out a schedule already! And don't everyone look at me, I didn't ask to lead this crazy group! Tempest April will be the next meeting but i need to see what weekends am working. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1958951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Just an FYI, but I would add any future scheduled meetings to the Calendar so they'll show up on the front page as they approach. ..Al Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1959056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDeLee Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yep... I agree a schedule of some sort would be cool. I can tell you right now, one weekend every month is no good for me (Military obligations). Aside from that, I am going to be a bit busy in the next few months (the wife will be going to Canada to work, and I'll be left here with the kiddos). So I'm not sure if that is a good time for me to get out.... then again... it may be the perfect time to throw a party. LOL I will be going to the pinball in the zoo thing with my hoodlums. But if there is a small get-together prior to that, I'll try to get there. I work really close to some of you... (jboy... I actually picked up my Klax countertop arcade in Saginaw area)... and I live in Madison Heights. Perhaps I can get a small group at my house for a gaming night sometime. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1963967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yep... I agree a schedule of some sort would be cool. I can tell you right now, one weekend every month is no good for me (Military obligations). Aside from that, I am going to be a bit busy in the next few months (the wife will be going to Canada to work, and I'll be left here with the kiddos). So I'm not sure if that is a good time for me to get out.... then again... it may be the perfect time to throw a party. LOL I will be going to the pinball in the zoo thing with my hoodlums. But if there is a small get-together prior to that, I'll try to get there. I work really close to some of you... (jboy... I actually picked up my Klax countertop arcade in Saginaw area)... and I live in Madison Heights. Perhaps I can get a small group at my house for a gaming night sometime. Eric that would be awesome! Yeah we are really trying to figure out the best time to do these meetings which there never is but we keep on planning them anyway lol. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1964039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hmm... maybe (huge maybe) I could host a meeting in the future. I'm located in the Lansing area. That would allow 'west' coast members (including northern Indiana and Illinois) as well as Detroit area members (and northern Ohio) to attend... no promises but a middle ground might work out for most people... Maybe someone from the Jackson area can host?... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1965774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hmm... maybe (huge maybe) I could host a meeting in the future. I'm located in the Lansing area. That would allow 'west' coast members (including northern Indiana and Illinois) as well as Detroit area members (and northern Ohio) to attend... no promises but a middle ground might work out for most people... Maybe someone from the Jackson area can host?... Jeff that sounds pretty great if that could happen too. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1965872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Another meeting would be nice....Happy birthday to Jboypacman... How about for my birthday party at Chuck E Cheese... on the 26th? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-1978211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulsie Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I just found out about this group when I was searching for info about M*A*C*E. I wanna join!!! I'm in Westland. Edited September 16, 2010 by Hulsie Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2095689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 I just found out about this group when I was searching for info about M*A*C*E. I wanna join!!! I'm in Westland. Does MACE still exist? I thought it was long dead. Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2095697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Marvins got a cool site for Old arcade item Here! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2096122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulsie Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I just found out about this group when I was searching for info about M*A*C*E. I wanna join!!! I'm in Westland. Does MACE still exist? I thought it was long dead. Tempest I'm pretty sure they're dead. =( I couldn't find very much about them on the Web at all. I was hoping to find some of their compilations or scans of their publications. I wonder if any of them are still Atari enthusiasts. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2096197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 A few years ago I wanted to restart MACE or something similar, but it never got anywhere. MGCC is great, but it would also be nice to have an Atari computer specific group. Let me know if you find anything. If you can find a few more people we can try and put a group together. Tempest Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2096333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimarm Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Count me in! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2096506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimarm Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 BTW...I saw this in the Oakland Press about Marvelous Marvin's. http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/16/life/discovering_oakland/doc4c92371ff3638882045795.txt Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2096509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignOfZeta Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Marvins got a cool site for Old arcade item Here! This is a great link! BTW...I saw this in the Oakland Press about Marvelous Marvin's. http://theoaklandpre...38882045795.txt This on the other hand...was horrible! The video anyway, the write-up wasn't so bad. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2097436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dodgson Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Another meeting would be nice....Happy birthday to Jboypacman... How about for my birthday party at Chuck E Cheese... on the 26th? Which Chuck E Cheese location? I celebrated my 50th birthday at the one near 12 Oaks Mall. My wife and I plan to see Roller Derby in Livonia at 6 pm Sep 26th - got interested in that after CGE2K10. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2098904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 So is there anymore interest in a October meeting? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/158941-mcgg-meeting-schedule/#findComment-2104249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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