Detroit MakerFaire 2012
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If you enjoy camping, another recommended venue is [http://www.detroitgreenfield.com/ Detroit Greenfield RV Park] in Ypsilanti. The staff was very friendly and the facilities were excellent for a campsite, with the only drawback being that the commute is about a half hour away by car. | If you enjoy camping, another recommended venue is [http://www.detroitgreenfield.com/ Detroit Greenfield RV Park] in Ypsilanti. The staff was very friendly and the facilities were excellent for a campsite, with the only drawback being that the commute is about a half hour away by car. | ||
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==The Kwartzlab Booth== | ==The Kwartzlab Booth== | ||
Revision as of 03:15, 5 July 2012
This year, as before the venue is The Henry Ford, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. Bring your passport!
Website: http://www.makerfairedetroit.com
When: July 28-29th, 2012
Andrew Mackie has volunteered to coordinate the Kwartzlab presence this year.
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Accommodations
There is no official hotel selected yet. Some are staying at the Dearborn Hyatt which is very close (practically across the street) from the venue. They're offering a special Maker Faire rate of $109 a night for a limited time.
If you enjoy camping, another recommended venue is Detroit Greenfield RV Park in Ypsilanti. The staff was very friendly and the facilities were excellent for a campsite, with the only drawback being that the commute is about a half hour away by car.
Carpooling
The following members are driving down and have space for others. Make sure you have a valid passport.
| Driver | Seats Available | Who's Coming |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | Two |
The Kwartzlab Booth
Our booth is a standard 4x8' table and two chairs, supplied by the Makerfaire group. The table also has a 120V, 5A power supply - enough for a pair of laptops and a few of projects.
The table includes the option to sell merchandise. Please see Andrew M if you have products to sell.
Our booth's Maker Number is 12090.
Attending Volunteers
The volunteers man the booth, spread the word about Kwartzlab to all who stop by, and help with preparation.
Note: On Friday afternoon (July 27th) the organizers are planning a "Maker mixer", for those able to attend.
| Volunteer | I can help with... | Friday? | Saturday? | Sunday? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mackie | Planning, setup, manning table, teardown, cleanup | Y | Y | Y |
| Laura Grunder | Planning, setup, manning table, teardown, cleanup | Y | Y | Y |
| Ben Brown | Planning, setup, manning table, teardown, cleanup | Y | Y | Y |
| Volunteer | Project/Provision | Can people play with it? |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mackie | Chairs | N/A |
| Andrew Mackie | Snacks - water, granola bars, fruit, chips, etc. | N/A |
| Andrew Mackie | LolShield w/KwartLab logo | Y |
| Andrew Mackie | Project Moon Mark I portable game kit | Y |
| Andrew Mackie | Hillbilly Amp | Y |
| Andrew Mackie | Noisy Mittens | Y |
| Ben Brown | Swag (remaining shirts, pins and stickers, etc) | N/A |
Tasks
| Task | Volunteer(s) |
|---|---|
| Create a table banner | Andrew |
| Gather projects | Andrew, Laura |
| Gather snacks/water | Andrew,Laura |
