18 Apr
2016
18 Apr
'16
11:21 a.m.
On Apr 18, 2016, at 11:12 AM, Jim Brain <brain at
jbrain.com> wrote:
A larger concern for me would be what is implied in the "VCF would 'run'
it...". For instance, while I do not begrudge the VCF East config per se, it's
tough for a combo exhibitor/vendor, and I know that's not going to change, as per the
board's wishes. Still, calling a hobbyist who sells some of his creations a vendor is
a dubious distinction, in my opinion, since no one is making much money on these things,
it's just a service for fellow enthusiasts. All of the other shows I attend (like the
upcoming CocoFEST!) make no distinction. Thus, if VCF running the show means that all
future shows have to have a separate vendor area, that would detract from my attendance.
I realize I'm just one enthusiast, but I feel it's useful to share at least my
opinion.
I understand the desire to having a separate vendor area so as to keep the exhibit area a
bit ?neater? and more focused on demos rather than selling/trading. It is a tradeoff and
I agree it?s a choice that folks have to make if they want to exhibit or vend (ie without
a number of folks it?s hard to ?do both?).
I also think it would be a mistake to make all the shows too "homogenized" in
format, if that's a goal in this directive. Some folks attend multiple shows, and the
variety I think would be of benefit.
Unlike most commercial ?shows? where it?s the same vendors/exhibitors at each, VCF *will*
be different because you?ll have different vendors/exhibitors showing up that tend to be
from the ?local? geographic area.
TTFN - Guy