Re: reception not useful for WG chairs

[Mary Barnes <[e-mail]>]

I think it's extremely useful from the perspective of WG chairs and maybe
ADs. But, it's not so much so for the newcomers, in particular in contrast
to Quick Connections.  For folks that haven't done that event, that might
not resonate.  But, I spoke to at least a dozen or more newcomers at last
quick connections and a fraction of that at the Meet n Greet.  You'll see
newcomers standing around at Meet N Greet whereas for Quick Connections,
they have a place to go and they're not outnumbered by WG chairs.


On Tue, May 14, 2019 at 12:01 PM Marc Blanchet <[e-mail]>
wrote:

> +1. same here.
>
> While not perfect, overall, probably the best ratio of usefulness. I’m
> also doing both: meet some newcomers and also ADs. Sometimes,
> interrupting discussion with AD while inviting a newcomer to join.
>
> Marc.
>
> On 14 May 2019, at 12:58, Bob Hinden wrote:
>
> > I like the newcomers reception.  I use it to meet actual newcomers,
> > and to talk to ADs and other w.g. chair.   It’s a much better
> > environment for these discussions than the formal welcome reception
> > that follows.  That is much bigger and noisier.
> >
> > The newcomers reception is not perfect (what is?), but it works for
> > me.  I hope we continue it, the alternatives are not as good.   One of
> > its big values is that is on Sunday before the w.g. meetings start.
> >
> > Bob
>
>