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Re: The Official Pune Offline Meet(G2G) Thread
+100 to that, Niranjan.
Some posts ago, I had recommended a format for G2Gs. I remember it was at a time when there was some flaming between Eeshan and Shrinath about the philosophy of the G2G. If we were to follow the format in an even informal manner, each G2G would be an infotainment experience.
I am pasting the post here:
"I am an outstation member based in Rajkot. When I come on leave every 3 months or so, I try to make it a point to attend as many G2Gs as I can. I have refrained from penning my thoughts about the ongoing verbal duel between Eeshan and Shrinath as I do not wish to appear to be presumptuous in legislating about an event which I myself cannot attend owing to my absence from Pune for 10 months of the year. Before writing these lines, I had a word with Eeshan (Sorry, Shrinath, I don’t have your cell number else would have spoken to you too) and he urged me to write.
My impression of the G2G is an event where enthusiasts who share a common love of bikes and biking come together to chit-chat about bikes in particular and Life in general. They agree to meet at a predetermined venue which is compatible with the majority of attendees.
About the tech discussion. At times, some member brings up a tech issue about some subject and everybody chips in with his views so as to add to the knowledge bank of all those present. All this is done most informally. At other times, members discuss everything under the Sun (unfortunately, The Best Sexual Position was not discussed when I attended the meets, though) including career choices for their kids. There is no fixed agenda for the G2G, it just goes with the flow, so to say.
About the dinner. It should be entirely an individual member’s choice if she/he wishes to have dinner by himself or with other members. Those who wish to do so can head out together if the meeting place is not suitably equipped.
Now, I tend to agree both schools of thought here. There should be a forum-related discussion at each and every g2G so that the formal nature of the meeting, under the aegis of Xbhp is maintained (we are, after all, having a formal Pune Xbhp Chapter meeting). On the other hand, there should be informal gup-shup too so that the mood is relaxed and friendly without becoming too pedagogical and pedantic.
I have a small suggestion here. We could think of having a formal structure to the meet as given below. This is normally the format followed at such events. The timings are given as examples and can be varied by attendees most freely.
730 PM – Assembly of members.
745 PM – Meeting called to order by the Secretary. Agenda Points as under on a need-to basis:
(a) Recap of the last meeting, any feedback from members about any pending issues of the last meeting.
(b) Formal farewell to members posted out of the Pune Chapter. A few words about these members by the Secy or by their close friends to wish them safe riding in the days ahead. A small speech by each member about her/his experiences in the chapter.
(c) Formal welcome to new members A brief intro speech by each member to acquaint himself to the chapter. All attendees toast the new members with available beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic/dairy etc as per choice and availability) and assure her/him of support whilst reminding her/him about safe riding.
(d) Discussion on any tech issue either pre-decided on the thread in the past week/fortnight/month or introduced by any member on the spot. Presentations, documents etc to be exchanged/shared at this time. Guest speakers to speak during this slot.
(e) Discussion/analysis of rides Talk about those done in the past week and planning for the ones in the week/fortnight/month ahead. Responsibilities of members towards these proposed rides done now. Info exchange about accommodation/routes/road conditions/contacts/special features etc etc.
(f) Discussion on any FORUM-related issue to which any member wishes to draw the attention of the chapter.
900 PM – Closure of the meeting by the Secy. Recap of the Minutes of the meeting by the Secy (he will post the Minutes on the thread asap for the benefit of those who could not attend)
900 PM onwards – informal chilling-out. Those wanting to dine out to do so, the others to head home/places and/or people where/with whom they wish to spend the night.
Some work will need to be done if this format is to succeed. A Secretary of the chapter would need to be appointed/ any member to volunteer for the job, for every meeting who would have the following duties:
- Schedule each meeting at a time and place most compatible with the majority of members.
- Bring the meeting to order
- Do a head count of attendees
- Moderate the discussions to keep the meeting within decent timings.
- Maintain minutes of the meeting and publish them online after the meet.
One important suggested ground rule is that there should be absolutely NO non-forum talk after the meeting is called to order by the Secy and till the closure of the meeting. This will maintain the dignity of the event. Members can raise merry Hell after the meeting is closed but during the meeting, all must endeavour to be dead- serious about the discussion at hand."
I for one, would relish one hard-core tech discussion ONLY ABOUT BIKES for about 45 minutes. We have a week to plan the discussion - the topic(s), the speakers, any presentations, any displays, guest speakers, expert interaction etc. The fun and frolic can resume afterwards. The oldies amongst us need our info to be updated and the greenhorns can do that. Conversely, the greenhorns can learn from the experiential knowledge (usually acquired the hard way) from the mhatarey aajobas
Originally posted by niranjanvaidya
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Some posts ago, I had recommended a format for G2Gs. I remember it was at a time when there was some flaming between Eeshan and Shrinath about the philosophy of the G2G. If we were to follow the format in an even informal manner, each G2G would be an infotainment experience.
I am pasting the post here:
"I am an outstation member based in Rajkot. When I come on leave every 3 months or so, I try to make it a point to attend as many G2Gs as I can. I have refrained from penning my thoughts about the ongoing verbal duel between Eeshan and Shrinath as I do not wish to appear to be presumptuous in legislating about an event which I myself cannot attend owing to my absence from Pune for 10 months of the year. Before writing these lines, I had a word with Eeshan (Sorry, Shrinath, I don’t have your cell number else would have spoken to you too) and he urged me to write.
My impression of the G2G is an event where enthusiasts who share a common love of bikes and biking come together to chit-chat about bikes in particular and Life in general. They agree to meet at a predetermined venue which is compatible with the majority of attendees.
About the tech discussion. At times, some member brings up a tech issue about some subject and everybody chips in with his views so as to add to the knowledge bank of all those present. All this is done most informally. At other times, members discuss everything under the Sun (unfortunately, The Best Sexual Position was not discussed when I attended the meets, though) including career choices for their kids. There is no fixed agenda for the G2G, it just goes with the flow, so to say.
About the dinner. It should be entirely an individual member’s choice if she/he wishes to have dinner by himself or with other members. Those who wish to do so can head out together if the meeting place is not suitably equipped.
Now, I tend to agree both schools of thought here. There should be a forum-related discussion at each and every g2G so that the formal nature of the meeting, under the aegis of Xbhp is maintained (we are, after all, having a formal Pune Xbhp Chapter meeting). On the other hand, there should be informal gup-shup too so that the mood is relaxed and friendly without becoming too pedagogical and pedantic.
I have a small suggestion here. We could think of having a formal structure to the meet as given below. This is normally the format followed at such events. The timings are given as examples and can be varied by attendees most freely.
730 PM – Assembly of members.
745 PM – Meeting called to order by the Secretary. Agenda Points as under on a need-to basis:
(a) Recap of the last meeting, any feedback from members about any pending issues of the last meeting.
(b) Formal farewell to members posted out of the Pune Chapter. A few words about these members by the Secy or by their close friends to wish them safe riding in the days ahead. A small speech by each member about her/his experiences in the chapter.
(c) Formal welcome to new members A brief intro speech by each member to acquaint himself to the chapter. All attendees toast the new members with available beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic/dairy etc as per choice and availability) and assure her/him of support whilst reminding her/him about safe riding.
(d) Discussion on any tech issue either pre-decided on the thread in the past week/fortnight/month or introduced by any member on the spot. Presentations, documents etc to be exchanged/shared at this time. Guest speakers to speak during this slot.
(e) Discussion/analysis of rides Talk about those done in the past week and planning for the ones in the week/fortnight/month ahead. Responsibilities of members towards these proposed rides done now. Info exchange about accommodation/routes/road conditions/contacts/special features etc etc.
(f) Discussion on any FORUM-related issue to which any member wishes to draw the attention of the chapter.
900 PM – Closure of the meeting by the Secy. Recap of the Minutes of the meeting by the Secy (he will post the Minutes on the thread asap for the benefit of those who could not attend)
900 PM onwards – informal chilling-out. Those wanting to dine out to do so, the others to head home/places and/or people where/with whom they wish to spend the night.
Some work will need to be done if this format is to succeed. A Secretary of the chapter would need to be appointed/ any member to volunteer for the job, for every meeting who would have the following duties:
- Schedule each meeting at a time and place most compatible with the majority of members.
- Bring the meeting to order
- Do a head count of attendees
- Moderate the discussions to keep the meeting within decent timings.
- Maintain minutes of the meeting and publish them online after the meet.
One important suggested ground rule is that there should be absolutely NO non-forum talk after the meeting is called to order by the Secy and till the closure of the meeting. This will maintain the dignity of the event. Members can raise merry Hell after the meeting is closed but during the meeting, all must endeavour to be dead- serious about the discussion at hand."
I for one, would relish one hard-core tech discussion ONLY ABOUT BIKES for about 45 minutes. We have a week to plan the discussion - the topic(s), the speakers, any presentations, any displays, guest speakers, expert interaction etc. The fun and frolic can resume afterwards. The oldies amongst us need our info to be updated and the greenhorns can do that. Conversely, the greenhorns can learn from the experiential knowledge (usually acquired the hard way) from the mhatarey aajobas
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