Compsoc Exec Minnits

30th May 2000

Attended

• Chris Smith
• Phil Ross
• Barry Boden
• Andy Rudnicki
• Ryan Cullen
• Chris Salmon
• Jake Staines

Contents

• Laserquest
• Alton Towers
• Compsoc Description
• Membership Cards
• Extra Time At Gaming Sessions
• Open Source Project
• Magazine
• Headphones
• Zippy’s
• Locker
• Screenshots
• CS Tourney
• Science Ball

1. Laserquest

Chris Salmon to mail other societies about possible Laserquest challenges.

2. Alton Towers

Chris Smith to mail society to generate interest in Alton Towers trip. Again.

3. Compsoc Description

Chris Salmon to write a description of Compsoc for the union site.

4. Membership Cards

Ryan Cullen to investigate possibilities for Membership cards.

5. Extra Time At Gaming Sessions

Chris Smith successfully managed to mail ITS about Gaming Sessions. Has yet to hear on extensions to time.

6. Open Source Project

Chris Smith suggested holding off on the Open Source project until the week 9/week 10 weekend. There was a chorus of ‘aye’s.

7. Magazine

Chris Smith decided to mail the society to alert them to the presence of an issue of ‘PC Format’ in the DCS pigeonhole.

8. Headphones

Chris Salmon successfully procured 5 pairs of headphones (from Argos) for use at Gaming Sessions. Use to start this Friday. (June 2nd)

9. Zippy’s

Carried Forward – cannot book until Week 9.

10. Locker

Carried Forward – to obtain a locker for next year.

11. Screenshots

‘Someone’ to mentions screenshots on friday. Prize undecided. Schism between the ’£10 of stuff from the student shop’ faction (Headed by Chris Salmon) and the ’£10 of Bubble Wrap from the Student Shop’ faction (Headed by Chris Smith).

12. CS Tourney

Provisionally moved from it’s provisional time of week 5 to a new provisional time of week 4.

13. Science Ball

Ryan says previous response was good, to mail again.

Compsoc Exec Minnits

16th May 2000

Attended

• Chris Smith
• Chris Salmon
• Philip Ross
• Barry Boden
• Andy Rudnicki
• Ryan Cullen

Contents

• Laserquest
• Alton Towers
• Web
• Membership Cards
• Gaming
• Open Source Project
• Magazine
• Leaflet
• Headphones
• Zippys
• Screenshots
• CS Tournament
• Science Ball
• Posters

1. Laserquest

This has been moved to 4pm, as the first years had a revision lecture during the old time. Meet up in Rootes at 3pm.

2. Alton Towers

Chris Smith to mail the society to try and increase interest (as no-one has mailed the society)

3. Web

ASPs can now be hosted on the Union account. Chris Smith to write a description of the society.

4. Membership cards

It was suggested that to prevent non-members participating in CSV gaming, we invest in some decent cards for members. Chris Smith to investigate.

5. Gaming

CSV have let us have 2 sessions each week next term, on Friday and Saturday (though these days need to be fixed). They have also asked if we would like to extend the finish time past 2am. It was agreed that 4am would give us a better length of time.

6. Open Source Project

The meeting went well. Baz has set up a mailing list, which we will ask people to signup to on Friday. We also need to ask if the timing is ok, and book the meeting rooms for the decided time.

7. Magazine

Ryan has bought a magazine. Chris Smith to write the labels.

8. Leaflet

Everybody is to think about possible content.

9. Headphones

To be bought this evening

10. Zippys

Booking for next term starts at a meeting in week 9/10.

11. Screenshots

Mention that we need screenshots on Friday.

12. CS Tournament

We have set a provisional date as week 5 next term. Andy decided that it would be best to organise it so that we have teams of 4 playing on a randomly picked level. The best of 5 matches, with the team types changing, so both teams play both sides.

13. Science Ball

Ryan to mail.

14. Posters

It was decided to advertise gaming sessions next term for the first few weeks.

The next meeting is on Tues 30th, meeting in the Fyshbowl

Compsoc Exec Minnits

16th May 2000

Attended

• Chris Smith
• Chris Salmon
• Jake Staines
• Philip Ross
• Barry Boden
• Andy Rudnicki
• Ryan Cullen

Contents

• LAN Party
• Alton Towers
• Laserquest
• Open Source Project
• Pub Social
• Web Site
• Magazine
• Leaflet
• Headphones
• Zippys
• Screenshots
• Gaming
• Freebies
• Exhibitions
• Science Ball
• Shop

1. Lan Party

This went well, but we are to remind people to bring cable next time, as we had a shortage.

2. Alton Towers

The price through the union is £19.50, and they organise trips every Wednesday. They will also organise trips for other days, as long as there are at least 35 people interested.

3. Laserquest

Booked for 24th May. Baz to mail Kuru and Jamie about inter-society games.

4. Open source Project

Meeting room booked for Friday after next.

5. Pub Social

Meet 7:50pm in Rootes on Sunday. Chris to mail a reminder.

6. Web Site

We can’t host cgi scripts at DCS or CSV. Phil is to ask the Union about ASPs, and Chris Smith to write a description of the society for the Union website.

7. Magazine

The cheque was requested, but we have not yet received any receipt. It was agreed that we would buy one and then get the money back from the Union.

8. Leaflet

Chris Smith to develop further.

9. Headphones

It was decided that it would be useful if we had some headphone to lend to people during Friday gaming sessions. These are to be bought at the Computer Fair, but we need to see Ann to check if we can get our money back.

10. Zippys

It was suggested that we could book Zippys for the first social next year, as it would be less crowded than going to the Airport. We are to investigate when we can book this, and if it will cost money.

11. Screenshots

It was suggested that we hold a competition for the best screenshot – with sub categories (like best non-CS screenshot etc) in an attempt to get some pictures for Freshers Fair/The leaflet

12. Gaming

It has been decided to keep these sessions on Friday, but due to the forseen increased demand next year, Chris Smith to mail CSV for the possibility of getting an extra session for the first few weeks of next term.
Andy to organise a CS tournament.

13. Freebies

Everyone was asked to keep their eyes open for possible ‘gimmicky’ freebies to give to members at freshers fair.

14. Exhibitions

Everybody asked to keep their eyes open for events.

15. Science Ball

Ryan to mail Physoc, Chemsoc, etc in the hope of organision a Science faculty ball.

16. Shop

Things to buy:
* Magazine – PC Format
* Labels – To be put on the magazine ‘Property of Compsoc’ or something
* Board Marker – For Open Source meeting use, and Gaming sessions
h5. – Headphones – For Gaming sessions

The next meeting is on Tues 23rd, meeting in the Fyshbowl

Compsoc Exec Minnits

9th May 2000

Attended

• Chris Smith
• Chris Salmon
• Barry Boden
• Philip Ross

Contents

• ITS Gaming
• LAN Party
• Alton Towers
• Laserquest
• Pub Social
• Open Source Project
• Web Site
• Magazine subscription
• Budget
• Locker for next year
• Zippys
• Paintball
• Jake
• Screenshots

1. ITS Gaming

It was noted that the non-CS playing attempt was good, but that we need to get a more solid base of games to play. It was decided that we would try RA, TA again and Bomberman. It was suggested that the society could purchase some headphones to be lent to people without them at the gaming sessions. It was also suggested that the event be moved to Saturday next term.

2. LAN Party

Has been booked for Sunday 14th May in Meeting rooms 4&5 from 1pm to 10pm.

3. Alton Towers

Chris Salmon to investigate a propsed visit Wednesday week 10.

4. Laserquest

This is to be booked by Chris Smith.

5. Pub Social

To be organised for Sun week 4 – meet in Rootes Reception and then go on to the Varsity.

6. Open Source project

To be included in the newsletter again. There has been the suggestion of 3D lightbikes.

7. Web Site

Phil to contact CSV/DCS for a possible local cgi account as Prohosting seems to become very slow, and has now started using adverts.

8. Magazine subscription

It was noted tha nobody knew what was going on with this, and that they would talk to Ryan about what was going on.

9. Budget

It was suggested that the society produce a booklet for Freshers Fair detailing what we do, and what we intend to do that year. Also, it was suggested that we look into giving away some freebies. Chris Smith to investigate.

10. Locker for next year

It was noted that we would have to wait to see if there were any lockers in the new building before knowing if we can rent one next year.

11. Zippys

It was suggested that we book Zippys at the start of next year to host the initial social, so that we have more space to answer questions – and it would be easier to talk.

12. Paintball

Is cancelled due to the president of paintball soc being unable to orgainise the event due to work.

13. Jake

Is to be asked to attend CEM‘s from next week onwards.

14. Screenshots

To be asked for so that we have something to show at freshers fair.

The next meeting is set for ***TUE 12pm***, meeting at the Fyshbowl.