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Swap Meet Reminder 11/7
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Nov '20

01 Nov '20

We are up to 11 vendors with 13 spaces! Keep them coming! Swap Meet is location found at this Google Map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B011'05.6%22N+74%C2%B003'47.1%22W/@40.1848834,-74.0652735,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d40.1848793!4d-74.0630848 Vendor setup time: 7AM Buyers: 9AM Vendor Reservation form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftdpkFQo0CBCatGfqt1OICP-_g22n8nAj… Bring your own table if you wish. You can sell out of your vehicle if you wish. Vendors and buyers will be required to wear masks and social distance. Below is a link to the current NJ travel advisories. The full advisory is found here: https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/travel-and-transportation/which-… Any questions or concerns please contact us at swapmeet(a)vcfed.org or 732-722-5015. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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by None 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

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VCF Swap Meet update
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

The steering committee and I have been busy planning for the upcoming swap meet (http://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet) which takes place on Nov. 7. So far we have 9 vendors with a total of 12 spaces (including VCF) with more coming in everyday. Places we have advertised: InfoAge member groups including CDL (hackerspace), NJARC (radio museum) Facebook Instagram Twitter To be advertised soon: Reddit Craigslist Eventbrite VCF Forum Does anyone have any other suggestions? Signup here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftdpkFQo0CBCatGfqt1OICP-_g22n8nAj… -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Pre-swapmeet dinner (Friday, Nov. 6)
by Evan Koblentz 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

I'm not attending the swap, but would like to get together for dinner with VCF friends on Friday night (Nov. 6) here in central NJ. If anyone's interested then contact me OFF-LIST (evan(a)snarc.net) We can meet anywhere between the museum and my home (08873). Also I have room for two or three people to stay over Friday night, socially distanced.

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VCF East 2021 Theme update
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

After some consideration with the steering committee. I have tweaked one of the two themes for VCF East 2021. It was a little confusing and limited. The two themes are now: *1) The legacy of the IBM PC.* This means that the IBM PC came out in 1981 and it has a lasting legacy with clones, and lineage that stretches up to the modern era. This machine was influential in a lot of ways. Please note that I prefer that everyone have machines that are before 1995 to keep with the vintage computer theme. *2) Text adventures* Side note: Oregon Trail has an anniversary next year as well (1971) -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Swap meet marketing?
by Ethan O'Toole 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Have you all advertised it on places like reddit /r/retrobattlestations? They have a calendar but it's outdated - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF swap meet update.
by Tony Bogan 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

“One question We will be able to park our vehicles at our selling space for easy access to load and unload and leave the vehicle there?” Yes. You can set your table up right at your space where your car is parked for easy access to whatever you bring for the swap meet. Tony

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VCF swap meet update.
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Hello everyone, An update on our swap meet. We were able to get permission to use the large parking lot across from InfoAge/Brookdale. It is found on Monmouth Boulevard. This gives us plenty of room for our swap meet. GPS location: 40.1848793,-74.0630848. Plenty of space for vendors, plenty of parking for buyers. For reference, the Brookdale College Wall campus is 800 Monmouth Blvd, Wall NJ 07719. The large municipal parking lot is directly across the street. Just a reminder: Swap meet is Saturday, November 7 from 9AM to 6PM. Vendors setup at 7AM. Buyers can come at 9AM. Reservation form is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftdpkFQo0CBCatGfqt1OICP-_g22n8nAj… Vendors and buyers will be required to wear masks and social distance. Below is a link to the current NJ travel advisories. The full advisory is found here: https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/travel-and-transportation/which-… Any questions or concerns please contact us at swapmeet(a)vcfed.org or 732-722-5015. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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VCF Mid-Atlantic Committee Scope
by Dean Notarnicola 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

We’ve had some questions regarding the scope of responsibilities for the committee position. As per our recently published charter, VCF committee members support the operations and advancement of the affairs of the VCF Mid-Atlantic (VCF-MA) chapter, including the warehouse, museum and associated events (Relevant sections are copied below.) The committee serves at the pleasure of, and reports to, the national board on an advisory level via the current committee chairperson and has no vote there. However, VCF-MA committee members can, and do, offer guidance to the national board for consideration. The VCF national board has ultimate authority over finances, and may interject in VCF affairs in extenuating circumstances. Thank you to everyone who has made nominations thus far. We look forward to seeing even more. Regards, Dean 1. Purpose The Vintage Computer Federation Mid-Atlantic (VCF-MA) committee (henceforth referred to as “the committee”) is a regional member organization of the Vintage Computer Federation whose role is to create and coordinate execution of strategic and operational plans. The committee is charged with identifying opportunities for improving the operations of the VCF-MA chapter, including creation and maintenance of the VCF-MA committee charter. The committee’s efforts will provide the most effective support of the ongoing needs of VCF-MA, considering the care and maintenance of VCF-MA facilities and artifacts, in accordance with VCF’s mission. The committee may advise the VCF governing board and members on how such efforts will proceed. *Mission*: To preserve computing history through education, outreach, conservation, and restoration. We strive to accomplish this through family friendly hands-on activities at our museum, at regional and global events, and by fostering and nurturing the expansion of our on-line and in-person communities. 2. Authority The VCF-MA steering committee is an advisory, coordinating and operations group for VCF-MA. Committee membership will consist of five individuals who will have the authority to bring motions and voting on VCF-MA issues. One of the five members will be named as committee chairperson. If needed, chairperson duties may be temporarily delegated by the chairperson or the committee members to ensure continuity of VCF-MA business. The chairperson or their delegate has the authority to call or delay formal votes and serves as a tiebreaker when necessary. The chairperson serves at the pleasure of the committee. The committee is not directly responsible for VCF national projects, although it may offer advice or guide the efforts of projects that impact VCF. The steering committee and its members serve at the pleasure of the VCF national board. 3. Responsibilities The principal responsibilities and functions of the committee are to define and support VCF-MA goals and objectives, and ensure that VCF-MA initiatives are carried out consistently and successfully in alliance with overall operating guidelines. The responsibilities of the committee also include: • Provide recommendations on strategic priorities for VCF-MA that includes a balance of financial and mission goals • Develop a specific multi-year roadmap that specifies priority of objectives that support the VCF-MA mission • Construct sub-committees and working groups to work towards objectives • Disseminate information to and elicit feedback from the VCF membership and leadership teams • Help in creating specific yearly plans for projects and services that match with the practices and directions established in the roadmap • Provide a focal point and repository for VCF-MA standards, document existing standards and validate/adopt new standards as determined by the committee • Revise by-laws as necessary as determined by a super-majority vote • Other activities as needed to encourage a coherent strategy and efficient operations

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Hollidays
by Duane Craps 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

Why do programmers tend to confuse Halloween and Christmas? OCT31 = DEC25 -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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