Driving back from the Munro "Open House," I have fond memories of the users at former DECUS meetings and organized tours at the Toyota Georgetown factory. The users sharing their unique experiences with the community brought value to what otherwise would be a 'vendor fair.' So I began to wonder if we could organize "EV User" events to coincide either before, during, or after an important, EV event. For example, stockholder meetings at Tesla, Las Vegas CES, another Munro Open House, or even a CharIN testing event. Following the DECUS model, there would be parallel programs: Vendor both/forums area - commercial presenters that emphasize numbers, not size of booths. Free trade on the floor. Users meeting, hospitality, and papers - designed to encourage one-on-one and more disciplined user presentations. Something like a 'timed' open mike so owners are encouraged to share what they've done or issues addressed. Door prize awarded by consensus and paid bar and finger food at the back. 'Birds of a feather' meetings. Annual East and West venues with attention to costs along with regional, 'day trip' ones. Does this sound interesting? What would you change, add, or subtract? Thanks, Bob Wilson
