[chbot] Where are we heading?

[Richard Jones]

Does anyone have any thoughts on where the Chch Robotics Group is heading?
Our subscriber list ( http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/roster/chchrobotics
) has grown to 79 and attendance at the bimonthly sessions is steady, but I
perceive a fall off in seniors.
Below are some thoughts of mine, anyone else have anything to add or offer?
We received requests from a number of folks to start meetings earlier so
that younger enthusiasts can attend.
The 6.30pm start seems to be working, we need content to attract young
people for repeat visits and maybe the Robocup Junior and Sumo can in part
supply this.
How do we maintain a broad appeal without becoming a kids club?
I think we could do with some more regular advanced and varied content
later in the evening to share ideas and knowledge.
It would be great to have presentations on practical robotics applications
in the home, industry and for the disabled.
By the way I always look forward to our meetings and never fail to come
away motivated about some new ideas that I've seen or heard about.

Thoughts anyone?

Richard