ARPAVAX:C70:info-cpm (09/27/82)
>From W8SDZ@Mit-Mc Mon Sep 27 00:24:16 1982
C O M P U T E R F E S T ' 8 3
Toronto, Canada July 8-10
On behalf of the Midwest Affiliation of Computer Clubs (MACC),
the Toronto Region Association of Computer Enthusiasts, Inc.
(TRACE) is proud to announce that the 9th annual MACC Computer-
fest will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 8th to
10th, 1983. Here's what the event is about:
ORGANIZATION: A Computerfest committee was formed in June of
1982 by volunteers from TRACE, one of the oldest amateur
computer groups in the area. The committee meets regularly,
and is supported by several professional advisors recruited
since its inception. The TRACE computerfest committee competed
successfully against two other MACC clubs for the privilege of
hosting Computerfest '83, winning the nod by a large majority.
THEME: Computerfest '83 will be aimed at the computer hobbyist
and the interested public. The overriding motif will be that
"computers are fun!". The festival will serve to communicate
that message to the public by the example of the participants.
The registration fees will be kept low to encourage public
involvement and to attract the largest number of computer
hobbyists to join in the fun.
EVENTS: We hope to attract several well-known hobby-computing
figures to take part in a program including seminars,
demonstrations, and exhibits on a wide variety of software- and
hardware-related topics. Many of the Toronto region's
computerists will be involved in the program either as
individuals or in connection with club projects. MACC-
associated clubs and individuals will be participating as
well. Vendors of computer components and peripherals
will be displaying their wares, and a flea-market and
auction will be part of the show. Further details of the
program will be publicized as the schedule gels.