[Dprglist] POSTPONED- Re: DPRG March 14- Robot Swap Meet & Monthly Member Meeting

[Carl Ott]

DPRG- 14 March Swap Meet postponed-> *#flattenthecurve*

Sorry to announce that DPRG will postpone - and will NOT host a swap meet
and regular monthly meeting tomorrow.

The situation with COVID-19 has been evolving rapidly. Several cases have
been identified around Dallas, including a case of community transmission
reported yesterday (ie. a person who did not travel or directly interact
with a traveler).

So it seems quite likely that the virus has already been quietly
circulating around Dallas for at least 7 days, and represents significant
health risk for some people.

Hence, DPRG will do it's part to help flatten the viral spread curve

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_distancing#/media/File:Covid-19-curves-graphic-social-v3.gif


We look forward to hosting this swap meet as soon as conditions permit.

Meanwhile -> let's take advantage of time at home and build more robots!

If you haven't already, sign up for DPRG's email list and stay in touch.
Members and non-members can sign up for free at
https://www.dprg.org/joining-dprg/

Stay Safe!
- Carl




On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 9:08 AM Carl Ott <carl.ott.jr at gmail.com> wrote:

> Anybody here hoard robot parts and tools?
>
> There's nothing to be ashamed of.
>
> Maybe you’ve been told to find a new home for some of those unfinished
> projects in your garage?
>
> Do you have equipment you really don’t need but are having a tough time
> letting go of?
>
> DON'T BE SHY!
>
> *Make your way to DPRG’s Spring Robot Swap Meet!*
>
> Don’t send that old turtlebot to the dumpster - *trade it* over to
> somebody who wants a fixer-upper - help it find a happy new home!.
>
> So *bring your stuff *and some empty boxes.
>
> Come find out what you didn’t know you needed – work on that list of
> things you can’t live without – don’t leave empty handed.
>
> *Rumor 1: There is talk of fresh pizza* – bring your appetite.
>
> *Rumor 2: Club pilgrimage to Tanner Electronics *by 2pm after a quick
> swap meet. The word is that Tanners will close shop for good later this
> year. So we want to share a big DPRG ‘THANKS’ after they’ve served the
> community for so many years. And who knows - that ‘thang’ you need but
> didn’t find at the swap meet? For sure you can find it at Tanner
> Electronics!
>
> *Please forward pics of items you’re thinking to bring or share them here
> on the dprg d-list – We’d like to post them to help build interest!*
>
> About DPRG Monthly Meetings
>
> DPRG hosts cool presentations each month during its regular membership
> meeting. These meetings and presentations are open to public and free to
> attend.
>
> We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome to attend.
>
> About DPRG
> Dallas Personal Robotics Group has been actively building robots for fun
> since 1984.
> We meet every Tuesday evening and every 2nd Saturday, and frequently
> participate in community events.
> We usually meet at the Dallas MakerSpace, and we always welcome guests of
> all ages and skill levels!
> We have tons of experience and love to share and trade tips and tricks.
> Learn more and sign up for the mailing list at our home page
> https://www.dprg.org/
> Check out our extensive You Tube library
> https://www.youtube.com/user/DPRGclips
>
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