I keep seeing periodic announcements for crypto-related gatherings in various metro-areas in other parts of the country. I haven't noticed any from Phoenix (nor the rest of Arizona) so, I thought I'd take it apon myself to take a CFIL. If (say) 10 people respond, I'll begin organizing a periodic get-together, along the lines of what some other localities have already done. Note to other organizers: I'd appreciate helpful hints on how to make things work. I'm more of a techie than a socialite, and don't understand all of the niceties of getting people together, finding cheap laces to meat, and finding people willing to get up in front of a crowd and talk, much less getting people that don't know each other to talk to each other. Prospective participants: Please respond with at least general coordinates for your preferred meeting place, and your preferred days/dates/times for meeting. I'd _really_ like to see this get off of the ground. I _know_ that Phoenix/AZ has enough high-tech/security-interested people to get things going. I'll be really dissapointed in my home-state if I can't get at least 10 responses. -- Steve P.S. If there is strong objection to the distribution list that I am currently using, I apologize. The initial announcement was meant to reach as many people interested in cryptography located in PHX/AZ as possible. Future announcements will probably be sent to a new majordomo list and other selected lists, as appropriate. (List managers: If you don't appreciate my efforts, please let me know.) P.P.S. If your MUA doesn't honor Reply-to: headers, please CC: sgibbo@amex-trs.com for a prompt response.