Ideas for putting together a local investor meeting?

I just did a quick read on both "barcamp" and the "moneygame".

"Barcamp" certainly looks to be an interesting concept that could absolutely be adapted to the investor meeting as it progresses to a larger scale event (which I now forsee happening).

"Moneygame" was both inspiring and thought provoking. The auction mentioned is a "natural" for the investor group ... great idea!

I now have several ideas floating through my mind (and onto my ever growing thinking pad). With a little over 3 weeks before the 1st meeting and several great ideas from this group, it looks as though the "groundwork" for a successful first meeting is well in the works!

Thank you Ankesh!

Thank you all for your help. I intend to re-read everything several times over the next few days and as I do, I'm sure my "thinking pad" is bound to expand and ultimately coalesce into a successful plan of action.