#format rst * **done** Fill Staff_ positions * **done** Release CFP * **done** Confirm venue * Sponsorship - **done** Create prospectus - **done** Find sponsors - Follow-through on promises to sponsors * Publicity - Find contacts at individual schools to publicize - **done** Arrange podcasting - **done** Make blog badge - Post to calendars, mailing lists * Lodging - **done** Arrange a discounted block from The Blackwell - **done** Compile & publish info on other nearby hotels - Help arrange roomshares and couchshares - **not this year** Can we get dorms, like YAPC:NA? http://conferences.mongueurs.net/yn2010/ * **done** Plan Program Guide - **done** Sponsor ads * **done** Budget * Registration - **done** Enable registration page * **done** Plan sprints * Timer program for lightning talks * Swag distribution plan * Finalize request from OSU - Internet access accounts - **done** Food request - **done** Easels - **done** double connectors for projectors PC/Mac * Buying - Flip charts for open-space rooms (sticky?) - foam boards / stiff backing for easels - gaffers' tape - index cards for Open Space - posterboard for Open Space - Subway, Buckeye Donuts cards - OU food court vouchers - yardstick, square * Bring - plastic-tack - first aid - markers - swag - registration lists - walk-in reg list - push pins - banner - Power cords - Easels - PSF donation bucket - Spare machine for speakers' emergency use - scotch tape - double-sided tape - scissors - paper - rock (for completeness) - spare USB drive - time signs * Printing - Print programs - Print name badges - Generic blank posters - About PSF * Setup tasks - make open space board - place & tape down power cords - make room signs - place easels - arrange reg table - place flipcharts