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| PyOhio is a daylong regional miniconference being planned for the summer of 2008 in Columbus, OH. | ## page was renamed from PyOhio #format rst |
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| We are very much still in the planning stages, and this page is being used to gather notes. | .. image:: attachment:pyohio2.png :height: 200 |
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| Budget ------ |
**PyOhio** |
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| Let's try to avoid having one! If we can get a location for free and turn attendees loose for lunch, we can avoid this headache. | **Summer 2009** |
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| Location | **Columbus, OH** **PyOhio 2008 (July 26) was great! Thanks to all volunteers, speakers, attendees, and sponsors!** See `this year's wiki page <PyOhio>`_ Planning has begun for PyOhio 2009. Main PyOhio_ page is now online. .. _PyOhio: http://pyohio.org You can join a GroupChat_ during the event. .. _GroupChat: http://www.meebo.com/room/pyohio PyOhio is a daylong regional miniconference. PyOhio 2008 was held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the `Columbus Metropolitan Library`_ (map_) in beautiful Columbus, OH. .. _map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=96+S.+Grant+Ave.+Columbus,+OH+43215&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=42.310334,117.949219&ie=UTF8&ll=39.965773,-82.990637&spn=0.010032,0.028796&z=15&iwloc=addr .. _Columbus Metropolitan Library: http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=30&bldgid=730 Watch this page for news on PyOhio! To receive PyOhio announcements, please join the PyOhio mailing list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio To help make PyOhio happen, please join the organizers' mailing list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio-organizers Cost ---- PyOhio will be free of charge for attendees. Swag ---- Thank you, WearPython, for the beautiful swag! (Nosy kitty not included) .. image:: attachment:wearpythonswag.jpg :height: 400 (That little silver-and-blue thingy at the bottom? That's a `1 GB USB drive with the Python logo`_. Sweet!) .. _`1 GB USB drive with the Python logo`: http://www.wearpython.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=47&osCsid=3d20cd712a1d1f9d8555292595f8b531 Thank you, Apress, for the beautiful swag! .. image:: attachment:apressswag.jpg :height: 400 The `Agile Python`_ and Django_ books are *very* new - both published *in June*! .. _`Agile Python`: http://apress.com/book/view/1590599810 .. _Django: http://apress.com/book/view/1590599969 Thank you, Python Magazine, for free July issues for everyone! Activities ---------- * Talks_ .. _Talks: PyOhio2008/Talks * `Open Spaces`_ .. _Open Spaces: PyOhio2008/OpenSpaces * `Lightning Talks`_ .. _Lightning Talks: PyOhio2008/LightningTalks * `Poster session`_ .. _Poster session: PyOhio2008/PosterSession Getting There ------------- `Driving Directions`_ .. _Driving Directions: http://www.columbuslibrary.org/ebranch/index.cfm?pageid=31&bldgid=730 The library has an attached parking garage (maximum charge $10/day), and there are several privately-managed surface lots around the library. Carpool_ to save on gas and parking! .. _Carpool: PyOhio2008/Carpool `From the Columbus Greyhound station`_, exit the station, turn east (right) on Town Street, walk three blocks to Grant Ave, and turn left. .. _From the Columbus Greyhound station: http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=96+S+Grant+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43215+(Columbus+Metropolitan+Library)&geocode=17469270175289288627,39.959178,-82.996678&dirflg=&saddr=111+E+Town+St,+Columbus,+OH+43215+(Greyhound+Bus+Lines:+Cols)&f=d&dq=greyhound+loc:+96+S+Grant+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43215+(Columbus+Metropolitan+Library)&sll=39.961165,-82.990625&sspn=1.254027,1.660946&ie=UTF8&hl=en&z=17 Megabus_ runs from Chicago to Columbus through Indianapolis. .. _Megabus: http://megabus.com/us/ Planning |
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| * Ideally, space for 2 talks of ~ 50 attendees each, plus 2 Open Space groups of ~ 20 each | * Planning_ |
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| * Wireless! Absolutely crucial if we have sprints, very desirable otherwise | .. _Planning: PyOhio2008/Planning |
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| * Ohio Supercomputing Center They did, after all, put this on: http://www.osc.edu/press/releases/2007/python.shtml * Universities * High schools * Library The Columbus Public Library has a very generous policy on letting groups meet: http://evanced.columbuslibrary.org/evanced/lib/roomrequest.asp The only problem is the funny capacity: a 200-seating auditorium (OK but overkill) and two conference rooms (seating 15 and 10). That would suit a single talk track and two open spaces OK, but things would get funny in the afternoon when it's all open spaces. * Private company Anyplace with substantial Python-using population might be willing * Training companies The Cincinnati and Dayton branches of New Horizons have been friendly to user groups; is that true of Columbus? * [http://www.oclc.org/conferencecenter/default.htm OCLC] It looks like a nice facility, and it's said they have some Python users. My only worry is that they'll want $, but it can't hurt to ask. Schedule -------- I suggest one or two tracks of pre-scheduled talks in the morning, with Open Space available outside. The afternoon can be an unconference, devoted entirely to Open Space. Anyone who would like to schedule a sprint in conjunction with PyOhio should definitely do so! And let's have Lightning Talks! Gear needed ----------- * Projectors: At least one per scheduled talk track; ideally, Open Space rooms should have projectors, too CatherineDevlin can borrow one from work. Can anybody else? Don't sweat it too much until we know the locale, since it may provide them. * Microphones, amplifiers, etc. * Big board for Open Space scheduling Brochure -------- Attendees should get a handout describing: * what Open Spaces are & how to participate * scheduled talks with their abstracts Sponsors -------- Shouldn't be necessary, since we're trying to go without a budget. However, if any sponsors do appear, there are some things they could do for us: * Buying lunch or snacks * Swag or door prizes * Paying for a locale (if all else fails) * Paying for an after-party After-party ----------- Don't look at me, I'm a nerd. But it is a possibility... More planning resources at [http://wiki.python.org/moin/Advocacy/UsergroupSupport User Group Support] |
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PyOhio
Summer 2009
Columbus, OH
PyOhio 2008 (July 26) was great! Thanks to all volunteers, speakers, attendees, and sponsors!
Planning has begun for PyOhio 2009.
Main PyOhio page is now online.
You can join a GroupChat during the event.
PyOhio is a daylong regional miniconference. PyOhio 2008 was held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (map) in beautiful Columbus, OH.
Watch this page for news on PyOhio! To receive PyOhio announcements, please join the PyOhio mailing list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio
To help make PyOhio happen, please join the organizers' mailing list: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio-organizers
Cost
PyOhio will be free of charge for attendees.
Swag
Thank you, WearPython, for the beautiful swag! (Nosy kitty not included)
(That little silver-and-blue thingy at the bottom? That's a 1 GB USB drive with the Python logo. Sweet!)
Thank you, Apress, for the beautiful swag!
The Agile Python and Django books are very new - both published in June!
Thank you, Python Magazine, for free July issues for everyone!
Activities
Getting There
The library has an attached parking garage (maximum charge $10/day), and there are several privately-managed surface lots around the library.
Carpool to save on gas and parking!
From the Columbus Greyhound station, exit the station, turn east (right) on Town Street, walk three blocks to Grant Ave, and turn left.
Megabus runs from Chicago to Columbus through Indianapolis.