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| PyOhio is a daylong regional miniconference being planned for the summer of 2008 in Columbus, OH. | .. image:: attachment:pyohio2.png :height: 200 |
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| We are very much still in the planning stages, and this page is being used to gather notes. | **PyOhio** |
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| Budget ------ |
**Summer 2009** |
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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. | **Columbus, OH** |
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| Planning Resources ------------------ |
**PyOhio 2008 (July 26) was great! Thanks to all volunteers, speakers, attendees, and sponsors!** |
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| * Venue__ | See `last year's wiki page at http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyOhio/2008`_. |
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| __ PyOhio/Venue | Planning has begun for PyOhio 2009. |
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| * Staff__ | Main PyOhio_ page is now online. |
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| __ PyOhio/Staff | .. _PyOhio: http://pyohio.org |
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| * Supplies__ | You can join a GroupChat_ during the event. |
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| __ PyOhio/Supplies | .. _GroupChat: http://www.meebo.com/room/pyohio |
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| Schedule | 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: PyOhio/Talks * `Open Spaces`_ .. _Open Spaces: PyOhio/OpenSpaces * `Lightning Talks`_ .. _Lightning Talks: PyOhio/LightningTalks * `Poster session`_ .. _Poster session: PyOhio/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: PyOhio/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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| 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. | Our planning notes have been moved to a separate wiki page: |
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| Anyone who would like to schedule a sprint in conjunction with PyOhio should definitely do so! | * Planning_ |
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| And let's have Lightning Talks! | .. _Planning: PyOhio/Planning |
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| Brochure -------- |
* Budget_ |
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| 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!
See last year's wiki page at http://wiki.python.org/moin/PyOhio/2008.
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.