Drupal Camp Vancouver 2008 ~ Wrap-up of Gratitude and Happiness

{NOTE: This wrap-up post was emailed to the Drupal Camp Vancouver attendees and cross-posted here for posterity and community sharing - daveo}

THANKS MUCHO

We're a few days past Drupal Camp Vancouver and we, Dave, Dale and Ariane your earnest organizers, want to say "Thanks!" to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, presented, and otherwise helped out to make DCV08 a enjoyable and beneficial event. The vibe and the knowledge sharing resulted in some outstanding collaboration and compelling networking for sure.

As for me, I wanted three things for DCV08: 1) eco-friendly t-shirts; 2) a party with free beer; and 3) to fly up Dmitri the 12-year old Drupalist for the event. While the special guest didn't happen, the success of the Fearless City code sprint (http://www.drupalcampvancouver.org/node/81) made up for it. I feel leaving a legacy of volunteer-ism and activism using open source software is an important precedent to set. So as Meatloaf is wont to sing, "Two outta three ain't bad."

WHAT'D YA THINK?

I briefly considered sending out an "exit survey" to gauge opinions and help plan for next year, however the reality of other job tasks got in the way. Instead, please blog about what worked for you. What didn't fly? Highlights? Disappointments? Suggestions? Motivations? Don't keep 'em inside! Share your opinion on any related topic (venues, food, talks, etc.) for the collective benefit. Tag your posts "dcv08" or "drupalcampvancouver" to maximum handiness.

SHARING

Presenters, please share your session notes, slides, and examples from your (awesome) presentation at: http://www.drupalcampvancouver.org/presenters_notes

Pictures are still coming in! Spot yourself in the Flickr photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/dcv08/
Lend a hand and tag 'em up!

Photographers, please add your shots to the Drupal Camp Vancouver Flickr pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/drupal-camp-vancouver-08/

Micro-bloggers use the #dcv08 hash tag to spread your messages to the DCV alumni via Twitter and Twemes.

SPONSORS

Many folks asked how we managed to put on a conference with tasty drinks, mighty sandwiches, and bamboo t-shirts for $20. The answer is the sponsors. Links and mentions in blog posts are a great way to say thanks for their support and encourage ongoing involvement.

For your linking convenience, sponsors are listed at: http://www.drupalcampvancouver.org/drupal-camp-vancouver-sponsors

MORE DRUPAL

Visit your new friends across the border! Sign-up for the Seattle Drupal Camp coming up next month at Youngstown Arts Center June 27 and 28 - For sponsor and attendee info visit: http://groups.drupal.org/node/11296

For you metro Vancouver locals, consider attending (or even helping out) the local user group to keep your Drupal buzz going:
http://groups.drupal.org/vancouver

PS We are hereby starting rumours about Drupal Camp Victoria sometime in the Fall. Who's stepping up to organize?

OUT OF TOWNERS

For those who came from out-of-town. Wow ~ we're honoured you made the effort to attend our humble gathering by plane, bus, and ferry. When you're back in town, tell us at Vancouver Drupal Group page as there are often meet-ups and events in the area. And if there's anything we can do to help out with Drupal community building in your area, let us know.

T-SHIRTS

Were you registered but didn't make it on Saturday? Email dave (at) raincitystudios (dot) com to arrange to pick your bamboo and organic cotton t-shirt from the Raincity Studios office (1 Alexander, Suite 420, Vancouver).

Thanks to you for your participation! We look forward to seeing you all again.

DaveO (for Dale and Ariane - collectively, the "DCV08 Tugboats")

PS LOST - Missing black hemp hoodie - last seen at the Flux Party