2014 NH Drupal Summit

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rggoode's picture

The Manchester group is discussing having another State-wide Summit this year to give us all an opportunity to have some facetime, discuss topics of mutual interest, organizing another NH DrupalCamp (probably for 2015), and just schmooze, in general.

Rather than set up a poll, I'm creating this discussion to kick around some dates, and thoughts for what you all would like to do there, and just to gauge general interest.

As Concord is more or less the most central location to all four groups, we have two venues in mind this year:

The The Barley House on Main Street Concord, where we've held our last few Summits.

Miles Smith Farm in Louden (just outside Concord). Home of group member Bruce Dawson (and an absolutely beautiful spot, with beautiful views, cows, and other critters).

If we meet at the Barley House, we can probably organize the event for just about any Saturday in the next few months.

If we meet at the farm, we'll probably want to wait until June, when the frost and mud has cleared, and we can all enjoy the fine outdoors, as well.

Please drop a note here with your thoughts, opinions, preferences. In a few weeks, I'll gather your feedback and narrow it down to start making arrangements.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

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Some dates to exclude

DamienMcKenna's picture

There are a number of upcoming events

  • April 10th to 13th - NYCCamp.
  • April 26th - Western NY MiniCamp.
  • May 2nd to 4th - DrupalCamp Toronto.
  • August 2nd & 3rd - Design 4 Drupal conference (in Boston).
  • September 12th to 14th - NERDSummit.

Vote for the Farm

peezy's picture

Personally, I think it would be great to go to the Farm, but what do other folks think?

Also, March 28 - 31 should be avoided due to MidCamp

Any other thoughts?

rggoode's picture

Only two respondents so far. Any other feedback?

Aside from the dates noted to avoid, the main question is:
The The Barley House - Sooner
Miles Smith Farm - in (or around) June

Roger

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Barley House

ripinnh's picture

Sooner. Also, we won't have to worry about weather.

I'll vote for the farm! (Of course)

BruceDawson's picture

If this wins, then we'll need another vote on a more precise date.

In the event of inclement weather, the house can comfortably hold about 30, and the outdoor BBQ may be indoors depending on the magnitude of the weather event.

Weekends (I assume we want to do it on a weekend) the farm will not be available are:

Jun 14,21,28 we have guests at the Inn. If they cancel, then we can have those dates!

July 12 (NASCAR race) [But we'll be here - can't exactly go anywhere during the races.]

Sep 20 (NASCAR race) [ditto]

Oct 11 (Farm Day) There is just too much going on for a separate event.

Thanks Bruce! That's a big

rggoode's picture

Thanks Bruce! That's a big help.

Roger

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I vote for the Farm, would

mkmagu's picture

I vote for the Farm, would rather be outside than indoors. We should also add Drupal Con Austin dates June 2-6 to the list.

If we do the farm I have a pop up 10x10 canopy that I can bring.

Mary M.

Finally, a date

rggoode's picture

My apologies... The delay has been entirely my fault. I've had a crazy couple of months, and not a lot of extra bandwidth in my feeble brain for keeping up with other things.

Anyway, We're looking at Saturday, August 2 for the Summit/picnic event. We also have alternate dates of August 9 and 23. But we need to confirm one soon to lock it down and, given how long it's been delayed already, my vote is for the 2nd.

Please weigh in here with any votes, suggestions, complaints... And then hopefully we'll firm it up at tomorrow nights' meetup with the Manchester group.

Roger

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9th gets my vote

DamienMcKenna's picture

Due to D4D on the 2nd & 3rd, my vote is for the 9th.

Not Aug 2nd please... D4D

sethcohn's picture

Design for Drupal is that day, please don't conflict, as many NH folks should attend this awesome Drupal event in Boston.

Details to follow

rggoode's picture

Final date, hours, address, directions, what to bring, what NOT to bring, etc. etc. To come when all if final

(hopefully before August 1)

;)

Roger

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Can you create a poll for the dates?

ttamniwdoog's picture

I am out of town on the 23rd of August, and I plan on going to D4D too, which puts me down for the 9th as my vote

:-(

cdulude's picture

Sadly, I cannot make any of these dates. I am, however, free the weekend of the 16th, and every weekend in Sept.

I'd like to come to

jjmackow's picture

Any date is fine at this point. I just want to get in the loop on this.

Thanks,

Kev Flanagan
North Conway, NH

New addition to farm...

BruceDawson's picture

Our pig, Charlotte, should have had her litter by then, so people will be able to help "socialize" the new piglets!

Do we have a final date yet??

mkmagu's picture

Do we have a final date yet??

Mary M.

Yes - August 9th, 2014

BruceDawson's picture

That is Saturday, Aug 9, 2014.

Anyone want to post an event

DamienMcKenna's picture

Anyone want to post an event for this?

Thanks for the reminder!

BruceDawson's picture

Thanks for the reminder!

Time?

DamienMcKenna's picture

Bruce, what times would suit you & your wife for the day?

I suspect 2 to 8 would be

BruceDawson's picture

I suspect 2 to 8 would be fine. But we're flexible.

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