Posted by highermath on October 2, 2007 at 1:30pm
I floated the idea of doing a DrupalCon in Los Angeles in Drupal Groups, with the thought that we could put in a proposal for Spring, 2009. Since then, Boris Mann informed me that the Drupal Association is actively seeking proposals for Spring 2008. This would make for an extremely tight schedule, with a lot of work to be done in the next 150 days.
Is there anyone who feels that this is something that we should pursue, and would like to step up in a (collaborative) leadership roll? If so, please speak up here, and feel free to contact me off list, if you wish.
I will attempt to field or refer any questions that you have about the process.
Thanks,
Cary Gordon
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downtown Venues
I know that the Visitor's Bureau (LAINC. aka http://seemyla.com) and the downtown BID would be happy to facilitate all arrangements, only for the price of membership to LAINC. If you are going to try this, I recommend bringing their team(s) on board.
I am not going to try
I am not going to try anything unless other folks sign on. That said, this looks like a great resource.
signing on
If Drupalcon becomes a member of LAINC for the purpose of selecting and organinzing the conference around a downtown venue, I will help in the planning and selection of Venue and ancillary events, and also commit to attending downtown BID marketing meetings, where a lot of great work is done.
signing on
I would be available to help with this.
SoCal Linux Expo might assist in a DrupalCon ideas
http://www.socallinuxexpo.com/
SCALE is a yearly conference here in LA, and it's organizers might be open to having an additional room or two at the hotel dedicated to a DrupalCon Track. Well, it's a thought. Also, they are now very experienced at preparing for a large conference, and their experts might be available for discussing what is needed. In addition, they are now seeking volunteers for SCALE 2008, and it would be a valuable way to learn what is needed to host DrupalCon in 2009. Also, I do believe they are still soliciting speakers, and we might be able to have a full track of our own?
Count me in
I'd like to be on board.
Chris Charlton, Author & Drupal Community Leader, Enterprise Level Consultant
I teach you how to build Drupal Themes http://tinyurl.com/theme-drupal and provide add-on software at http://xtnd.us
We need to meet
Is anyone up for a meeting to discuss this? Next Tuesday or Wednesday? Some other day? My place in Mar Vista? Somewhere else?
Thanks!
pick time and place
And I will try to attend.
Since you're in the West side...
I'd recommend we meet up at our training facility off Abbott Kinney at the RMI (http://www.richmediainstitute.com/contact/). We have a few bathrooms, water, projector, wifi, chairs and tables galore. Let me know when (we're having a Flex competition here tonight).
Chris Charlton, Author & Drupal Community Leader, Enterprise Level Consultant
I teach you how to build Drupal Themes http://tinyurl.com/theme-drupal and provide add-on software at http://xtnd.us
Sounds great. How about
Sounds great. How about Wednesday 10/10 at 7 PM? will that work for everyone?
I will be out of town
I will be back in town that Friday (10/12), so that day or Tue./Thur. the week after work best.
Chris Charlton, Author & Drupal Community Leader, Enterprise Level Consultant
I teach you how to build Drupal Themes http://tinyurl.com/theme-drupal and provide add-on software at http://xtnd.us
Friday 12th sounds good
I'd like to join. Friday 12th is good. Tues 16th is LA g33k dinner so not so good unless back2back :) Thur 18th looks good.
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Fridays are N/G for me
I can do Tuesday the 16th or Thursday the 18th. 7 PM either day.
Either works for me.
We definitely doing it at RMI?
RMI yes
RMI yes. Friday has two votes and Thursday also got two votes so far.
Chris Charlton, Author & Drupal Community Leader, Enterprise Level Consultant
I teach you how to build Drupal Themes http://tinyurl.com/theme-drupal and provide add-on software at http://xtnd.us
Returning From Trip
I'm driving back form NorCal on that Friday. Should be in town around 7PM. If I can get back in time, I'll try to be there. RMI sounds good.
Thursday, October 18th - 7 PM
Chris, do you still want to host this at RMI?
If not, I will find an alternate location.
RMI it is
RMI is happy to be hosting our DrupalCon LA meetings; ongoing. :)
Chris Charlton, Author & Drupal Community Leader, Enterprise Level Consultant
I teach you how to build Drupal Themes http://tinyurl.com/theme-drupal and provide add-on software at http://xtnd.us
+1 on RMI
+1 on RMI for DrupalConLA meetings and/or as an 'alternate venue' for other Drupal events. French Dip may not be a good as Philippe's, but I think RMI does have a big outdoor grill.
Gus Austin
PepperAlley Productions
Gus Austin
+ 1 for me also
Two of us from juxtaflo will be there.
Sorry
Sorry everyone. Something came up and I can't make it up there tonight. We are still interested in helping though. Look forward to hearing the progress of tonights meeting.
0
That's how many folks showed up tonight. If someone else would like to take this on, have at it.
Past Precedence
Does Drupalcon have guidelines for prospective organizers to follow? A list of requirements, milestones, for qualifying for a city as a candidate for this meeting? Any past organizers who have words of wisdom or experience to pass on?
not exactly what u r looking for but in the right direction
http://groups.drupal.org/node/6635
wasn't clear when you were meeting
For what its worth, I think part of the problem is this was never setup in a clear and concise manner (aka an event).
I am very interested in attending more LA Drupal get-togethers - this one didnt happen to fit my schedule - but I only happened to be aware of it because i read the ENTIRE thread... and it was still a little unclear.
I think a clean posting with a clean title would have helped.
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Do you mean like this one:
http://groups.drupal.org/node/6495
lol
ya sumtin like dat... only get da one wif more rsvps - lol
damn,,, never saw it. um, nevamind my previous comment. :-P
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