Re: [us-marketing] Re: Linuxfest help

On Tue, 2011-01-04 at 14:47 -0800, cocofan wrote:
> > > On Sat, 2011-01-01 at 20:30 -0800, cocofan wrote:
> > > > This is in response to getting help at Linuxfest. I'm using digest
> > > > mode for this mailing list so I can't respond to the actual post
> > > >
> > > >    I may be able to help out as I'm in Portland, OR which is a ~7 hour
> > > > ride to Bellingham via Greyhound or Amtrak. But I don't think I can do a
> > > > talk or something as I'm pretty new to OpenOffice/LibreOffice.  I was
> > > > Google Summer of Code student in 2009 but I haven't gotten back into
> > > > doing anything for LibreOffice yet (I have trouble getting any spare
> > > > time to do so).  But I can maybe help with setting up, manning a booth,
> > > > passing information out, etc.  
> > > >
> > > >                        Dona Hertel
> > >
> > > Hello Dona,
> > >
> > > The NorthWest LinuxFest would be a very strong venue for our message.
> > >
> > > Non-profit tables are free, but do need to be reserved in advance. If
> > > you feel more likely then not I will go ahead and take care of doing
> > > just that. It doesn't need to happen right now, but I see that the list
> > > of sponsors is filling up quickly.
> > >
> > > I don't think there is anyway that the group can help defray the cost of
> > > your attending, to be frank.
> > >
> > > What we can do is supply material:
> > >
> > > 1 LibreOffice Banner or Poster
> > >
> > > A few LibreOffice DVD's (for display on the table, and perhaps giveaway
> > > at the end of the show)
> > >
> > > Some video clips that can be displayed on a laptop (I may be able to
> > > swing a flat screen monitor for your use on the table from a local
> > > contact..but you would have to bring your own laptop.)
> > >
> > > A printed copy of the book "Getting Started with LibreOffice 3.3" for
> > > display. (I will commit to buying a copy for this purpose)
> > >
> > > [As a side note, I donated on behalf of OpenOffice.org [and thanks to
> > > Jean Hollis-Weber] two volumes, "Getting Started" and "Writer Guide" to
> > > the Ohio LinuxFest last year for use in their raffle - they where two of
> > > the hottest items on the raffle table, to the pleasure of all involved] 
> > >
> > > I'm quite sure that list can be met. All the items could be drop shipped
> > > to the show venue for your use - and then ship it back, or maybe ship it
> > > to the next spot...don't know, but we can work that out.
> > >
> > > Great to hear from you and hoping to get to know you more as time goes
> > > on - and by all means think about some new hacking on the
> > > code..*smile*..
> > >
> > > Best wishes,
> > >
> > > Drew
>
>    Actually I wasn't expecting reimbursement for the cost, just pointing
> out it would be within reason for me to get to Bellingham, WA. 

Hi Dona,

Thanks

>    Barring any problems, I'm thinking I'm more likely to go.  So should
> I go ahead and reserve a table?  I've haven't done this before.  Would
> it be a problem to "cancel" (un-reserve?) the table if I (or anyone
> else) can't make it?

Well, it is common sense, if you think your going then go ahead and
reserve the table. If there is a problem the show sponsors can be
contacted.

I noticed the email on the discussion list from a few days ago, that I
suppose may have been the germ of this effort, from Carl. I am including
his direct email address here.

Given that it looks like at least two of you are involved here I think
then yes let's get that table reserved and chat it up a bit - wouldn't
surprise me if others step up tho help here either. 

Sound reasonable?

Drew


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