Re: Fwd: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
Marc Robinsone Nicolas Caballero
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Xander Solis wrote:
> Hi Cecille,
>
> Good Morning. Forwarding this email to you. It appears I have entered
> an incorrect smtp address.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Xander
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Xander Solis* <xrs...@gmail.com <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
> Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:37 AM
> Subject: Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
> To: "Jacob A. Catayoc" <jcat...@gmail.com
> <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>>, Trevor Catalan <cata...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>>, daniel...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>, mynne dacoco <almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>>, ultimat...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>, marc robinsone
> <marc.ro...@gmail.com <mailto:marc.ro...@gmail.com>>,
> cecille...@gmail.com <mailto:cecille...@gmail.com>, liezl
> alfon <zl_a...@yahoo.com <mailto:zl_a...@yahoo.com>>, Liezl Alfon
> <liezlal...@gmail.com <mailto:liezlal...@gmail.com>>,
> rh...@apc.edu.ph <mailto:rh...@apc.edu.ph>,
> barca...@googlegroups.com <mailto:barca...@googlegroups.com>
>
>
> Hi Jake and Marc,
>
> Good Morning. Just a reminder, As discussed last night we have the
> following deliverable today:
>
> *I. Tasks:*
>
> Marc:
> - Help send the Logo for the barcamp. The group will then approve the
> logo. I would also like to inquire, if the Barcamp ppt file that you
> have modified is the updated one? If it is, ill modify this and add
> the logo to the ppt.
>
> Jake:
> - Help send the meeting minutes of the meeting last night in the form
> of the checklist that we have created.
>
> Xander
> - Modify the ppt / add the barcamp logo , go with the rest of
> outstanding items sent by Jake on the checklist
>
> *II. The Barcamp checklist and finalizing the event:*
>
> Cecille, Jake, Trevor, Daniel, please see this presentation that we
> have shared before. Please do comment or share your insights. This
> document will be sent to disseminate information for the event.
>
> Barcamp APC introduction material:
>
> http://docs.google.com/EmbedSlideshow?docid=ddsb8fdr_90fmdm5n23
> *
> III. Questions:*
>
> Question for Cecille, and the makeithappen team:
>
> Would your team be able to help us with marketing materials? If ever,
> would your team be helping us print the tarpaulin / food /
> giveaways(tshirts) for the event? If yes, how much would we need to
> have this done? Or will your team help in getting sponsors for the
> materials? A price matrix would help us out as well, if you already
> have this information for these materials.
>
> Thank Please advice..
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:59 AM, Jacob A. Catayoc <jcat...@gmail.com
> <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> My comments in red.
>
> In summary, after having been able to read more about Barcamp
> (ngayon lang ako nagbasa eh hahaha), I think we can hit the 2^nd
> Barcamp in Manila, albeit targeting only the APC alumni. I don't
> see in the rules that restricting the audience was against it
> (well, it's not really restricting; alumni can invite their
> friends in the event, right?)
>
> But, let's organize this as early as possible. Marc, I know you
> already have the checklist for setting up the Barcamp, so we can
> start from there. Please let us know the specific agenda if we're
> going to meet, so we can stay in focus. And please, give me
> advance notice on the meeting date and time, so I can block my
> schedules accordingly.
>
> The key to having this successfully done is we all know what we
> want to do and how to do it. Let's hit this right at the start
> when we meet.
>
> Regards,
>
> *Jake*
>
> *XSYS Incorporated* | Tel: 8640403 | Fax: 8640596 | Mobile:
> 09228239798
>
> *From:* Xander Solis [mailto:xrs...@gmail.com
> <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>]
> *Sent:* Sunday, November 16, 2008 10:59 PM
> *To:* Trevor Catalan; daniel...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>; Jacob Catayoc; mynne dacoco;
> ultimat...@yahoo.com <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>; marc
> robinsone; cec...@makeithappenasia.com
> <mailto:cec...@makeithappenasia.com>
>
> *Subject:* Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
>
> Guys,
>
>
>
> Thank you for attending the meeting yesterday. I really appreciate
> all your help. We will make this event happen :) And this will be
> the first, and we will eventually refine the processes and the
> format to comply with the barcamp.
>
> I've discussed our proceedings with a fellow alumni, my
> girlfriend, Liezl Alfon and she shared the following:
>
> **/ The ultimate challenge that we have right now is convincing
> people to attend the barcamp /**
>
> Here are some of the possible questions that a typical person may
> have in mind:
> a. What's in it for me? We have to make them feel that they will
> benefit from it.
>
> People will get an idea on what they're attending to if they get
> an information of what a barcamp really is. Checking upon the
> following pages will give us an idea of what they do in a barcamp:
>
> What is Barcamp - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp
> Rules of Barcamp - http://www.barcamp.org/TheRulesOfBarCamp
> Ten Steps to Organizing a Barcamp -
> http://www.cleverclevergirl.com/?p=10
>
>
>
> b. Does it interest me? We should be able to get common interests
> of our target participants.
>
> If we're going to target IT graduates/alumni, then we have a
> common interest. If they are APCians, we have a more focused target.
>
>
> c. Are the topics to be discussed enticing enough (ie. "/would it
> sell like hotcakes?/"). It still boils down to the question of
> whether it interests them or not?
>
> As per the rules of a barcamp, we don't know the topics in
> advance—it should depend on who's going to attend. The Barcamp
> itself should be enticing to the would-be participants.
>
> d. When and where will be held? will it conflict my sched? is too
> far from my place? If the barcamp will be held in Las Pinas, of
> couse i wouldnt go its too far from work and from home
>
> This is one of our problem; we should have announced weeks ago so
> people may be able to block their scheds off (like what I do). I
> think IT enthusiasts who really want to go will not have a problem
> of "too far" if they are passionate on attending a tech event like
> what we are setting up.
>
> But on the other side, we still got 2 weeks – we can still invite
> our classmates, but it would be far better if we get alumni both
> younger and older than ourselves. Tapping the right contacts
> (Paolo Laurena?) at the right venues is key. Advertising blindly
> anywhere wouldn't work in my opinion—for instance, no one would
> take a Jake Catayoc seriously, whom they don't know personally, right?
>
>
> Here are some additional questions we should ask ourselves:
> d. Do the alumni know about the Barcamp? are we making enough
> noise? Ask around, do our classmates know that we are cooking up a
> barcamp event? If not, then what is wrong? /Marketing?!/
>
> e. What media can we use to "market" the event? We should list all
> the media we can use to reach the target participants. ( "Word of
> mouth" to our network of friends, SMS, friendster, multiply,
> mailing list, etc)
>
> The best marketing for this kind of event, in my opinion, is word
> of mouth. You've got to talk to your friends about what's going to
> happen here. For instance, I had no idea what a barcamp really was
> inspite of all the information on the web until you told me what's
> in it. As a matter of fact, I never looked at the Barcamp
> materials before our meeting because I didn't think it was this
> good in the first place.
>
> The only way we can reach the other alumni though, is through
> other media, probably coursed through the CPO who has the contact
> details of our fellow alumni.
>
>
> f. Who is responsible for marketing? */EVERYONE/*
>
> After reading some info on the barcamp, I think we can
> /officially/ start one. Since someone else has already started
> here in the Philippines, we can learn from them and improve for
> our own. Who said that the Manila barcamp was a failure? It's
> officially added in the barcamp.org <http://barcamp.org> site, and
> reading from it, it says it was a success.
>
> I know some of the people who attended the Manila barcamp (Calen
> Legaspi, Diana Lacson). We can tap these people and inject their
> experiences. (Disclaimer: acquainted lang, di ko sila close ^_^)
>
>
>
> Here is Liezl's thought on the questions
> One of possible topic that would most likely interest everyone
> (technical and non-technical people) is a topic that covers "Pano
> ba ako yayaman?"
> Since our target participants are those of "Working age", why not
> discuss something that can help them financially? *This answers
> question A*. SInce the discussion is aboout "money making", of
> course it will interest a larger number of people. *Answer to
> question B*. If the topic would help me earn more money aside from
> my paycheck, the it really IS enticing. *Question C*. Location and
> time should be the most convenient for most people.
>
> General Comment:
> The current implementation/marketing for this barcamp seem to only
> cater to the "techie crowd". There maybe a lot of "techie people",
> but what can be discussed there that i cannot find in Google?
> Another point, this barcamp seems to strike a format of "formal
> talk" (wherein there are speakers standing in a podium, and the
> audience are slouching in their seats feeling sleepy). And in most
> cases, people seldom ask questions during formal talks let alone
> "share" their insights. It would be best if the format is a little
> bit laid back (like over a cup of coffee or in a bar). People will
> feel at ease and will not be ashamed to share thoughts. Two
> possible outcome: It will flop or it will succeeed. However, *if
> the very first barcamp event will flop, people will less likely to
> attend the succeeding events. *
>
> I don't think many people (like me) would read a random article on
> new technology unless you're required to do so—so I think topics
> that are already found in Google is ok. It's how you present the
> material that will strike a chord among the participants.
>
>
> Transition plan:
> 1) Soft launch: small groups (similar to a get together bonding
> session of barkada). This will be the test participants, and see
> how we can further improve for future events
> 2) big event "exhibit type". Similar to how exhibits are done in
> the Megatrade hall. Or it could also be a series of mini-seminars.
>
> I don't think the Barcamp is suitable to be done on an exhibit
> hall like the Megatrade, as it will become more "formal" and
> people will be more shy. A closed office venue would be better, I
> think.
>
>
> --
>
> Liezl and I will try to convince as much CNE's to come to APC on
> Nov 29. From there, we will discuss the format to them and maybe
> in the next camps, they'd open up for the possibility of "sharing"
> to the group.
>
> Please invite as much SSE's as you can or alumni that you know.
>
> Again, We are and should be optimistic that the event will push
> thru and be the start of successful barcamps in APC :)
>
> Please do reply and comment as well.
>
> Salamat!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Xander and Liezl
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 12:13 PM, Trevor Catalan
> <cata...@yahoo.com <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
> Sorry for the late response. Yes, Ill be coming in today at 3pm
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:* Xander Solis <xrs...@gmail.com <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
>
> *To:* daniel...@yahoo.com <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>;
> Jacob Catayoc <jcat...@gmail.com <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>>;
> mynne dacoco <almi...@apc.edu.ph <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>>;
> ultimat...@yahoo.com <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>;
> cata...@yahoo.com <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>; marc robinsone
> <marc.ro...@gmail.com <mailto:marc.ro...@gmail.com>>
> *Sent:* Friday, November 14, 2008 6:25:17 AM
>
>
> *Subject:* Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
>
>
> Ok. I'll be there as well tomorrow. So Marc, Daniel, me(Xander)
> has confirmed. Jacob can only attend at 3pm. So can we move the
> meeting at this time? Trevor, will you attend?
>
> Agenda: 1 Hour discussion and finalization of talks, discussion of
> topics that will be presented. Discussion of additional
> suggestions that can help the BarCamp.
>
> See you all tomorrow.
>
> On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Daniel Tumalad
> <daniel...@yahoo.com <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
> hey X, i'm free on saturday. may it be face to face or online :D
>
>
>
> --- On *Sat, 11/8/08, Xander Solis /<xrs...@gmail.com
> <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>/* wrote:
>
> From: Xander Solis <xrs...@gmail.com <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
>
> Subject: Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
>
> To: "Jacob Catayoc" <jcat...@gmail.com
> <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>>
> Cc: "mynne dacoco" <almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>>, ultimat...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>, cata...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>, daniel...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>, "marc robinsone"
> <marc.ro...@gmail.com <mailto:marc.ro...@gmail.com>>
> Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 6:47 PM
>
> Jake,
>
> The subscripton was approved. Yes we can alternatively have
> Internet chat as well.
>
> Daniel, Trevor? Your thoughts and confirmation if you can
> attend the Nov 15 3pm chat/meeting would be appreciated.
>
> Marc, I've approved your subscription as well.
>
> Regards,
>
> Xander
>
> On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 2:46 AM, Jacob Catayoc
> <jcat...@gmail.com <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> We can instead go for a regular conference chat on YM. Some of
> us might not have microphones or good internet connections.
>
> Regards,
> Jake
>
> On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 2:37 PM, <almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Xander,
>
> Will that be a conference chat only? I'm afraid that I won't
> be able to join you if it's a voice conference chat, as I do
> not have the necessary gadgets here.
>
>
> Ms. Mynne Dacoco
> APC-CPO
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Xander Solis <xrs...@gmail.com <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
>
> To: ultimat...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>, cata...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>, daniel...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>, almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>, marc robinsone
> <marc.ro...@gmail.com <mailto:marc.ro...@gmail.com>>,
> jcat...@gmail.com <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Sat, 8 Nov 2008 09:11:22 +0800 (PHT)
> Subject: Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
>
> Hi All,
>
> I believe we're all very busy at this time, can I suggest a
> Skype or Yahoo
> meeting instead on 3pm Nov 15?
>
> The agenda would be to finalize your attendance and the talks
> for the
> BarCamp.
>
> Please advice,
>
> Thank you.
>
> Xander
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 1:07 AM, Jake Catayoc
> <ultimat...@yahoo.com <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>>wrote:
>
> > Hi Xander,
> >
> > Sorry for not having been able to reply for quite some
> time--I don't check
> > my e-mail from my Yahoo often. Please send e-mails on my
> Gmail account
> > instead (jcat...@gmail.com <mailto:jcat...@gmail.com>),
> since it's linked to my Outlook, which I
> > open every day.
> >
> > I have a teaching class every Saturday from 10am to 2pm in
> Ortigas. I'll
> > only be able to come to APC at around 3pm. So, I hope we
> could meet from 3pm
> > instead, or if it's not possible, then I'll just meet you up
> guys after the
> > meeting.
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> > *Jake*
> > **
> > YM: ultimateavatar | MSN: lord_...@hotmail.com
> <mailto:lord_...@hotmail.com> | ICQ: 167890428
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *From:* Xander Solis <xrs...@gmail.com
> <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
> > *To:* ultimat...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>; cata...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>;
> > daniel...@yahoo.com <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>;
> marc.ro...@gmail.com <mailto:marc.ro...@gmail.com>
> > *Cc:* mynne dacoco <almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>>
> > *Sent:* Saturday, October 25, 2008 8:38:48 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
> >
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > The playdate for BarCamp APC is drawing near. Can we have a
> preliminary
> > meeting to discuss this event and what has been discussed in
> the Alumni
> > meetings as well?
> >
> > Would it be possible to have a short meeting, on November 15,
> 1:00 - 3:00pm
> > at APC? If you can bring other willing speakers, please do.
> >
> > Salamat,
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Xander
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 12:43 AM, Xander Solis
> <xrs...@gmail.com <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >> Salamat sa tulong. sana makapunta kyo at maka share :)
> anyways.. gwa na
> >> ung mga initial na materials.. game na for Nov 29.
> >>
> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> >> From: Xander Solis <xrs...@gmail.com
> <mailto:xrs...@gmail.com>>
> >> Date: Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 12:35 AM
> >> Subject: Asia Pacific College BarCamp materials now online!
> >> To: mynne dacoco <almi...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:almi...@apc.edu.ph>>, rh...@apc.edu.ph
> <mailto:rh...@apc.edu.ph>
> >> Cc: ultimat...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:ultimat...@yahoo.com>, cata...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:cata...@yahoo.com>, daniel...@yahoo.com
> <mailto:daniel...@yahoo.com>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello All,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> We're ramping up with the event. The following materials for
> the event are
> >> now up online:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The BarCamp page:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> http://barcamp.org/AsiaPacificCollege
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Mailing list(please join by sending a blank email):
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> This Mailing list would hold the discussions / slides /
> proceedings for
> >> the
> >>
> >> BarCamp alongside the BarCamp page
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> barca...@googlegroups.com
> <mailto:barca...@googlegroups.com>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Check out the event proceedings for the event in real time
> on November
> >>
> >> 29 via our live blog:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> http://pownce.com/barcamp_apc/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> For the initial presenters (Jacob Catayoc, Trevor Catalan,
> Daniel Tumalad)
> >> for your support and your confirmation for the event.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Please do start to create your slides for the talk, we will
> have the
> >> Multipurpose hall on November 29. If you would be able to
> spread the word to
> >> other alumni to attend, that would be great.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Since all of us are CSIT, it would be logical that our
> audience would be
> >> CSIT students/alumni. However, students should be welcome to
> attend.
> >>
> >>
> >> BarCamp is an open discussion, and in a stricter sense, all
> attendees
> >> should present, but since we're still starting out, let's
> see how this one
> >> goes first before trying to get non-CSIT students to join
> and share.
> >>
> >> Ms Rhea: Would it be ok Ma'am if you can give a keynote as
> well? Maybe a
> >> topic on what's new with APC, or what has changed since
> 2004? Thank you!
> >>
> >> Ms Mynne: We'd need help to send an email to the Alumni
> mailing list
> >> regarding this event. We can talk about this on our meeting
> on Oct 25.
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope to see you all and participate on Nov 29!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Xander
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> --
> >> Xander Solis
> >> xrsolis.blogspot.com <http://xrsolis.blogspot.com>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > --
> > Xander Solis
> > xrsolis.blogspot.com <http://xrsolis.blogspot.com>
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> --
> Xander Solis
> xrsolis.blogspot.com <http://xrsolis.blogspot.com>
>
> --
>
> Ms. ALMINDA "Mynne" A. DACOCO
> Head, Career and Placement Office
> (Internship & Alumni Affairs)
> Asia Pacific College
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>
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> stand like a rock..." (Thomas Jefferson)
>
>
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>
>
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> --
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>
>
>
>
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> --
> Xander Solis
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>
>
>
>
> --
> --
> Xander Solis
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>
>
>
>
> --
> --
> Xander Solis
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>
>
>
> --
> --
> Xander Solis
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Jacob A. Catayoc
I couldn't see the typography--I probably don't have the font that you used.
Can you send me in raster (PNG) format? Thanks.
Regards,
Jake
> advance-it should depend on who's going to attend. The Barcamp
> itself should be enticing to the would-be participants.
>
> d. When and where will be held? will it conflict my sched? is too
> far from my place? If the barcamp will be held in Las Pinas, of
> couse i wouldnt go its too far from work and from home
>
> This is one of our problem; we should have announced weeks ago so
> people may be able to block their scheds off (like what I do). I
> think IT enthusiasts who really want to go will not have a problem
> of "too far" if they are passionate on attending a tech event like
> what we are setting up.
>
> But on the other side, we still got 2 weeks - we can still invite
> our classmates, but it would be far better if we get alumni both
> younger and older than ourselves. Tapping the right contacts
> (Paolo Laurena?) at the right venues is key. Advertising blindly
> anywhere wouldn't work in my opinion-for instance, no one would
> new technology unless you're required to do so-so I think topics