HTML5.tx 2012 - Time to get rolling. Are you in?

[Brandon Satrom]

Hi Everyone,

Brandon here. I've been getting a few balls rolling for HTML5tx 2012 over the last few days, and its time to engage the broader group for support. 

First and foremost, let's talk about mailing lists. I have created a new, invite-only group for volunteers and will be inviting those of you who expressed interest in helping out this year. We'll still keep this group going for general discussions and topics that need broader feedback, or when we need help getting the word out about something, but I feel that it will be useful to also have a focused group for the folks working on individual tasks in the run-up to the event. So, if you want to volunteer, meaning you're willing to put in the time to own an important piece of this conference, email me directly and I'll send you an invite. If not, no worries, you'll still get updates here. Here are the folks on this list who contacted me about getting involved:

Clark Sell

Keith Casey

Sharon Cichelli

Tim Thomas

Jeff Carouth

Jake Wong

If you're not on that list and you want to be, let me know.

One initial issue for which I need some broader feedback is a date. I spoke to St. Edwards and asked for some available dates in late Sept. and early Oct., with the specific request that enough space be available for us to conduct the entire event in one building. The dates that look most favorable to us having the run of the building are October 6th and October 13th. Both are Saturdays.

So, here's what I need to know from you all: Are there any existing conflicts that you know of that we should be aware of when choosing a date? Which date seems better to you and why? Please note that, while I don't mind knowing about football-related conflicts, I'm more interested in tech events on and around those days, and those will take precedence.

Thanks everyone for your help! Looking forward to another great event in 2012!

[Sam Hooker]

I wish, but "unfortunately," the Spain thing is still on :)

I'm planning a business trip back to ATX during that time frame though, and I'll hold off on buying my tickets until the date is announced.  I'll definitely see you there.

Also, my wedding is next weekend, but I can probably squeeze a couple of beers in edgewise if you have any free time coming up :)

Sam Hooker, Creative Director FrogSlayer, LLC 512-686-MEAT (6328)

[D Keith Casey Jr]

I've already noted to Brandon that Oct 13th is ACL + the OU game, so Austin will be crazy. They're not tech but ACL pulls in 70k people, so definitely a blocker.
I'm working on something for the 6th already and threw out Sept 15th as an alternative.

The dates it falls on will determine how much I can be involved. But regardless, I'll figure that out on my own.

kc

[Brandon Satrom]

Thanks Keith!

I'm checking with St. Eds on the 15th, so if that looks good, we might go in that direction. I'd hate to miss out on yours and HubAustin's involvement by going with the 6th…

Sam, you'll be missed! Glad to hear you're making the trip back around the event, though! :)

Brandon

[Sharon Cichelli]

Sept 15 is one of two weekends that Mary Chauvin (here at Headspring, @memary) is considering for a Give Camp. She asks that we just let her know, so that she can go with 9/22 if we decide HTML5.tx will be on 9/15.

Thanks,

Sharon

[Brandon Satrom]

Thanks Sharon, that's helpful.

It looks like we'll be going with October 6th again, since that date is pretty much the only one in that timeframe where we could secure most of the Ragsdale center. September 15th and 22nd are LSAT prep and testing, so we'd be even more fragmented than last year.

Hope that works ok for everyone.

Brandon

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