Re: I will help with the booth also...

This weekend, I''m going to start putting things together.

Still need to figure out what exactly we're can have at our booth
- what to show on the monitor
- flyers
- swag

Robert

On Wednesday, February 13, 2013 10:32:22 AM Julie Bernhardt wrote:
> To recap: so far here is what I am bringing:
>
> 1. Folding chairs
> 2. Laptop (Windows 7/POSTGRES 9.1) -- Tomcat / Java --
> There is plenty of space on the hard drive so whatever you wanted to run could be loaded; including a dual boot.
> It does have a nice screen (17").
> 3. Orange power cord and a small UPS (never know what the power is going to be like).
>
> Read the wiki articles.
>
> What are we covering the table with?
>
> Have we posted -- at the university / college / community college?
>
> There does not seem to be any information on "handouts" except that these should be in a folder.
>
> I am going to leave the t-shirts and banner in your court for now; difficult to discern from the wiki how to handled this.
>
> I have a connection for custom t-shirts here in Seattle. A friend of mine has industrial embroidery equipment and
> can run 24 units at a time. The shop also does all sorts of apparel printing. Also have family connections at SanMar
> for blank tee shirts/sweat shirts etc.
>
> Just let me know how I can help.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bernier [mailto:robert7390(at)comcast(dot)net]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 6:30 AM
> To: Julie Bernhardt
> Cc: seapug(at)postgresql(dot)org; lalbin(at)scharp(dot)org
> Subject: Re:
>
> Hi Julie,
>
> I am cross posting my response to the seapug mail-list. I suggest you get yourself registered here too so we'll a better method of tracking our conversations.
>
> see below for my additional comments.
>
> Robert
>
>
> On Monday, February 11, 2013 09:05:49 AM Julie Bernhardt wrote:
> > My son is very good with PVC... sounds like a basic frame in front of the table?
>
> Lloyd, didn't you have a conversation with Josh about banners at one time?
>
> Hmm, I've got to start collecting equipment, not to mention those elephant pins, to put to the side.
>
> > What do we want on the banner? What size for the banner and what colors? I did mention that I am coming ...to help as best I can.
>
> Good question. The traditional stuff has been flyers etc using the postgres elephant image. There are graphics, icons etc on the postgresql site that you can have a look at.
>
> > I also have a couple of folding chairs..
>
> Now we're talking, that would be extremely useful. I should add that to my list of stuff I need to bring too.
>
>
>
> > I have long orange power cords...
>
> Yup, definitely good to have, just in case
>
> > What size monitor are you looking for? I have ... small medium and large...
>
> Well, I'm planning to bring my laptop but if I do get accepted for talks we'll need to have a couple of others. Got to figure out what it is we're putting on display too.
>
>
> > I have a laptop that can be used (if we can get it configured correctly which I am sure you and Lloyd would have no issues with...)
>
> Excellent. What's the OS? What do you have on it right now?
>
> > I am going to go read the wiki but am more than happy to lend both a hand and what equipment I have.
>
> Much appreciated :-)
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: seapug-owner(at)postgresql(dot)org [mailto:seapug-owner(at)postgresql(dot)org] On Behalf Of Robert Bernier
> > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 2:18 PM
> > To: seapug(at)postgresql(dot)org
> > Subject: [seapug] LinuxFest Conference
> >
> > Please pipe in with your comments. We need to figure out who can bring something for the conference.
> >
> > To reiterate past postings; the LinuxFest Conference, to be held in Bellingham, 27-28 April, is fast approaching.
> >
> > URL
> > http://www.linuxfestnorthwest.org/
> > https://www.facebook.com/pages/Linuxfest-Northwest/239548517285
> >
> >
> > Seapug has a booth and the conference organizers are providing the following:
> > Power
> > wifi
> > A 6ft table
> >
> > Be advised the college won't let folks tape stuff, posters,etc. to the wall.
> >
> > Items that I've been thinking we could bring along:
> > A standup display and or banner
> > Powerbar(s)
> > Extension cord(s)
> > laptops with postgres running with something cool (demos) such as
> > open street map,
> > replication demo
> > misc demo of postgres abilities (mp4 perhaps)
> > tshirts
> > postgres pins (I think I still have some from past conferences and they are really cool)
> >
> >
> > Conference Contacts
> > Bill Wright <bill(at)blug(dot)org>
> > Jakob Perry <japerry(at)jademicrosystems(dot)com>
> > Joe Brockmeier <jzb(at)zonker(dot)net>
> > blug-list(at)peakserv(dot)com
> > linuxfests(at)maggie(dot)socallinuxexpo(dot)org
> > taclug-general(at)taclug(dot)org
> > Linux Fest Discussion <fest-list(at)peakserv(dot)com>
> >
> > Postgres related reference links for booths & conferences, courtesy Josh Drake
> > Booth Preparation Checklist - http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/BoothCheckList
> > Organizing Booth Volunteers - http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/BoothVols
> > How To Booth for both Booth Bunnies and Organizers - http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/HowToBooth
> > Booth Related Documents List - http://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/BoothDocs
> >
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > Robert Bernier
> >
> >
> >
> >
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