Regular 2-monthly (at least) Python developers (& friends) meetup

[Tim Knapp]

[Sorry about the cross-post but wanted to get this to the attention of
as many NZ-based python users as possible]

Hi,

Inspired by Danny Adair's work with the NZPUG[1], I've begun looking
into organising a regular 2-monthly (at least) Python developers (&
friends) meetup in Christchurch. Christchurch because I'm down here and
therefore can coordinate things. I just wanted to send a message to the
list(s) to elicit some feedback re. potential presentation topics,
suggestions re. meeting logistics/etc.

So far I've got this far:

      * I've contacted CII[2] and they seem positive to us having a
        regular meetup there.
      * I thought the format could be similar to Danny Adair's NZPUG
        meetups, i.e. 2-or-more presentations (say 30mins per preso)
        along the lines of some python-related topic, followed by some
        nibbles (gold coin donation gratefully accepted) and a bit of
        networking. I've got some giveaway books from our generous
        publishing sponsors[3] too!
      * I was hoping to start in April as I won't have any spare time
        prior to that. If someone was willing to pick up the ball on
        this, we could definitely have one sooner but I wouldn't be able
        to help too much with the organising of it.

I think this would be great for knowledge share and really is a
fundamental part of most user groups worldwide. What do those on the
list think (if possible could you reply to the NZZUG list[4] to save on
cross-pollination)? Also, if you think you may be able to help out with
giving presentations, providing nibbles, promotion, ideas on getting
speakers from other regions, etc - please let me know!

Thanks,
Tim

[1] http://nzpug.org
[2] http://www.cii.co.nz/
[3] http://www.oreilly.com/
http://www.packtpub.com
http://www.apress.com
[4] http://lists.thevirtual.co.nz/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nzzug

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[Tim Knapp]

On Fri, 2008-02-22 at 09:29 +1300, Zane Gilmore wrote:
> This certainly sounds good.
> It would be nice to have something down here in Chch

My thoughts exactly :)

>
>
> Tim Knapp wrote:
> > [Sorry about the cross-post but wanted to get this to the attention of
> > as many NZ-based python users as possible]
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Inspired by Danny Adair's work with the NZPUG[1], I've begun looking
> > into organising a regular 2-monthly (at least) Python developers (&
> > friends) meetup in Christchurch. Christchurch because I'm down here and
> > therefore can coordinate things. I just wanted to send a message to the
> > list(s) to elicit some feedback re. potential presentation topics,
> > suggestions re. meeting logistics/etc.
> >
>
> Excellent idea. I would be interested.
>
>
> <snip>
>
>         * I was hoping to start in April as I won't have any spare time
> >         prior to that. If someone was willing to pick up the ball on
> >         this, we could definitely have one sooner but I wouldn't be able
> >         to help too much with the organising of it.
>
> April suits me too.

Ok, that's +1 for April.

>
> >
> > I think this would be great for knowledge share and really is a
> > fundamental part of most user groups worldwide. What do those on the
> > list think (if possible could you reply to the NZZUG list[4] to save on
> > cross-pollination)?
>
> Sorry, don't use Zend.

?

-Tim

>
>
> <snip>
>
>
>
>

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