[Chicago] Volunteer Signups!

[Cosmin Stejerean]

I'd like to add a request for volunteers (I tried sending this to the ChiPy
list 2 days ago but I'm starting to think it didn't go through. I apologize
for the spam if you're getting this more than once).

This year I'm "organizing" the Python Lab, an event where groups of 3-5
people work together to solve problems in Python (
http://us.pycon.org/2008/conference/pythonlab/). We need about 4 to 5
proctors to help coordinate the event, distribute problems, answer
questions, etc. If you'd like to help (and are attending PyCon) please let
me know.

-- 
Cosmin Stejerean
http://blog.offbytwo.com

On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:23 AM, Chris McAvoy <chris.mcavoy at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi ChiPy & Pycon-organizers,
>
> There's a bunch of open volunteer positions that we need to fill this
> week, so please figure out how you can help out.
>
> * Session Chairs
>
> Doug Napoleone, in a tremendous burst of creative energy, built  a
> pretty cool pycon schedule application at
> http://us.pycon.org/2008/conference/schedule/ which includes session
> chair signups.
>
> We need session chairs for each 3 session block.  Session chairs are
> responsible for introducing the speaker, and showing the speaker cards
> that let them know how much time they have left.  It's a pretty easy
> job, and gives you a little bit of Pycon exposure and a chance to get
> to know the speakers.
>
> So, take a look at the schedule, figure out what you which talks you
> want to attend, and sign up as a session chair.  You have to log in to
> the application (you should all have logins from when you registered),
> then you float over the session, and magical link "sign up as session
> chair" appears.
>
> Everyone will get an instruction sheet for the day of the talks on
> your (very light) duties, as well as hand printed time-cards to show
> the speakers.
>
> * Registration desk
>
> We need a few more people to sign up to work the registration desk,
> especially Thursday.  If you're interested, sign up here:
> http://wiki.python.org/moin/Volunteer_Signup
>
> * Bag Stuffing
>
> Thursday night of the conference, ChiPy is having it's monthly meeting
> at the hotel.  Peter Fein is going to talk about a project he's been
> working on, and we're all going to stuff bags.  It'll be fun.  Like a
> party.
>
> * Twitter Channel
>
> We have a twitter channel for last minute volunteer requests.  Sort of
> a 'flash mob' volunteer squad.  Twitter is a microblogging site that
> lets you "follow" a writer.  Updates to the writers channel can be
> sent to your mobile phone, instant messenger, or you can view them
> over the web.  The intent of the pyconvolunteers channel is to give us
> a way to contact a big group of people in a hurry.  Expect messages
> like, "we need people in ballroom 5 to help move chairs."
>
> Signup is here: http://twitter.com/pyconvolunteers  You'll create your
> own twitter account, and then "follow" the pyconvolunteers user.  I
> encourage you to register your mobile phone, as it will make it easy
> for us to contact the group when necessary.
>
> Ok folks, that's all for now.  I think we're in relatively good shape.
>  I'm looking forward to meeting everyone next week!
>
> Chris
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