Mailman 3 May 2016 - Pycon-volunteers

Discount at No Starch Booth
by Betsy Waliszewski May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Hi all, No Starch has graciously offered staff and volunteers 40% off everything in their booth (they have some awesome Python books!)! The expo hall closes at 4, so don't miss it. Booth 1050 Betsy -- Betsy Waliszewski Python Software Foundation Event Coordinator / Administrator @betswaliszewski

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Re: [Pycon-volunteers] [pycon-reg] Young coders cancellation
by Betsy Waliszewski May 29, 2016

May 29, 2016

Thanks for letting us know, Julie. Betsy On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 6:06 PM, Julie Kwok <jkwok(a)cyrusinnovation.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I had something come up where I won't be able to make it to the young > coders event to volunteer. Sorry for the late notice. > > Thanks, > Julie Kwok > _______________________________________________ > pycon-reg mailing list > pycon-reg(a)python.org > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-reg > > -- Betsy Waliszewski Python Software Foundation Event Coordinator / Administrator @betswaliszewski

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Re: [Pycon-volunteers] Volunteering questions
by Betsy Waliszewski May 28, 2016

May 28, 2016

Ok. I've included the volunteer coordinators in this thread. Betsy On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 3:07 PM, Jay McGrath <jaymcgrath(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Ah ok, it's obviously my first pycon! Thanks for your patience. > > BTW I signed up for odd jobs, but I didn't put any contact info in the > volunteer document since it's public. jaymcgrath(a)gmail.com is a good > email to contact me, and my phone number is 503 888 4575. > > Thanks > Jay > On May 28, 2016 2:54 PM, "Betsy Waliszewski" <betsy(a)python.org> wrote: > >> The opening reception starts at 6:30 pm, so that's where everyone will be. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Betsy >> >> On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 2:51 PM, Jay McGrath <jaymcgrath(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Oh, I had thought the welcome to pycon desk was tomorrow night? Maybe >>> I miscommunicated. It was one of the Sunday night desks under the >>> miscellaneous opportunities >>> >>> Jay >>> On May 28, 2016 2:42 PM, "Betsy Waliszewski" <betsy(a)python.org> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Jay, >>>> >>>> The registration desk will be closed by then, so you're off the hook >>>> ;-). >>>> >>>> Betsy >>>> >>>> On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 2:25 PM, Jay McGrath <jaymcgrath(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> I had something come up with work and won't be able to make it down >>>>> there until 630. I have taken my name off for this. If nobody has filled >>>>> it by tomorrow I will head down at 630 and see if there's anything I can >>>>> help with. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Jay >>>>> On May 28, 2016 9:39 AM, "Betsy Waliszewski" <betsy(a)python.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Jay, >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry for the late reply. Volunteering at the registration desk >>>>>> should be just fine. There will be instructions provided for you to answer >>>>>> questions that attendees will have. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for volunteering! >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> >>>>>> Betsy >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 10:02 AM, Jay McGrath <jaymcgrath(a)gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi >>>>>>> I'm an enthusiastic novice programmer who is attending his first >>>>>>> pycon. In the interests of immersing myself and getting the most out >>>>>>> of the conference, I've signed up to work as a volunteer. I work in a >>>>>>> customer facing job day to day and like helping people, so I signed >>>>>>> up >>>>>>> for the Welcome to Pycon! Desk on Sunday the 29th. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My question is: am I going to be in over my head as a first-time >>>>>>> pycon >>>>>>> attendee? Can you guys send me an information packet to study so I >>>>>>> can >>>>>>> have answers to the most common questions? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks! >>>>>>> Jay McGrath >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Pycon-volunteers mailing list >>>>>>> Pycon-volunteers(a)python.org >>>>>>> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pycon-volunteers >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Betsy Waliszewski >>>>>> Python Software Foundation >>>>>> Event Coordinator / Administrator >>>>>> @betswaliszewski >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Betsy Waliszewski >>>> Python Software Foundation >>>> Event Coordinator / Administrator >>>> @betswaliszewski >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Betsy Waliszewski >> Python Software Foundation >> Event Coordinator / Administrator >> @betswaliszewski >> > -- Betsy Waliszewski Python Software Foundation Event Coordinator / Administrator @betswaliszewski

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Volunteering questions
by Jay McGrath May 28, 2016

May 28, 2016

Hi I'm an enthusiastic novice programmer who is attending his first pycon. In the interests of immersing myself and getting the most out of the conference, I've signed up to work as a volunteer. I work in a customer facing job day to day and like helping people, so I signed up for the Welcome to Pycon! Desk on Sunday the 29th. My question is: am I going to be in over my head as a first-time pycon attendee? Can you guys send me an information packet to study so I can have answers to the most common questions? Thanks! Jay McGrath

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signed up to help setup the swag bag stuffing area
by Laufenberg, Jeff May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016

Hi, I've volunteered to help setup the swag bag stuffing area on Sunday morning at 11am, but need to leave at 11:30am to meet someone for a quick lunch meeting before my afternoon tutorial begins shortly after 1pm that day. Will that be a problem at all? Thanks, Jeff (mobile: 919.724.9083) Jeff Laufenberg, MS, MBA Sr. Manager, Business Development / Research Statistician Center for Data Science RTI International 3040 Cornwallis Road Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Office: 919.541.8824

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Fwd: PyCon 2016 Volunteer - Session Chair/Runner & Green Room Help
by Ewa Jodlowska May 25, 2016

May 25, 2016

Hi all - The below email has been sent to the people involved with the green room. 3 people who signed up for session help are not registered. Can someone please remove them? Eddie Goynes nadine whitfield William Hakizimana Best regards, Ewa Director of Operations Python Software Foundation Cell: 415-319-5237 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ewa Jodlowska <ewa(a)python.org> Date: Wed, May 25, 2016 at 9:43 AM Subject: PyCon 2016 Volunteer - Session Chair/Runner & Green Room Help To: Ewa Jodlowska <ewa(a)python.org> Cc: pycon-greenroom(a)python.org Dear volunteer, You are receiving this email because you have signed up to be either a session runner, session chair or to help out in the green room. In order to get you prepared for onsite, I am including the below information. - Location of the Green Room/Speaker Ready Room: C122 (first level of the Oregon Convention Center). - Link to floor plan showing location (marked with blue star): https://www.dropbox.com/s/0hq5oh5lydhrkm7/green_room.png?dl=0 - It will be operational May 30 - June 1 and it will be setup on May 29th. - You are welcome to be there at any point throughout the conference - If you are a first-time session runner/chair, please arrive 30 minutes before the session you signed up for so you can go through a quick training. If you have done this before, 15 minutes prior will suffice. - Schedule: https://us.pycon.org/2016/schedule/sessions/ - Those that signed up to be of general help in the green room, your role will be to make sure operations are running smoothly and to step in for any no-shows or for sessions no one signed up for. - PyCon Code of Conduct & procedural instructions just in case you will need it: https://us.pycon.org/2016/about/code-of-conduct/ *If you have any questions, please email pycon-greenroom(a)python.org <pycon-greenroom(a)python.org>.* David Wolever and Julia Duimovich are the staffers in the green room and they will be able to assist you via email and/or onsite. Please do not email me directly as I am about to get on a flight to Portland :) Most importantly: Thank you so much for volunteering at PyCon. The time you put in helps our attendees/speakers have a great experience at the conference. We truly appreciate you taking the time to make PyCon 2016 the best PyCon yet! Best regards, Ewa Director of Operations Python Software Foundation Cell: 415-319-5237

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Not Registered - Happy to Help
by Hassan Shamim May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016

Hi There, As the subject states I'm not registered for PyCon this year but I'm around and between jobs at the moment. I thought I'd check if you need any last minute volunteer help since I've got the time and as the python community has always been great to me. Cheers, Hassan

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Volunteering opportunities
by Kathryn Sawyer May 24, 2016

May 24, 2016

Hello, my name is Kate Davenport. My husband, Neil, is attending Pycon this year and I was interested in volunteering while he is enjoying the conference. I looked on your website and noticed that you still have slots open for registration and the like, but am not registered with the conference and saw that registration is closed. Is there any way I can add myself to registration and help out this year? I have helped volunteer with Pycon US since 2014 and was a volunteer with Pycon Australia since 2011. I recently had a baby girl, which meant missing the conference last year and the absentmindedness of registration this year. I would love to help out and be apart of this fantastic community again. We are taking advantage of the childcare services provided to allow for flexibility and my time is yours if you will have me. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing your reply. Cheers and Regards, Kathryn Sawyer-Davenport

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Friday night, 5/27 fireworks
by Yarko Tymciurak May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

For anyone around Friday to help with setup, note: http://www.rosefestival.org/event/opening-night-fireworks Two blocks west of the convention center should offer a nice view of the fireworks, I'm told. Regards, - Yarko

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SWAG stuffing party location
by Yarko Tymciurak May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

Hi, Do we have a room or something I can put on my "STUFF 10" business cards at registration desk, so people come to stuff SWAG? Thanks in advance, Yarko

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