Now that we're well into July, it's time to try to get people to start caring about ApacheCon. Step one is getting the papers in. The CFP closes on September 9th, which gives us just under 2 months to get people's attention.
Here's how you can help: Projects: There is a list of projects here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j0U9HinP40CajiPGqIJyP4X9k0Jon5jH8rH_3xhUqvY/edit?usp=sharing I started with the list of projects that are reporting to the board this month, which is why the DONE list seems a bit random. Send the sample test (below) to the user(s)@ and dev@ lists of each project. You can use lists.apache.org for lists that you're not subscribed to, if you log in using your apache.org credentials. Mark them off on the list. No doubt, some people are on N of these lists and so will receive the message multiple times. No doubt some people will be irritated. Please send them to me if you get angry responses. Getting the best content for our event is worth it. Thanks! Sample text: ================================== Dear Apache Enthusiast, As you are no doubt already aware, we will be holding ApacheCon in Seville, Spain, the week of November 14th, 2016. The call for papers (CFP) for this event is now open, and will remain open until September 9th. The event is divided into two parts, each with its own CFP. The first part of the event, called Apache Big Data, focuses on Big Data projects and related technologies. Website: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apache-big-data-europe CFP: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apache-big-data-europe/program/cfp The second part, called ApacheCon Europe, focuses on the Apache Software Foundation as a whole, covering all projects, community issues, governance, and so on. Website: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apachecon-europe CFP: http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/apachecon-europe/program/cfp ApacheCon is the official conference of the Apache Software Foundation, and is the best place to meet members of your project and other ASF projects, and strengthen your project's community. If your organization is interested in sponsoring ApacheCon, contact me at e...@apache.org ApacheCon is a great place to find the brightest developers in the world, and experts on a huge range of technologies. I hope to see you in Seville! ================================== -- Rich Bowen - rbo...@rcbowen.com - @rbowen http://apachecon.com/ - @apachecon --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: dev-unsubscr...@community.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: dev-h...@community.apache.org
