I can as well.

On 4/29/11 9:15 AM, "Marlon Pierce" <[email protected]> wrote:

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>On 4/29/11 9:12 AM, Ate Douma wrote:
>> On 04/29/2011 02:23 PM, Franklin, Matthew B. wrote:
>>> That¹s what I get for typing an e-mail at a stop light :)
>>>
>>> What I was trying to say was that I think the highest value
>>>presentation
>>> is the general discussion of what Rave is, where it came from, what our
>>> goals are, etc.  What I was thinking is we would have one larger talk
>>> that
>>> is more project and community focused
>> +1, that fits with what I had in mind for the first talk.
>> 
>>> and a technical training where we
>>> walk people through how they can apply and develop for Rave in their
>>>own
>>> organizations.  In this setting we can explore the technologies and
>>> options for building widgets.
>> I'm not completely sure what you mean with training, but training
>> sessions on the ApacheCon are different than "normal" presentations.
>> Usually two days before or after the formal 3 day conference are
>> reserved for these training sessions, which each may range from 0.5, 1
>> or 2 days.
>> More importantly though: a participant has to pay separately to join a
>> training *and* for a training to be accepted and executed at least a
>> minimum number of (paying) participants is required. In the past this
>> usually was 9+.
>> 
>> So, while a training session definitely might be cool, even if accepted
>> there is no guarantee upfront you actually get to do it...
>> 
>> Anyway, I'm absolutely fine if you want to propose such a training
>> session, but I'd still like to see a technical oriented *talk* as well
>> to address and reach the full potential of the ApacheCON visitors not
>> just those willing to pay extra for a training.
>> 
>>>
>>> I am willing to submit whatever proposals need submitting, but I
>>> definitely want to participate in the overview talk; maybe as a second
>>> (or
>>> third) speaker to Ate?
>> 
>> I'd definitely like a joined presentation. I've done so several times in
>> the past (also ApacheCON) it it really works well if each (or more) can
>> focus on different aspects. Also more entertaining for the audience, if
>> done well :)
>> 
>> Lets try to work this out today, I'll be available on skype shortly (+/-
>> 30 min. from now), anyone else willing to join please just ping me/us.
>> 
>> Ate
>> 
>>>
>>> On 4/29/11 8:06 AM, "Franklin, Matthew B."<[email protected]>  wrote:
>>>
>>>> I remembered a couple of days ago and was planning on submitting one
>>>> today too.  Do you think splitting them is best?  I was h
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From:     Ate Douma [mailto:[email protected]]
>>>> Sent:    Friday, April 29, 2011 05:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
>>>> To:    [email protected]
>>>> Subject:    ApacheCON NA 2011 CFP: deadline today!
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> I almost missed it but suddenly realized I haven't seen any feedback
>>>> anymore
>>>> about presenting Rave at the ApacheCON NA 2011 (Vancouver) later this
>>>> year.
>>>>
>>>> As the CFP deadline end *today* (midnight Pacific Time), I want to
>>>>check
>>>> if
>>>> anyone did send in a proposal.
>>>> I remember Matt chiming in before indicating he was willing to come up
>>>> with
>>>> something?
>>>>
>>>> Assuming nobody has send in anything yet, I think we maybe could
>>>>propose
>>>> two
>>>> separate talks:
>>>>
>>>> a) Rave Overview and Role (high-level/non-technical):
>>>>     history
>>>>     community
>>>>     goals
>>>>     future
>>>>
>>>> b) Rave Technical:
>>>>    background (e.g. originating projects, current usages/examples)
>>>>    architecture
>>>>    features (small demos)
>>>>    goals (functional and technical)
>>>>    roadmap
>>>>    final grant demo
>>>>
>>>> Assuming Matt or others might be interested and might have a
>>>>preference
>>>> for the
>>>> technical talk, I'm inclined to pitch for the first one and write up a
>>>> proposal
>>>> for that today. But if someone else has a preference to pick that one
>>>>up
>>>> just
>>>> let me know.
>>>>
>>>> I only want to make sure we're covering both (type of) talks, so if
>>>> nobody else
>>>> can or want to jump in, I'm even willing to send in proposals for
>>>>both.
>>>>
>>>> Please chime in ASAP *today* if/when you are willing to participate in
>>>> this, or
>>>> already did :)
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ate
>>>
>> 
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