[osol-mktg] Event Proposal: OpenSolaris Picnic

[Sara Dornsife]

I think it's a great idea Ben. If there is any way I can be there I will.
Sara


Stephen Lau wrote:
> Ben Rockwood wrote:
>> I'd like to propose an event for the Silicon Valley, which would 
>> coincide with the 2nd Anniversary activities: an OpenSolaris Picnic!
>> Many of the people associated with OpenSolaris by various means in 
>> the Bay Area have families, and spouses hear about things we're 
>> doing, but while family may be supportive they don't get 
>> opportunities to meet all these people they hear about.  I think a 
>> picnic, potentially becoming an annual event, would be an excellent 
>> way for people in OpenSolaris and the various Solaris groups at Sun 
>> (whether they consider themselves associated directly with 
>> OpenSolaris or not) could get together and have a good time with the 
>> whole family.
>>
>> Lots of projects and groups do similar activities in Sunnyvale at the 
>> Baylands Park: 
>> http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Parks/Baylands/
>>
>> Such an activity would be inexpensive to arrange and potentially have 
>> a solid impact bringing out people who might otherwise not go to 
>> shows or SVOSUG.  I'd propose the date of June 9th or June 16th.
>>
>> Opinions?  Feedback?
>
> This could coincide nicely with an OpenSolaris food fight.  ;-)
> GPL vs. CDDL!
>
> kidding. (mostly)
>
> Sounds like a great idea, count me in.
>
> cheers,
> steve
>