[osol-mktg] Event Proposal: OpenSolaris Picnic

[michelle olson]

I agree, great idea! I prefer June 9th, but could make it on either day.

Thanks,
Michelle

Sara Dornsife wrote:
> 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
>>
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