[osol-mktg] Event Proposal: OpenSolaris Picnic

[Jim Grisanzio]

I can't make it but I love the idea. :) Take some goods shots of Steve's 
food fight for me!

Jim



michelle olson wrote:
> 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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