Re: [Orgmode] Meetup/conference

[Thomas S. Dye]

On Oct 27, 2010, at 11:12 PM, Carsten Dominik wrote:

On Oct 28, 2010, at 2:08 AM, Thomas S. Dye wrote:

Aloha all,

This might be wildly impractical for most of you, but I'd be happy  
to facilitate an Org-mode conference at Keauhou Beach Resort in  
Kona, Hawaii.  I organized a conference there for 150  
archaeologists a few years ago and the facilities were perfect for  
a group that size.  I don't remember right now the minimum number  
needed for the group rate, but something around 50 sticks in my head.

In addition to congenial meeting facilities, you will find:

1) Terrific sport fishing,
2) Magnificently restored traditional Hawaiian religious temples on  
the hotel grounds,
3) An active volcano, with lava flowing into the sea, and
4) Tours of the observatories on Mauna Kea.


What a tempting proposal!  Imaging a picture of 50 people with
Org-mode T-Shirts in front of glowing Lava!  I love Hawaii.

I for one don't have the funds for traveling that far - but I do get  
to Hawaii very occasionally for observations.  Will let you know  
when that happens next time!

Cheers

- Carsten

If we tentatively plan for the northern hemisphere winter a year  
from now that would be sufficient lead time to set up the  
conference.  And as the days shorten and nights begin to freeze for  
many of you, the thought of a week in January or February in 27  
degree Celsius sunshine might prove appealing.

Of course, Hawai`i Island lacks Belgian beer and for many of you it  
is halfway around the world ...

All the best,
Tom

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- Carsten

Well, an org-mode conference without you wouldn't work at all.   
Consider my offer an open offer if you should change your mind.   
Perhaps you could cut and paste this in one of your agenda files? :)

**** TODO Consider Org-mode conference in Hawaii
     SCHEDULED: <2011-01-03 Mon>

All the best,
Tom




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