Re: [UG-ADMINS] Introduction

Yes, I've met Jeff, he's already volunteered to speak. Chris was a speaker also last weekend. Thanks!

On Jul 3, 2012, at 9:59 AM, Daniel Cousineau wrote:

> Ed,  
> 
> Also, if you haven't already meet them, make sure you talk to Chris Weldon (http://www.chrisweldon.net/) and Jeff Carouth (http://carouth.com/). They're the UG organizers for College Station, TX. They can definitely help you out from a "we're close by" perspective as well as you can start a speaker exchange with them.  
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> Daniel Cousineau
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> On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Rafael Dohms wrote:
> 
>> a recruiter that get it is one that understands that the community is not a
>> service, that he is willing to get to know the people and the culture, even
>> if at a minimal level, instead of just spamming job openings and that kind
>> of stuff.
>> 
>> also one that does not call up a PHP dev for "this perfect spot for you, as
>> a java developer" or "as a front-end designer"
>> 
>> *Rafael Machado Dohms*
>> *Developer, Evangelist, Gamer
>> *
>> *http://doh.ms*
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Adam Culp <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> wrote:
>> 
>>> To add to what Cal said about "recruiters that get it" I would say they
>>> also understand the technology a bit, treat people like "people" and not a
>>> commodity. Most recruiters I deal with "know" me, and can pretty much tell
>>> you about me without even looking at my resume unless they need fine
>>> details. (Or maybe I have been around too long.)
>>> 
>>> Also, a "recruiter who gets it" is respectful. If they call me on a
>>> current employers phone it is a sure sign there is no respect there. (just
>>> one example)
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Adam Culp
>>> 561-870-6361
>>> Twitter: @adamculp
>>> MojoLive: http://mojolive.com/profile/**adamculp<http://mojolive.com/profile/adamculp>
>>> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/**adamculp<http://www.linkedin.com/in/adamculp>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 07/03/2012 09:26 AM, Ed Smith wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much to everyone for the quick response!
>>>> 
>>>> I do need clarification on one thing. With 5 years experience at one
>>>> company plus my own web shop on the side, I have rarely dealt with
>>>> recruiters. When you give descriptions like "recruiting companies with a
>>>> clue" or "recruiters who 'get it'", I assume you mean recruiters who are
>>>> onboard with open source programming? Or is there a deeper meaning here?
>>>> 
>>>> Pardon my ignorance.
>>>> 
>>>> On Jul 3, 2012, at 8:03 AM, Cal Evans wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Ed!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Also look for recruiting companies with a clue. Companies like Vaco here
>>>>> in Nashville have conference rooms that they make available to local
>>>>> groups. They even keep a fridge stocked with beer just for the occasion. :)
>>>>> You need to tread lightly when dealing with recruiting agencies, make sure
>>>>> they understand that the point of the meeting is PHP, not them collecting
>>>>> resumes. However, if you find a good one, they are fun to work with.
>>>>> 
>>>>> =C=
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 7:56 AM, Rafael Dohms <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> A few good tips:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Perks:
>>>>> - O'Reilly gives books for door prizes and reviews, look for their UG
>>>>> program
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sponsors:
>>>>> - Look for PHP companies around and pitch to them how great it would be
>>>>> to have a bunch of awesome people in their office, especially if they are
>>>>> hiring
>>>>> - Open a twitter account and spread the news i found a few sponsors this
>>>>> way.
>>>>> - Start at your own company :D
>>>>> - Keep your eye open for recruiters "who get it"™, they can point you to
>>>>> good companies
>>>>> 
>>>>> Rafael Machado Dohms
>>>>> Developer, Evangelist, Gamer
>>>>> http://doh.ms
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Cal Evans <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Ed!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Welcome to the list!
>>>>> 
>>>>> As with every new group, php|architect is happy to offer all attendees of
>>>>> your first meeting a free one-year subscription to the magazine. It's
>>>>> not a
>>>>> sponsorship per sey it's more of a perk.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Also, I got your email and yes, I'm happy to do a mailing for you to our
>>>>> list. I need your first meeting details. We try to send it out two weeks
>>>>> in
>>>>> advance.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks for all the effort you are putting forth to make the Waco PUG a
>>>>> reality! :)
>>>>> 
>>>>> =C=
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM, Ed Smith <[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Greetings to all. My name is Ed Smith, and I have been a web developer
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> about five years in Waco, TX. While at the Lone Star PHP Conference last
>>>>>> weekend, I founded the Waco PHP Users Group.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> http://www.meetup.com/Waco-**PHP-Users-Group/<http://www.meetup.com/Waco-PHP-Users-Group/>
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> We are just getting off the ground, but we already have five members,
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> our first meetup will actually be today.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> If anyone has any advice about how to attract sponsors, or can help us
>>>>>> offer any perks to our memos, your help would be deeply appreciated.
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -Ed Smith
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPad
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