Re: [UG-ADMINS] Introduction

I'm happy to lend a hand from Austin too.

(I saw your other email and will get to it this week.)

kc

On 7/3/12 10:09 AM, Ed Smith wrote:
> 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.
>>
>> --
>> 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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