Re: [UG-ADMINS] Nomad PHP, making good on my first promise

Thanks Cal - this is a very generous offer which is much appreciated.

Does this include the recent presentation from Rob Allen (22nd)?

Video only is better for me (8pm CDT is 1am GMT, I'm fast asleep by then )
;)

Thanks
James

On 29 May 2013 14:50, Cal Evans <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> We had our first meeting a week ago today and it was great! We had about 20
> people in attendance and sold about 50 tickets. I was very excited.
>
> Thank you to each of you who supported this project of mine.
>
> I have several goals with Nomad PHP but one of them is to expose new talent
> to conference and user group organizers. When I started this, I made myself
> a promise that I would do everything I can to support the local groups. I'm
> going to start making good on that promise in a small way right now.
>
> From this point forward, if any PHP User Group leader wants to view a Nomad
> PHP meeting, drop me an email at [email protected] giving me your name, the
> name and URL of the group you are in the leadership of. I will give you a
> free Video Only ticket.
>
> A few notes about this offer:
> * This is not a publicity stunt. I am not asking you to promote the meeting
> to get a ticket. This simply an offer for a free ticket.
> * The purpose of this free ticket is two-fold.
>   1: So that you can see people present and see if they are right for your
> group or conference.
>   2: A small thank you for all that you do to help build the PHP community.
> I know it is a thankless job and this won't begin to repay you for the time
> you spend. it's just my personal way of saying thank you.
> * You have to ask each month. No, you are not freeloading. No you are not
> bothering me. You are reminding me. If I miss your request the first time,
> ask again. I'm old, I forget things. :)
> * The tickets are for Video Only. Right now we are not selling out so
> everyone is invited to attend live. In the future, this might not be the
> case.
>
> In the coming months, as I get some free time to write some code, I promise
> I am going to do more to directly promote local user groups to the members
> of my mailing list.
>
> Oh yeah, http://nomadphp062013.eventbrite.com/ next meeting. In case you
> are interested in attending.
>
> Thanks again!
> =C=
>
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