Apache OFBiz Community Building Tour - Mid-western USA, April 2009

[jonesde]

As a follow-on to the April release branch, and to help encourage  
community growth and participation for Apache OFBiz, I'm planning a  
tour of the Mid-western United States. As part of this tour I'd like  
to visit with individuals and organizations who are current and  
prospective users, contributors, and others involved with or  
interested in OFBiz.

In these visits I will be available to spend 1-3 hours with you and  
answer questions about Apache OFBiz and how you can use it most  
effectively. I would be happy to speak with individuals or as many  
people from your organization as you would like.

If you would like to better leverage opportunities to collaborate with  
others in the community or there are specific things you'd like to see  
in OFBiz, or be able to do with OFBiz, this is a great time to chat  
about it. Also if you'd like general business level or technical help  
with the software I'm happy to go over those sorts of things as well.

I am doing this as the PMC Chair of Apache Open For Business with the  
intent of helping grow the community and not in my role as an officer  
of Hotwax Media. If you are interested in the services of Hotwax I'll  
be happy to briefly answer questions and refer you to the Hotwax sales  
people.

Below is the rough schedule I have in mind and the general areas I  
plan to be in. I'll be changing it as needed to accommodate what  
people are available for. If you're around these areas and available  
around these times, please let me know!

17 April (Fri): Omaha NE, Des Moines IA, Kansas City MO
20 April (Mon): St. Louis MO
22 April (Wed): Indianapolis IN, Louisville KY (maybe Chicago IL)
24 April (Fri): Memphis TN, Nashville TN
27 April (Mon): Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK

Please contact me directly by email if you're interested in a visit.  
If you know of someone else who might be interested in a visit, please  
make an introduction and if they are interested I'm happy to play  
along. My schedule is flexible on this trip so morning, lunch and  
evening visits along with normal business hours are fine.

There is no fee for this, but I won't refuse a free meal if offered.  
I'm traveling in a 40' motorhome, so hints for parking somewhat nearby  
are also appreciated.

I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't  
have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western  
USA in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking  
at on July 23rd in San Jose, CA).

-David

[BJ Freeman]

I hope you will also let them know of other sources for support besides
hotwax, as the PMC chair.

David E Jones sent the following on 4/13/2009 10:45 AM:

> As a follow-on to the April release branch, and to help encourage
> community growth and participation for Apache OFBiz, I'm planning a tour
> of the Mid-western United States. As part of this tour I'd like to visit
> with individuals and organizations who are current and prospective
> users, contributors, and others involved with or interested in OFBiz.
>
> In these visits I will be available to spend 1-3 hours with you and
> answer questions about Apache OFBiz and how you can use it most
> effectively. I would be happy to speak with individuals or as many
> people from your organization as you would like.
>
> If you would like to better leverage opportunities to collaborate with
> others in the community or there are specific things you'd like to see
> in OFBiz, or be able to do with OFBiz, this is a great time to chat
> about it. Also if you'd like general business level or technical help
> with the software I'm happy to go over those sorts of things as well.
>
> I am doing this as the PMC Chair of Apache Open For Business with the
> intent of helping grow the community and not in my role as an officer of
> Hotwax Media. If you are interested in the services of Hotwax I'll be
> happy to briefly answer questions and refer you to the Hotwax sales people.
>
> Below is the rough schedule I have in mind and the general areas I plan
> to be in. I'll be changing it as needed to accommodate what people are
> available for. If you're around these areas and available around these
> times, please let me know!
>
> 17 April (Fri): Omaha NE, Des Moines IA, Kansas City MO
> 20 April (Mon): St. Louis MO
> 22 April (Wed): Indianapolis IN, Louisville KY (maybe Chicago IL)
> 24 April (Fri): Memphis TN, Nashville TN
> 27 April (Mon): Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK
>
> Please contact me directly by email if you're interested in a visit. If
> you know of someone else who might be interested in a visit, please make
> an introduction and if they are interested I'm happy to play along. My
> schedule is flexible on this trip so morning, lunch and evening visits
> along with normal business hours are fine.
>
> There is no fee for this, but I won't refuse a free meal if offered. I'm
> traveling in a 40' motorhome, so hints for parking somewhat nearby are
> also appreciated.
>
> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't
> have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western USA
> in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking at on
> July 23rd in San Jose, CA).
>
> -David
>
>
>

[Adrian Crum]

David E Jones wrote:
> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't
> have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western USA
> in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking at on
> July 23rd in San Jose, CA).

It would be cool if you could swing down to SoCal. Los Angeles is about
a six hour drive from San Jose.

-Adrian

[David E Jones-3]

I certainly do know of other services providers, however I do not  
represent any. I plan to make these visits non-commercial and only  
mentioned Hotwax because it is a simple fact that it is the company I  
am affiliated with, and I wanted it to be clear that I won't talk  
sales unless someone asks.

For other service providers who want to market through OFBiz, your  
best means of doing so (in my opinion anyway) is just public community  
participation, and I know from talking with various people that they  
have grown their businesses nicely using that as a primary means of  
marketing.

I hope that clears it up...

-David


On Apr 13, 2009, at 4:53 PM, BJ Freeman wrote:

> I hope you will also let them know of other sources for support  
> besides
> hotwax, as the PMC chair.
>
> David E Jones sent the following on 4/13/2009 10:45 AM:
>> As a follow-on to the April release branch, and to help encourage
>> community growth and participation for Apache OFBiz, I'm planning a  
>> tour
>> of the Mid-western United States. As part of this tour I'd like to  
>> visit
>> with individuals and organizations who are current and prospective
>> users, contributors, and others involved with or interested in OFBiz.
>>
>> In these visits I will be available to spend 1-3 hours with you and
>> answer questions about Apache OFBiz and how you can use it most
>> effectively. I would be happy to speak with individuals or as many
>> people from your organization as you would like.
>>
>> If you would like to better leverage opportunities to collaborate  
>> with
>> others in the community or there are specific things you'd like to  
>> see
>> in OFBiz, or be able to do with OFBiz, this is a great time to chat
>> about it. Also if you'd like general business level or technical help
>> with the software I'm happy to go over those sorts of things as well.
>>
>> I am doing this as the PMC Chair of Apache Open For Business with the
>> intent of helping grow the community and not in my role as an  
>> officer of
>> Hotwax Media. If you are interested in the services of Hotwax I'll be
>> happy to briefly answer questions and refer you to the Hotwax sales  
>> people.
>>
>> Below is the rough schedule I have in mind and the general areas I  
>> plan
>> to be in. I'll be changing it as needed to accommodate what people  
>> are
>> available for. If you're around these areas and available around  
>> these
>> times, please let me know!
>>
>> 17 April (Fri): Omaha NE, Des Moines IA, Kansas City MO
>> 20 April (Mon): St. Louis MO
>> 22 April (Wed): Indianapolis IN, Louisville KY (maybe Chicago IL)
>> 24 April (Fri): Memphis TN, Nashville TN
>> 27 April (Mon): Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK
>>
>> Please contact me directly by email if you're interested in a  
>> visit. If
>> you know of someone else who might be interested in a visit, please  
>> make
>> an introduction and if they are interested I'm happy to play along.  
>> My
>> schedule is flexible on this trip so morning, lunch and evening  
>> visits
>> along with normal business hours are fine.
>>
>> There is no fee for this, but I won't refuse a free meal if  
>> offered. I'm
>> traveling in a 40' motorhome, so hints for parking somewhat nearby  
>> are
>> also appreciated.
>>
>> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't
>> have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western  
>> USA
>> in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking  
>> at on
>> July 23rd in San Jose, CA).
>>
>> -David
>>
>>
>>

[David E Jones-3]

On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:19 PM, Adrian Crum wrote:

> David E Jones wrote:
>> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but  
>> don't have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-
>> western USA in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll  
>> be speaking at on July 23rd in San Jose, CA).
>
> It would be cool if you could swing down to SoCal. Los Angeles is  
> about a six hour drive from San Jose.

Thanks Adrian, I'd love to visit "SoCal" again in the near future...  
it's a beautiful area pretty much year-round. I was in that area a  
couple of months ago and had I not been so busy I would have gone for  
some visits like this. Chances are I will again soon in the not too  
distant future, and I'll let you know as it would be great to visit  
with you again... and perhaps see your corner of the world this time!

-David

[Adrian Crum]

David E Jones wrote:

>
> On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:19 PM, Adrian Crum wrote:
>
>> David E Jones wrote:
>>> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't
>>> have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western
>>> USA in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be
>>> speaking at on July 23rd in San Jose, CA).
>>
>> It would be cool if you could swing down to SoCal. Los Angeles is
>> about a six hour drive from San Jose.
>
> Thanks Adrian, I'd love to visit "SoCal" again in the near future...
> it's a beautiful area pretty much year-round. I was in that area a
> couple of months ago and had I not been so busy I would have gone for
> some visits like this. Chances are I will again soon in the not too
> distant future, and I'll let you know as it would be great to visit with
> you again... and perhaps see your corner of the world this time!

That would be great! We have plenty of room in the driveway for your
motor home, plus we have a pool and hot tub.

-Adrian

[Vince Clark]

David - I would be interested in joining you in Dallas and/or OKC. Any additional info on your itinerary such as times and locations would be helpful.

----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 11:45:21 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
Subject: Apache OFBiz Community Building Tour - Mid-western USA, April 2009

As a follow-on to the April release branch, and to help encourage  
community growth and participation for Apache OFBiz, I'm planning a  
tour of the Mid-western United States. As part of this tour I'd like  
to visit with individuals and organizations who are current and  
prospective users, contributors, and others involved with or  
interested in OFBiz.

In these visits I will be available to spend 1-3 hours with you and  
answer questions about Apache OFBiz and how you can use it most  
effectively. I would be happy to speak with individuals or as many  
people from your organization as you would like.

If you would like to better leverage opportunities to collaborate with  
others in the community or there are specific things you'd like to see  
in OFBiz, or be able to do with OFBiz, this is a great time to chat  
about it. Also if you'd like general business level or technical help  
with the software I'm happy to go over those sorts of things as well.

I am doing this as the PMC Chair of Apache Open For Business with the  
intent of helping grow the community and not in my role as an officer  
of Hotwax Media. If you are interested in the services of Hotwax I'll  
be happy to briefly answer questions and refer you to the Hotwax sales  
people.

Below is the rough schedule I have in mind and the general areas I  
plan to be in. I'll be changing it as needed to accommodate what  
people are available for. If you're around these areas and available  
around these times, please let me know!

17 April (Fri): Omaha NE, Des Moines IA, Kansas City MO
20 April (Mon): St. Louis MO
22 April (Wed): Indianapolis IN, Louisville KY (maybe Chicago IL)
24 April (Fri): Memphis TN, Nashville TN
27 April (Mon): Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK

Please contact me directly by email if you're interested in a visit.  
If you know of someone else who might be interested in a visit, please  
make an introduction and if they are interested I'm happy to play  
along. My schedule is flexible on this trip so morning, lunch and  
evening visits along with normal business hours are fine.

There is no fee for this, but I won't refuse a free meal if offered.  
I'm traveling in a 40' motorhome, so hints for parking somewhat nearby  
are also appreciated.

I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't  
have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western  
USA in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking  
at on July 23rd in San Jose, CA).

-David

[Mustansar Mehmood-2]

David,
         Great to hear  about you tour. We are a Professional Services
Company  in Houston and are in process of deciding the right ERP system
for us.  Is there any chance that Houston is in one of your destinations?
It may be hard for me to bring stake holders to Dallas but I will toss
the idea as well if Houston is not possible for you.
Regards
Mustansar Mehmood
David E Jones wrote:

> As a follow-on to the April release branch, and to help encourage
> community growth and participation for Apache OFBiz, I'm planning a
> tour of the Mid-western United States. As part of this tour I'd like
> to visit with individuals and organizations who are current and
> prospective users, contributors, and others involved with or
> interested in OFBiz.
>
> In these visits I will be available to spend 1-3 hours with you and
> answer questions about Apache OFBiz and how you can use it most
> effectively. I would be happy to speak with individuals or as many
> people from your organization as you would like.
>
> If you would like to better leverage opportunities to collaborate with
> others in the community or there are specific things you'd like to see
> in OFBiz, or be able to do with OFBiz, this is a great time to chat
> about it. Also if you'd like general business level or technical help
> with the software I'm happy to go over those sorts of things as well.
>
> I am doing this as the PMC Chair of Apache Open For Business with the
> intent of helping grow the community and not in my role as an officer
> of Hotwax Media. If you are interested in the services of Hotwax I'll
> be happy to briefly answer questions and refer you to the Hotwax sales
> people.
>
> Below is the rough schedule I have in mind and the general areas I
> plan to be in. I'll be changing it as needed to accommodate what
> people are available for. If you're around these areas and available
> around these times, please let me know!
>
> 17 April (Fri): Omaha NE, Des Moines IA, Kansas City MO
> 20 April (Mon): St. Louis MO
> 22 April (Wed): Indianapolis IN, Louisville KY (maybe Chicago IL)
> 24 April (Fri): Memphis TN, Nashville TN
> 27 April (Mon): Dallas TX, Oklahoma City OK
>
> Please contact me directly by email if you're interested in a visit.
> If you know of someone else who might be interested in a visit, please
> make an introduction and if they are interested I'm happy to play
> along. My schedule is flexible on this trip so morning, lunch and
> evening visits along with normal business hours are fine.
>
> There is no fee for this, but I won't refuse a free meal if offered.
> I'm traveling in a 40' motorhome, so hints for parking somewhat nearby
> are also appreciated.
>
> I am planning to do this in other areas in the near future, but don't
> have firm plans yet. The next likely area will be the north-western
> USA in July (around the time and place of OSCON which I'll be speaking
> at on July 23rd in San Jose, CA).
>
> -David
>
>