Re: [K12OSN] The harvest is ready, but the workers are few...

["Richard K. Ingalls" <ringalls glenwood k12 mo us>]

Quentin Hartman wrote:

> On Fri, 2004-01-30 at 12:34, Richard K. Ingalls wrote:
>
> > Just a philosophical thought about getting the 
> > "helpers" that might be needed to improve an 
> > already excellent project...
>
> <snip>
>
> > If helpers are needed... I would probably NOT be 
> > at the top of the list of qualified candidates. 
> > However, I AM willing to learn how to do anything 
> > that I'm trained to do.  Then, I could be a 
> > valuable asset instead of simply a "consumer" of 
> > assets.
> >
> > Perhaps there could be some regionalized workshops 
> > or trainings scheduled?  Eric and Jim could be the 
> > keynote presenters.  There could be a fee charged 
> > (to cover costs and pay these gentlemen).  We 
> > could all converge upon a town and meet.  Those in 
> > need of basic training could go to presentations 
> > geared for them.  Those in need of advanced 
> > training could go to those presentations.  We 
> > would all leave as better people.  Whaddya think?
>
>
> 	I think this is an excellent idea and I volunteer to help organize such
> an event. I have family connections (why does that sound so sinister?)
> to a suitable venue in Fort Collins, Colorado which would be a fairly
> central location as far as the US is concerned. Would you be able to
> help as well Richard? This also got me thinking about some philosophical
> points that are tangential to this.

I'd be willing to help however I can.  Does anyone 
have experience putting together an event of this 
sort?  We would need to estimate all the costs 
involved to be able to determine an appropriate 
amount to charge.  I think Eric and Jim should get 
a little cash out of something like this just for 
all the work they've put into making the project 
possible.  Maybe we could take a "love offering" 
for them, eh? (Forgive me, the youth pastor in me 
never dies).

In Missouri, an organization called More.net puts 
together two technology conferences each year at a 
nice resort.  They put out a request for 
topics/presenters months before it occurs.  Then a 
list of topics is compiled & people sign up 
online.  Vendors help alleviate the cost by paying 
for booth space and touting their wares.  Door 
prizes are given away.  Food is catered in.  It's 
a great conference!  I always try to attend it. 
In the last few conferences I have been a 
presenter, discussing K12LTSP!


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Richard K. Ingalls
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