06.28.08

During meeting 27, we talked about getting lunch catered by Qdoba, event t-shirts ordered (240 total), ordering t-shirts for volunteers, swag materials including Chocolate Buckeyes from Harry London Chocolates and Dave and Busters $10 coupons, and talk about the session schedule.

Half way through the meeting we spoke with Chris, he has 2 session ideas that he may submit to present at PodCamp Ohio.

We are seeking door prizes to give away during the day of the event. If you have any podcasting gear or other related merchandise to donate for us to raffle off the day of the event, please contact angelo (angelo [at] podcampohio.com).

We wrapped up the meeting talking about the finale meeting schedule for Thursday, June 26th on Doctor Anonymous‘ podcast on Blog Talk Radio.

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Latest session schedule is now available. At present, we have a total of 26 sessions scheduled.

Click here to view PDF

Sessions Survey

We would like to invite attendees to fill out our Sessions Survey so we may better determine which rooms would be appropriate for the sessions. Depending on feedback, we may determine to move 1-2 sessions to other session time slots to better serve attendees.

PodCamp Ohio is pleased to be sponsored by Coefficient Media. Coefficient Media is a gold sponsor, they will be recording all of the sessions and posting them on-line for us.

Coefficient Media is a small web and new media company located in Jackson, Michigan. We specialize in producing and developing audio, video, podcasts and other forms of live and interactive media along with a wide array of web sites (including social networks) that emphasize quality design and usability and are built on open source platforms like Drupal. We are
committed to bringing the best emerging technology to our clients and teaching them how to best navigate the digital landscape.

PodCamp Ohio is proud a bronze sponsorship from PimpMyNews

PimpMyNews scours the web 24/7 for text news & blog posts that you like and converts them to MP3s that you listen to (vs. R-E-A-D) on your iPod, iPhone or PC – anytime, anywhere!

Yes, that is a tongue twister title, but it’s true! PodCamp NYC Sponsors sponsor PodCamp Ohio!

PodCamp NYC has provided PodCamp Ohio a Gold sponsorship from the remaining funds from PodCamp NYC Sponsors. We are very grateful that they are able to assist us with sponsoring our event. PodCamp NYC sponsors rock! Please take the time to see all of the sponsors that have made PodCamp NYC and PodCamp Ohio possible!

This will be the second last meeting before PodCamp Ohio.

Agenda items:

• Make a decision on catering
• Seeking door prizes and gifts to give to attendees
• Event Materials order status
• Staff T-shirts for organizers and Volunteers
• Overall plan for volunteers
• Assemble session schedule
• Anything else that comes up.

Call in information:

Talkshoe link: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/80720
Phone number: (724) 444-7444
Talkcast id: 80720

CONGRATULATIONS Brandice, we wish you many happy years together!

During meeting 26, we list through the current status of podcamp including the inclusion of Harry London buckeye chocolates for event guests, opportunity to have lunch catered, thoughts on event schedule, latest sponroship announcements (TechSmith) and more. Later in the episode we chat with Jon about Honda and end the meeting talking with Zeb about the event.

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Calling All Volunteers!

We are seeking volunteers for PodCamp Ohio. There are three areas where you can help.

1. Registration – Greet attendees, help guests sign in and help hand out event bags and t-shirts.
2. Session Assistant – Help speakers and attendees find rooms and assist speakers with getting setup where necessary.
3. Record Sessions – Assist Coefficient Media with recording (audio and/or video) the sessions.

If you would like to assist us, please email volunteer [at] podcampohio.com and indicate which of the three areas above you would like to volunteer for. Please include your t-shirt size and any time restraints you may have during the day. We need your response by June 15th so we can order your t-shirt.

Pre-Event Volunteer Schedule

• Meetup 7, Saturday, June 21 at Panera Bread by ITT 11am – Go over the event day game plan for Registration and Sessions with volunteers and organizers. at 1pm, we will take a brief tour of the school and go over questions anyone may have.
• Group Dinner, Friday, June 27 at Damon’s next to ITT @ 6pm – Everyone, including attendees are welcome to join us at the Damon’s by ITT for dinner. PLEASE BRING YOUR WALLETS, THIS DINNER IS NOT SPONSORED, SORRY EVERYONE.
• Event Walk Through – Friday, June 27 at ITT @ 8pm – We will do a brief walk through ITT and if there is time, setup tables for registration. Organizers and Volunteers are strongly encouraged to make it to this walk through.
• Wind down – Friday, June 27 at Damon’s @ 9pm – We’ll be hanging out at the Damon’s next to ITT following the Walk Through. This will be a great opportunity for Organizers and Volunteers to mingle with speakers and attendees who just arrived into town who are looking to wind down the evening before the big day.
• Early Morning – Saturday, June 28 at ITT @ 8am – Volunteers meet to setup registration and start signing in guests.
• PodCamp Opens – Saturday, June 28 at ITT @ 9am – Start signing in guests and assisting attendees.

Post-Event Volunteer Schedule

• Closing – 5:30pm – Clean up; return tables to their correct classrooms, pick up garbage, etc…
• Dave and Busters – 6pm – Meet at Dave and Busters to relax and play some games!

We’re having a belated meeting tonight, Friday, June 6th at 8pm.

Agenda items:

• Brandice is getting married tomorrow! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
• Harry London Chocolate Buckeyes for attendees!
• Alternatives for catered lunch
• Start thinking about the Event Schedule
• Latest sponsor announcements
• What ever else comes up

Call in information:

Talkshoe link: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/80720
Phone number: (724) 444-7444
Talkcast id: 80720

New Media Cincinnati meetup tomorrow!

The New Media Cincinnati meetup is meeting tomorrow, Saturday, June 7th from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Tri-county mall Panera bread, 405 East Kemper Road, Springdale, OH 45246 (map). More details may be found on Daniel Johnson’s web site.

PodCamp Ohio is proud to be sponsored by TechSmith.

Located in Michigan, TechSmith is the world’s leading provider of screen capture and recording software for individual and professional use. People everywhere use our products to capture content from their screens in ways that help them communicate more clearly, create engaging presentations for diverse audiences, and analyze product usability and customer experience.