06.28.08

We have another T-shirt winner, Steve Bostedor (Twitter: @sbostedor). Steve was one of the first 200 registered guests that was randomly chosen from the first 200 registered guests.

During meeting 28, we discussed registration, separate twitter account to send twitter announcements when someone checks in, announced t-shirt winner, discussed the podcamp schedule from Thursday night through Sunday morning, staff t-shirts have been ordered, event guide, session schedule, Brandice’s wedding in Las Vegas, and we answered some questions that some organizers and speakers had that were on the call. We also discussed the New Media Expo, Ham Radios, Digital Television, Internet access during PodCamp Ohio and the need to put together and send event information to registered guests.

Speakers

If you are speaking at PodCamp, screen projectors are available, but we will need to know ahead of time if you need one so we have it in your room. Please email angelo (angelo [at] podcampohio.com) and let us know if you will need a projector. You must provide your own computer that has a VGA port and 7-15 foot ethernet cable to connect to the Internet.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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.

During meeting 24 (Held on May 22), we discussed plans for meeting volunteers the day before PodCamp. This is in addition to the last meetup on Saturday, June 21. We also discussed how we will organize volunteers for the day of the event. We decided to plan on having lunch at Damon’s next door to ITT. We’ve confirmed with Damon’s, they are ok with our music guest playing on the Damon’s patio. We also decided to keep the intro session to 20 minutes that way the event is focused on the sessions. Dave and Busters will only have 100 coupons for us to distribute to PodCamp attendees. If that remains, we will plan on giving out the Dave and Busters coupons at the end of the event.

We also talked about the current results of the sessions survey. As of current, the survey has ‘Strategies for blogging, podcasting and social network marketing’, ‘What NOT To Do. Podcasting and other Social Media Anti-Tips’ and the ‘podcasting 101′ sessions have over 40% interest. We may plan on holding these sessions in the larger rooms. If you would like to help us better plan the sessions, please take a moment and fill out our Sessions Survey.

Last part of the meeting we discussed the past weekends meetup on May 17. Following the meetup we visited ITT and did some video recording of the facilities then hate lunch at the Damon’s next door.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

We are having meeting 24 today, Thursday, May 22nd at 8pm.

Agenda items:

• Friday night plans for volunteers (Damons for dinner sound ok?)
• Plan for Volunteers
• Event schedule
• Saturday night plans update (Dave and Busters)
• Sponsors Update (Blip.tv)
• What ever else comes up

Call in information:

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

PodCamp Ohio is proud to have The Guys Podcast as a silver sponsor!

The Guys Podcast reviews movies, video games, science fiction, technology and what ever else fits the conversation. D.G., Court and Brad (Brad via Skype from Florida) will be recording a live podcast at PodCamp Ohio. This special episode will give PodCamp attendees the opportunity to join The Guys record their podcast and observe in the process. They will be covering tech news and discuss favorite quotes from Sci-Fi/Fantasy movies and T.V. shows. (Angelo’s fav TV show quote: I love it when a plan comes together) Audience participation will be encouraged during this eventful session. Following the recording there will be a Q&A session to ask The Guys any questions attendees may have about the entire process.

During meeting 22 we discussed the timing of the session sets, door prize contest ideas, discuss the venue location (pictures here), update with getting started podcasting guide, talk about our next press release, how we explain why PodCamp Ohio is important to those who don’t understand what it is, sponsor update and session survey. We continued to discussed the need to relate PodCamp to the web applications/tools/social networks that we will be discussing at PodCamp. We ended the meeting talking about equipment at PodCamp Ohio, Dr. Anonymous in Vegas and prizes to give out the day of the event.

Current plan for Session Times:

• 9-9:40 am – Opening Session
• 9:50-10:50 – Session Set 1 (5 concurrent sessions)
• 11:00-12:00 pm – Session 2 (5 concurrent sessions)
• Lunch and Music
• 1:30-2:30 – Session Set 3 (5-7 concurrent sessions)
• 3:40-3:40 – Session Set 4 (5-7 concurrent sessions)
• 3:50-4:50 – Session Set 5 (5-7 concurrent sessions)
• 5:00 – 5:30 – Closing Session

Door Prize ideas:

• Furthest traveled podcaster/blogger
• Youngest podcaster/blogger
• Toy Master / Gadget Belt – attendee with the most gadget gear

PodCamp Ohio Identity
We’re discussing how to best describe PodCamp for those who don’t understand what the event is about. If you’re interested in joining the conversation, please join the Google Group, http://groups.google.com/group/podcampohio.

Session Survey

Please help us decide which sessions will have the most demand by filling out the session survey.

Pre-PodCamp party
We will have a Pre-Podcamp Ohio meetup/party on Doctor Anonymous’s Podcast Thursday night (June 26, 2008) before PodCamp Ohio.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

We are having a Talkshoe meeting tonight, Thursday, May 8th at 8pm.

Mary, Jason, Gabe and I (Angelo) visited ITT this past Friday. We now have details to help us schedule the sessions throughout the day. There are also some other features at the school we saw that will really help make this a great PodCamp!

The Columbus Social Media Cafe is organizing workshops for ComFest. We may be able to help by assisting with the podcasting workshop. Most likely the Podcasting 101 type sessions we already have planned would be the most relevant for the workshop. We will find out what the needs are for these workshops next week.

Agenda items:

• Allocate Session times and rooms available.
• Discuss the venue location (pictures here)
• ComFest!
• Podcasting Guide by Jason
• Next Press Release – Lets focus on the sessions!
• Sponsors update! Blip.tv on-board!
• What ever else comes up

Call in information:

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

Side Note
PodCamp Ohio 2008 event is now listed on the DiscoverOhio web site. Link: http://consumer.discoverohio.com/searchdetails.aspx?detail=63553