[HacktionLab] Publicity - call out etc

[Mike Harris]

I can try to get it out to People & Planet's network of students.

Need the booking form on-line as well.

Noone took me up on the coding it job offer!!??

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Mike Harris
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On 20/04/2010 00:35, mick fuzz wrote:
> hi there,
>
> can anyone thing of anyone - or a small group that would be up for
> helping do the publicity for this barncamp?
>
> I've made a start on a call out here.
> http://hacktivista.net/hacktionlab/index.php/2010_callout
>
> The main role really as I see it is to try to get it out to the
> networks that we listed as potential audience, and then to follow up
> any email inquiries that arrive.
>
> We should get a friendly looking email address for people to contact -
> and ideally a mobile phone or a group that can take calls to answer
> questions. I don't think we can just send people to a mailman list for
> this one if we are aiming to be more accessible.
>
> Anyone up for helping with the promotion and welcoming role - or has
> ideas who might be?
>
> Nice one
> Mick
>
> First take on the call out follows.
>
> A Barn Camp in the beautiful Wye Valley from Thursday 11th till Sunday
> 14th June 2009.
>
> Wye Valley, 11-13 June 2010*
>
> The 3rd edition of our summer camp at Highbury Farm in the beautiful
> Wye valley taking place between the 11th and 13th June* and this year
> entitled BarnCamp, it'll feature two days of workshops, demos,
> discussions and practical, how-to sessions looking at how technology
> can be useful (and dangerous) for campaigners, community activists and
> general trouble makers. Come along if you are interested in...
>
>     * 12v power for beginners - running tech in the field, or from your vehicle
>     * Multimedia and music - Share how to Communicate messages and
> media in our peer to peer learning workshops
>     * Free software and security - ever wanted to communicate securely
> (come one everyone has a secret or two!)
>     * Food foraging, rocket stove and other outdoor-like workshops.
>     * Free Network Services - How communication can be more ethical
> and autonomous in the days of the Corporate information services
>
> In the evening there will be both indoor and fireside entertainment,
> and plenty of time to meet people, and chill.
>
> More details to are available on our organising website.
> http://hacktivista.net/hacktionlab
>
> There's about the (small) fee we need to run the event, you'll need to
> sign-up, there's info about transport, and what workshops to expect or
> how to offer a workshop in our Barn Camp knowledge extravaganza.
>
> In the meantime, if you're interested in coming or getting involved in
> the running, Get in touch via our mailing list.
> http://lists.psand.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hacktionlab or email
> one of the organisers to book your place here --- email needed
> What is a Barn Camp
>
> Well we just made it up cos it sounds cool. But the name has it's
> roots in the Bar Camp concept. What is a Bar Camp - well go to
> barcamp.org and it'll tell you
>
>     * is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share
> and learn in an open environment.
>     * It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction
> from participants who are the main actors of the event.
>
> So, it's the same - only it's happening in a Barn - yes a real Barn -
> on a farm. No shit. Well apart from ... you know. Anyway the focus is
> on a healthy take on technology, a mix of computer, hardware and
> general fun in the sun workshops. If that sounds good then get in
> touch with one of the organisers on .. email needed.
>
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