http://barcampomaha.org Bringing people in Omaha together to share their passions Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:08:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We checked out FrostAcres last week, and gotta tell you... the place is sweet!!   See the video for a taste of whats going on here! Things to note: Parking is limited, carpool if possible Onsite camping is allowed, and showers are available. Map: View Larger Map http://barcampomaha.org/2008/08/05/frostacres-how-to-get-there/ Friday Night 7:00p - ? Drinks and discussion Saturday 8:00a Breakfast 8:30 Scheduling the day’s sessions - attend to get your talk scheduled! 9:00 Sessions begin 12:00 Lunch 1:00p Sessions continue 6:00 Dinner Sunday 9:00a Breakfast 9:45   Schedule sessions 10:00 Sessions until we are done http://barcampomaha.org/2008/08/04/the-schedule/ A sneek peek of the Barcamp Omaha venue - Frost Acres from BrightMix on Vimeo. http://barcampomaha.org/2008/08/01/a-sneek-peek-of-the-barcamp-omaha-venue-frost-acres/ I have received a tremendous response since we first announced BarCamp Omaha, and with the updates in the last day I have seen even more response. One thing that people are asking is "What can I do to help?" And, I have plenty of things that we need to accomplish/have ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/06/30/what-we-need/ We have a location! Frost Acres has graciously given us the opportunity to use their facilities for BarCampOmaha! August 15th - 17th!! BarCamp Omaha will be held August 15th, 16th and 17th. A (very) order of events follows below: August 15th - Friday Evening Party The plan is to have a social ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/06/29/we-have-a-location-and-dates/ So I've been talking with a *lot* of people over the last couple of days and almost everyone is asking "What is a BarCamp?".  So, just what is it? An "un" conference One of the things that first struck me when I saw the format of a BarCamp was ... that there ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/05/14/a-vision-for-this-thing/ We need to get two things done pretty quickly:  determine dates, and find a location.  Currently I am thinking  late July or early August would be a good time.  Once we can firm up a location that works for that timeframe, I think we will be in great shape. HELP:  We ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/05/12/top-priorities/ I put an question out on LinkedIn this morning, and have gotten quite a response... this thing is already taking off! So, we need to get organized. I'm thinking that we can split things up a bit, but not go too crazy. Mailing List:   http://groups.google.com/group/omaha-barcamp Information/Awareness:  this blog Planning information:  the ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/05/12/contacts-information/ This blog will serve as the central nervous system for planning and discussing the creation of a BarCamp in Omaha, NE. We are in the very early stages of planning, but if you are interested in helping in any way, please drop a line to: Matt Secoske matt (at) nimblelogic (dot) com Or ... http://barcampomaha.org/2008/05/12/welcome-to-barcamp-omaha/