Russ Pavlicek
2013-Jul-31 05:01 UTC
Looking for Xen Project User Summit Program Committee volunteers
Greetings, We''re looking for two more volunteers to work on the Xen Project User Summit Program Committee. The event is scheduled for September 18 in New Orleans. WHAT''S REQUIRED: Members of the Program Committee will need to review all the talk proposals submitted for the Xen Project User Summit and vote on which ones will be accepted as sessions for the upcoming event in New Orleans. You must have good availability over the next two weeks. Initial assessments of the proposals will be done via email, followed by an online or telephone-based conference to discuss any differences of opinion (if needed). You should be able to return your comments on proposals within 48 hours after receiving them. You should have the ability to participate in oral and written discussions using the English language. We need to produce a schedule quickly so that potential attendees will be able to assess the value of attending the User Summit. If you expect to have significant periods of unavailability over the next two weeks or will have significant issues fitting a conference call into your schedule, please refrain from volunteering. WHAT''S NOT REQUIRED: This is not expected to take lots of time, primarily just a few hours over the next two weeks or so. Attendance at the User Summit is not absolutely required, but it is encouraged. After the Summit, the Committee members will be asked to reflect on what worked and what needs improvement for future events. WHAT''S IN IT FOR YOU: This is a voluntary position which involves no payment for services. You will have the knowledge that you have done a needed service for the Xen Project community. You will help create the first User-focused Xen event in recent history. And, if we are successful in creating an event which the community enjoys, you will have the gratitude of your peers. WHAT TO DO: If you are interested in helping out, please send me an email directly so that we don''t fill the mail lists with volunteer submissions. Our goal is to fill out the Committee before this week is over so we can begin reviewing and selecting session proposals. In your email, please include your name, the company you work for, and some information on your role in the community (Are you an end user? a developer? a writer of documentation? Someone with long experience? A newbie?). We will use this information to select a balanced Committee. Thank you. I hope to see you in New Orleans on September 18! Sincerely, Russ Pavlicek Program Coordinator for Xen Project User Summit russell.pavlicek@xenproject.org