[omaha] FW: Omaha Visit

[Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T]

Hi all,
Sorry about being slow to respond to the list.  I think that it sounds like
fun.  I do have a couple questions/comments.

Attendance:  I think that if we do, do this, we should invite other groups
to attend, i.e. dynamic languages, perl, etc.  Also, since he seems to be
focusing on "start ups" maybe others can could some announcement ideas that
would better target Omaha's start-up community.

I am in favor of doing what ever is necessary to put Omaha in a good light,
I would not like it if his impression of Omaha was unfavorable.  It is not
often that we get a chance at something like this and we should do our best
to make the most out of it.

Venue:  I'd like to see this happen in a venue that puts Omaha in a good
light.  Maybe on Campus, one of the hacker spaces, etc.  A location a
little more tech oriented than our normal physical meetings.

Burch, If you are willing to take the lead on this, that would be
outstanding!

Best,

Jeff

On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 2:13 PM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu> wrote:

> So who would like to handle this?  I am happy to serve as a conduit but
> given my lurking status I would think someone else is better suited - any
> volunteers?
>
> Cheers
>
> Burch
>
> From: Matthew Makai [mailto:matthew.makai at gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:59 AM
> To: Burch Kealey
> Subject: Re: Omaha Visit
>
> Burch,
>
> Sounds good. I look forward to hearing from you guys then.
>
> Matt
> On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu<mailto:
> bkealey at unomaha.edu>> wrote:
> Hi Matt
>
> Thanks for the quick response.  We are interested and I sent your response
> to the mailing list.  Like many groups we don't have a leader but we do
> have several 'Elder Statesmen' who keep things moving along.  Either I will
> be back to you or one of them will take over and work out the logistics of
> the invitation.
>
> Drive safe.
>
> Burch
> ________________________________
> From: Matthew Makai [matthew.makai at gmail.com<mailto:
> matthew.makai at gmail.com>]
> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 7:30 AM
> To: Burch Kealey
> Subject: Re: Omaha Visit
> Burch,
>
> Thank you for reaching out to me! It sounds like you have a heck of a lot
> on your plate as both a professor and running your software company.
>
> It would be great to speak at Omaha Python if you guys are interested. I
> will be speaking at Memphis Python on March 25 on Github Workflows and at
> Boston Django in July (topic TBD). What topics are generally of interest to
> you there? I always prefer to know the audience and talk about something
> that is specifically relevant in the local community, either
> Python-specific or otherwise.
>
> Matt
> On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu<mailto:
> bkealey at unomaha.edu>> wrote:
> Hi Matt
>
> I am a lurking member of the Omaha Python Users Group.  Today, someone in
> the group posted the thought that we should hold a special meeting and
> invite you.  If you are interested I can certainly forward your respone.
>
> However, I am also writing because while I have a day job as a faculty
> member in accounting at the University of Nebraska at Omaha - my night job
> is running a 'software' company that is focused on providing the
> infrastructure for academic and other researchers to collect and normalize
> data from SEC filings.  We have an application and you can find a limited
> description of it on our website (www.directedgar.com<
> http://www.directedgar.com>).  I will be in Omaha while you are here and
> if you want a perspective on how Python makes the inaccessible accessible
> for people like me who have no training then respond.   I would be
> delighted to meet up.  Maybe have you over for dinner at the house so my 8
> year old can participate in the discussion.  I am not very involved in the
> 'startup scene' in Omaha though I know there is a 'thriving' one.  I am
> usually too busy just trying to keep my head above water.
>
> Cheers
>
> Burch
>
> With regards;
>
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Best,

Jeff Hinrichs
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