Title: Hello world! Author: Jen Published: July 12, 2012 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) [Jen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 5:50 pm _on_ July 12, 2012   # Hello world! New official WordPress contributor group! There are so many great WordPress evangelists out there who have been organizing in-person events like meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., WordCamps, classes, and socials, yet we haven’t had a way in the past to bring them all together as one group. Now is the time! Here’s what I envision for this group: * Blog to keep people posted about goings on, surveys to gather feedback, etc * Forums for ongoing discussions about common issues and areas of interest (how to raise money, find venues, grow your local group, etc) * Mentorship! Right now, Andrea Middleton acts as a central point of contact and guide for all WordCamps. In the ideal near future, she can still handle things like bank accounts and such, but we can build a group of volunteers to help with bringing new organizers up to speed and being an advisor/mentorEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues./friend to them during their organizing process. * Follow-up: WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). videos that go to WordPress.tv need to be reviewed and published one at a time. We could make this a shared responsibility. * Constant feedback loopLoop The Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. [https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop](https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop): as an active contributor group, we’d be better able to review and adjust plans, policies, and guidelines for official WordPress events on a regular basis to keep up with the ever-shifting needs of the community. Over the next couple of weeks, past and present organizers (that we know about) will be contacted and added to this blog as authors if they would like to participate/ contribute. If you don’t want to wait and want to get on in here early and help us get this site in shape, leave a comment on this post and we’ll loop you in. Exciting!!! P.S. Heck, even if we’re going to email you soon, why not leave a comment here anyway if you are a past or present organizer? Introduce yourself, tell us about your events/ group, and pick the one thing you most hope this new contributor group can accomplish by the end of this year. Thinking we will want to set up a regular IRC chat as well, like other contributor groups, so these “one thing”s would be a great starting point. ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=bluesky) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=facebook) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=x) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?share=linkedin) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2012%2F07%2F12%2Fhello-world-2%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d2cf456adbacb4a28bcbd74ba68c05f99a7e694a28cc96e1a9d12977d0c43752? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [perezbox](http://blog.sucuri.net) 7:08 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 3. This is a great idea Jane. Very awesome indeed. 4. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/74920e8a81428f0bdf2440e6a38f8a57fdfa40c73aec7fb126742f2db14ff75a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Auras](http://www.aurasmihai.ro) 8:57 am _on_ July 13, 2012 * Hi, I’m Auras Geambasu, one of the organisers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Romania. I love WordPress 🙂 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 6. [Jane Wells](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 7:11 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 7. P.S. Use your wordpress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/)( forums etc) login info. 🙂 8. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d2cf456adbacb4a28bcbd74ba68c05f99a7e694a28cc96e1a9d12977d0c43752? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [perezbox](http://blog.sucuri.net) 7:12 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 * hahahahahaha.. 9. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7f73fd3c2e27a2f65463b24d58c9761608bb232dbe1a01a57fb63e84c0554727? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 10. [dremeda](http://cubictwo.com) 7:16 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 11. Boom!! This is solid, Jane. Very excited to see this mature. 12. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/085fc82d78222a552ca2486db7eb1a5c5a36c0f71bcd70226d1ae54dffb6dc40? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jonathan Dingman](http://wpforce.com) 11:08 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 * Indeed! +1 from this corner. 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 14. [Aaron Jorbin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 7:57 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 15. Great to see this site added to the mix. I’m looking forward to the IRC chats and am happy to talk about lessons I’ve learned and our mistakes and successes. 16. About me: Co-organizer of the DC WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., speaker at WordCamps, and someone who has fixed more bugs then they have created in WordPress coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. 17. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 7:57 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 * Hey, Aaron. As a Washingtonian living in New York, I’m looking forward to a WordCampDC. Any luck finding a venue? 18. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7ad69111b920f12182a57051bfe7bed2f61725588c47b4bdaff0c95c6e712f9? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 19. [Ipstenu (Mika Epstein)](http://halfelf.org) 8:07 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 20. Hey cool. (I’ve been dragooned into doing a Happiness MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Chicago after our WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). 😉 ) 21. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe09ba3e2581b3095e3b9e33e704f04a2c0f3c2dae3d090ff9e3a729c314620a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Monique](http://www.planrightevents.com) 6:34 am _on_ July 14, 2012 * Hi Mike, I’m Monique–from Chicago–currently in Seattle, WA–returning to Chicago on 8-10-12. I am spankin brand new to WordPress and experiencing a learning curve in prep to transition my site to WordPress, but I’m not new to event planning and would love help you organize WordPress Events if you’ll have me. I love the prospect of WordPress and cannot wait to learn more. This is EXCITING! 22. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2a3d593a101c265b1cc149d14791c9bde71ea9f447e802e5cf33b021dbe9f091? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 23. [dllh](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/dllh/) 8:11 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 24. Neato. I run a tiny revolving-door meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in Knoxville and am glad to see some movement on this front. I suppose the thing I need help with is getting people not just to come but to keep coming. My community is very light on devs, and users tend to come to a meeting or two that interests them and then ride of into the sunset. 25. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ca20d16a7871a44d060a80ad572c90be25dd5b73212b0a839fb0474e623ee357? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 26. [Joachim Kudish (jkudish)](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/jkudish/) 8: 17 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 27. Great idea. I co-run the WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in Vancouver, BC, and am co-organizing my first WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). in the fall. It’s great to gather everyone in a group like this 🙂 28. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/287b89754d639241cd3b3d062be6b8cba43e18e67c80ec15b2ce550023fdbac7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 29. [Ian Stewart](http://iandanielstewart.com) 8:59 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 30. Hi. My name is Ian and I use WordPress. I’m the lead organizer for the Winnipeg WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and am on the organizing committee for what will be Winnipeg’s first WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). in 2013. The one thing I’d like to see this group build is an awesome community here, sharing knowledge, and helping each other grow their local WordPress communities. 31. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/691090f38918a05360981a204985d62e29ebfaaf6d94a2180e7bbae0954e8a48? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Matt Wiebe](http://profiles.wordpress.org/mattwiebe/) 3:40 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 * Matt here, co-organizer of the Winnipeg WP meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). with Ian, and also helping with Winnipeg WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). 2013. I hope this group helps to encourage other people to start meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in their citiy/town/village – if Ian and I can do it, anyone can. 🙂 - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f4803045fc688083561f77d15f23d56dfa189930af9ae92fef20879c5ff5cd19? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Marilyn Smith](http://accentweb.ca) 12:42 pm _on_ August 14, 2012 - Great idea! Thanks and keep me posted of the upcoming WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).. My company has been using WordPress now for about 6 months. We are very excited to attend any events in Manitoba. Thanks! * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f4803045fc688083561f77d15f23d56dfa189930af9ae92fef20879c5ff5cd19? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Marilyn Smith](http://accentweb.ca) 12:40 pm _on_ August 14, 2012 * Hi! I’m very interested in attending Winnipeg’s first WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).. I’ve been using WordPress for the past 6 months. Please add me to your mailing list. Thanks. Marilyn Smith 32. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a5b8bb9b6aeed0459ad5fc927f1b1d0eada0803042a3f0ce45a43673ac1d3e6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 33. [Dimensionmedia](http://buddypress.org/community/members/dimensionmedia/) 9: 41 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 34. I’m David and i’ve been organizing WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Miami since 2010 and looking forward to a 4th WordCamp in 2013. I’m also one of the chief organizers of WordPress meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in the South Florida area. I would love to communicate with people and see how one can best approach and use sponsors… and some ideas to make WordCamps more interesting and social. I’ve got some interesting ideas for better WordCamp themes for WordPress and would love to talk about them among this group. 35. I’ve always said there should be a (small) WordCamp about running WordCamps. This is awfully close! 36. Please count me in to write articles or help out. It’s been a pleasure working w/ Andrea and Ze. 37. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8173d5ebed8bab06d86c0ec8842d5f84f4df2752db3ed4badec1d2c9e7b3f9e1? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 38. [Ctia Kitahara](http://www.catiakitahara.com.br) 11:01 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 39. Hi, I’m Cátia Kitahara from São Paulo, Brazil, I’ve organized WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Brasil in 2009, helped organize both WordCamp Curitiba 2010 and 2012, and right now I’m organizing WordCamp São Paulo. I’ve started the Brazilian Community with the Brazilian Portuguese translation team. I think this is a great idea and I’d like to see it linked with plan.wordcamp.org. 40. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7b1adfe0ec115ce0ca5535b63d7c4c5e44358f3c7ff7227c6e3a26f776a1e88? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 41. [Jeffrey Zinn](http://www.pixeljar.net) 11:44 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 42. I’m liking this idea very much, Jane. 43. I’m Jeff, one of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Orange County. I’d like to see some sort of repository built around running meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and camps. We talk with other organizers all the time, but it’d be awesome to have a better centralized location for stories, tips, experiences, etc. to exist. I know this is a bit of a nebulous idea at the moment. 44. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6845456dbc9056f20a4cd50a6b95db78f2ae31df5c0601c613ee5b8939c41a82? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jon Brown](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/jb510/) 7:44 am _on_ July 16, 2012 * Ditto. I’m already liking this much more than the dead LinkedIn group… +1 to having some sort of facility to share resources. 45. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/04055413a55a4bbcfa1921d751216d998269164d061d76c06e1599c45d44d13b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 46. Deborah Edwards-Onoro 11:44 pm _on_ July 12, 2012 47. I’m Deborah and I’m one of the organizers of the metro Detroit WordPress meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Along with seven men, I was on the organizing team for the 2011 WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Detroit and I’m on the team organizing 2012 WordCamp Detroit. I would like to see this group grow into a community sharing tips, ideas for organizing and managing events, and addressing the issues involved with managing groups of newbie and advanced WordPress users. 48. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/863a0d5a15dd8d3cb4445289b7cdad2c3ac2ad38569a969b37db996e4d16c8d2? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 49. [Chelsea](http://chexee.me) 12:18 am _on_ July 13, 2012 50. Hi! I’m Chelsea and I just started helping organize the San Francisco WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., Zach Berke, Evan Solomon, and Shannon Dunn do most of the work around here, though 🙂 51. I used to run the Reno WordPress meetup, organized WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Reno-Tahoe last year (and was on the organizing team for previous years) and am currently helping organize WordCamp San Francisco. 52. Happy to help! 53. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 54. [Konstantin Kovshenin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 6:06 am _on_ July 13, 2012 55. Hi there! I’m Konstantin and I recently started a meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Moscow. I help with tech issues in the WordCamp.org network and I’m helping out with WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). San Francisco too. One thing I’d like this new group to help me accomplish, is obviously a WordCamp in my area, but probably not by the end of this year. 56. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/52019179cd40be9c6cf04ced522c373207654a0d912d391c168e1329a46ba44a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 57. [ramseyp](http://www.patramsey.net) 6:18 am _on_ July 13, 2012 58. Red Five, standing by… (sorry, couldn’t resist) Great to see this, Jane. I’m Pat Ramsey, with the Austin WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).& WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Austin. We’re working on expanding our reach with multiple meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). around Austin each month. 59. We just secured a space for our primary meetup that lets us double the attendance so its a start. I’d love to share what we’ve done over the past 5 years. 60. Cheers! 61. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/34368b9c92a4bfa3bd2a84a222147375526d5ccfbbb3afe32abfbd1bc37f5b58? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 62. [Peter Westwood](http://profiles.wordpress.org/westi/) 8:19 am _on_ July 13, 2012 63. Hi my name is Westi and I’m addicted to WordPress. I’m part of the group organising the WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). taking place in Edinburgh this weekend and have also been involved in the organisation of the past 4 WordCamps in the UK. I’m also looking towards organising more UK WordCamps and attending more of the local meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups. 64. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bb854fa114c3b6a06914f55f27adc4897a7859301c9d03d1881ef80d66116283? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 65. [Carol Stambaugh](http://techtoolsonline.com) 8:32 am _on_ July 13, 2012 66. Carol checking in here from the sunny and warm state of Arizona. Don’t you all wish you were here with 112 degree temps? 🙂 Okay, maybe not now, but WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). in the winter is a great time to come see us. 😀 I’m the organizer of the AZ WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group and am so happy to see this group so we can exchange ideas and successes. 67. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e1ebdc8c85b7d6484f5ad4984c6dc2a20f329e5bcb41b7da78ad70612072b80f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 68. Anonymous User 8:58 am _on_ July 13, 2012 69. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3c9080edfbd44db55dd73642ad92777787777e9b2e03f216f5234d2406bb6d7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 70. [emmanuel](http://lindeb.com.mx) 8:59 am _on_ July 13, 2012 71. que buena idea has tenido me encantara trabajar con ustedes como un nuevo evangelizador 🙂 72. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7c3800dcefd5f10de237a829a56389a0a9ab016d87e6fc5997b0eb77c989bbe? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 73. [Japh](http://wp.envato.com/) 8:59 am _on_ July 13, 2012 74. Hey, I’m Japh. I run the WordPress meet up group in Hobart, Australia. I’ve attended and spoken at a number of WordCamps, and will be at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Sydney in a couple of weeks. I’m also on the contributor list for WordPress 3.4( and hopefully will be for WordPress 3.5 too), and I’m Envato’s WordPress Evangelist. 75. This is a great idea Jane, and I’d love to be as involved and helpful as possible 🙂 76. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b702c47b1d037a05b678f6cd4d2d74723868ed35a935ec27b026af0814062eb7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Bronson Quick](http://www.sennza.com.au/) 8:31 am _on_ July 14, 2012 * I know you!!! You’re awesome 😉 * Thanks so much for running the WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Tassie. I’m so glad you’ve been growing the WordPress community down south! I can’t wait to catch up at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Sydney 🙂 77. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/10f8fc38cd409314e37731936b746666e9aac66ab47fd05eeccdff2b5e981a61? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 78. [Simon Dickson](http://puffbox.com) 9:27 am _on_ July 13, 2012 79. I’m Simon, and I’m part of the UK WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). crew. 80. I also organise ‘Word Up Whitehall’, which is an annual event for WP users in UK central government. It’s not really a WordCamp, and it’s not really a ‘meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).’. We bring together government employees already using WP (or planning to), with their external consultants / agencies for a day of ‘show and tell’. Not much technical detail; it’s more about idea-sharing, and community/momentum-building. We’ve run it twice now, and both times, the tickets were all snapped up within 24 hours. We’ve also got more and more UK government bodies using WP. Coincidence? 🙂 81. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e6a2efc57ec5c39a07114967ffe1fb606376bd8f3817c824f780b5bf7066dcd3? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 82. [James Collins](http://om4.com.au/) 9:32 am _on_ July 13, 2012 83. Hi, I’m James from Melbourne, Australia. I was co-organiser of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Melbourne 2011, and have been co-organiser of the WordPress Melbourne User Group for the last 2 years (which has grown from 10 users to 400 users in 2 years). 84. I’d love to get advice from this group on how to best cater for such a varied audience at meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. We have absolute beginners attending (which is great), but also experienced developers and users, which makes it hard to cater topics/talks to suit both audiences. We’ve thought about running a beginner meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). one month, and an advanced one the next month, but aren’t sure what would work best. 85. I’d also love to see this group help encourage small towns and cities to start their own meetup events. 86. James 🙂 87. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b702c47b1d037a05b678f6cd4d2d74723868ed35a935ec27b026af0814062eb7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Bronson Quick](http://www.sennza.com.au/) 8:39 am _on_ July 14, 2012 * Hey James, thank you so much for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Melbourne 2011!!!! * You guys were inspirational and really made me TOTALLY obsessed with WordPress. Your MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group is going great guns! * It’ll be good to see what advice you get about the varied audience. We’ve had the same issues in Brissy. It seems that the developers are very understanding about the different levels of knowledge in the group but the newbies tend to show up and get disappointed that there issues aren’t solved and the meetup topics aren’t targeted to them. There is definitely a big gap in knowledge and it’s hard to look after the whole group. 88. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/44579846e75c2816a891c64fce020c424c3de72d9795e7fcdf14f6def331ec29? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 89. [Rafael Poveda - RaveN](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/bi0xid/) 9:51 am _on_ July 13, 2012 90. Hello there. Rafa from Sevilla, Spain. I’m the organizaer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Sevilla 2011 and 2012, in two months. I’, also the organizer of WordPress Sevilla group 🙂 91. I’m Mecus WordPress Evangelist and developer. 🙂 92. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a803061162a2088226d20c6567bfef085985fddeb3bb09ec41b89ea7a9a7e3d1? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 93. [Scott Basgaard](http://scottbasgaard.com) 10:57 am _on_ July 13, 2012 94. Hello there! I’m Scott. I started Norway’s first WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Oslo last year and WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Norway 2012. Since then another Meetup has started in Bergen and I expect there to be more popping up all over the country. Here to be involved and help out where I can. This is awesome. 95. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a919f0e9932ec2c866cf67ec327efb57b47ff3085acd375529af076d1ac56f27? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 96. [Beau Lebens](http://dentedreality.com.au) 11:55 am _on_ July 13, 2012 97. Hi, I’m Beau. I was one of the co-organizers of the San Francisco meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., but just moved to New York. I’ll probably end up being involved in something either in New York or Brooklyn once I get settled 🙂 98. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d48e0f742e0182e0f377c1087a76c42abff4bf25a55a4f25b66c8ffd7fe869ce? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 99. [Brad Williams](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/williamsba1/) 12:12 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 100. Very cool idea! 101. I’m Brad and I’m one of the WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Philly organizers. We’re set for another WordCamp this year (our third) on October 20th-21st! Can’t wait 102. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/05b0377c2687b822e8a5fece51d3cd7e57f175c29f87e28bb9adeecdd365f09b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 103. [ADITYA JAIN](http://adityajain.name) 12:19 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 104. Hello, I am Aditya. I co-run the WordPress meet up group in Raipur, INDIA. This is a great idea Jane, and I’d love to be involved and help as much as I can. 105. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2bb28470352c969615480bad9545226701104d2ca26a6f2015261d4b4866c5d4? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 106. [Guga Alves](http://gugaalves.net) 12:27 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 107. Hi, I’m Guga Alves. I’m one of the organizers of WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). Rio de Janeiro / Brazil, it’s going to third edition and we’re thinking in organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). here in Rio too. I’d love to be involved and help! 108. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5df580c8c17ac8ae7befa97cec1e2abb6001e718235efd2c9bd5e117fe5eb451? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 109. [Jeff Mackey](http://SIX15.com) 12:30 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 110. Hello one and all. My name is Jeff Mackey, and I (along with Deborah Edwards- Orono and others) am helping to organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Detroit 2012. 111. This is a great idea and I look forward to sharing and learning from the awesome WordPress community. 112. Thanks! 113. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40a68e4a59a5940fba1f32425af26da08cd699a7c907ba095c30e35898d02c95? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 114. [Edward Caissie](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/cais/) 12:54 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 115. Although I have been involved in early-stage WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). organizing most of my “events” have been with WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. I was a co-organizer of the WordPress Toronto group for well over a year; and, now I organize the WordPress GTA (Greater Toronto Area) MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group. 116. I would definitely be open to helping new WordPress Meetup organizers with any questions, suggestions, or advice. 117. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5f230919687c1b3a340d3f5db6603a63c319ef2eb5f4b2b66161fffafaa4e305? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 118. [Remkus de Vries](http://www.forsitemedia.nl) 12:57 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 119. Like where this is headed. My name is Remkus de Vries and I am the organizor of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Netherlands and a bunch of local WP MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). here in the Netherlands. 120. Cheers! 121. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9ddf4b1cff7c2aad21c9e765fc997c3d7993fe83c0f65051f39255e007c9a728? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 122. [Daniel Bachhuber](http://danielbachhuber.com) 1:06 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 123. Hi, I’m Daniel Bachhuber. I’m the organizer of the [Portland WordPress Users Group](http://pdxwp.com/) and wrangling volunteers this year for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Portland. 124. I hope to help produce a guide for running meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups, as I unexpectedly adopted the role of organizer in February and am learning many things as I make them up 🙂 125. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d71843bd2670ce03308e7ab56b82febe090a6cfb9944e81657bd619a4756d50f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 126. [Ze Fontainhas](http://wp-portugal.com) 1:15 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 127. Zé here. I co-organize WordcampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Lisbon (2011, 2012) and the meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups in Lisbon and Porto (and hopefully more, in the future). I also [polyglot](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/), which is relevant here for those with WordCamp sites in languages other than English Feel free to pingPing The act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test it’s connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of “Ping me when the meeting starts.” me with any questions related to that.. 128. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac4d1df3d807082a8fe06e58c4856fe0abbb41e3e20f5b04bb6dbe1df3643c11? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 129. [alternatekev](http://www.alternate.org) 1:45 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 130. Hi I’m Kevin and I work at Automattic. I’m directly involved in WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Denver/Boulder and one of the WP MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups in Denver. So stoked to have this group put together! 131. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cbec38cfcfaae5361d6c54ac9a013813b3938cde8dc9af29d6107ae282df0d6a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 132. [sbruner](http://www.slipfire.com) 2:04 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 133. Hi, I’m Steve. I co-organized the last three WordCamps in New York City, and I organize the WordPress NYC MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Looking forward to hearing new ideas and helping out other organizers. 134. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bca138680cbd0066d5ca51642aa283022c153d0868992ab018b4606590aee262? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 135. Karl 2:07 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 136. Hi, I’m Karl and I’m the lead organizer of the [WordPress User Group](http://wpchs.org) in Charleston, SC. I’m looking forward to collaborating and learning about others’ experiences, and hearing ideas on how to help the WordPress community grow. 137. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ef44d28e8e2da487db1f7418b2f691d0789526e05107fed6fc46e374b6a5626b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 138. [Naomi](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/naomicbush/) 2:14 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 139. Naomi here. I organize the WordPress Gwinnett (GA) developer meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. 140. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/942bbb21b044003163ef9ded3fd330301b80f7581781dd263190966373faa325? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 141. [Aaron Hockley](http://www.aaronhockley.com) 2:26 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 142. Greetings! I’m Aaron. I live near Portland and have been involved with WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Portland since the beginning( it’s still up for debate how I ended up in charge of the first couple). After being the lead organizer for a couple of years, other folks have played the lead role but I’ve remained a part of the organization team. 143. You _have_ bought your tickets to join us for [this year’s event](http://2012.portland.wordcamp.org), right? 144. I look forward to chatting with others to share experiences of what works, what doesn’t, and how we can make better local communities. 145. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/942bbb21b044003163ef9ded3fd330301b80f7581781dd263190966373faa325? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Aaron Hockley](http://www.aaronhockley.com) 2:34 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 * Whoops. Realizing my attempt at humor and my sarcastic tag got stripped out after me suggesting you buy tickets. You’d think I’d know how to use the internet after 17 years. 146. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/17bec4371baab0f8545222d092a0ab9c9112e677755edadc11e1f9be1675b08f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 147. [andystaple](http://www.staplewebdesign.com) 2:33 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 148. Great idea. 149. I am the Organizer of The Buffalo WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and a co-organizer of the Buffalo WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/)., so I’d love to be a part of this. 150. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fe44dd76d1ed62d05e6cbd574cbf02157017be1998eb8122a1d176d49afcb418? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 151. [nhuja](http://wpshoppe.com) 3:43 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 152. Hi, I am Chandra Maharzan and I organize WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). monthly here in Kathmandu, Nepal since Mar 2011. I am in the planning phase of organizing a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Nepal in November this year. It would be great to see and learn from all of you guys. 🙂 I have attended WordCamp SFO 2011 so I must have met some of you. 🙂 153. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/19347ef87f4fd5978b2184e7f05af5c780485f69dbfdefccfe3521c732a87f06? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 154. DrewAPicture 4:05 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 155. Wow Jane, what a nice idea! It’ll be refreshing to have a place with all these folks together. Happy to help with shared tasks and such. I’m looking forward to interfacing with other organizers here. 156. Oh, and I’m Drew Jaynes, I co-organize the Denver WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. 157. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08572336ffcd5d81a40f8b5d110c4b7ceb9f716cd74265c7d8c20b62cfc274c6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 158. [Bob Dunn](http://www.bobwp.com) 5:05 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 159. This is an awesome idea, Jane! I am the lead organizer for the Seattle WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., was lead for this year’s WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Seattle, and have done dozens of free WordPress workshops in this area. Looking forward to being part of this group! 160. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/607c6b260c5e485442be16d8598d288d5e719a5c938dfe3d8ae82f3239b13fa0? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Ben Lobaugh (blobaugh)](http://ben.lobaugh.net) 8:12 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 * Hi Jane, great idea! I am also an organizer for Seattle WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. I organizer the developer meetup, hackathons, and random get togethers and co-organize the group at large. I also help organize the Seattle WordCamps 161. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 162. [Brandon Dove](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 5:18 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 163. Hi everyone! I’m Jeffrey’s counterpart for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Orange County. @Jane, I love this idea, it gave me warm fuzzies. The evolution of “Stickers to the Survey” is finally here! 164. I’m particularly happy to see a place where organizers can come together and constructively talk about issues that relate to WordCamps. 165. Awesome++ 166. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1aa4c75e8be39e33bb911ac88bfbca89ff9a9cd723be61fd63fd93cb96e1f5d5? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 167. [Michael Cohn](http://www.compukol.com) 6:36 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 168. Great idea. I manage the North Jersey Social Media for Business meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). where we hold regular discussons about WordPress and its use tp promote a business reputation and exposure online. 169. Pingback: [Make WordPress Events blog gives WordCamp organizers a place to collaborate | WPCandy](http://wpcandy.com/reports/make-wordpress-events-gives-organizers-place-to-collab) 170. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0103e6d651e7c92ab7b95f729525fb51fffca2029e9258d5ac4f28ba8c6951cb? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 171. [Judi](http://newtricks.me) 9:09 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 172. Great idea. I’m in! It was great to meet so many of you last year at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). SF. 173. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jane Wells](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 8:22 am _on_ July 14, 2012 * Judi is the organizer of the main Atlanta WP meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group, and was one of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Atlanta 2012. 174. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 175. [Brandon Dove](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 10:04 pm _on_ July 13, 2012 176. How many of you organizers are going to be at wcsf this year? Let’s plan on getting together if for nothing else, just to make in-person introductions. 177. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 178. [andymci](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 1:37 am _on_ July 14, 2012 179. Salutations, all! I’m one of the co-organizers of the Toronto WordPress Group, Toronto WordPress Developers Group, WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Toronto 2011, and WordCamp Toronto 2012 / Developers’ WordCamp Toronto 2012. 🙂 I’m really pumped to see everything get centralized on the new Make.WordPress site. 180. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/09cd2a31e705b41cbdaabd03276078dc4602a7a1fbfa82e7946b563f1fbe2e7e? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 181. [John Hawkins](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/vegasgeek/) 7:47 am _on_ July 14, 2012 182. Howdy. I’m John. Better known to the interwebs as vegasgeek. I’ve been the lead organizer for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Las Vegas in 2009/10/12 and was co-organizer for the same in ’11. Last year I also started up the Las Vegas WordPress user’s group which has nearly 200 members now. Woot! 183. So stoked to have a place to share ideas/stories/etc with the rest of the organizers out there. We’re a crazy bunch and somebody should be looking after us. 184. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b702c47b1d037a05b678f6cd4d2d74723868ed35a935ec27b026af0814062eb7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 185. [Bronson Quick](http://www.sennza.com.au/) 8:29 am _on_ July 14, 2012 186. *waves* My name is Bronson. I live in Brisbane and love WordPress to bits! My business partner and I started the WordPress Brisbane MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group a few years ago because we wanted to give back to WordPress but didn’t have the time/skills to commit to coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. We figured we could give back to the WordPress community by getting people together and teaching them more about WordPress! 187. After starting that we started the WordPress Sydney Meetup group and flew to Sydney to get the ball rolling and now that group is run by a fabulous bunch of people! 188. James Collins and Anthony Cole were running the WordPress Melbourne User Group on their own blog but after WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Melbourne I convinced them to give Meetup.com a try because it’s easier to organise and get new members. They’ve been amazing organisers and have recruited some extra organisers and their Meetup group runs every month no matter what! And the numbers in their Meetup group are huge! 🙂 189. WordCamp Melbourne also help me convince Japh to start a WordPress Tasmania Meetup and he’s been running those monthly as well! 190. I was a co-organiser of WordCamp Gold Coast earlier this yeah with Dion Hulse, Lachlan MacPherson and Brent Shepherd. I’m super proud of the WordPress community in Australia now. I think we’re slowly getting noticed in America 🙂 191. I was lucky enough to help out Jane Wells for the official WordPress party at SXSW this year! (Thanks Jane 🙂 ) 192. I’m also flying back over from Australia to go to WordCamp San Francisco!!!! # yeahbaby 🙂 193. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/61d03ef299949d52e91ccbcc6f7a3ce2753eb0c118ba2d5d46dae35d2d1bad04? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 194. Pleiades 6:02 pm _on_ July 14, 2012 195. Thanks, Jane. I’m really happy to see this group! I’m Nick Batik, co-organizer of the Austin WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., Austin WordUp & WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Austin. Our Austin WordPress community is really growing – not just in the number of registered members, but in actual participation. Last year we added a second monthly meetup, and now we are finding additional locations and bigger venues because we still can’t fit everyone who wants to attend. We are also reaching out to related groups ( PHPPHP PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. [https://www.php.net/manual/en/index.php](https://www.php.net/manual/en/index.php) meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., Blogger groups, other web developer groups, etc. ) to expand awareness and get more people involved. We are always looking for ways we can improve, and to share what works for us. 196. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0e82d1353e76b486f18e8aeeb4a8b3ec611e1f02cea215940a876369e67cfa9? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jackie Dana](http://jackiedana.wordpress.com) 1:06 am _on_ July 15, 2012 * I’m another of the merry band of Austinites who helps to organize our twice- monthly (and soon to increase) meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. If you’re in the Central Texas area be sure to give us a holler… we sure love meeting new happy shiny WordPress users! 🙂 * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4e8c0019b40c93dde21cb20c8a13cfa94411691ef822287f0b7970870b998c61? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * Dot Pate 2:40 pm _on_ July 28, 2012 * Hey all Trying to get something going in Bastrop, Texas just about 30 miles SE of Austin. It is hard to find meeting places here. Contact me and we will see if we cant get something going. [cpparty@hotmail.com](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/cpparty@hotmail.com?output_format=md) 197. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ff9196a1482eec03bb134ae85ef758b0b6d2f49495254fc903c88e98f5ceb529? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 198. Henry Perkins 7:27 pm _on_ July 14, 2012 199. Love this idea! WordCamps everywhere are going to benefit from this. 🙂 200. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fa1675858df18178ecaee955ff16f29142492a5d2973b6461c11d4675f6db69f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 201. [mor10](http://www.pinkandyellow.com) 8:33 pm _on_ July 14, 2012 202. Morten here. Co-organizer of the Vancouver WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).( Canada), WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Vancouver and creator of Theme Weekend. I also manage the WPYVR.org website which aims to be the repository for anything and everything WordPress related in the Greater Vancouver Region. 203. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08286d5a8fbad8c2b62400cffdf0f15505ef61e6d87f21a945f8e88a567b322a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * Sarah 6:42 am _on_ August 31, 2012 * I was wondering if you are planning an event in B.C. anytime soon? - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 11:55 am _on_ September 1, 2012 - There are two events occurring in Vancouver in October. WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). and BuddyCamp. WordCamp is October 13th, and BuddyCamp is the 14th-15th. 204. Pingback: [Make WordPress Events blog gives WordCamp organizers a place to collaborate | WP Assistant](http://wp-assistant.com/?p=147) 205. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/691d4c23c495a04106551609455893b8348cb6238b2aa1b8d73c7f99f16f3399? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 206. [Andres Skliarevsky](http://www.mdqdevconf.com.ar) 3:04 am _on_ July 15, 2012 207. hello jane! i organize a developers conference in mar del plata, argentina, called MDQ DevConf (www.mdqdevconf.com.ar). This year it shall take place the 2nd edition, and i wonder if it’s possible to include a module about wordpress( let’s say a WordCamp inside MDQ DevConf). Do you think would this be possible? If so, would you please tell me how to get in touch with you? Thanks a lot, 208. -Andrés 209. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 6:36 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 * Hi Andres. As per the rules at [http://plan.wordcamp.org/](http://plan.wordcamp.org/) you can have a WordPress “track” (or module, as you call it), but WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). must be a standalone event, not part of a larger event. 210. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 211. [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 3:08 pm _on_ July 15, 2012 212. Hey all. I’m one of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). NYC 2012 and the WordPress NYC meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group, along with Steve Bruner, our fearless leader, Dana, Kevin, Krista, Rindy, and Tim. 213. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0df783bb096b1ab2bc8aa77a02290634ad699613f32df294eb25c236de445cb7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 214. [Curt](http://www.ystadjazz.se) 6:28 pm _on_ July 15, 2012 215. Hi, this is a great idea! I am webmaster for two jazzsites (ystadjazz.se and hoorsjazz.se). For both of them I have to make it as easy as possible for our customers to book tickets and inform about events. Looking forward to find good solutions and contribute in this forum! 216. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/511a04b142775be2e0104cf39e9c2831b8723b4d23b6637858084b5a495e1914? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jane Wells](http://jane.wordpress.com) 11:15 pm _on_ July 15, 2012 * Hi Curt. This group is not about making event sites with WordPress, but for the organizers of events that are about WordPress, like WordPress conferences. 217. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ba02b0a8354cc1161eb478b86864944b5838afaf04b3e23c5c8c4438fb09e5d9? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 218. [Jorge](http://rgvwebpro.com/) 11:54 pm _on_ July 15, 2012 219. Hello, I’m an organizer for WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in San Antonio! [http://jorgeasaldivar.com](http://jorgeasaldivar.com) 220. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ba02b0a8354cc1161eb478b86864944b5838afaf04b3e23c5c8c4438fb09e5d9? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jorge](http://rgvwebpro.com/) 11:54 pm _on_ July 15, 2012 * er, I meant *South Texas! 221. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6845456dbc9056f20a4cd50a6b95db78f2ae31df5c0601c613ee5b8939c41a82? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 222. [Jon Brown](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/jb510/) 7:49 am _on_ July 16, 2012 223. Loving all the new Make blogs, especially this one. I organize the WP MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). on Maui (Hawaii) and maybe someday a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).… If your visiting Maui think about stopping by our regular monthly meetup, it’s young but growing. 224. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7fab7a27d6eb1e11d63e8a5963991d4adacce3ae704dc2fb7f53d97fad88edce? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 225. [George Stephanis](http://www.Stephanis.info/) 10:06 am _on_ July 16, 2012 226. Hey all! I’m an organizer of the Lancaster WP MeetUpMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group ( [http://www.meetup.com/WordPress-Lancaster/](http://www.meetup.com/WordPress-Lancaster/)) but have been slacking off lately since my daughter was born a month ago! 227. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8e212ec0717f0a9d2c06193c4e688395597c0e47745919181d2072448180ffa3? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 228. [cspencer75](http://ozarksunbound.com) 1:40 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 229. Christopher Spencer, organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Fayetteville. We’re holding our third camp at the end of the year and working to get a lively monthly meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group started. Thanks for making this resource available. 230. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0ec7f291bcb1f7dde5ec85047acca77605a82b7871621f41c9bc192ded1a211f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 231. Nevis-1 2:55 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 232. Great news, now if only there were enough WP users in Toledo, Ohio where I live. We always get passed by for ANY kind of computer / software related meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Oh well we have Jamie Farr (aka Klinger) from M.A.S.H. to be proud of. LOL 233. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 6:37 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 * It only takes one person to get a group started (well, it does take others to come into the group, but someone has to kick it into gear). 234. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d8240034a37dc996aa3b88ac4241e5635417c6137450587be47c7676329ebfe7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 235. [harry61286](http://in-albis.com) 3:41 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 236. Hi Jane, Writing from Perú in South America, I’m Harry Colchado, organizer of WordPress Events in Perú. [http://www.wpperu.org](http://www.wpperu.org). Great idea, congratulations. 237. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ffef4675d266a546412b7db7b3cb276200c1f1564f4d8d8399a123448a6a026e? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [@martinbeasnunez](http://twitter.com/martinbeasnunez) 8:34 pm _on_ July 20, 2012 * 🙂 238. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b25c03d42fa756e0681c7896a07adfce74e6cfbee5abcf4cb43e9c66ad7a957? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 239. [Rick Solari](http://www.meetup.com/SF-WordPress-Users/) 4:16 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 240. Hey Jane, My Name Rick Solari (@ricksolari) I’m currently one of the Co-organizers for the South Florida (Miami and Fort Lauderdale) WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). Groups. and later this month be taking over as the Lead Organizer for both location as well as planning the next WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Miami with David Bisset (@dimensionmedia) we have a lot of active events we have at least twice a month and would like to stay connected officially with WordPress and be kept in the loopLoop The Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. [https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop](https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop) with new plans that you come out with. 241. I do have some questions that I would like to discuss in greater detail if possible over the phone. 242. Thank you again 243. Rick Solari 244. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jane Wells](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 11:36 am _on_ July 17, 2012 * Hi Rick, welcome! One thing we’re trying to do with this site is to be more transparent and to reduce the number of private/siloed conversations that just get repeated over and over. If you have questions about your meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)./ WC, chances are other people have similar questions, so we’re trying to take more of the conversation to this public forum. What did you want to ask? IF there’s anything that is personally sensitive, of course we can move to another channel, but if these are general questions, it’s more useful to others to discuss here. 245. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5d10c4054a7bd673b5eef65fa2be601a42dbd67c31ced9672864d784ab109076? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 246. [AMEEKER](http://www.mynameisangie.com) 6:36 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 247. I’m Angie from Columbus, Ohio. I’m the organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Columbus 2011, 2012, and co-organizer of the WordPress Columbus MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. 248. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40fca12fbb1fdd069107780194c42d9f82cfff5d757e1f19a5d25edfb17bae28? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 249. [Lance Willett](http://simpledream.net/) 8:41 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 250. Hello—I’m Lance and I co-organize the [Tucson WordPress meetup](http://spoke6.com/event/tucson-wordpress-meetup-july-2012/) with [Tim Bowen](http://creativeslice.com/). We meet regularly at Tim’s coworking space, [Spoke6](http://spoke6.com/). Tim usually handles the promotions and RSVPs and I handle the speakers and agenda. 251. The one thing that would help us out the most would be to have the Meetup.com cost covered so we can branch out from the umbrella of the Phoenix area Meetup. com account and use our own to organize the meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. 252. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jane Wells](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 11:37 am _on_ July 17, 2012 * If you don’t see a post on this blog about meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). by next Monday, pingPing The act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test it’s connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of “Ping me when the meeting starts.” me for a status update. We should be able to set you up on a central account as of next week at no cost to you. - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40fca12fbb1fdd069107780194c42d9f82cfff5d757e1f19a5d25edfb17bae28? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Lance Willett](http://simpledream.net/) 9:12 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 - Sounds great—thanks! - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Andrew](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 10:12 pm _on_ July 24, 2012 - Hey, Jane. I just wanted to follow up on this. I noticed on make/UIUI UI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. you mentioned on 7/19 that you are taking a LOA; not sure if that was from the UI group or WP.org in general. I’d really like to jump in and help get the ball rolling. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 12:24 am _on_ July 25, 2012 * doh. disregard. just read the full post on make/coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. 253. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1eeac2d997396ca55beac8735691242194a9a05fa9e5631331531104c08d4341? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 254. [Creative Slice](http://creativeslice.com) 8:50 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 255. We’ve been running WordPress meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Tucson, AZ over the past 2 years from [http://Spoke6.com](http://Spoke6.com) 256. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5d10c4054a7bd673b5eef65fa2be601a42dbd67c31ced9672864d784ab109076? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 257. [AMEEKER](http://www.mynameisangie.com) 9:39 pm _on_ July 16, 2012 258. Does any have a link to or examples of their post-Camp surveys they can share? We just finished our Camp this weekend and admittedly, we don’t have our survey written yet. I’d love to see some examples of surveys that are really pulling out good feedback. 259. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/873376107c21d7d985dbb1ffb33bd78dfea7c654d3bf80879cd71452e59f4d1f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 260. [dustyf](http://dustyf.com) 2:47 am _on_ July 17, 2012 261. I’m one of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Milwaukee and the Milwaukee WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. I’d love to help with this and I’m sure our other organizer Scott would too. 262. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ec2f8778634f75b22f09b01be55f4fc0bcd9a1c0f412a6ab22c4d4583ecb1147? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 263. [John Bolyard](http://marketoneweb.com) 2:50 am _on_ July 17, 2012 264. We are developing a series of classes here in Los Angeles to help people develop their own WordPress website along with SEO and social media. 265. We’re also doing free “Coffee Shop Clinics”. The CSC is like a meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). but you need to let us know in advance you’re coming. 266. I have found in my years of working with clients (and WordPress) that you can really help people with just a hour of so of one-on-one time. 267. This is a great idea btw! I’m really looking forward to learning new ideas about WordPress! 268. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a0e5dd090f544d95f3ea4b04adba86b8df3637d992a850c9e1e7f3995d478e6a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 269. [Mike Little](http://profiles.wordpress.org/mikelittle/) 11:35 am _on_ July 17, 2012 270. Hi, I’m Mike Little, co-founding developer of WordPress. I have been involved in the five WordCamps in the UK so far, as well as two WordUp Whitehall’s and a WordUp Edinburgh. I’ve just come back from a successful WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Edinburgh this weekend. 271. I also have run my very successful local Manchester WordPress User Group (MWUG) for a little over 3 years now. 272. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes out of this. 273. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/40e560c5412b599db6d41d3757ededd4e827e7cf438d17feabc771aef2996057? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 274. Mike McSharry 1:23 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 275. Hi, I’m Mike McSharry and I run an IT business in Leicestershire (UK). Very keen user of WordPress (probably somewhat below the experience / skill level of a lot of names on here) and always keen to share ideas. Have organised a ‘ have a look under the hood of a live site’ session in Leicestershire in August. Who knows, it could grow into a WordUp!! 276. Pingback: [Make WordPress Events blog gives WordCamp organizers a place to collaborate | Start a Web Design Company](http://startawebdesigncompany.com/make-wordpress-events-blog-gives-wordcamp-organizers-a-place-to-collaborate/) 277. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6955650dfc2336dd1f5601c9089ff5bc39b5d5c20f848724cce25ffdf64aee8b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 278. [Ray Gulick](http://www.evowebdev.com) 3:24 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 279. Hi. I’m one of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Albuquerque and Albuquerque WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. This seems like a great idea; very interested in how it might support event organizers and facilitate connections. 280. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7e23285fd0a63cc587cb40033add99eefa21e2e1f50f3a1f6d733333ce2ccb29? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 281. Amanda 4:02 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 282. Hi, I’m Amanda. I’m a previous organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Boston, WordCamp Phoenix … have attended many and spoken at some, and helped rep WordPress at more commercial events. I’ve also spoken at a number of meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and organized free beginners workshops at a bunch of meetups on the east coast.( I would really like to see structured learning like free beginners workshops be a bigger part of the local meetups, maybe once or twice a year). I’m hopeful what this collaboration here could bring. 283. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d7fd106b90eaa9c3dda8af863cf25e75ca682a470d3dfded6a6f3512e604e43a? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 284. Peter Shackelford 5:09 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 285. This is great Jane. I am glad to hear WP is moving forward in focusing on the small in-person groups. 286. I run Jackson Michigan’s WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. [http://www.meetup.com/JXNWP-meetup/](http://www.meetup.com/JXNWP-meetup/) 287. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/326050ce389841d4cfd722a69eef43bc201279d09547ff5ddc84a0572198492c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 288. [Chuck Reynolds](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/ryno267/) 6:16 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 289. Good to see a more official place for event organizers to rally around. I’m Chuck, previoius organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Phoenix 1 and 2, ran and co-run the MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in AZ [http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-WordPress-Group/](http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-WordPress-Group/) Still have an active roll in the community here and help run the event space the group meets in regularly, [http://Gangplankhq.com](http://Gangplankhq.com) Commonly hit the west-coast camps, and will be at WCSF again too. And I love BBQ. 🙂 290. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a92d6f8d12c3d4d5a8bdf808cbe7e1298527b3b4cdde61b1fd6c509c0515e3eb? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 291. [Erick Hitter](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/ethitter/) 6:33 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 292. Erick here. I’ve been helping organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Boston since its first run in 2010 and we just had the 2012 event this weekend. 293. I’ve spoken at the local meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and a number of WordCamps recently. Looking forward to having this central resource for us all. 294. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7e2b1eed59d739dc4caf05045d7affc866ee2f73a52baf8209b076bfef9b6aeb? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 295. [Jonathan Davis](http://insites.ingenesis.net) 6:38 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 296. I’m Jonathan Davis, co-organizer of the WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in Columbus and this year’s WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Columbus. I’ve done some speaking at meet ups and WordCamps as well. Would love to see more resources for meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. A grab bag of ideas (for meetups or WordCamps) would be great for new organizers to get started with and maybe provide inspiration to experienced organizers that’ve been doing it awhile. 297. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/35d0e8b89c88d89fef2060722cc6bc27b932d02431378a071acde97c86749db5? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 298. [Jon Bishop](http://www.jonbishop.com) 6:44 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 299. Myself and Kurt Eng organize the Boston WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. We also helped organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Boston. Looking forward to seeing this thing evolve. 300. Pingback: [Make WordPress Events blog gives WordCamp organizers a place to collaborate | CS5 Design](http://www.cs5design.com/blog/2012/07/17/make-wordpress-events-blog-gives-wordcamp-organizers-a-place-to-collaborate/) 301. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7346ccc198c45fa87e944e96a47ff51f0769bcad5fde67a84f14d396fd90c65? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 302. [Kurt Eng](http://bostonwp.org) 10:07 pm _on_ July 17, 2012 303. I can’t wait to see where this is going. We need something like this! I run the Boston WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). with Jon Bishop and just finished organizing WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Boston. 304. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6a5f2e886fa8d86875afe84838cf0e17ec5a52f233b40ccbe5c0dd0eff3ae3f7? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 305. [Nikolay Bachiyski](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/nbachiyski/) 12:51 pm _on_ July 18, 2012 306. Hey, I’m Nikolay Bachiyski and I organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Bulgaria and I sometimes help organizing a WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in Sofia, Bulgaria. 307. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f79eede6c403faded51a4496adc7d362f92a8b1bb1e328852c25e4cd72d4bf65? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 308. [Tracy Rhodes](http://sierrawebsolutions.com) 3:13 pm _on_ July 18, 2012 309. Great idea, Jane! I’m looking forward to being a part of this group. I’m a founding member of the Reno WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group, was one of the sponsors of the 2012 Reno WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). and am on the organizing team for the 2013 Reno WordCamp. 310. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 311. [adavis3105](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 6:29 pm _on_ July 18, 2012 312. Hi, I’m Al and one of the co-organizers of Toronto WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). for both users and developers as well as both Toronto WordCamps this year…I also attend as many WordCamps as I can get to to try and learn and experience the different communities! 313. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/13a3e9824fd42d7cf293ec63130a6a0e1c4c48b43de48e89157d1c12bf13e08f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 314. jrockpress 4:54 pm _on_ July 19, 2012 315. Hi, I’m Julio Andrade and I co-organize the WP Westchester NY MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. This is great! Hopefully we can share ideas on how to keep our groups moving forward, while always having a place for newbies. 316. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a29542c7397b7b1a8d78657ce297b04d8c20b3f999c43d2ab62f54362f8c01be? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [WP Security - D.K. Smith](http://www.wpsecurity.com) 4:44 pm _on_ July 20, 2012 * Julio does a great job with the MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).! 317. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3a8b8d1cfd8fa9b84efc7d709a84ddcb8e62a1be80870f172ad914bc57713e45? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 318. [Suzette Franck](http://suzettefranck.com) 4:14 pm _on_ July 20, 2012 319. Hi, I am Suzette Franck and I work for Kussner Web, a web development company that specializes in WordPress sites. We recently started a meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). at our offices in Costa Mesa, California. I am very much looking forward to this group and learning more on having a great WordPress Meetup and how to organize events. 320. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a29542c7397b7b1a8d78657ce297b04d8c20b3f999c43d2ab62f54362f8c01be? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 321. [D.K. Smith](http://www.wpsecurity.com) 5:01 pm _on_ July 20, 2012 322. Hi, I’m D.K. Smith, the organizer of the WordPress Brooklyn NY MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Two of my companies sponsored WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). NYC 2012, and I just returned from WordCamp Boston, which was excellent. I speak at meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in the northeast and presented at WordCamp Boston 2011. I’d like to see some uniform guidelines established for meetups and small WordPress events. 323. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4dfad80d8f9d884b2c7c39d304c339b2ae573d178e2e5ec3e9150299b25fe744? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 324. [Damon Cook](http://wp518.org) 12:07 am _on_ July 21, 2012 325. Hi, I’m Damon Cook and I started a WP MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in upstate NY. The group is called WP518 (area code), and we have a meetup scheduled next week. Would love to eventually collect enough steam and sponsors for an Albany, NY based WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/)., and looking forward to insight from this new group. Thanks! 326. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0913abf0260161c462261c85cc9a2c7161e9608dcc275190056be2f64ab8183e? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 327. [Tony Scott](http://profiles.wordpress.org/users/tonyscott/) 2:29 pm _on_ July 21, 2012 328. Hi everyone, I’m Tony Scott and I’m the Co-ordinator of WPUK.org 329. Peter Westwood, Simon Dickson and Mike Little, who’ve commented above, are part of the group’s organising committee. 330. We organised five WordCamps in the UK since 2008, and are also involved in supporting local WordPress groups across the country. 331. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d2135a73010c240a01d7ac7d5d16d3e867c079e04e8112c095a7cc92c05bba7c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 332. [phenomenoodle](http://www.phenomenoodle.com) 4:48 pm _on_ July 22, 2012 333. Hi, I’m Taryn Wallis, from WPScotland. We organise monthly meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). across the country, have also run a few one-day WordUps, and (as others from the WPUK coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. group have mentioned above) just had WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Edinburgh UK last weekend. 334. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a1d3e6b4a07f98f656cdbf6f3664679604d1e6ebb2a12ebebfb6d7c2e6d5ac02? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 335. [Ashley Shaw](http://2012.capetown.wordcamp.org/) 7:06 pm _on_ July 22, 2012 336. Hello. My name is Ashley Shaw from Cape Town, South Africa. I organise the Cape Town WordPress MeetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). as well as the Cape Town WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).. I would like to help out in any way possible. Looking forward to hearing more from this group. Thanks! 337. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7171236a67ae091a41d7a9c2d315300b39617ecca11fce9443c696d4ade63916? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 338. [John](http://johnpbrady.com/) 11:40 pm _on_ July 22, 2012 339. Great I’d love a meet up in Italy. I wonder is there anyone interested in doing this in Sicily? We could do it together… 340. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ad878490459ee69945a7f6f8483288fe18ff43a40a2b5439df3d6ec99a6d6221? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 341. [Armin](http://sanarena.com) 2:32 pm _on_ July 23, 2012 342. It’s Armin, known as San developer of wordpress plugins and themes. I’d love to join events in Istanbul if there is any, wondering how many wordpress developers we have in Istanbul? 343. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/21f32fe9a3f8e4c1a4c383e6eddfab006603cbe61672ae2c1f92b08cf8ae86d0? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 344. [gijoe2cool](http://www.fallenangelunlimited.com) 3:27 pm _on_ July 23, 2012 345. I am very interested in this, even though I do not as of yet host any such event, it is my hope that I can one day host one weekly, or bi monthly. I love word press and couldn’t imagine not using it. It’s soo useful for everything I do, that I would love to give back in some small way. 346. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/05b0377c2687b822e8a5fece51d3cd7e57f175c29f87e28bb9adeecdd365f09b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 347. [ADITYA JAIN](http://adityajain.name) 3:53 am _on_ July 24, 2012 348. Any status update? 349. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ff53a1a6524d6a7265fe8d9d4ed5bb47fcf2156eb8395df81f2be0f7bd82bf02? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 350. [Michael Torbert](http://michaeltorbert.com) 6:23 pm _on_ July 24, 2012 351. I’m MIchael, and I’ve organized WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Raleigh since 2010 and the Raleigh WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group since 2009. I’m hoping this will lead to more collaboration/interaction between organizers. 352. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2db8de7014ca5cd31155caad65bab9232bf1057c268dbe0adf9d80d081874315? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 353. [qualitybargain](http://www.qualityfirstbargains.com) 2:31 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 354. Hello, Jane LoopLoop The Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. [https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop](https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop) me in! I would love to participate and contribute to this blog. I have online groups and communities on social media sites. WordPress is one of my favorites, it’s the best! The one thing I most hope this contributors group can accomplish is to open wordcamps to everyone. If you missed the event closed date, register and attend online! Exciting 355. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5efb72d6f6773509b2723be62729d54e119647cd94d560f9c4e6f8ad15464b35? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 356. [Derek](http://xcitemediagroup.com) 4:59 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 357. Never been an organizer but I’m here to learn how to contribute! We’re in Denver, CO which is way past due for a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).… anybody else in Denver? I am going to ask our company (Xcite Media Group) to sponsor WordCamp Denver, if/when it happens. Looking forward to connecting with everyone in Colorado and finding out more about how to do all this! Thanks to Jane, and all the WP peeps out there! 358. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 7:31 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 * Hi, Derek. There is a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Denver scheduled for October 12-14 this year. They’re currently looking for volunteers, if you’d like to help them out. - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5efb72d6f6773509b2723be62729d54e119647cd94d560f9c4e6f8ad15464b35? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Derek](http://xcitemediagroup.com) 11:24 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 - Thanks for the info Andrew. I will be sure to get in touch with them. Hopefully soon we’ll have an area around this site somewhere about all WP related events… Cheers. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 2:14 am _on_ July 26, 2012 * I agree, that would be great. For now, though, all the info on approved WordCamps is at central.wordcamp.org 359. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3e1ab205961393869ff913cc01cc5212ed43c9667049d99d47da4e577dbbac5c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 360. [garthkoyle](http://www.eventespresso.com) 5:05 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 361. Hi Jane, we’ve corresponded previously, but if Event Espresso can be of any help to facilitate registrations, payments and ticketing then please let us know. This offer has stili stands to benefit the WP community. [http://eventespresso.com/2010/08/save-wordcamp-30000/](http://eventespresso.com/2010/08/save-wordcamp-30000/) 362. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df876fcc58c1bd3d842227897808ff4ec1a372e60bbdf46244702c5f77f05326? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * Jeff Jack 7:35 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 * I can attest to the value and practicality of using EE, its a quality product. One thing that I don’t know (and this was a concern of mine earlier) was the selling of schwag in addition to tickets – things like t-shirts, books, whatever– had to be managed through a separate shopping cart – rough experience for the sales side. The true benefit of EE is that for ticketing/event management– right now there is only one other that I’d consider (BuddyVents)… for different reasons. - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df876fcc58c1bd3d842227897808ff4ec1a372e60bbdf46244702c5f77f05326? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - Jeff Jack 7:37 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 - (clarify) EE is the best I’ve seen for event/ticketing. BuddyVents has a community tie in and front end that (and this may have changed in recent months) was not yet a feature of EE. BUT if events are you thing – tickets only – EE is solidly “IT”. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 7:48 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 * The WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). site currently uses a modified version of the WP Event Ticketing pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. called CampTix. It works great, but I’m sure we’ll be able to look at alternatives to see if it’s worth a change. - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/511a04b142775be2e0104cf39e9c2831b8723b4d23b6637858084b5a495e1914? s=32&d=mm&r=g) - [Jane Wells](http://jane.wordpress.com) 9:05 pm _on_ July 25, 2012 - Actually, since CampTix is built specifically for WordCamps and to work with the WC base theme, I doubt we would move to something else. The reason we wound up building CampTix to begin with was that despite some awesome general ticketing plugins, we needed really specific things for WCs to tie in to attendees pages, purchases, wordpress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) profiles, etc. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 2:18 am _on_ July 26, 2012 * Gotcha. Makes sense. As I said, CampTix works great for WordCamps. When managing the ticketing for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). NYC this year, I figured out a couple of tricks for managing special tickets (sponsors, volunteers, etc.). Will be happy to share on an appropriate page/thread. 363. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8e40ca4435264218c5245cd4c6eb31e54b45572395cdfcae5d1b3090493afb12? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 364. [wolly](http://paolovalenti.info) 3:24 pm _on_ July 27, 2012 365. Ciao Jane, I’m wolly and I organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Italy since 2008 and I’m member of WPitaly team (translation and support in italian). 366. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c6d0e3423b29729df3d0b9e71a9760667f7306e7d2a88170aab19acc6e705b93? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 367. [Chuck Lohre](http://www.green-cincinnati.com) 9:08 pm _on_ July 27, 2012 368. Hi everyone, I want to organize a WordPress event in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please get in touch to [chuck@lohre.com](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/chuck@lohre.com?output_format=md). Thanks. 369. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 11:50 pm _on_ July 31, 2012 * Chuck, a good place to get started is to look on meetup.com and see if there are people who are already looking for a WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group. You could also start attending some of the other tech-related events in your city to try to build a community. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5d10c4054a7bd673b5eef65fa2be601a42dbd67c31ced9672864d784ab109076? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * Angie 11:56 pm _on_ August 18, 2012 * Hi Chuck – I’m the organizer of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Columbus. I know we had several people out of Camp ask about organizing a MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). there. Can you email me at [angie@angiemeekerdesigns.com](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/angie@angiemeekerdesigns.com?output_format=md) so I remember to connect you with them!? ha! 370. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/294895bb7577ac389a94aafed38695412f150152a32ccbd67e737a4d1cdc612e? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 371. Heather Acton 3:11 pm _on_ July 29, 2012 372. Hi all! I’m Heather and I’m really late to this game 🙂 I organize WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Chicago and the WordPress Lake County MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group. This is year two for me organizing. Happy to help any folks new to organizing, and looking forward to collaborating with everyone more. Thanks for setting ths up, Andrea! 373. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3070e97c2e0fcee6f060b399b8e9e20ec55a118de94e060bc7620bdebab0896f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 374. [Christopher Martinez](http://allwonderfullyexperienced.com/) 5:47 pm _on_ July 31, 2012 375. I am not really tracking how this thing is supposed to work. I have been wanting to organize a group to support a local charity mud run but have been unable to do so. Do you have to be the owner of the Charity or Group to participate? 376. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 11:38 pm _on_ July 31, 2012 * Hi, Christopher. This blog is for organizers of WordPress-related events, such as conferences and local WordPress user groups, developer groups, and meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., to coalesce as a community, and figure out best practices for how to help groups in our specific community. * This blog is not for people looking to organize other kinds of events, such as charity functions, even if these groups might be using WordPress to do so. 377. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5058d52425c1e7f41d9e5303d1d8adfaf3a25aa78c62c6e4ebe0ecce5329090b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 378. [Sheri Bigelow](http://designsimply.com/) 12:42 pm _on_ August 1, 2012 379. I co-organize a WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). in upstate New York with Damon Cook called [WP518](http://www.meetup.com/wordpress-wp518/). I tend to speak at WordCamps instead of organizing them, and I would love to see a local WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). happen near me next year. Topics I’m interested in: building a local leadership team (what works best, how many different roles do other groups have), how to keep monthly meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). dev-focused, encouraging contributions to coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., tips for speakers, how to put together smaller WordCamps. 380. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 3:26 pm _on_ August 1, 2012 * Hi, Sheri. I was talking with Mel Choyce at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). NYC about the possibility of a a western mass/vermont wordcamp. You might want to get together with her. 381. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c660789e0aa909ec6c6ab6017f829b8caa9b7464cd83ac5c47920be905dcf3a6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 382. CleverCaliber 9:18 pm _on_ August 1, 2012 383. Hey guys, Evan here from Nelson BC, I hate to toss out another shameless pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress. org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. plug but I thought it worth mentioning that our All-in-One Event Calendar plugin/platform would be a super useful tool for this group. It’s the most downloaded calendar plugin in the directory right now and for good reason as it has the ability to create entire calendar networks. i.e. pop your WC event or meet-up into your own calendar and it automatically feeds out to every calendar subscribed to it. Therefore a WP global events calendar could be created. We would love to create an event calendar network for this community so if there are any event contributors interested in helping us set this up please get in touch. And yes this is a free plugin, no strings attached we just loving building networks : ) 384. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c660789e0aa909ec6c6ab6017f829b8caa9b7464cd83ac5c47920be905dcf3a6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * CleverCaliber 9:19 pm _on_ August 1, 2012 * oops forgot to mention: you can download the premium version of pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. (for free) from [http://time.ly/](http://time.ly/) 385. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9aee54ab1a0b870c86f16a3f8f37a9a90ed6c5010edc904f54cce5d5024ecf95? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 386. [Jenia](http://jenia.wordpress.com/) 11:37 pm _on_ August 1, 2012 387. I have recently started my second meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group, for [WordPress users in Geneva](http://www.meetup.com/geneva-wordpress/), Switzerland. Before moving to Geneva, I lived in Houston, TX, and together with Chris Smith and Chris Valdez organized a [meetup group](http://www.meetup.com/houston-wordpress/) there. The Houston meetup had many more members and consistently high attendance, while in Geneva our first meetup had five (excellent, I must add) attendees, and I am looking forward to watching it grow. 388. Topics I’m interested in: how to keep up the meetup consistency and frequency, how to share the responsibilities within the group and cultivate local leadership( similar to what Sheri mentioned above). 389. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b3f54a51f625b0fb26da0e1beead998cc314c7bc0ea7d0ae7d7859c20de07d25? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 390. [Don Moore](http://www.greensborosports.com) 1:15 am _on_ August 2, 2012 391. We’re organizing a group in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina (Greensboro/ High Point/Winston-Salem), separate from an earlier group that has been dormant for a few months. Several of the local Universities have switched to WordPress and are behind this new group. 392. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d8b77ecc054cd5025d3857b78d67988686c57e851a3dc59ad44bb33e3d7d9dc5? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 393. [Anca Mosoiu](http://techliminal.com) 1:38 am _on_ August 3, 2012 394. Hi there, 395. I run a weekly WordPress Support Group here in Oakland, as well as helping the indomitable Sallie Goetsch organize the East Bay WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Please add me to the group! 396. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dfab71d0bd719a9376ed141b03d317405b3c2c98fe8d1a10ac275367cec29c13? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 397. Corrinda Campbell 4:56 pm _on_ August 3, 2012 398. Hello WP Community 399. i am the lead organizer of the Denver WP MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally- organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis( commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). along with Drew Jaynes. We have a big group which is great but we have a really broad range of WP skills and interests. How other groups address this issue and focus their group topics/content would be helpful. 400. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1cacc33da5728bfc47f80707fc3f7144cac8d1f812aa8a70ec7c3e33e8f674da? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 401. [mohdrafie](http://mrkdesign.com) 10:01 pm _on_ August 4, 2012 402. Hi everyone, 403. Last year I talked at the CMS Showdown to represent WP community and I made the intension to be on the front line of the WordPress community in Malaysia and the region. 404. This year, we might not have any WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/)., but I have get in touch with few and we decide to run WP Clinic, basically to educate users. We manage the group on FB, and the first clinic will be on Developing Theme and Customization since it is the highest vote. 405. I hope you can add me in the loopLoop The Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. [https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop](https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop) so that I can be part of this. Advice and feedback are much appreciated. 406. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/67cc333ccfadc8a6706f83fbb02c7f9b82445aa74bb0993538ac45225f0c641b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 407. [Eve Alexander](http://tropicali.com) 11:18 am _on_ August 5, 2012 408. I’ve been a website designer for more than 12 years, the last 3 focused on designing custom WordPress themes / sites. I also am the Tampa WordPress Examiner ([http://www.examiner.com/wordpress-in-tampa-bay/eve-alexander](http://www.examiner.com/wordpress-in-tampa-bay/eve-alexander)). I would love to be part of this group! I consider myself a WordPress evangelist and I want to spread the word! 409. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3d0e4ff9c43f25319fb461f291abafe3e44f70685f146acbab6da2544fd66f66? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 410. [Devin Reams](http://profiles.wordpress.org/devinreams/) 11:15 pm _on_ August 5, 2012 411. I’m Devin with Crowd Favorite and I helped organize the original WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Denver (2009) and WordCamp Boulder (2010) here in Colorado. I’ve done a bit of event planning and happy to lend a hand where I can. 🙂 412. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5c6a49f4f13fc4cdabc66ce7b1caec12755fe628d90039c0e112654f80e50193? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 413. [Syed Balkhi](http://www.wpbeginner.com) 2:37 pm _on_ August 7, 2012 414. Love this idea Jane. I’ve been co-organizing a WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). group in Gainesville, FL. I think it would be really cool if we can create a central talk ideas list for other presenters. People often forget to put things in their presentations… we can add something like do’s / don’ts type thing. Or don’t forget to mention this. 415. It would also be good to know what type of topics/activities really worked in other meetup groups. 416. We are using a voting system for our new group to get an idea of what our users want. 417. [http://wpgnv.com/](http://wpgnv.com/) << can be seen here. 418. The code for this is on GithubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. [https://github.com/](https://github.com/) [https://github.com/digital-brands/wpgnv.com](https://github.com/digital-brands/wpgnv.com) << if anyone else wants to use it. 419. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/50161a86462e864f50d2cfa1a38c979744d727f687a312927dbbbab2e01fc2b3? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 420. MarkS99 7:32 pm _on_ August 8, 2012 421. I am looking around at locations at present to run a 1 day WordPress Website Workshop (try saying that after a few beers 😉 ) The idea will be that the attendees will pre-register (to get domain & hosting set-up) and on the day we take them through installing, using, choosing & installing themes & plugins and of course adding content, so that hopefully by the end of the day they will all be WP evangelists armed with the required knowledge. Is there anywhere (apart from the Docs section, that I can gather information for training guides & workshop notes. 422. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f881240ea848bc13865cbf34237905a458eceef0d18cecf88c8f66fbd2ce746f? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 423. [Leonard Sipes](http://leonardsipes.com) 11:55 pm _on_ August 8, 2012 424. I travel the country working with government agencies as to incorporating WordPress into their social media platforms. I represent a federal government agency in Washington, D.C. WordPress is a god-send to many of us without technical backgrounds. Best, Len. 425. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4e7d43a577f163443cbe8c9358c5e2217f69684c93fa18f7c985b00d560e09dc? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 426. [Norm](http://normanhuelsman.com) 2:36 pm _on_ August 10, 2012 427. I’m in Pittsburgh, PA an have been organizing PodCamp Pittsburgh for a number of years. WordPress has always been our go to blog platform. 428. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9a12cfea4f409436ae1d3db66e09a9d6f6a1203f9353f67e013b79fb7b87b42c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 429. declanqian 11:24 pm _on_ August 10, 2012 430. I am Declan. I am in Shanghai China. I am a new guy. 431. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6b2ec4e2591404e35178b353024f550bcb8d0d4a9383cbd2a6251b2df5120cff? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 432. [jimtobias](http://inclusive.com) 1:46 pm _on_ August 13, 2012 433. Hi — I’d like to notify the WP community about an accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) event at the FCC in Washington. They’re looking for WP experts in accessibility to present on that topic, to federal developers and webmasters, plus others. Is anyone interested or able to participate? Remote presentations are possible, and will be webcast over FCC’s network. More info here: [http://www.fcc.gov/events/developing-accessibility](http://www.fcc.gov/events/developing-accessibility) and join the event listserv by emailing [join-devacc@lists.wisc.edu](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/join-devacc@lists.wisc.edu?output_format=md). 434. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/efd988441ca316de262a4204b006688b4fe387cf20659f727e674ed3949ea6ad? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 435. [bdgardengirl](http://beckydavisdesign.com) 3:21 am _on_ August 15, 2012 436. Hi, I’m Becky and I run the Northside Chicago WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and I’m on of the organizers of WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Chicago. We meet every month at the Holiday Club at Irving & Sheridan, hope to see you there! The best thing about working in WordPress is the community, very excited to be part of this. 437. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b3a145b617e088c99e199142862e5979199c288a759329218af28646a0d7127d? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 438. [Anees](http://ask.amoeba.co.in) 8:45 am _on_ August 16, 2012 439. Hi, I’m Anees and I live in Bangalore, India. I just love WordPress and I train people and developers on using/developing for WordPress apart from encouraging and helping many to use WordPress through my blog. I am looking towards organizing WordPress events in Bangalore and other cities in India. 440. Thanks! 441. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b891a8392ae9a2eef63ddf17c41c0a6d517abadbf872014fd0435f000a3d074b? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 442. [Anthony Navarro](http://thewpdojo.com) 6:13 am _on_ August 17, 2012 443. Hey Jane! Thanks for organizing this! I live near Charlotte, North Carolina and run two WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups, as well as provide online WordPress training via my website, TheWPDojo. com. 444. As for the “one thing”, I would like to see a membership site for us organizers so we may fellowship, share ideas, and to publicize our events so we can encourage each other and celebrate our successes as we evangelize WordPress. 445. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/90fc37568cc055b7c62d5114ce44437ea8b6cf35c5840a876734df74fcd361a0? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 446. [Joseph Firmage](http://academyofscienceandarts.org) 2:48 pm _on_ August 17, 2012 447. Hello world, 448. Joe Firmage here (JoeFirmage.org). I want to congratulate this entire community for “winning” the race of the century: building a *real, sustainable, open, competent horizontal and vertical platform that is essentially “future-proof”*. 449. I look forward to working actively with this community in coming weeks, months and years. We’ve been organizing a $250 million effort for 14 years that is beginning to unveil around you, and WordPress, Plesk and certain variants of CPanel have been chosen as *fundamental* platform cornerstones. That’s as close to a permanent commitment as can be stated. 450. We have a *vast* library of new code and new content to inject into this community, over coming weeks and months, and have established master reseller/license relationships with more than 80% of the domain registrar and hosting capacity on the planet. See LifeTimeTree.Org. 451. WordPress will shortly see approximately 13,000 brand spanking new *extraordinary domains, with linguistic interconnections that can drive perpetual traffic, for free and forever, to those who extend this “InternetCentralPark”. They are NOT for sale; they are available for Stewards, approximately 2000 of whom have been progressively involved since 2002 in this project. We are serious, and have the team in place to help catalyze Web 3.0 via this general community, at the Central Park “LifeTimeTree” domains we have registered are forever to be owned by the 501(c)3 launching now, the Academy of Science and Arts. 452. We are still raising capital through subsidiary LLCs which will provide a *capped* return via purely dividends that end, to private capital partners, but over $ 25 million has been put behind the project just since 2004. And no part of this Enterprise may ever be sold, or “go public” in the IPO sense. Been there, done that. 453. The disclosure of these domains is imminent (as in hours), so it’s time I would advise you to jump in to the Internet Central Park, and plant a LifeTimeTree acorn domain at LifeTimeTree.Net. 454. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/511a04b142775be2e0104cf39e9c2831b8723b4d23b6637858084b5a495e1914? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Jane Wells](http://jane.wordpress.com) 9:35 pm _on_ August 17, 2012 * Hi there. This blog, as clearly stated above, is for active organizers of WordPress in-person events (specifically WordCamps, meetupsMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). and the like). If you’re not involved in this area of contribution, this area isn’t the place to post. Also, this sounds a lot like spam. We don’t like spam around these parts, and posts are to remain on-topic here. There are many more appropriate forums for inviting people to join your new venture. 455. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5db94e5113f26aeb61b760d28a2fee620a80619f36013e551bc53ddd53a9b8ae? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 456. [Christopher Schmitt](http://christopherschmitt) 9:49 pm _on_ August 19, 2012 457. While not in-person, I help produce the WP Summit – an online conference focused on WordPress as well as general web conferences like In Control. Would love to hear how others are helping to produce their events and help out where I can. 458. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8aedb8aaa88598484b3f29d32172e50c3bb6a16e98f842b793e466b743b11a79? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 459. [Saurabh Jain](http://www.skjapp.com/openclass) 4:07 pm _on_ August 20, 2012 460. Thinking of WordPress event for long time. This increases my motivation to organize a WordPress event. 461. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9f2036df4083661e0030d02b2fe49179d998a637deb8e85d6c427bd5f08ba39c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 462. [John Housholder](http://www.ahsodesigns.com) 1:09 am _on_ August 22, 2012 463. Great idea Jane! I helped bring the first WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). to Nashville, TN or Music City USA, and help run the local WordPress MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).. Our community is also building a really bad/rad community driven site called WPNashville.com which we hope will help keep our local WordPress Community in touch with each other. 464. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08572336ffcd5d81a40f8b5d110c4b7ceb9f716cd74265c7d8c20b62cfc274c6? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 465. [Bob Dunn](http://www.bobwp.com) 5:06 pm _on_ September 2, 2012 466. Wow, this is great Jane. Hard choice of where to participate. I am the organizer of Seattle WordPress meetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/)., lead organizer for this years WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally- organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Seattle, have spoken at WordCamps and do my own workshops, etc. Intrigued on the “hello world” post : ) 467. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e1ff7e08fce1de22b3e87e16842e92c3d2917aab8826ee4609ebd1d6e1200866? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 468. Melodie Laylor 7:11 pm _on_ September 6, 2012 469. Hi everyone, I’m the organizer of the WordPress Hampton Roads MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/).( [http://www.meetup.com/wordpresshr](http://www.meetup.com/wordpresshr)). We meet in Virginia Beach, VA and we’re still small, but growing, and I’m starting to see a coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. group developing. My vision is to be able to help organize a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/).( would it be a WordCamp Virginia Beach or could it be called WordCamp Hampton Roads – we have seven cities grouped together and call the region Hampton Roads). I’ll be at this weekend’s WordCamp Baltimore presenting for the first time, so if anyone that has posted here is going, look forward to meeting you there! I’m excited at being a part of the WordPress community. 470. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9c184f96bd47233afcf0623851f129c13009d7886753f40867c9d4b5856ec080? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Andrew Christian](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jenmylo/) 3:58 pm _on_ September 7, 2012 * Hi Melodie. I would totally love a WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Hampton Roads, since I have family in the area. I’ll be at Baltimore too ( not speaking, unfortunately). We should chat. 471. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dbff110069709bdd3523713d6a09df24c8b4f96ff1c641912bd0b128f8652bb3? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 472. [ben 10](http://www.ben10-flash-games.com/) 11:57 am _on_ October 27, 2012 473. I’m in Pittsburgh, PA an have been organizing PodCamp Pittsburgh for a number of years. WordPress has always been our go to blog platform. ### Leave a Reply 󠀁[Cancel reply](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/07/12/hello-world-2/?output_format=md#respond)󠁿 You must be [logged in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2012%2F07%2F12%2Fhello-world-2%2F&locale=en_US) to post a comment. # Post navigation [Next Steps →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2012/08/20/next-steps/)