[kwlug disc.] Hick Tech

[Richard Weait]

KWLUG-"old timers' will remember Emma from her presentation on how to
give a presentation at KWLUG about two years ago.  This is the second
year of the Hick Tech conference.  Register and attend.  You'll enjoy
the presentations.

Here is the announcement.

Fellow HICK Tech Enthusiasts:

It's less than five months to HICK Tech 2008 and we're rarin' to go!
I've got six things to tell you about in this email...



1. REGISTRATION
Registration information is now available on the Web site. We've
changed the process this year. You can REGISTER NOW and PAY LATER.
(You can also register now and pay now if you'd like.)
    http://hicktech.com/register


2. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS
Register NOW to receive the following items: HICK Tech t-shirt IN YOUR
SIZE * hand made, environmentally friendly coffee mug * CD with an
audio recording of all presentations at the conference. This early
bird registration loot has a value of $75. By registering early you
are helping to pay some of the up-front costs including printing, Web
site hosting and deposits for the catering company. Your early
registration is appreciated!


3. SPEAKERS
We've already got a LOT of speakers confirmed. Here's the list to date:
+ Heather Champ, www.Flickr.com -- keynote
+ Michael Forcier, www.PropertyShop.ca -- business showcase
+ Bryan Fullerton, Samurai Consulting -- enviro impact of high tech
+ Geoff Hogan, Grey County -- broadband initiative
+ Leigh Honeywell, Adanix Solutions -- Security 101
+ Andrew Kear, Tom Thomson Art Gallery -- Podcasting at the TTAG
+ Michael Murray, Episteme -- Security and social engineering
+ Meg Pickard, Guardian Unlimited -- rural tech in Scotland
+ Steve Snider, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers -- on-line farm auctions
+ Jane Zhang, Partnership Platform -- on-line fund raising


4. SPONSORSHIP
I am delighted to have Jan Chamberlain on board this year as the
Sponsorship Coordinator. Jan did a fabulous job this past summer with
Owen Sound's Homecoming Celebration and I am very lucky to have her
support with HICK Tech 2008. She can be reached at: jan at hicktech.com
if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities from $300 and up.


5. HICK Tech: THE CONFERENCE
HICK Tech will take place Wednesday April 30, 2008 at the Bayshore
Community Centre in Owen Sound. The day kicks off at 8AM and goes to
5PM. Please let me know if you will need a hotel room (this will help
to secure the best possible group rates at Inn on the Bay).


6. HICK Tech GETS SOCIAL
You can find us on Facebook now too! Check out who else is coming,
become a fan of HICK Tech and coordinate car pooling on the group's
wall.
+ The Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7394241578
+ The Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=20083183544
+ The Business: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10041161345


BONUS PART OF THE EMAIL
Register for HICK Tech now and get a chance to WIN your ticket from HAVE1.COM.
    1. Sign up for HICK Tech at www.hicktech.com
    2. Visit http://www.have1.com/webhuntcontest BEFORE December 27th
    3. Answer the questions ... and win!
Thank you to HAVE1.COM for hosting this contest and for being a HICK
Tech Sponsor!


I hope you have a great holiday season and I look forward to seeing
everyone in the new year!

regards,
Emma

-- 
Emma Jane Hogbin, B.Sc.
Conference Chair, HICK Tech
(519) 371-2665 - emma at hicktech.com
HICK Tech - The Rural and Modern Technology Forum - www.hicktech.com