Dear Maker,<br>
<br>
We are happy to inform you that your proposal for Maker Faire, Maker
#5036 - Noisebridge, has been accepted. We're looking forward to having
you participate in the 6th Annual Maker Faire Bay Area 2011!<br>
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I'd like to explain the process leading up to Maker Faire:<br>
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Save the dates May 21st and 22nd! You should also consider being
available on Friday, May 20th for setup and a special late afternoon
Maker Networking event. We hope you'll set up on Friday and then stick
around to meet some of the other makers who are exhibiting.<br>
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Prepare your exhibit: We will provide a standard setup, which includes a
standard banquet table and two chairs. We ask that you bring all other
items required for your exhibit. If you need something different, and
you indicated so in your entry, we may contact you to discuss these
details. We will also provide a small sign for your exhibit. We
encourage you to think about ways to design your exhibit and to make it
interactive and fun. If you have any questions about your exhibit or
changes to it, please email us at <a href="mailto:makers@makerfaire.com">makers@makerfaire.com</a>.<br>
<br>
The Maker Manual <a href="http://cdn.makezine.com/make/makerfaire/bayarea/2011/mfba11_maker_manual.pdf" target="_blank">http://cdn.makezine.com/make/makerfaire/bayarea/2011/mfba11_maker_manual.pdf</a>
will help you prepare for Maker Faire and answer many of your
questions. An additional email confirming your exhibit details will be
sent with a link to electronically accept your Participation Agreement.
This agreement indicates that you've read the Maker Manual and that
we've agreed on the specifics of your exhibit.<br>
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Safety Plans: Help us produce a fun and safe environment for all. If
your exhibit requires Fire Marshall approval (you know who you are),
please submit the Safety Plan for your exhibit no later than April 11th,
via email to Louise Glasgow at <a href="mailto:louiseg@oreilly.com">louiseg@oreilly.com</a>. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Louise.<br>
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Here's the preliminary Maker Faire schedule so you can plan ahead:<br>
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Friday, May 20th – Setup 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.<br>
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Friday, May 20th - Maker Networking Event 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. *<br>
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Saturday, May 21st - Maker Faire – SHOWTIME 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.<br>
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Sunday, May 22nd - Maker Faire – SHOWTIME 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.<br>
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Sunday, May 22nd - Break Down 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.<br>
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* Times for social activities on Friday afternoon are subject to
change. We will notify you of the final details a few days prior to the
event.<br>
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Spread the news! We've created some Maker Faire graphics that you can
use on your website and email signatures to let people know about your
appearance. We appreciate any efforts on your part to promote Maker
Faire to friends, family, and coworkers.<br>
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You will find these graphics at <a href="http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2011/badges.csp" target="_blank">http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2011/badges.csp</a><br>
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Our goal is to make Maker Faire a truly unique, educational, and extraordinary experience for everyone.<br>
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Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire!<br>
<br>
Sherry<br>
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P.S. If you have friends who should be exhibiting cool projects at Maker
Faire, tell them there's still time to apply – until March 21st. Send
them to <a href="http://makezine.com/makerfaire/bayarea/2011/callformakers/" target="_blank">http://makezine.com/makerfaire/bayarea/2011/callformakers/</a> and they can complete the entry form.<br>
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<br>
Sherry Huss (<a href="mailto:Sherry@oreilly.com">Sherry@oreilly.com</a>)<br>
<br>
Director<br>
<br>
Maker Faire (<a href="http://www.makerfaire.com/" target="_blank">www.makerfaire.com</a>)<br>
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