[Noisebridge-discuss] Just FYI: Maker Faire Booth a Go!

[Mitch Altman]

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From: alexhandy at gmail.com
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:13:26 -0800
To: noisebridge-discuss at lists.noisebridge.net
Subject: [Noisebridge-discuss] Just FYI: Maker Faire Booth a Go!





Begin forwarded message:

From: Sherry Huss <sherry at oreilly.com>

Date: March 11, 2010 8:21:49 PM PST

To: alexhandy at gmail.com

Subject: Acceptance for Maker Faire


Dear Maker, 

We are happy to inform you that your proposal for Maker Faire, Noisebridge, has been accepted.  We're looking forward to having you participate in the 5th Annual Maker Faire Bay Area 2010!  

This year Maker Faire will focus on Young Makers, with projects and activities designed around innovation, education and inspiration.  We are excited to be engaging makers of all ages.  

I'd like to explain the process leading up to Maker Faire: 

First of all, save the dates May 22nd and 23rd! You should also consider being available on May 21st 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. 

Second, download the Maker Manual, which will help you prepare for the Maker Faire and answer many questions including details about tickets, parking, etc. You can find the Maker Manual at <http://www.makezine.com/go/makermanual2010>.   

Third, begin to 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.  I 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 makers at makerfaire.com. 

Fourth, we will send you a separate email confirming your details with a link to your Participation Agreement.  This agreement indicates that you've read the Maker Manual and that we've agreed on the specifics of your exhibit.  

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 by April 9th, via email to Louise Glasgow at louiseg at oreilly.com. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Louise. 

Here's the preliminary Maker Faire schedule so you can plan ahead: 

  Friday, May 21 - Setup     10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  Friday, May 21 - Meet, Greet & Exploration    2 p.m. - 5 p.m. *

  Friday, May 21 - Maker Networking Event       5 p.m. - 8 p.m. *



  Saturday, May 22 - Maker Faire   10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

  Sunday, May 23 - Maker Faire    10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

  Sunday, May 23 - Break Down      6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

*  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. 

If you would like to participate as a maker in our Education Day Event on Friday morning 8 a.m. ˆ 1 p.m., please email Michelle Hlubinka, hlubinka at gmail.com. 

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. You will find these graphics at http://makerfaire.com/webbadges. 

Our goal is to make the Maker Faire a truly unique, educational, and extraordinary experience for everyone.   

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at Maker Faire! 

Sherry 

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 31st.  Send them to http://makerfaire.com/, and they can follow the "Call for Makers" link. 


Sherry Huss (Sherry at oreilly.com)

Director

Maker Faire (www.makerfaire.com)
MAKE (www.makezine.com)
CRAFT (www.craftzine.com) 

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