From: Chad Fowler <chadfowler@...>
Date: 2004-08-14T03:55:56+09:00
Subject: Re: next RubyConf [was RE: RubyForge project and gem distriubtion]

On Sat, 14 Aug 2004 03:49:46 +0900, stevetuckner
<stevetuckner@usfamily.net> wrote:
> Curt Hibbs wrote:
> 
> >Perhaps the next RubyConf can be in Saint Louis -- being in the middle of
> >the country makes it equally accessible to most everywhere... and especially
> >since I'd would definitely be able to attend! :-)
> >
> >Curt
> >
> >
> >
> I want to second that notion. I have flown to Tampa and Seattle and
> driven to Texas, all from Minneapolis. I would love to see a midwestern
> Ruby Conference.
> 
> Of course who wants to go to the midwest in November :-(
> 


Exactly ;)

We do try to move them around for the reasons you guys are bringing
up.  Last year, we wanted to be in CST but we didn't want to freeze to
death.  Thus, Austin was the place.

We're certainly open to suggestions for where the conferences are
going to be.  We have certain criteria that need to be met:
* Not horribly expensive.  We tend to lose (our personal) money on
this thing and don't want to lose too much.
* Hopefully not freezing cold or blisteringly hot.
* Easy for international travelers (e.g. Matz) to get to
* Not horibbly expensive. ;)
* Others I'm not thinking of right now.

Of course, the "expensive" part could be offset with the right
sponsorship, which we're now in the position to receive/support given
our tax-exempt status.  Any takers?

Chad