Re: [chairs] OASIS Symposium - TC Meeting Space Reservations

[David RR Webber <david@drrw.info>]

Jane,

I must ask that next year some consideration be given to the timing of 
this event.

The end of April is a peak time for events both here in US and in Europe.

I really question the logic of holding this in New Orleans at a time when
potential contributors could easily be facing three plane flights 
criss-crossing
the planet in the space of a week or ten days.   The same thing happened 
for
OASIS Europe clashing with an event here in the USA, and last years New 
Orleans
clashing with an event in Europe.

Surely it would make more sense for a focus event for OASIS to be scheduled
in a quieter time of the year.  For those of us with families - during 
school breaks
are always considerably better timing.

In any case - OASIS should try and pick dates that do not conflict with 
other XML
and eBusiness related events in the calendar.

It's tough enough as it is to justify time and expense to a dedicated 
OASIS event
but even tougher if it conflicts with events that marketing and sales 
are going to
want people to attend instead.

Just a plea here for the haggard road-warriors amongst us!

Thanks, DW
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Jane Harnad wrote:

>OASIS TC Chairs,
>
>All OASIS Technical Committees are strongly encouraged to hold
>face-to-face meetings in conjunction with the OASIS Symposium. We will
>provide rooms at the Marriott New Orleans on 27, 28, and 29 April for
>such meetings. In order to assure availability, TC chairs are asked to
>complete the online Meeting Space Reservation Form found on the event
>Web site by 17 December 2004.
>
>Link to Meeting Space Reservation Information and Form:
>  
>
>>http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium_2005/tc_meetings.php
>>    
>>
>
>Once all the meeting room reservations are compiled, we will begin to
>post a schedule in an effort to work out any conflicts. Please feel free
>to contact me directly with any questions or concerns -
>jane.harnad@oasis-open.org.
>
>Don't forget - the "Call for Participation" deadline for the OASIS
>Symposium is 13 December 2004. Submission guidelines and information may
>be found on the event Web site:
>http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium_2005/call_for_participation.p
>hp. All TC Chairs should encourage their members to submit
>presentations.
> 
>I thank you all again for your commitment and I look forward to working
>with you on this New Orleans event.
>
>Regards,
>Jane Harnad
>Manager of Events
>OASIS
>jane.harnad@oasis-open.org
>+1978-667-5115 ext 214
>Office Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
>
>
>  
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