[Epo-members-announce] Send-a-Newbie

[Karen Pauley]

Hi Mark,

On 2 July 2010 01:31, Mark Keating <m.keating at shadowcat.co.uk> wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> As you know this year we have been organising the send-a-newbie to get new
> people to the YAPC::EU in Pisa. I can announce that we will be sponsoring 3
> people for this event (names will be announced shortly after we finalise the
> details).

That's great news.

> What I need is a list of people willing to act as guides/helpers for these
> newbies when they arrive in Pisa. It would be great if some of the EPO
> members could step to the plate and make sure these newbies get to go to
> social events, meet Perl regulars and are generally made to feel welcome. It
> would nicely round what is a great initiative.

Unfortunately I can only attend part of the conference this year and
won't be able to help as a guide.  I will, however, look out for them
once I am there.

> If someone could speak to the YEF people while they are there so we can
> hopefully get their blessing/support for this initiative then that would
> also be cool.

I can certainly speak to the YEF people for you, as I am one of them.

All the best,

Karen