[Koha] Koha Conference timing

[Joann Ransom]

++1 for what Gary? annual or alternate years?

2010/11/19 Harris, Gary, DCA <Gary.Harris at state.nm.us>

>  ++1
>
> Gary L. Harris
> New Mexico State Library, USA.
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> *From:* koha-bounces at lists.katipo.co.nz on behalf of Chris Cormack
> *Sent:* Thu 11/18/2010 4:15 PM
> *To:* Joann Ransom
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> *Subject:* Re: [Koha] Koha Conference timing
>
>  * Joann Ransom (jransom at library.org.nz) wrote:
> >    Hi everyone,
> >
> >    I would like to put a plea out there that we do not hold Koha
> conferences
> >    every year. I would much prefer every 2nd or even 3rd year. This is
> >    because the KohaCon will always be held around the globe, which is
> what
> >    makes it so fantastic, but that also makes it quite expensive. Many of
> us
> >    are running on tight budgets and every 2nd or 3rd year is going to be
> much
> >    more sustainable in terms of particpation than annually.
> >
> I disagree quite strongly.
>
> Some people couldnt make this year, maybe they can make next year. Some
> of the people who made this year, cant make next year.
> The project is so vibrant and changes so much, 2 years is too long in my
> opinion. If we keep with the 6 month schedule that will be 4 major
> releases between conferences.
>
> People don't have to attend them all, if you can only attend ever 2nd or
> 3rd year, then so be it. But I think that that isnt a reason to only
> hold them ever 2 years. It will actually make it less likely people can
> attend one imho, and they will rotate around the world faster.
>
> Chris
>
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