[Ubuntu-US-CA] OCLUG Ubuntu Installfest, May 24th - Call for Volunteers

[Nathan Haines]

Hello everyone,

As you know the big Ubuntu installfest is coming up in just under two 
weeks.  The logistics have been shaping up very nicely, and everything 
appears as though it will be quite successful.

The installfest will take place at California State University Fullerton 
at McCarthy Hall room 606 on Saturday, May 24th, 2014 from 10:00 am to 
2:00 pm.  More information can be found at the following sites:

http://www.oclug.org/installfest.html
http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-california/2768-oclug-installfest/

We have a venue, we have buy-in from faculty and staff, and we have 
sponsorship in the form of supplies from Canonical.  But the most 
important factor in the success of this event is going to be volunteers 
who can commit to be at the event to help out as needed.

And now here's where you come in.  This is the official call for volunteers.

Regardless of your technical comfort and expertise, myself and others 
from Ubuntu and OCLUG will be at hand to assist you during the 
installfest, so you can expect an exciting and fun experience.

Primarily, we need installers.  Your job will be to help users identify 
their hardware, determine whether or not they want to install alongside 
their current operating system or wipe everything and install Ubuntu, 
and make sure they have their data backed up.  You'll help them fill out 
their installfest datasheets and after a short presentation on Ubuntu, 
you'll help them boot from an Ubuntu DVD or USB stick and begin the 
installation process.

You do not need to be able to troubleshoot any given installation 
problem.  There will be Ubuntu experts on hand to fix any critical 
errors.  Your assistance in leading new users through the boot and 
install process will free up these experts to address any hardware 
incompatibilities or installation errors that occur.

We will also need greeters.  These volunteers will direct attendees from 
the main parking structure to McCarthy Hall and also pass out packets of 
welcome material to attendees in the classroom.  These friendly welcomes 
will be the first impression attendees have of the installfest, Ubuntu, 
and OCLUG and so this human interaction is just as important as 
technical assistance--maybe even more so.

Each volunteer will receive an Ubuntu name badge clearly identifying him 
or her as an installfest volunteer.

So if you can be at Cal State Fullerton no later than 9:45 am, please 
email me and let me know whether you prefer to be an installer or a 
greeter, and provide your full name as you wish it to appear on your 
name badge.

This should be your first and last name or full name, and if your name 
is spelled in a non-Roman alphabet, please provide your preferred 
romanization which will be included underneath your name.

I would like to have commitments before the end of Sunday, May 18th to 
assist in planning, but please don't hesitate to email me after that 
date if you are available.

Regards,
Nathan

-- 
Nathan Haines
Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com/