As we begin the planning stages for WordCamp Chicago - it will be extremely helpful for us to know how many people are interested in attending. So, before we start official registrations - help us out and leave a comment here and let us know that you plan to rock the WordCamp Chicago!
Many thanks, in advance ~ the WordCamp Chicago team
Please download to your own server and link to: http://wordcampchicago.com.
Rebecca Zwar: I’d love to come!
Are You Going? : Jeffro2pt0: dates for WordCamp Chicago have been nailed...
Ed: I’m definitely interested. My boss is asking for information...
Jeffro2pt0: YAY! I have it marked down on my Calendar and unless...
Addicott Web: I’m definitely interested in attending!
david: Dates are good … what about a venue? Are you targeting an...
Joe: I’m interested. Keep me posted.
Gary LaPointe: I’m game. I was looking for a WordCamp but...
Brian Layman: Great! I’m glad to see the exact dates and very glad...
Chuck Camroux: If the river doesn’t rise, I’ll be there. Too...
Miguel Wickert: Nice, I should be able to make it. Even if I have to fly...
The Web Czar: I’d love to come back to my old stomping grounds and...
Andrew: I cannot wait…I’ve got the dates marked off in...
K.: I will definitely be there.
Dave Kaufman - Techlife: And not to spam (delete this comment - mods)...
11:16 am on October 6th, 2008
I am definitely interested!
11:20 am on October 6th, 2008
I am interested as well.
11:44 am on October 6th, 2008
I think I can speak for the Des Moines, IA crowd and say there are several that would be interested in attending!
11:52 am on October 6th, 2008
Me me me!!!
2:32 pm on October 6th, 2008
I’ll be there.
3:57 pm on October 6th, 2008
My only concern is that this is close to the SOBCon’09 event– I probably can only afford to attend one, not both…
4:02 pm on October 6th, 2008
@Karen - we’re not sure on the date yet. I know that SOBCon is in May. We’re still in the planning stages for a time/date - your feedback helps. thanks!
5:50 pm on October 6th, 2008
It would be cool to have it back to back with SOBCon (exhausting, though) for those of us flying in for the event. Two weekends of bloggy fun would be terrific - would save on airfare.
This is so exciting. Let me know how I can help!
@Karen: I don’t know what they have planned, but WordCamps are supposed to be free or really low cost. In Chicago, it should be easy to find sponsors and keep it unconferency, which is what has worked beautifully for many WordCamp events, keeping the cost really low. $20-$25 is normal. I hope they can do the same here.
6:10 pm on October 6th, 2008
Lorelle - thanks for plug on wordcamp.info! Hmm .. back to back w/ SOBCon - - if we could just sneak a barcamp in the weekdays in between, we could get sufficiently exhausted. haha
Thank you for your offer to help, as well - we will most definitely be in touch.
@Karen - we absolutely intend on keeping costs way low on this.. free, if at all possible! We’ll update here as soon as we have specifics and such
8:11 pm on October 6th, 2008
There’s a bunch of us in Milwaukee who are considering doing a Wordcamp up here, and I’m pretty sure some would love to come and check out WordCampChicago.
9:01 pm on October 6th, 2008
Excellent news, Sam - - I’m in the West Bend area, so I’d be very interested in knowing that the Milw. area was organizing a WordCamp
9:12 pm on October 6th, 2008
i’m definitely interested. for chicago and/or milwaukee wordcamp
9:16 pm on October 6th, 2008
Definitely interested! Also in the Milwaukee area… but would be willing to head down to Chicago for a Wordcamp!
9:16 pm on October 6th, 2008
PS- also willing to help
10:18 pm on October 6th, 2008
I’d definitely attend and would also be willing to help in any way I can (social media, press releases, journalistic needs, etc).
5:13 am on October 7th, 2008
Count me in. Just last night I was saying how we need to bring wordcamp to Milwaukee. I’ll be there in Chicago, and then hope to plan one in Milwaukee after learning a little more from you guys.
Scott / twitter: @offordscott
5:24 am on October 7th, 2008
I don’t see the dates. I would LOVE to come though and if I can swing it, I’ll be there!
6:14 am on October 7th, 2008
I’m interested but depends on the cost?
3:20 pm on October 7th, 2008
Definitely interested, but this things needs a date.
4:12 pm on October 7th, 2008
@Jeramey you’re telling me
We are inches away from confirming a date on this - we’re just waiting for confirmation on one thing, and we’ll be ready to announce it!
12:43 pm on October 8th, 2008
[...] Would you be interested in attending a WordCamp in Chicago? We are currently trying to get a feel for how many attendees we should expect - so if you are interested - check out the WordCamp Chicago post here, and leave your comment : Want to attend WordCamp-Chicago? Let us know! [...]
3:19 pm on October 8th, 2008
I am in. What can I do to help?
Matt Kern
mk@mattkern.com
10:56 pm on October 8th, 2008
I love Chicago! We’re coming down from Toronto!
2:03 pm on October 9th, 2008
I’m in!
7:35 pm on October 10th, 2008
>>I’m in!
Copycat…
8:44 pm on October 10th, 2008
I’ve been waiting for a WordCamp in Chicago for a while! It’s awesome that it’s coming to my hometown! I definitely want to be there…let me know if there’s anything I can do to help out.
3:44 pm on October 11th, 2008
You’ve got my support, sounds great.
10:35 pm on October 12th, 2008
I’m in Chicago + I live/breathe WordPress = ATTENDING. If you guys need help on the ground here, holla at a brother.
9:29 am on October 13th, 2008
Count me in - I’d be willing to volunteer in anyway possible as I live in the Burbs of Chicago.
Jeff
10:06 pm on October 15th, 2008
I am definitely interested in the WordCamp in Chicago. Let me know when the schedule is set.
5:27 am on October 16th, 2008
I am interested in coming. It all depends on the price. I am near Detroit so it is only a short drive away for me. I just started using WordPress and I am extremely excited about its potential.
5:17 am on October 17th, 2008
It’s been around 11 days since this last post… Any news about the timeline/status/planning of your event? Have you narrowed it down to a certain month, etc?
2:20 am on October 22nd, 2008
We’re still working on the timeline/location. We have narrowed it down to June. Brian is arranging the venue - - and he is currently at sea on a cruise with his wife, and our other co-organizer, Cory Miller. Soon as those two clowns get back on land - - we’ll be able to get together and solidify plans.
Hang tight - we’re getting there
4:50 pm on October 22nd, 2008
Please count me in!
7:02 am on October 23rd, 2008
Hey,
How do we apply to do a presentation? - email me!
I would be able to make it from Australia if it was in the later months (November / December)
Cheers
11:04 pm on October 23rd, 2008
I’d make a trip down to Chicago from Saginaw, MI.
10:23 am on October 30th, 2008
I will definitely be there!
1:51 pm on October 31st, 2008
I am going to try my best to get up there. I love Chicago, and I love Wordpress!
10:16 pm on November 17th, 2008
I’d love to make it if I my schedule allows!
12:02 am on November 25th, 2008
I’m definitely there! As soon as I found out the date and exact location, I’ll be booking my room. More than likely I will be bringing a few others. Awaiting more details…
2:22 pm on November 25th, 2008
I’d love to come - I am interested in SEO and blogging, as well as using WP as a CMS for small business.
11:09 pm on December 1st, 2008
Count me in!
6:01 pm on December 2nd, 2008
any new info?
9:17 am on December 4th, 2008
depending on the dates, i will be there!
10:13 am on December 4th, 2008
I’ll be there.
10:18 am on December 4th, 2008
I’ll make it!
11:04 am on December 4th, 2008
I am definitely interested in attending this event as well. I just wonder if the event will happen in June which may conflict with WordCamp Dallas. I’ll have to choose between which one to go to which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
11:24 am on December 4th, 2008
Sounds like a plan! If it’s warm enough I’ll ride their on one of my bikes.
11:42 am on December 4th, 2008
Depending on the cost and schedule, I might be interested.
1:38 pm on December 4th, 2008
I’m definitely interested in attending. I Love Chicago (the art, the food, the industrial science museum, the food)! I’ll check back and I’m on the RSS feed. One thing I would strongly recommend is working out a hotel contract with *very* reasonable room rates for attendees. Chicago is one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. attending conferences (not as bad as SF, but 1 of the top 5).
If you need any hotel negotiation tips, feel free to drop me a line.
1:49 pm on December 4th, 2008
Late to the party but … I’ve never been to one of these before and I’m interested. And I’m in Chi!
8:59 am on December 5th, 2008
Interested for sure
11:16 am on December 5th, 2008
I’ll be there!!
12:47 pm on December 5th, 2008
Based on when it’s going down, I may be interested in flying in to check out the event.
3:19 pm on December 5th, 2008
I will almost certainly be there, even though I’ve moved to texas. Some members Blueprint will be there.
4:07 pm on December 5th, 2008
Will I be attending? OF COURSE!
I’m sooo glad you guys are organizing this here in Chicago. Can’t wait!
10:39 pm on December 5th, 2008
Count me in. I’m also local and can volunteer if needed.
12:59 am on December 6th, 2008
I live in Chicago and love Wordpress. I’m in!!!
4:59 pm on December 8th, 2008
Long time WP’er, first time camper. I write my syndicated column in WP, so could certainly share some stories.
5:01 pm on December 8th, 2008
And not to spam (delete this comment - mods) but I need to learn to type a bit better. (URL was incorrect)
5:28 pm on December 8th, 2008
I will definitely be there.
8:02 am on December 9th, 2008
I’d love to come back to my old stomping grounds and hang with some fellow WP aficianados!
Ken Ivey,
MidTN Technology
Murfreesboro, TN
12:11 pm on December 9th, 2008
If the river doesn’t rise, I’ll be there. Too many sites to name so I’ll just use my new (not fully operational) Niagara Falls website.
6:09 pm on December 10th, 2008
I’m interested. Keep me posted.
3:22 pm on December 11th, 2008
I’m definitely interested in attending!
10:58 am on December 12th, 2008
I’m definitely interested. My boss is asking for information (dates, cost, etc.) so we can “discuss” reimbursment!
3:26 pm on December 13th, 2008
I’d love to come!