RFF Conference ???

[ernstk]

East coast?

East coast?

If it's going to be in the US, shouldn't it be on the east coast so that it's more accessible to the Europeans and Middle East members?

Regards
Ernst

 

[MartinP]

It seems that most members are not in the Americas (according to the "where are you" poll) so I'd suggest somewhere cheap and fascinating, as well as photogenic.

Probably Africa will be most central, speaking at the continental level, so how about Egypt, on the Red Sea coast maybe ? Ridiculously cheap off-season and lots of options for the entire family.

I would have also supported Perpignan, but I suspect it's too political for many people.
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[etrigan63]

Jorge, if you need help making arrangements, I have an online travel agency: http://travel.planetamd64.com and we can get some group arrangements made. Just let me know.

Here's another idea: a photo safari/excursion. Not to jungles of Africa per se, but say to some scenic locale is a civilized part of the world.

 

[dmr]

Count another vote here for somewhere in the Midwest. Needs to be central located and/or a city with a major airport with tons of air connections. Places like Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, Las Vegas, etc.

One thing I might throw out for consideration is that APUG is joining some other firms in what they are now calling the Photo 3 Conference next June, and it might be practical to piggyback a RFF get-together off of that.

I know that RFF and APUG have a considerable number of cross-over members.

This already has quite a bit of momentum, and I've already blocked off the days on the vacation calendar at work.

The RFF gang could either get involved officially, or just unofficially and all agree to meet there.

It's in Fort Collins, Colorado, about 50 miles north of Denver, which does have good air connections.

Needless to say, the area is quite scenic, and there are some photo trips planned already.

Just a suggestion here ...

Comments?

 

[gb hill]

I'm not going to vote because I would be interested but can't afford airfare and other expenses to west coast. Besides you realize the gear I could buy with that amount of money!😉

 

[etrigan63]

Or a cruise! We could take a cruise together!

 

[akptc]

Or a cruise! We could take a cruise together!

.. and be stuck for days with a bunch of RF gearheads with little chance of escape... hmm.. 😱😀😀

- I second the vote for a Midwest location, e.g. Kansas City - great food, nice people, and gorgeous women (photographically speaking) - what else could one ask for?

 

[BillBingham2]

What about a virtual conference for the folks who can not attend. Record (video, audio and power point if any) and publish all the talks/presentations on a DVD and PodCast. In a perfect world it could be live so you could watch from the Web.

B2

 

[Al Patterson]

How about Antarctica? It should be inconvenient for all of us in the Northern Hemisphere...

Seriously, I doubt we could ever manage to have one conference for all users of the forum. Maybe we could all buy webcams or something...

 

[reagan]

Maybe we could all buy webcams or something...

So I take it you haven't heard of back alley's web-surfing attire? 😱

 

[mike goldberg]

NOTE: I did NOT vote, because the Poll is set up as an either - or... With the Israel Shekel at 4.15 shekels to one dollar, the cost of getting there is a key factor! Thus, if a Conference was held in Greece or Europe... maybe.

Another factor is the possibility of RFF members arranging for low-cost housing for their buddies. For example, several members live in the Toronto area [brr!], and this could be a good venue for a Conference.

Let me say at the outset, I'm aware of some of the logistics of Conference Organizing, and you cannot please everyone. I would suggest having an open Post here, with a few of the guys who are centrally located... fielding Replies.

Then the idea can Gel and Evolve, then move into Grounding and Reality.

Ciao...

 

[darkkavenger]

please guys, think of the poor youngsters 😉

 

[Chris101]

There are more photographers in LA than anywhere else, so I'd go there (plus it's only a few hours drive for me!)

 

[mikeb380]

please guys, think of the poor youngsters 😉

Poor youngsters? I'll trade with the poor benighted ones! How about the poor oldsters? They can walk, I can't and my walker has square wheels! How about the East Coast? Maybe Richmond, Charlotte? Charlotte would be cool. Then I could drive it and there are lots of photogs around the area. :bang: And Charlotte is about half way between Miami and NYC. But, hey, let's not forget the Florida Keys; Key West would be good, everyone bring your scuba, underwater housing and shark repellent.

 

[David Murphy]

I've never been to a free conference yet on anything. I'd hope the price would be reasonable however.

 

[dadsm3]

If in North America, New York is best, but it has to be Chicago for max attendance.

 

[Larsgh]

As a newbie just "wanna" point to the fact that we live in the web 2.0 era. Why not make the conference also available on the web? Using for instance Adobe Connect Pro?
Regards from West Coast of Sweden