Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Another Speaker Confirmed
Confirmation has just been recieved from Leslie Byrne. I'll add her to the sidebar list and to the Agenda post soon.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Conference Agenda
UPDATE:
A couple more speakers have confirmed. They have been placed into the agenda in their proper slots. As things firm up the agenda will be updated and reposted at the top of the blog. As before, the next pargraph still applies. We want to hear from you, either via e-mail or comments.
A tentative Agenda has been posted. Parts of this agenda can and will change to be reflective of what you, the Virginia Blogger, want to experience at this conference. Please use the e-mail link on the sidebar, or the comment section to make suggestions. No suggestion will be dismissed out of hand, all will be considered, though obviously all cannot be implemented.
Tentative Agenda;
Friday August 25, 2006
Various venues
· 12:00pm ___(Noon to 5:00pm; Conference Representatives
· 1:00pm ____will be at each hotel to meet attendees and
· 2:00pm ____assist with sign-in. Hotel check-in times will be
· 3:00pm ____noted on the official Agenda which will be
· 4:00pm ____mailed to each participant.)
· 5:30pm ____Cocktails, meet and greet; Chatmoss Country Club
· 6:00pm ____Dinner with Keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Chatmoss Country Club
· 7:30pm ____Reception in the form of 1st Annual Bloggers Pajama Party; Artisan Center, Uptown Martinsville. (Pajamas ____ ____ __optional, of course. Nothing that can't be worn in public.)
Saturday August 26, 2006
Patrick Henry Community College
· 9:00am Opening Speaker Attorney General McDonnell, Speaker Chris Saxman.
· 9:45am Workshop/Seminar (two choices TBA)
· 2:30pm Workshop/Seminar
· 5:00pm TBA
· 6:00pm TBA
· 7:30pm Extended Conference/Party at Firemen’s cabin, at Martinsville City Reservoir.
A couple more speakers have confirmed. They have been placed into the agenda in their proper slots. As things firm up the agenda will be updated and reposted at the top of the blog. As before, the next pargraph still applies. We want to hear from you, either via e-mail or comments.
A tentative Agenda has been posted. Parts of this agenda can and will change to be reflective of what you, the Virginia Blogger, want to experience at this conference. Please use the e-mail link on the sidebar, or the comment section to make suggestions. No suggestion will be dismissed out of hand, all will be considered, though obviously all cannot be implemented.
Tentative Agenda;
Friday August 25, 2006
Various venues
· 12:00pm ___(Noon to 5:00pm; Conference Representatives
· 1:00pm ____will be at each hotel to meet attendees and
· 2:00pm ____assist with sign-in. Hotel check-in times will be
· 3:00pm ____noted on the official Agenda which will be
· 4:00pm ____mailed to each participant.)
· 5:30pm ____Cocktails, meet and greet; Chatmoss Country Club
· 6:00pm ____Dinner with Keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Chatmoss Country Club
· 7:30pm ____Reception in the form of 1st Annual Bloggers Pajama Party; Artisan Center, Uptown Martinsville. (Pajamas ____ ____ __optional, of course. Nothing that can't be worn in public.)
Saturday August 26, 2006
Patrick Henry Community College
· 9:00am Opening Speaker Attorney General McDonnell, Speaker Chris Saxman.
· 9:45am Workshop/Seminar (two choices TBA)
- 1)Eric Helms Monday on Libel, with Conaway Haskins and Greg Letiecq
2)
- 1) Jim Hoeft on Podcasting and audio/visual media
2) Roundtable discussion with media and bloggers
- 1) U.S Attorney for Western District of Virginia John Brownlee
2) Former Representative and State Senator Leslie Byrne
· 2:30pm Workshop/Seminar
- 1) Forrest Landon on Open Government and FOIA requests
2) Steve Minor on Net Neutrality
· 5:00pm TBA
· 6:00pm TBA
· 7:30pm Extended Conference/Party at Firemen’s cabin, at Martinsville City Reservoir.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Blogs United in Martinsville for free Speech is to provide a forum to assess the state of the Virginia blog community, discuss its future, and explore ideas that utilize free speech to foster innovation, connectivity, and influence.
To this end, Blogs United in Martinsville for free Speech is dedicated to enhancing personal relationships and respect among bloggers, journalists, and public figures, regardless of partisan affiliation, through both the formal agenda and informal socializing opportunities offered in a casual, fun atmosphere.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Agenda to be released soon
A number of speakers have been lined up, and arrangements made for the various venues.
Watch this space for an agenda, to be released within the next few days.
Watch this space for an agenda, to be released within the next few days.
Data Imported
Today I brought over all the posts from my personal site regarding the conference. This assures that there is one place for information.
Also I have just returned from an enjoyable evening in Charlottesville. The primary purpose of the trip was to meet with Tucker Watkins regarding a couple of speakers that may be added to the roster. An extremely enjoyable side effect was the opportunity to meet several bloggers for the first time. There was a lot of interest in Blogs United expressed, with many committing to attend.
Also I have just returned from an enjoyable evening in Charlottesville. The primary purpose of the trip was to meet with Tucker Watkins regarding a couple of speakers that may be added to the roster. An extremely enjoyable side effect was the opportunity to meet several bloggers for the first time. There was a lot of interest in Blogs United expressed, with many committing to attend.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Partial Speakers List
Several speakers have confirmed their attendance at Bloggers United in Martinsville for free Speech blog convention August 25th and 26th. Quite a few more have conditionally accepted, to confirm when their schedule is more concrete.
A short list of confirmed speakers;
A short list of confirmed speakers;
- Attorney General Robert McDonnell
- Barnie Day
- Will Vehrs
- Jeff Schapiro
- Forrest Landon
- Eric Helms Monday
- Jim Hoeft
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Date Is Set
The blogger's conference soon to be held in Martinsville is quickly coming together.
The date has been set. The conference will open at Noon on Friday, August 25, 2006 and close Saturday evening, August 26, 2006.
An impressive list of speakers has been drawn up, several of whom have already committed to attend. A tentative agenda has been put together, and is being tweaked before final release.
Watch this blog for updates as they occur. Be sure to e-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions.
The date has been set. The conference will open at Noon on Friday, August 25, 2006 and close Saturday evening, August 26, 2006.
An impressive list of speakers has been drawn up, several of whom have already committed to attend. A tentative agenda has been put together, and is being tweaked before final release.
Watch this blog for updates as they occur. Be sure to e-mail me if you have any questions or suggestions.
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