[KLUG Members] Penguicon 3.0 Announcement & Reminder

[Neal Probert]

Penguicon 3.0
April 22-24, 2005
Detroit Sheraton Novi Hotel
Novi, Mi
info at penguicon.org
http://www.penguicon.org

To those of you familiar with the Linux and Open Source community, think
of a weekend long Linux Users Group meeting with hundreds of other geeks
which also just happens to have nationally acclaimed guests, its own
wireless network, free caffeine and snacks always available, lots of
folks talking about Science Fiction and Fantasy, situated next to a place
to buy really cool t-shirts and buttons and such, and with some extra
events like amateur singing, anime, and a costume contest.

To those of you familiar with Science Fiction conventions, imagine all
the convention features you know and love, with the addition of wireless
internet access, computer gaming (including the fabulous Celebrity Frag
Fest), non-stop Internet access, people who know about online publishing
/ books on demand / digital art, a programming track involving computing
topics and another one focusing on the crossover between Science Fiction
and computing.

And what else is there at Penguicon? There is a shared computing and SF
dealer's room. There a Masquerade, and a rocking Dance. There are reading
and signing sessions from our guest authors, 24 hour gaming, an anime
room, and a Live Action Role Playing game. There is a Linux Installfest,
Birds of a Feather sessions, computing and programming tutorials, and
email and Internet kiosks. We have coffee and the famed "Water Joe" (and
we will serve OpenCola) in the con suite, which is open to everyone. We
do technical presentations and seminars. There is a writing workshop.
There is filk. There is homemade robots.

All of this on a three day weekend. And Penguicon 3.0 will have even
more. Our GoHs include Corey Doctrow, Wil Wheaton, Kevin Siembieda, Nat
Torkington and Joan Vinge. We're looking forward to seeing YOU there!

Seeking Panelists

If you have given a presentation on a topic at your users' group, would
you be interested in repeating that presentation at Penguicon?  Some
panels are topical discussions with multiple expert panelists and the
audience, do you want to share your expertise with people?  If so, email
programming at penguicon.org and give details about your presentation or
expertise.  Visit the website at http://www.penguicon.org/ for more
information.

Registration Reminder

This is just a quick reminder that Penguicon's Registration rates are due
to increase from $35 to $40 on Tuesday, February 1st. This means that if
you want to register at the lowest rates available now, (and you know you
do) you need to do so soon. You can do so at our web page at
http://www.penguicon.org/reg_app2.php using Paypal to make the payment.
Please note that registrations must be made and paid for by January 31.
Any registrations after 11:59 pm EST will be charged the new rate.

Also note that if you prefer to mail a check or money order, it MUST be
postmarked by January 31st to qualify for the lower rate. Any postmarked
after the the 31st will be charged the higher rate.

So act quickly to get the lowest membership rate possible for Penguicon
3.0!

Kimba Wilson
Penguicon 3.0 Pre-registration

Neal Probert
Penguicon 3.0 LUG Wrangler

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