Re: MOTS
Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011 15:18:15 -0400
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Sorry, it was Charles Hooper, not Charles Schultz. Looks like I need this 4th of July weekend more than I thought I did! Carol
On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 3:12 PM, Carol Dacko <dackoc_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> MOTS 2010 - a word.
>
> This was a "bucket list" thing for me. I have always wanted to get as many
> of the Oakies together to come to Michigan to attend a University of
> Michigan football game. The best way I could think to achieve that was to
> put on a conference. Due to the huge efforts of the committee members, Mark
> Bobak, Mark Powell, Charles Schultz, Ric Van Dyke and Jeremy Schneider the
> conference was a huge success and we had lots of fun. Just wish we had more
> people. Since I achieved my bucket list item, I will participate in another
> MOTS if there is another one, but will probably won't be leading it. I
> believe that Mark Bobak and Mark Powell will be taking the charge on that.
>
> For RMOUG, I can confirm that this is a great 2 day conference on a variety
> of topics. Many Oracle Aces, Ace Directors and Oakies attend/present at this
> conference. The mountains are always beautiful in February and the
> hospitality that you receive is awesome.
>
> For HOTSOS, you truly get the "Texas" feeling in Dallas. The hospitality is
> outstanding! This is also a conference where I wish I can clone myself so
> that I can attend both of the sessions. There is also an extra training day
> at the end where you can learn for leading technology folks like Tom Kyte,
> Jonathan Lewis, Tanel Poder and Karen Morton.
>
> For OOW, I have found that they are getting better at having more technical
> talks. There are still the requisite marketing talks, but you can find good
> sessions on each day to attend.
>
> Since I have never been to UKOUG, I cannot comment except to say that it is
> one of the conferences that I have always wanted to attend. You have a great
> opportunity to meet and speak with authors and presenters that don't have a
> chance to make it to this side of the pond. Excellent technical material
> too!
>
> ODTUG just had their annual conference in San Diego, and the conference is
> getting rave reviews. So there was great material presented their for all
> folks in technology, not just developers.
>
> NoCOUG has quarterly conferences/training opportunities. In May they had
> James Morle in to give a two day SAN deep dive. Again, very well received!
>
> So there are many training activities that you can experience. Also I
> believe that the SunCoast Oracle Users group in Tampa will have a one day
> session with Cary Millsap on the 21st of July. You might check that out
> since you are in the Sunshine State.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Carol Dacko
> MOTS 2010 Co-Executive Director
>
> University of Michigan
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Tim Gorman <tim_at_evdbt.com> wrote:
>
>> RMOUG "Training Days 2012" in Denver CO from 14-16 Feb 2012 is an
>> incredible training value at something less than $300 for registration for
>> the 2-day event (depending on when one registers -- haven't set pricing
>> yet). This will be our 22nd "Training Days" conference, I believe...
>>
>> As an added bonus, we'll be training our airport greeters to the
>> conference to include tours of all of the "New World Order" conspiracy
>> theory sites at the Denver Int'l Airport as well... google "denver
>> international airport conspiracy" if you want more information on what I'm
>> referring to... :-)
>>
>> ...so c'mon to Colorado in February, attend a great technical conference
>> in the city, maybe enjoy snow sports before or afterwards, and maybe learn
>> about some truly whacky conspiracy theories at the airport...
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* Bobak, Mark [mailto:Mark.Bobak_at_proquest.com]
>> *Sent:* Friday, July 1, 2011 12:15 PM
>> *To:* Joel.Patterson_at_crowley.com, oracle-l_at_freelists.org
>> *Subject:* RE: MOTS
>>
>> Hi Joel,****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> As one of the directors of MOTS 2010, I can tell you that there is no
>> event scheduled for 2011?(maybe in 2012?)****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> On another mailing list I?m on, some folks made noises about potentially
>> having an event similar to MOTS, again immediately preceding OOW, but in
>> another city, however, I?ve still not heard any official announcements, so,
>> it?s possible that didn?t get off the ground.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Events coming up in the next several months that I?m interested in,
>> include:****
>>
>> OOW2011****
>>
>> UKOUG2011 (first week of Dec, in Biromingham, UK, well worth the trip!)**
>> **
>>
>> Hotsos 2012 (first week of March in Dallas?this will be their 10 annual,
>> and should be really good.)****
>>
>> ** **
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>> And I?m sure there are many others, depending on where in the world you
>> are and how far you?re willing to travel? J****
>>
>> ** **
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>> Hope that helps,****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> -Mark****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *From:* oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org [mailto:
>> oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] *On Behalf Of *Joel.Patterson_at_crowley.com
>> *Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2011 2:00 PM
>> *To:* oracle-l_at_freelists.org
>> *Subject:* MOTS****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Now that something made me think of it again? I was a little late last
>> year, (this a little more $).****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Anyone know anything about any symposiums this year. I kind of liked
>> Michigans last year. Googling for it turns up 2010 promos. Maybe I can
>> get a head start this year.****
>>
>> ****
>>
>> Joel Patterson****
>>
>> Database Administrator****
>>
>> 904 727-2546****
>>
>> ****
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>> ****
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