5starAffiliatePrograms
07-28-2005, 04:53 PM
I went to an affiliate get-together up in Vancouver in Feb. that was awesome. I have wanted to do one in SoCal ever since. It was very informal - just networking, drinks and dinner. The face-to-face contact and being able to talk to other like minded people - in person instead of on the forums or by IM was simply priceless.
We all work independently and are so isolated. Especially since half the time family and friends don't understand what we do. For most of us, if we were at a normal party and started talking algos, datafeeds, RSS, cookies and spider food, people would think we were nuts. It's so cool to be in a room full of people that are all talking the same language, face the same issues and can relate to working from home as an affiliate.
The folks from AffiliatePrograms.com and I are planning the 1st get-together Sat August 27th from 3 - 5PM. I figured that would give people fun in the Sun/surfing/family time during the day and yet would not interfere with any dinner or party plans anyone had Saturday night. Although after we network anyone that wants to stay and have dinner as a group can. In Canada I think around 36 showed up for networking & cocktails and everyone stayed and had dinner. Some great friendships and alliances were formed.
This 1st meeting will be very fun and informal. The one's that show up will have a voice in planning what type of future get-togethers they want. We are looking for a fun, easy access OC restaurant with a beach patio. Thinking OC so it would be fairly easy for LA folks or even all the affiliates down in San Diego to come.
Sound good? Anyone interested in coming?
We are also thinking about planning one in Santa Barbara Sat nite before CJU starts on Sunday. That would be Sat Sept. 17th. Any takers for that get-together?
Linda
We all work independently and are so isolated. Especially since half the time family and friends don't understand what we do. For most of us, if we were at a normal party and started talking algos, datafeeds, RSS, cookies and spider food, people would think we were nuts. It's so cool to be in a room full of people that are all talking the same language, face the same issues and can relate to working from home as an affiliate.
The folks from AffiliatePrograms.com and I are planning the 1st get-together Sat August 27th from 3 - 5PM. I figured that would give people fun in the Sun/surfing/family time during the day and yet would not interfere with any dinner or party plans anyone had Saturday night. Although after we network anyone that wants to stay and have dinner as a group can. In Canada I think around 36 showed up for networking & cocktails and everyone stayed and had dinner. Some great friendships and alliances were formed.
This 1st meeting will be very fun and informal. The one's that show up will have a voice in planning what type of future get-togethers they want. We are looking for a fun, easy access OC restaurant with a beach patio. Thinking OC so it would be fairly easy for LA folks or even all the affiliates down in San Diego to come.
Sound good? Anyone interested in coming?
We are also thinking about planning one in Santa Barbara Sat nite before CJU starts on Sunday. That would be Sat Sept. 17th. Any takers for that get-together?
Linda