{"id":214,"date":"2019-04-20T19:52:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-20T23:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/?p=214"},"modified":"2019-04-24T11:18:58","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T15:18:58","slug":"april-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/2019\/04\/20\/april-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"April Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>In this issue:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Master-class\/tutorial tickets available (<em>see date correction<\/em>)<\/li><li>Attend the open TPCiP planning meeting on April 23 at 8pm EST<\/li><li>Volunteers wanted<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets\">Come to our event<\/a><\/li><li>Make your <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciphotel\">room reservations<\/a><\/li><li>Sponsor TPCiP &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcipsponsor\">get your company seen<\/a>!<\/li><li>How to reach us<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1>Get your master-class tutorial tickets!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Correction: Programming the web with Sawyer X is on June 20. We originally published it as being on a different, incorrect day. Sorry!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the lineup:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>June 16:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Practical Perl 6 with Jeff Goff (full day) $115<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Introduction to Git (even for non-developers!) with John Anderson (half day) $65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Setting you up the bomb: interactive git rebase for the win with John Anderson (half day) $65<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>June 20:<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Introduction to Go with Dave Rolsky (full day) $165<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Programming the web with Dancer with Sawyer X (full day) $65<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>June 21:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Introduction to Moose with Dave Rolsky (full day) $165<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more information about these classes and get your tickets on <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets\">eventbrite<\/a>. Tickets are sold individually per class and are in addition to your main event (June 17-19) ticket purchase. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Attend the TPCiP planning meeting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wonder how The Perl Conference events are organized? TPCiP organizers are meeting on April 23 to continue working out the event details. Feel free to join us! You can simply observe or, even better, help us in our planning &#8211; just for the day or on a continued basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/161261675\">Join our meeting<\/a> (id is 161 261 675) at 8:00pm EST on Apr 23. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1><strong>Volunteers wanted <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20th Year Anniversary Planning Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for volunteers who can help make the significance of the 20th Anniversary of Perl conferences stand-out! You don\u2019t need to have event planning experience to help out, but it is a plus if you have attended past Perl conferences. The Planning Lead will get to see their vision become a reality at #TPCiP and they&#8217;ll get free admission to the event\u2019s main conference days!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>YAPC \u201cregulars\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a chronic attendee of Perl conferences? Have you been to almost every YAPC and TPC in America as an organizer, speaker, or attendee? We would love to hear from you! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:admin@perlconference.us\">admin@perlconference.us<\/a> for more information about these opportunities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Register to attend The Perl Conference<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The main 3-day conference event is on June 17-19, 2019! The conference will be in Pittsburgh, PA with optional master-class tutorial sessions offered on June 16, 20, and 21. Early-bird pricing is available for $275 until May 15.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a Golden Ticket option that comes with perks including a free hotel room upgrade, a free conference bag, special recognition on the event website and during the conference! The cost for a Golden Ticket is $500.00.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both early-bird and Golden Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciptickets<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Get your lodging<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference events and recommended lodging are conveniently in one place:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel &amp; Suites Pittsburgh Downtown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Bigelow Square<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pittsburgh, PA &nbsp;15219<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can secure your room online (preferred) at <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciphotel\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpciphotel<\/a>. Alternately you can call 1-800-222-TREE (8733). Be sure to &nbsp;mention \u201cThe Perl Conference 2019\u201d event.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organizers can help you with your reservation if you need an accessible room. Please email <a href=\"mailto:admin@perlconference.us\">admin@perlconference.us<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Want to sponsor The Perl Conference?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><br>For more information about donating to The Perl Foundation visit <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcipsponsor\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/tpcipsponsor<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sponsors can also donate directly to The Perl Conference in Pittsburgh! Often the organizers are able to link a sponsor directly to an event at the conference ( wifi, coffee break, etc ) &nbsp;where the cost of the event is in line with the donation amount. Email <a href=\"mailto:treasurer@perlfoundation.org\">treasurer@perlfoundation.org<\/a> for more information or to donate directly to this year\u2019s event.<br><br>Sponsors of $500 or more will be provided a table at our sponsor expo and job fair. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to reach us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit our website: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/\">https:\/\/perlconference.us\/tpc-2019-pit\/<\/a><\/li><li>Follow us on Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PerlConferences\"><strong>@PerlConferences<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Like us on Facebook: <strong>The Perl Foundation (@tpf.perl)<\/strong><\/li><li>Subscribe to the mailing list: <a href=\"mailto:announce@perlconference.us\"><strong>announce@perlconference.us<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your questions about The Perl Conference to <a href=\"mailto:admin@perlconference.us\">admin@perlconference.us<\/a>. Someone on our organizing team will be happy to get back to you. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see you <em>back where it all began<\/em>, in Pittsburgh, PA this June! #TPCiP<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this issue: Master-class\/tutorial tickets available (see date correction) Attend the open TPCiP planning meeting on April 23 at 8pm EST Volunteers wanted Come to our event Make your room reservations Sponsor TPCiP &#8211; get your company seen! 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