Need guidance on Flock lanyard badge design

[Máirín Duffy]

Hi,

Maria (cc'ed) is designing the lanyard badges for Flock. We are not sure 
of the exact info you'll need / want on the badges, logistically.

Here is the ticket for the design work; it includes photos of 
Flockchester's and Prague Flock's badges as well as other conference badges:
https://fedorahosted.org/design-team/ticket/457

One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include 
the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth, 
Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people 
to list for help, or are there other people we should be listing as 
those who can help?

Ok, beyond that issue, here's a list of basic info we can put into the 
design, then a bucket of extras. We'd like to know what info is most 
important to you and what can be dropped from the badge:

Front of Badge Essentials:
---------------------------
- Attendee Name
- Attendee custom badge line

Back of Badge Essentials:
--------------------------
- link to sched.org schedule
- "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
- conference website (flocktofedora.org)

Other possible data to include:
------------------------------
- Attendee class (speaker / attendee / organizer? color-coded?)
- Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
- wireless access point SSID / access info (do we have this?)
- Attendee social media handle / IRC nick
- Attendee FAS id

We're planning to have the badges of registered attendees pre-printed, 
and have some blank badges that can be filled out with marker at the 
event. So whomever is running registration will need a sharpie (and 
potentially blank labels in case sharpies don't stick to the badge 
lamination.)

Any guidance / advice greatly appreciated.

~m

[Zoltan Hoppar]

Hi

Earlier I and Onuralp has created an tilted template that with little
redesign we can use for this. I have also gave at Rochester an real
sample with lanyard to Mizmo, an still have the files over here.

Ty,

Zoltan

2016-06-30 20:33 GMT+02:00 Máirín Duffy :
> Hi,
>
> Maria (cc'ed) is designing the lanyard badges for Flock. We are not sure of
> the exact info you'll need / want on the badges, logistically.
>
> Here is the ticket for the design work; it includes photos of Flockchester's
> and Prague Flock's badges as well as other conference badges:
> https://fedorahosted.org/design-team/ticket/457
>
> One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include the
> "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth, Josh,
> and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people to list
> for help, or are there other people we should be listing as those who can
> help?
>
> Ok, beyond that issue, here's a list of basic info we can put into the
> design, then a bucket of extras. We'd like to know what info is most
> important to you and what can be dropped from the badge:
> Front of Badge Essentials:
> Attendee Name
> Attendee custom badge line
> Back of Badge Essentials:
> link to sched.org schedule
> "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> conference website (flocktofedora.org)
> Other possible data to include:
> Attendee class (speaker / attendee / organizer? color-coded?)
> Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
> wireless access point SSID / access info (do we have this?)
> Attendee social media handle / IRC nick
> Attendee FAS id
>
> We're planning to have the badges of registered attendees pre-printed, and
> have some blank badges that can be filled out with marker at the event. So
> whomever is running registration will need a sharpie (and potentially blank
> labels in case sharpies don't stick to the badge lamination.)
>
> Any guidance / advice greatly appreciated.
>
> ~m
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[Rafal Luzynski]

Hi,

30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> [...]
> One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include
> the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth,
> Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people
> to list for help, or are there other people we should be listing as
> those who can help?

What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
me to that list, if you don't mind.
> [...]
> Back of Badge Essentials:
> link to sched.org schedule
> "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> conference website (flocktofedora.org)

flocktofedora.org already has a link to sched.org, maybe it's enough
to put only flocktofedora.org?
> [...]
> Other possible data to include:
> [...]
> Meal selection (special dietary needs?)

Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose whatever
they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask about the
ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this information
on the badge.

Otherwise it's OK.

Regards,

Rafal

[White, Langdon]

On 07/01/2016 04:20 PM, Rafal Luzynski wrote:
> Hi,
>
> 30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> > [...]
> > One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include
> > the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth,
> > Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people
> > to list for help, or are there other people we should be listing as
> > those who can help?
>
> What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
> me to that list, if you don't mind.
> > [...]
> > Back of Badge Essentials:
> > link to sched.org schedule
> > "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> > conference website (flocktofedora.org)
>
> flocktofedora.org already has a link to sched.org, maybe it's enough
> to put only flocktofedora.org?
> > [...]
> > Other possible data to include:
> > [...]
> > Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
>
> Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
> permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose whatever
> they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask about the
> ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this information
> on the badge.

+1 ... speaking as someone who has a dietary restriction, I definitely 
prefer keeping it to myself unless it is necessary to discuss it. If the 
data was encoded or something (like in a bar code or something) and it 
made it easier to "get lunch" that would be fine. But I don't think we 
are doing something quite that complicated ;)

langdon
> Otherwise it's OK.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rafal
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[Máirín Duffy]

Im a vegetarian and have been to many confs... i took pictures of a bunch of my previous badges from confs as "research" for what we might need and noticed quite a few had my dietary requests on them. The rationale being, sometimes ppl wo restrictions eat the special order food and the folks with the restrictions end up with nothing to eat.

How are the food ordering and dietary restrictions being handled (eg bagged lunches and when theyre gone thats it? Or made to order - less of an issue.) We are collecting dietary info in the registration iirc so just wondering what we actually do w it and if we care it's on the badge. If it needs to be on the badge then we can certainly handle discreetly  (colored stickers on back placed during reg for example.) If not, we dont plan for it.

Does anybody know the food situation?

~m

On July 1, 2016 7:30:52 PM EDT, Langdon White  wrote:
> On 07/01/2016 04:20 PM, Rafal Luzynski wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > 30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> > > [...]
> > > One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to
>
> include
> > > the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had
>
> Ruth,
> > > Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the
>
> people
> > > to list for help, or are there other people we should be listing as
> > > those who can help?
> >
> > What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
> > me to that list, if you don't mind.
> > > [...]
> > > Back of Badge Essentials:
> > > link to sched.org schedule
> > > "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> > > conference website (flocktofedora.org)
> >
> > flocktofedora.org already has a link to sched.org, maybe it's enough
> > to put only flocktofedora.org?
> > > [...]
> > > Other possible data to include:
> > > [...]
> > > Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
> >
> > Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
> > permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose
>
> whatever
> > they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask about
>
> the
> > ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this
>
> information
> > on the badge.
>
> +1 ... speaking as someone who has a dietary restriction, I definitely 
> prefer keeping it to myself unless it is necessary to discuss it. If
> the 
> data was encoded or something (like in a bar code or something) and it 
> made it easier to "get lunch" that would be fine. But I don't think we 
> are doing something quite that complicated ;)
>
> langdon
> > Otherwise it's OK.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Rafal
> > _______________________________________________
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>
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[Rafal Luzynski]

3.07.2016 03:28 Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> [...] The rationale being, sometimes ppl wo restrictions eat the special order
> food and the folks with the restrictions end up with nothing to eat.

This is a reasonable explanation but if possible I'd rather
recommend a solution protecting people's privacy.

The food will be provided by the hotel's own restaurant.
They are professionals so I believe they will handle all
food requirements better than anyone of us can think.
However, if an impossible thing happens and anyone is left
without food for whatever reason, do not hesitate to ask me
for help. There's always a solution.
> How are the food ordering and dietary restrictions being handled (eg bagged
> lunches and when theyre gone thats it? Or made to order - less of an issue.)

As I said in another thread, it's going to be a hot buffet.
> We are collecting dietary info in the registration iirc so just wondering what
> we actually do w it [...]

Please pass this information (number of vegetarian, vegan, special
diet due to medical reasons) to the hotel staff as they need it already.
As I said, they are ready to handle some vegetarian people but they
want to know more details to make sure they will satisfy everyone.
> Does anybody know the food situation?

I thought I should ask this question. :-) Here I've published
whatever I have known so far but I will also appreciate more
up to date info.

Regards,

Rafal

[Brian Exelbierd]

> On Jul 3, 2016, at 3:28 AM, Máirín Duffy  wrote:
>
> Im a vegetarian and have been to many confs... i took pictures of a bunch of my previous badges from confs as "research" for what we might need and noticed quite a few had my dietary requests on them. The rationale being, sometimes ppl wo restrictions eat the special order food and the folks with the restrictions end up with nothing to eat.
>
> How are the food ordering and dietary restrictions being handled (eg bagged lunches and when theyre gone thats it? Or made to order - less of an issue.) We are collecting dietary info in the registration iirc so just wondering what we actually do w it and if we care it's on the badge. If it needs to be on the badge then we can certainly handle discreetly (colored stickers on back placed during reg for example.) If not, we dont plan for it.

The Brewery, and I believe the cruise, are both buffets.  The lunches will be handled by the hotel.  I agree with Rafal that there is almost no situation where someone should get left without food.  I don't think we have enough information to actually predict special needs.  The reg form, iirc, only asked about vegetarians.  Vegans, Gluten Free, etc. are not counted.  Also the number is private and I don't have it.  Can someone send it to me please.

Thank you.

regards,

bex
> Does anybody know the food situation?
>
> ~m
>
> On July 1, 2016 7:30:52 PM EDT, Langdon White  wrote:
>
> On 07/01/2016 04:20 PM, Rafal Luzynski wrote:
>  Hi,
>
> 30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy  wrote:
>  [...]
>  One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include
>  the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth,
>  Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people
>  to list for help, or are there other people we should be listing as
>  those who can help?
>  What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
>  me to that list, if you don't mind.
>
> [...]
>  Back of Badge Essentials:
> link to sched.org http://sched.org/ schedule
> "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> conference website (flocktofedora.org http://flocktofedora.org/)
>
> flocktofedora.org http://flocktofedora.org/ already has a link to sched.org http://sched.org/, maybe it's enough
>  to put only flocktofedora.org http://flocktofedora.org/?
>
> [...]
>  Other possible data to include:
>  [...]
> Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
>
> Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
>  permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose whatever
>  they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask about
> the
>  ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this information
>  on the badge.
>
> +1 ... speaking as someone who has a dietary restriction, I definitely 
> prefer keeping it to myself unless it is necessary to discuss it. If the 
> data was encoded or something (like in a bar code or something) and it 
> made it easier to "get lunch" that would be fine. But I don't think we 
> are doing something quite that complicated ;)
>
> langdon
>
> Otherwise it's OK.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rafal
>
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[Máirín Duffy]

Hi Brian,

Since the pre-registration cut off is now passed, the final food preferences count is 36 vegetarians. Nobody entered any other special dietary restrictions. Hope this helps sort things out with the hotel / brewery / cruise.

~m

[White, Langdon]

On 07/02/2016 09:28 PM, Máirín Duffy wrote:
> Im a vegetarian and have been to many confs... i took pictures of a
> bunch of my previous badges from confs as "research" for what we might
> need and noticed quite a few had my dietary requests on them. The
> rationale being, sometimes ppl wo restrictions eat the special order
> food and the folks with the restrictions end up with nothing to eat.

mostly as a sidebar on conf badge design, I have had the exact same 
experience with people consuming all of the "special food needs stuff" 
:). in most cases where they checked dietary restrictions, they had 
fancy, fancy scan-able badges which had the info and only avail to staff.

However, it is a great point, and I would just say, "print food choice 
on the back" so it is at least semi-secure and list them all "regular", 
"veg", "vegan", "chickenatarian" (yeah, looking at you matt), 
"piscetarian", weirdo-GF people (yeah, that's a mirror), Sugar-y snacks 
(yep, all 3 of my kids), etc :).. Joking aside.. list "standard" and 
whatever food choices people want to make on the back (or some such). 
This problem is going to get worse before it gets better with rampant 
food allergies showing up.

langdon
> How are the food ordering and dietary restrictions being handled (eg
> bagged lunches and when theyre gone thats it? Or made to order - less of
> an issue.) We are collecting dietary info in the registration iirc so
> just wondering what we actually do w it and if we care it's on the
> badge. If it needs to be on the badge then we can certainly handle
> discreetly (colored stickers on back placed during reg for example.) If
> not, we dont plan for it.
>
> Does anybody know the food situation?
>
> ~m
>
> On July 1, 2016 7:30:52 PM EDT, Langdon White
>  wrote:
> On 07/01/2016 04:20 PM, Rafal Luzynski wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>
>     30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>         [...]
>         One issue we have up front is that we think it's important
>         to include
>         the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester
>         Flock had Ruth,
>         Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they
>         still the people
>         to list for help, or are there other people we should be
>         listing as
>         those who can help?
>
>     What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
>     me to that list, if you don't mind.
>
>         [...]
>         Back of Badge Essentials:
>         --------------------------
>         - link to sched.org <http://sched.org> schedule
>         - "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
>         - conference website (flocktofedora.org
>         <http://flocktofedora.org>)
>
>     flocktofedora.org <http://flocktofedora.org> already has a link
>     to sched.org <http://sched.org>, maybe it's enough
>     to put only flocktofedora.org <http://flocktofedora.org>?
>
>         [...]
>         Other possible data to include:
>         [...]
>         - Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
>
>     Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
>     permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose
>     whatever
>     they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask
>     about the
>     ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this
>     information
>     on the badge.
>
>
> +1 ... speaking as someone who has a dietary restriction, I definitely
> prefer keeping it to myself unless it is necessary to discuss it. If the
> data was encoded or something (like in a bar code or something) and it
> made it easier to "get lunch" that would be fine. But I don't think we
> are doing something quite that complicated ;)
>
> langdon
>
>
>     Otherwise it's OK.
>
>     Regards,
>
>     Rafal
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[Brian Exelbierd]

> On Jul 8, 2016, at 12:38 AM, Langdon White  wrote:
>
> On 07/02/2016 09:28 PM, Máirín Duffy wrote:
> > Im a vegetarian and have been to many confs... i took pictures of a
> > bunch of my previous badges from confs as "research" for what we might
> > need and noticed quite a few had my dietary requests on them. The
> > rationale being, sometimes ppl wo restrictions eat the special order
> > food and the folks with the restrictions end up with nothing to eat.
>
> mostly as a sidebar on conf badge design, I have had the exact same experience with people consuming all of the "special food needs stuff" :). in most cases where they checked dietary restrictions, they had fancy, fancy scan-able badges which had the info and only avail to staff.
>
> However, it is a great point, and I would just say, "print food choice on the back" so it is at least semi-secure and list them all "regular", "veg", "vegan", "chickenatarian" (yeah, looking at you matt), "piscetarian", weirdo-GF people (yeah, that's a mirror), Sugar-y snacks (yep, all 3 of my kids), etc :).. Joking aside.. list "standard" and whatever food choices people want to make on the back (or some such). This problem is going to get worse before it gets better with rampant food allergies showing up.

For the non-buffets, I think this is reasonable.  However, as far as I know, we only asked if people were vegetarian.  We didn't ask for any  further details.  Once the attendee list is set up we can email and ask for additional food details, however we are running out of time to finalize the catering.

The buffets should include a lot of options.  I hope we can avoid having to control those.  What do you all think?

regards,

bex
> langdon
> > How are the food ordering and dietary restrictions being handled (eg
> > bagged lunches and when theyre gone thats it? Or made to order - less of
> > an issue.) We are collecting dietary info in the registration iirc so
> > just wondering what we actually do w it and if we care it's on the
> > badge. If it needs to be on the badge then we can certainly handle
> > discreetly (colored stickers on back placed during reg for example.) If
> > not, we dont plan for it.
> >
> > Does anybody know the food situation?
> >
> > ~m
> >
> > On July 1, 2016 7:30:52 PM EDT, Langdon White
> >  wrote:
> >
> > On 07/01/2016 04:20 PM, Rafal Luzynski wrote:
> >    Hi,
> >
> >    30.06.2016 20:33 Máirín Duffy <[e-mail]> wrote:
> >
> >        [...]
> >        One issue we have up front is that we think it's important
> >        to include
> >        the "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester
> >        Flock had Ruth,
> >        Josh, and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they
> >        still the people
> >        to list for help, or are there other people we should be
> >        listing as
> >        those who can help?
> >
> >    What kind of help would that mean? Probably you can consider adding
> >    me to that list, if you don't mind.
> >
> >        [...]
> >        Back of Badge Essentials:
> >        --------------------------
> >        - link to sched.org <http://sched.org> schedule
> >        - "Get Help" info (#flock-help, phone numbers / emails)
> >        - conference website (flocktofedora.org
> >        <http://flocktofedora.org>)
> >
> >    flocktofedora.org <http://flocktofedora.org> already has a link
> >    to sched.org <http://sched.org>, maybe it's enough
> >    to put only flocktofedora.org <http://flocktofedora.org>?
> >
> >        [...]
> >        Other possible data to include:
> >        [...]
> >        - Meal selection (special dietary needs?)
> >
> >    Are you sure that meal selection should be displayed public and
> >    permanently? I guess the people with special needs will choose
> >    whatever
> >    they need, optionally may tell somebody what they want or ask
> >    about the
> >    ingredients when taking food. Probably no need to show this
> >    information
> >    on the badge.
> >
> >
> > +1 ... speaking as someone who has a dietary restriction, I definitely
> >    prefer keeping it to myself unless it is necessary to discuss it. If the
> >    data was encoded or something (like in a bar code or something) and it
> >    made it easier to "get lunch" that would be fine. But I don't think we
> >    are doing something quite that complicated ;)
> >
> > langdon
> >    Otherwise it's OK.
> >
> >    Regards,
> >
> >    Rafal
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[Joe Brockmeier]

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 4:40 AM, Brian (bex) Exelbierd  wrote:
> For the non-buffets, I think this is reasonable.  However, as far as I know, we only asked if people were vegetarian.  We didn't ask for any  further details.  Once the attendee list is set up we can email and ask for additional food details, however we are running out of time to finalize the catering.
>
> The buffets should include a lot of options.  I hope we can avoid having to control those.  What do you all think?

Shared with Brian previously, but currently we have this count:

Vegetarian: 34, Non-Vegetarian: 216.

We do not currently have a flock-attendee list set up but I'm going to
ask for that to be created over the next day or three.

If we can actually accommodate options more complex than
vegetarian/not vegetarian, I can send a note to the list of folks
registered to send a special needs request immediately.

HOWEVER, we have a number of people who are speakers (and I hope you
know who you are) who are _not_ registered, and therefore would miss a
request for that information.

Suggestions otherwise?

Best,

jzb

[Brian Exelbierd]

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Joe Brockmeier wrote:
> On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 4:40 AM, Brian (bex) Exelbierd 
> wrote:
> > For the non-buffets, I think this is reasonable.  However, as far as I know, we only asked if people were vegetarian.  We didn't ask for any  further details.  Once the attendee list is set up we can email and ask for additional food details, however we are running out of time to finalize the catering.
> >
> > The buffets should include a lot of options.  I hope we can avoid having to control those.  What do you all think?
>
> Shared with Brian previously, but currently we have this count:
>
> Vegetarian: 34, Non-Vegetarian: 216.
>
> We do not currently have a flock-attendee list set up but I'm going to
> ask for that to be created over the next day or three.
>
> If we can actually accommodate options more complex than
> vegetarian/not vegetarian, I can send a note to the list of folks
> registered to send a special needs request immediately.

They can, in theory, accommodate more complex restrictions.  We have
additional time to confirm the restrictions even though we should be
settling counts soon.

Perhaps we should send the request out to both the speaker and the
attendee list.

However, I think it would be most helpful to modify the registration
form to have the additional options and to request people to fix their
registration.  It will make tracking the responses way less crazy and
set the form up to be right for next year.

regards,

bex
> HOWEVER, we have a number of people who are speakers (and I hope you
> know who you are) who are _not_ registered, and therefore would miss a
> request for that information.
>
> Suggestions otherwise?
>
> Best,
>
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[Joe Brockmeier]

On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 12:56 PM, Brian Exelbierd  wrote:
> They can, in theory, accommodate more complex restrictions.  We have
> additional time to confirm the restrictions even though we should be
> settling counts soon.
>
> Perhaps we should send the request out to both the speaker and the
> attendee list.
>
> However, I think it would be most helpful to modify the registration
> form to have the additional options and to request people to fix their
> registration.  It will make tracking the responses way less crazy and
> set the form up to be right for next year.

Patrick - is it possible for people to edit their registrations
after-the-fact? Or would it be easier to ask people to just send an
email if they have more stringent requirements than vegetarian to me
and compile a list?

Best,

jzb

[Rafal Luzynski]

I really appreciate your efforts to gather more detailed info
about some special food needs and please keep it on. But also
please don't worry. If somebody tells the hotel staff about their
special needs will they be able to accommodate the same day?
Maybe yes, maybe no. Will they be able to accommodate the next
day? I can't tell for sure but probably yes. If somebody is left
without the proper food are we able to take them to another
restaurant, order some boxed food by the phone, take them to
a grocery store and buy whatever they need? I believe the
answer is "yes".

So, again, please don't stop your current efforts but also
please keep in mind that in case of a problem there's probably
a workaround.

Regards,

Rafal

[Ruth Suehle]

On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include the
> "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth, Josh,
> and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people to list
> for help, or are there other people we should be listing as those who can
> help?

I don't mind being listed, and I'm sure neither of them do either. Listing
the entire Flock team at this point would be madness. :-D FWIW, nobody has
ever used those numbers or emailed us for help. Which isn't to say I'm
opposed to keeping it, but it hasn't been critical.
> Attendee class (speaker / attendee / organizer? color-coded?)

We generally have designed this in in some fashion.
> We're planning to have the badges of registered attendees pre-printed, and
> have some blank badges that can be filled out with marker at the event. So
> whomever is running registration will need a sharpie (and potentially blank
> labels in case sharpies don't stick to the badge lamination.)

Assume you'll need 40-50 blanks based on past experience.

If you want the hard plastic ones from last year, I ordered them here:
http://www.rockstarpasses.com

[Josh Boyer]

On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 8:39 PM, Ruth Suehle  wrote:
> On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Máirín Duffy  wrote:
> > One issue we have up front is that we think it's important to include the
> > "get help" info on the back of the badge. Rochester Flock had Ruth, Josh,
> > and Tom's cell phone numbers and emails. Are they still the people to list
> > for help, or are there other people we should be listing as those who can
> > help?
>
> I don't mind being listed, and I'm sure neither of them do either. Listing
> the entire Flock team at this point would be madness. :-D FWIW, nobody has
> ever used those numbers or emailed us for help. Which isn't to say I'm
> opposed to keeping it, but it hasn't been critical.

I don't care if you list the number I gave, but it won't actually work
in .eu because cell carriers are terrible world-wide.

josh

[Rafal Luzynski]

2.07.2016 02:41 Josh Boyer  wrote:
> [...]
> I don't care if you list the number I gave, but it won't actually work
> in .eu because cell carriers are terrible world-wide.

You can buy a local prepaid SIM card even at a newspapers shop
in an airport or at a gas station. The average price is $1.3
(yes, slightly more than one US dollar.) As a newcomer you get some
bonuses so there is a chance it will be your only expense,
especially if your main aim is to receive the calls in case of
emergence. All you need is a compatible device, if you haven't
got one you can buy one, even second hand if the price matters.
The same applies to all attendees, not just the Flock planning staff.

Regards,

Rafal

[Josh Boyer]

On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Rafal Luzynski
 wrote:
> 2.07.2016 02:41 Josh Boyer  wrote:
> > [...]
> > I don't care if you list the number I gave, but it won't actually work
> > in .eu because cell carriers are terrible world-wide.
>
> You can buy a local prepaid SIM card even at a newspapers shop
> in an airport or at a gas station. The average price is $1.3
> (yes, slightly more than one US dollar.) As a newcomer you get some
> bonuses so there is a chance it will be your only expense,
> especially if your main aim is to receive the calls in case of
> emergence. All you need is a compatible device, if you haven't
> got one you can buy one, even second hand if the price matters.
> The same applies to all attendees, not just the Flock planning staff.

Yes, I know that, but thank you for the information.  However, that
won't help with the issue Mo was talking about, because I wouldn't
know the new number until I got there, which is far too late to be
listed in a program.  Similarly, a new number won't be my current
number which means listing my current number in the program still
doesn't work.

josh

[Rafal Luzynski]

What about listing the hotel landline phone number as the only
phone to call if any kind of help is needed? The hotel staff will
probably be more helpful than anyone of us, they work 24/7, they
will be there long before and long after Flock, they will be able
to redirect a call to Flock staff if needed as they will stay at
the same hotel. Of course we should ask them for permission but
this should not be a problem because the hotel phone numbers are
already public.

Regards,

Rafal

[Máirín Duffy]

Hi Rafal,

There should be an emergency contact associated with the actual conference altho hotel staff contact info wouldnt hurt in addition to that.

~m

On July 5, 2016 6:17:46 PM EDT, Rafal Luzynski  wrote:
> What about listing the hotel landline phone number as the only
> phone to call if any kind of help is needed? The hotel staff will
> probably be more helpful than anyone of us, they work 24/7, they
> will be there long before and long after Flock, they will be able
> to redirect a call to Flock staff if needed as they will stay at
> the same hotel. Of course we should ask them for permission but
> this should not be a problem because the hotel phone numbers are
> already public.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rafal
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[Brian Exelbierd]

My response yesterday didn't arrive.  I think we should include the hotel as they can easily help if people need Polish support/directions for cabs back in the evening.

regards,

bex
> On Jul 8, 2016, at 4:04 AM, Máirín Duffy  wrote:
>
> Hi Rafal,
>
> There should be an emergency contact associated with the actual conference altho hotel staff contact info wouldnt hurt in addition to that.
>
> ~m
>
> On July 5, 2016 6:17:46 PM EDT, Rafal Luzynski  wrote:
> What about listing the hotel landline phone number as the only
> phone to call if any kind of help is needed? The hotel staff will
> probably be more helpful than anyone of us, they work 24/7, they
> will be there long before and long after Flock, they will be able
> to redirect a call to Flock staff if needed as they will stay at
> the same hotel. Of course we should ask them for permission but
> this should not be a problem because the hotel phone numbers are
> already public.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rafal
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[Rafal Luzynski]

8.07.2016 10:38 "Brian (bex) Exelbierd"  wrote:
> [...]  I think we should include the hotel as they can easily help if people
> need Polish support/directions for cabs back in the evening.

I consulted this with the hotel staff and they confirmed it's OK
to put their phone number as the help contact but only the
reception desk phone number as they work 24/7. This number
is already there [1] so I think it is OK as it is now.

Regards,

Rafal

[1]
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Flock/2016-booklet-text#hotel_contact_informa...