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## Email
Next month, I'd like to finally kick off OpenHack Pittsburgh. OpenHack is an initiative started by the Western NY Ruby Users Group to create a regularly meeting, globally branded hacking event. The exact structure of OpenHack varies by city, but the basic purpose is coding together. You can learn more at the website - http://openhack.github.com/

You're receiving this email because you have either expressed interest in OpenHack or have a hand in organizing a technology user group in Pittsburgh. This is a polyglot event, and I want to be sure each user group is represented and that the scheduling for OpenHack doesn't conflict with other events.  If you know of any user groups that aren't represented, please let me know, or feel free to copy them into the thread.

The plan for OpenHack Pittsburgh is to meet monthly with a mix of "Bring Your Own Project" and pairing on open source software with someone who is experienced with that project. The first meeting will be held in mid-January at 4moms in the Strip District. A date has not been set, but I expect it will be a weekday night, probably from 6-9pm.

What we need from you:

Your group's meeting times - I don't want to schedule OpenHack at the same time as another event. It is detrimental to both events to split the audience
Promotion - spread the word about OpenHack. The website is http://openhack.github.com/pittsburgh/, the twitter account is @OpenHackPGH
Projects - I believe this event will be a lot more successful if there are projects to work on. If you have open source software that needs help, this is where you can get it
Host Space - I'd like to host OpenHack at a different Pittsburgh company each month, or rotate between a few, to create variety and accessibility
Food and Coffee Sponsors - Same rule as CodeRetreat - No pizza! I'd expect the food sponsor to usually be the host.
You! - It'd be great to have experienced community members at every OpenHack. Fill out this doodle with your availability http://www.doodle.com/hznw2vpde7dk6fm7
	Next month, I'd like to finally kick off OpenHack Pittsburgh. OpenHack is an initiative started by the Western NY Ruby Users Group to create a regularly meeting, globally branded hacking event. The exact structure of OpenHack varies by city, but the basic purpose is coding together. You can learn more at the website - http://openhack.github.com/

	You're receiving this email because you have either expressed interest in OpenHack or have a hand in organizing a technology user group in Pittsburgh. This is a polyglot event, and I want to be sure each user group is represented and that the scheduling for OpenHack doesn't conflict with other events. If you know of any user groups that aren't represented, please let me know, or feel free to copy them into the thread.

	The plan for OpenHack Pittsburgh is to meet monthly with a mix of "Bring Your Own Project" and pairing on open source software with someone who is experienced with that project. The first meeting will be held in mid-January at 4moms in the Strip District. A date has not been set, but I expect it will be a weekday night, probably from 6-9pm.

	What we need from you:

	Your group's meeting times - I don't want to schedule OpenHack at the same time as another event. It is detrimental to both events to split the audience
	Promotion - spread the word about OpenHack. The website is http://openhack.github.com/pittsburgh/, the twitter account is @OpenHackPGH
	Projects - I believe this event will be a lot more successful if there are projects to work on. If you have open source software that needs help, this is where you can get it
	Host Space - I'd like to host OpenHack at a different Pittsburgh company each month, or rotate between a few, to create variety and accessibility
	Food and Coffee Sponsors - Same rule as CodeRetreat - No pizza! I'd expect the food sponsor to usually be the host.
	You! - It'd be great to have experienced community members at every OpenHack. Fill out this doodle with your availability http://www.doodle.com/hznw2vpde7dk6fm7