The 1st New Hampshire Code Camp is being help Saturday, Feb 28th at Daniel Webster College.  Registration is now open at http://www.thedevcommunity.org/.  We're looking for developers or DBAs to present at this event.  We're also looking for component vendors or recruitment firms to sponsor the event with giveaways, or to help cover food costs. (Contact me - phil@denoncourtassociates.com or Pat Tormey)

I love going to code camps, I always learn a lot about technologies that I don't get to use in my day-to-day life.  It's nice to network with other developers, learn what problems they're running into and how they're solving them.  The manifesto describes it best: By and For the Developer Community, Always Free, No Fluff...

With the economy in apparent decline, a lot of you developers are looking for ways to make yourselves more marketable.  According to ToastMasters International, presentation skills are "crucial to success in the workplace".  Code Camps are a great way to start refining your speaking skills.  Nobody expects a polished speaker.  All we're looking for is someone to show us some code, help facilitate a conversation, or show us something new.  If you get nervous when you speak in front of people and that's deterring you, partner up with a buddy to deliver the talk with you. Presentations should go about an hour, and budget time for dialog/Q&A.

Here's how to register to speak at the NH Code Camp:
1) Create an account at thedevcommunity.org, or sign into your existing one.
2) Complete a Speaker Registry profile
3) On thedevcommunity.org 's home page, click the submit a presentation link next to Code Camp New Hampshire
4) Repeat (as necessary)

Looking forward to seeing you all there...