OS/2, when released, featured Multitasking/Multithreading, interprocess communication, and user interface capabilities, with relatively modest administration and resource requirements, ahead of the alternatives of the time. These along with it's stability and flexibility provide a playground for the programmer and power user. Time has only vindicated the excellence of its design, leaving its competition looking for alternatives to the right way to do things.

The SCOUG Board of Directors has tentatively approved a one-day Warp Expo West 2001 event to be held in August on the campus of Chapman University in the city of Orange. We anticipate having a number of presentations during the day. The current committee consists of Chairman Terry Warren, and members Dallas E. Legan and John Hlavac.

To start, we've identified a number of topics and several presenters. We hope to present new views of how OS/2 can help the user.

Staffing

The following key personnel are needed to proceed with Warp Expo West II planning at this point.

Personnel - Responsible for filling these and any other positions as needed. Needs to coordinate with the Publicist and Webmaster.
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Web master - We will need someone to create and update the WEW web site as needed. This is a vital communication tool for the success of this project. Coordination with publicity/marketing and programs is an important part of this position. SCOUG has a developed a look and feel that should be utilized for it's built-in recognition.
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Programs - the Program Coordinator will be the contact point for all presenters, and in particular responsible for finding presenters, making arrangements with them, getting presentation materials to and from them, etc. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Facilities and Volunteer coordinators to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
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Publicity - The Publicist/Marketeer will be responsible for making the OS/2 community aware of this event. This person will be working closely with the Web master and Programs to get information about the event to the public.
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Facilities - The facilities person will be responsible for coordinating with our hosts, Chapman College and making sure presenters have the hardware they need.
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Resource consultant - The resource consultant should be someone with lots of experience with staging events in the past, to provide advice as needed. That's all they are expected to do.
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