At the NAPO Conference, John Trosko, Monica Ricci and I organized a get-together for the organizer bloggers. I don't have a copy of the whole group photo, but you can see one here on Brandie Kajino's site. We had a great turnout of over 2 dozen of us from literally all over the world, and I am now inspired to re-do my "Blogs I Like" list! (See left sidebar of this page) Here's a photo of me, Monica, and John at the meeting:
Here is a sample of blog posts from a few of my new friends (Thanks for the inspiration, Brandie!):
Wendy Davie: Organising the Organisers (forgive her for the spelling, she is from New Zealand)
Megan Spears: Conference Update
Jeri Dansky: Roll-Out Shelves (Hey, I just wrote about that too! Great minds...)
Lissanne Oliver: More About NAPO conference
Emily Wilska: Every Possession is a Responsibility
Marilyn Bohn: Game Savers
Lauren Halagarda: Thoughts on the Reno shower curtains-- LOL!!
Aby Garvey: Earthquake!
Janine Adams: More earthquake reporting!
Julie Bestry: She says I am a fashion plate! <<blushing>> Great conference summary!
Great roundup Lorie! I had a great time meeting you and all the other bloggers. Now I have a whole new list of posts to read. Rock on Organizing Bloggers! :)
Posted by: Brandie Kajino | April 19, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Thanks for the mention, Lorie! And thanks so much for co-organizing the bloggers gathering. It really was a pleasure.
Posted by: Janine Adams | April 20, 2008 at 02:26 PM
I was so happy to find out about the meeting, totally by chance, by sitting at John's table at lunch! And now I'm happy to have joined the organizing bloggers club. We all totally rock.
Posted by: Claire Tompkins | April 21, 2008 at 01:57 AM
Wish I could have joined you... so many conferences, so little time (and budget!). There is some serious, but fun, momentum building.
Posted by: Jon King | April 21, 2008 at 08:10 AM
It was great meeting you in Reno. Thank you for mentioning me in your blog.
The blog meeting was fun and I'm excited to read everyones blogs that was at the blog meeting.
Write on...I enjoy your blogs.
Posted by: Marilyn Bohn | April 21, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Not only ARE you a fashion plate (which I mean in the best, most nicely-envious way), but your excellent descriptive talents get you a repeat mention this week (though you'll have to wait until tomorrow to see it).
Thanks for adding me to your blogroll, too. (Now, I'd better stop faffing and get back to work, eh?)
Posted by: Julie Bestry | April 21, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Hi Lorie - Would you believe that I am still working through my reader... argh! Hey, thanks for the link love, it was so awesome to meet you in person. I truly love your blog and your contribution!
Posted by: Megan @ Disorder2Order | April 21, 2008 at 02:43 PM