<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">The TPF is sponsoring people who are new to Perl to come to YAPC::NA in Orlando, FL. The reduced cost is $50, which includes admission, hotel, and the Zero to Perl 5 Beginner Class. So far a couple other Chicago.PM members will be there (myself included), so if you or someone you know is new to Perl, this is a good opportunity to go to a high-quality conference at a steep discount.<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Full details below.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><div class="">
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<div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">David Oswald <<a href="mailto:daoswald@gmail.com" class="">daoswald@gmail.com</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">[pm_groups] Announcement: TPF to send a few first timers to YAPC for $50. Register soon.</b><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">March 26, 2016 at 11:42:47 AM CDT<br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><a href="mailto:pm_groups@pm.org" class="">pm_groups@pm.org</a><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class=""><p class="">New to Perl? Come to The Perl Conference in Orlando for only $50.<br class=""></p><div class=""><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="">
Perl is a thriving language backed by an active community that continues
to grow daily as newcomers discover what the language has to offer.
The Perl Conference (also affectionately referred to as “<a href="http://yapcna.org/" class="">YAPC::NA</a>”) is the premiere North American event featuring training, workshops, hackathons for all things Perl and for all skill levels.
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If you are new to Perl and have never attended YAPC before, The Perl
Foundation is pleased to announce a very special welcome gift for a few
lucky individuals. If this is your first time, you could join the Perl
community at YAPC::NA::2016 in Orlando, Florida June 19th through 22nd
for only $50.
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Here’s what your $50 will get you:
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Free admission to the main conference event, including all track talks,
all keynotes, and some fun social events. (Regular ticket price is
$250).
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Free hotel accommodations June 19, 20, and 21 (The lowest room rate is $119/night)
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Free Zero to Perl 5 Beginner Class. (Regular ticket price is $75).
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That’s over $650 worth of YAPC for only $50!
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The YAPC::NA Website has a full conference schedule and description: <a href="http://yapcna.org/" class="">http://yapcna.org</a>
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Q: What’s the fine print?
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A: There is some fine print, and there are only a few spots available. Please read <a href="http://www.yapcna.org/yn2016/newbies.html" class="">http://www.yapcna.org/yn2016/newbies.html</a> for all the details, and get your request in by April 10th, 2016 12:01:00 AM EST by mailing <a href="mailto:admin@yapcna.org" class="">admin@yapcna.org</a>.</p><p class="">
Q: What if I don’t win?
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A: If you are a student or active or retired military and are not
selected for this program, you may still be eligible for a scholarship
to attend YAPC (hotel and Zero to Perl class not included) for $50.
Please see this link for details: <a href="http://www.yapcna.org/yn2016/costs.html#scholarships" class="">http://www.yapcna.org/yn2016/costs.html#scholarships</a>
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</div><div class=""><br class="">-- <br class=""><div class="gmail_signature"><br class="">David Oswald<br class=""><a href="mailto:daoswald@gmail.com" target="_blank" class="">daoswald@gmail.com</a><br class=""></div>
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