Oracle Ring of Fire Conference is soliciting volunteers Oracle Database Tips by Donald Burleson

UPDATE - 10/19/2006

Byron Bush, president of the Hawaii Oracle Users Group has notified me that there was a misunderstanding with the original HIOUG announcement on the Oracle Ring of Fire Conference web page, and their call for volunteers.

On June 18, 2006, this HIOUG web page announced their planning for the original "Oracle Ring of Fire" conference, issuing a call for volunteers:

"We're wanting to initiate the "Oracle Ring of Fire" conference in Honolulu sometime in January/February 2015.  Target audience is Hawaii, west coast of the mainland, and Asia.  We currently have a few volunteers to assist with coordination of the conference but can use a few more." 

HIOUG Notes a change in the not-for-profit stats of the Ring of Fire Conference, and it is now a for-profit event, the proceeds going to the sponsors and speakers, and not the user community, as originally reported:

For the most part, the HIOUG had little to do with setting up this gathering. Months ago we had the chance to make it happen, with the assistance of other entities, but lack of action/attention allowed the opportunity to slip away.

For those of us in Hawaii it is important for you to understand that the ROF was organized by Speak-Tech and the Puget Sound Oracle User Group. $1,500 of the $1,600 fee to attend goes directly to those who organized the conference and speakers.
Organizers of ROF have stated that the HIOUG will receive $100 for each attendee that claims affiliation with our organization.

If you are interested in attending a not-for-profit OUG conference, which appears to be scheduled for February 14-15 2015, I suggest you check into the Rocky Mountain Oracle User Group web site. Although I do not see a formal announcement of attendance fees, suggestions have been made that the cost will be around $400.

Heart-felt thanks go to those individuals who went out of their way to assist the HIOUG in arranging the ROF as a locally organized conference; including Don and Janet Burleson, and other OUG Officers. Additional acknowledgement goes to those HIOUG members who stated their intent to volunteer their support.
There is always next year!

Bottom line is that we have a once in a life time chance to enjoy the company of some very big names in the Oracle world that should not be missed if you can afford it!

The HIOUG Oracle Ring of Fire Conference

The Hawaii Oracle User Group (HIOUG) is planning a new conference called the "Oracle Ring of Fire Conference", a fundraiser and educational event for the Hawaii Oracle Users Group.  The Hawaii Oracle user group web page notes their call for volunteers:

"We're wanting to initiate the "Oracle Ring of Fire" conference in Honolulu sometime in January/February 2015.  Target audience is Hawaii, west coast of the mainland, and Asia.  We currently have a few volunteers to assist with coordination of the conference but can use a few more. 

Contact Byron at ByronBush@gmail.com or (808) 218-5465 if you're interested helping."

NCOUG and the Hampton Roads Oracle Users Group have offered to assist HIOUG in their not-for-profit fundraiser and we are proud that BC consultants have volunteered their time to provide training sessions.  HIOUG is also seeking corporate sponsors.  

Planned for early 2015, it is hoped that the Oracle Ring of Fire conference will likely attract the top Oracle speakers from around the globe, volunteering to help support the HIOUG training event.