Today was the first RE Bar Camp Silicon Valley and it had a great turnout!  With perfect weather and a great setting (the lovely new Axix condos in downtown San Jose), we had plenty of space and a great ambiance for mixing, chatting, sharing, and engaging. 

Below are some pics of real estate folks, many of whom you may know.  Unfortunately I don't have all the nams so please bear with me!

Julie Ziemelis makes some introductory remoarks at RE Bar Camp Silicon Valley (REBCSV) Oct 5, 2009

The main meeting area was outdoors, by the pool. (I was concerned that I'd fall in, complete with new Blackberry Tour and netbook.)

The crowds gathered early in the day at Axis for REBCSV.

The crowd was grateful for the pastries, coffee, tea and water provided by our generous sponsors for breakfast as well as the wonderful sandwich box lunches, chips and sodas for lunch.  Thank you, sponsors!

As the morning wore on, the crowd filled such that at times it was hard to stay away from the pool!

A variety of topics were addressed in several sessions - everything from mobile apps to facebook, twitter, blogging in 15 minutes, and many more topics.

Mike Mueller leads a packed session on Facebook pages & presence at Re Bar Camp Silicon Valley.(Ira Serkes on right side.)

There were many Active Rainers present, including Brad Andersohn, who did some great sharing with "20 free apps" for your business. Other AR people include Ira Serkes, Cindy Lin, CJ Brasiel, Guy Berry as well as many, many more!

Hope to see you all at the California Association of Realtors Expo over the next few days!

Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible and to Axis and to the sponsors.

 

9 Comments on Photos from RE Bar Camp Silicon Valley Today

OCT
06
606,901 Points 59 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

I'd be afraid of falling in the pool too.

Mike Mueller in the last photo?

6:52am • #2
453,480 Points 28 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Mary, I loved seeing the photos and I'm glad you had a wonderful time.

7:29am • #3
OCT
09

Thanks Mary for posting the photos and sharing your kinds words! Hilda and I were just so excited to share social media information with the real estate community that we put the whole event together in six weeks! We were beyond fortunate to get the sponsor support and all the attendees notified to create a great day for everyone! 

Julie Ziemelis
10:49am • #4

REALTOR TED rocks! He came, engaged and helped us Raise the Bar in ReBarCamps! Thanks for the nice post and great pics. Keep in touch, next BarCamp coming soon!

Hilda Ramirez
10:56am • #5

Mary - A great event and so glad you were able to make it.  This type of sharing of information is very critical to moving us forward.  Thanks for the mention! CJ

10:58am • #6

Mary: Thank you for attending #REBCSV! So glad you enjoyed it! Love your coverage of the event. Thanks for the great compliments and terrific pics, love those action shots! You are one tech savvy REALTOR! Maybe you will lead a session at the upcoming BarCamp? Looking forward to seeing you on the RE turf and at future events! ROCK ON!

PS: Next local BarCamp already being planned, we just couldn't wait an entire year before sharing more informaiton. With the anticipated release of Google Wave and the rapid pace of technology we need to remain cutting edge, especially being products of Silicon Valley! 

 

Hilda Ramirez
11:06am • #7
121,089 Points 22 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thanks all!

Ted, thanks for the link - I'll check it out.

Maureen, Yes, that's Mike Mueller in the last pic - doing a class on Facebook, of course!

Carole - glad you liked them. Wish I'd taken more!

Julie it was fun to do it - thank you and so many others for all your hard work!

Hilda - thanks for both comments. Next year I'll be a volunteer at REBCSV. Just too buried this year but count me in next time. (Suggestion: session review sheets afterwards so we don't have those pushing products lead again next year. I experienced that in one meeting - will tell you about it offline)

CJ - thank YOU for all your hard work!

2:12pm • #8
OCT
11
213,533 Points 51 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Mary - It was great seeing you as always.  It was a great time, great conversations, great experience.

1:22am • #9

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Los Gatos, CA

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