Have you signed up for NoVa Code Camp yet?  If not, what are you waiting for?  Maybe you want to know what a Code Camp is all about, how much it's going to cost (time and money) and what can you get out of it?
Well, it all started one dark and dreary day in Boston.  Actually I'm not sure if it was dark or dreary but it definitely started in Boston on the guidance of then Microsoft RD Thom Robbins (since that time I believe Thom has taken the "red pill" and works for Microsoft now).  To quote a bit from the manifesto: "The idea was simple – provide an off hour forum for the development community to speak and share ideas for them to come and enjoy." (http://blogs.msdn.com/trobbins/archive/2004/12/12/280181.aspx)

The idea has spread like wildfire and their have probably been thousands of code camps over the last couple years.  The concept is still the same.  It's done off hours so you don't need to miss work, ours is on Saturday April 14, 2007 from 8am - 6pm.  The event is organized by local community volunteers, the sessions are presented by local talent and it's generally a very informative day.  What does it cost?  Nothing, it's free, just a few hours of your time.

What are you going to get out of it?  Hopefully you'll learn something.  If you're interested in speaking, you'll get the satisfaction of passing on some knowledge.  You'll also get pizza for lunch, and we're raffling off some really cool prizes.

ACTION:

• Go to http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=116036 and register for NoVa Code Camp
• Tell your friends, coworkers and bosses about it (get them to sign up).  I won't call it free training because that might not be specific to your needs, but it's definitely quality knowledge.
• Volunteer (send an email to volunteer at novacodecamp.org)
• Speak (complete our call for speaker document and submit it) http://novacodecamp.org/Home/Speakers/tabid/55/Default.aspx
• Head over to http://novacodecamp.com http://novacodecamp.org/ from some general information.