# Loving community, PostgreSQL Conference West gets help

> I was very happy about the progress of PostgreSQL Conference West this year. We secured facilities earlier than we ever had before thanks to heroic efforts by …

I was very happy about the progress of [PostgreSQL Conference West this year.](<http://www.postgresqlconference.org/>) We secured facilities earlier than we ever had before thanks to heroic efforts by Lisa Sandoval of [Seattle Central Community College](<http://seattlecentral.edu/>). Communication about the conference has been flowing well. We have a [great talk line up.](<http://www.postgresqlconference.org/2009/west/talks>) [Registrations are on par with last year, even with the economic downturn.](<http://www.postgresql.us/purchase>) And then I got hit with a heavy six month contract that specifically requires my expertise. I am not complaining. The contract is a good one but it did cause me to be unable to do a lot of things all of a sudden. This is why I am loving community. A vacuum presented itself and the community automatically stepped up to fill the void. I am not organizing an after-party. [Gabrielle stepped in.](<http://www.baconandtech.com/2009/10/08/are-you-going-to-pgwest/>) For good measure, [Selena backed her up.](<http://www.chesnok.com/daily/2009/10/09/enterprising-pgwest-conference-speaker-makes-an-after-party-wiki-page/>) Then, EnterpriseDB being the great community member they are asked if they could help. I would also like to thank Kevin Kempter and Brent Friedman for their continued persistence in helping me get things done. Of course let's not forget [all the speakers who have stepped up to give us such a great round of content.](<http://www.postgresqlconference.org/2009/west/talks>)

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