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Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:15:32 -0400
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Subject: Re: New PostgreSQL User Group forming in Orlando / Central Florida
To: Sachin Pawar <sachin.pawar@volunteer.postgresql.us>,
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On 7/3/26 15:46, Sachin Pawar wrote:
> I'd like to start a PostgreSQL User Group in the Orlando / Central 
> Florida area. I've checked the official PUG page and Meetup.com and 
> don't see an existing group covering this region, so I'd like to fill 
> that gap.
> 
> A bit about me: I've been working with PostgreSQL and enterprise 
> database migration/performance for many years, most recently focused on 
> Oracle-to-PostgreSQL and AlloyDB/Spanner work. I'm also involved in the 
> wider Postgres community — I'm on the PgDay Boston 2026 Program 
> Committee and volunteered at PostgreSQL Summit US 2026 — so I'm keen to 
> help grow the community locally in Central Florida.
> 
> My plan is to set up a Meetup page under the name "Postgres Central 
> Florida User Group" (to cover Orlando, Clermont, Lakeland, and the Space 
> Coast) and hold a first meetup with a technical talk, a central venue, 
> and time to network.
> 
> Happy to answer any questions, and I'm looking forward to getting this 
> going.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sachin Pawar
> Orlando, FL
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-pawar-3322429/ <https:// 
> www.linkedin.com/in/sachin-pawar-3322429/>


FWIW we tried to get a PUG going in Florida but always had trouble due 
to the geographical spread. However if you are able to organize 
something, let me know and I will try to help/attend. I have CC'd a few 
other folks that may also be interested.

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Joe Conway
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