How do we make a hackathon that is

  * Easy for beginners to get involved in and contribute
  * Easy for old-timers to be productive while helping new-comers

USENIX - nominate people as gurus and have guru sessions

Get up to speed sessions
Train new people sessions

http://opensourcebridge.org/wiki/Hacker_Lounge

http://opensourcebridge.org/planning/teams/logistics/hacker_lounge

Project Board with contact info

Expected protocol 

We need a "cat herder" at certain times

Prerequisites/introductory session for new people

Make a test pass, get a "i fixed a bug as osbridge" button

I _ _ _ _ at OSBridge!  badges

How to engage people?

Food is murky in the hacker lounge