[Aust-NZ] [Fwd: Re: [OSGeo-Conf] Conference funding]

[Tim Bowden]

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From: Paul Ramsey <pramsey at refractions.net>
To: Tim Bowden <tim.bowden at westnet.com.au>
Cc: conference <conference_dev at lists.osgeo.org>
Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Conf] Conference funding
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:15:50 -0800

We would prefer that the local committee handle the finances. OSGeo  
can provide some funding at the start (though a proactive sponsorship  
pursuit should yield enough money to cover early costs) and yes, pick  
up the remains or cover the shortfall at the end. And yes, handling  
the details of finances is a lot of work, so either be prepared with  
a dedicated volunteer or have an organizing company doing it.

P.

On 10-Nov-07, at 5:03 AM, Tim Bowden wrote:

> In putting together the Aust-NZ bid for FOSS4G09, the question has  
> been
> raised as to the procedures for handling money.  Is it the preferred
> option for the PCO that's been engaged to provide the funding and
> receiving sponsorship money as required, with OSGeo picking up the
> remains (or God forbid, making up the shortfall) at the end, or would
> OSGeo like to take a more active hand in managing the finances?  As  
> far
> as the local chapter is concerned, I don't think we quite have the
> resources to handle that on our own <grin>.
>
> Regards,
> Tim Bowden
>
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