[OSGeo-Board] Office Expenses - Please Review

[Arnulf Christl]

+1 from Arnulf

...was also wandering how to use the osgeo.org address as mailer. I cannot use gmail for lack of privacy (discuss). OGC provides for a web front end (squirrelmail) to their mailer so one can log in and use it from anywhere (not much privacy there either but at least a clean sender). No high priority for me but yes, Tyler would probably want to use @osgeo.org in day to day work. When we switch, are we going to have a dedicated IMAP server?

Regards, Arnulf. 

Tyler Mitchell wrote:
> Hi all,
> As discussed at the last board meeting, I was to deliver a quarterly 
> estimated cost for running my office.  I've reviewed a few different 
> options for getting set up with proper communication and office tools.  
> I am not yet sure how many minutes or how much long distance charges, 
> etc. to expect, so I'll start with some lower cost plans and adjust 
> accordingly in the future.  For the meantime, I've included $100/month 
> as discretionary so that I do not have to keep coming back for unknown 
> minor expenses that might come up.
> 
> Where purchasing hardware is involved (e.g. phones, PC), I don't mind 
> paying for it myself so that I own it, have flexibility and OSGeo 
> doesn't have to worry about paying for equipment, only services.  I will 
> also use my personal broadband account, since I will have it anyway.
> 
> Startup costs - one time:
>   VOIP Service    $40
>   Cell Service    $35
>   Supplies        $25
> 
> Quarterly costs:
>   VOIP Service    $120
>   Cell Service    $250
>   Postal Box    $60
>   Supplies        $60
>   Discretionary     $300
> 
> In rough figures, I estimate that I will need $800 per quarter, plus 
> $100 to start-up.  Final costs will vary depending on need, final sale 
> prices or deals of the day.
> 
> Once I have some general consensus on this from you I will go ahead and 
> initiate some of the services.  If there are any items missing that you 
> think I should be including, please let me know.  Does this look 
> reasonable?
> 
> Tyler
> 
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