[Foss4g2009] Re: [Board] Re: Board to pay for FOSS4G 2009 code sprint?

[Cameron Shorter]

Comments noted,
We are adjusting the Code Sprint to initially include budget for a room 
and internet pipe. If FOSS4G makes any money, then the Code Sprint will 
be one of the first items to have some extra money spent on it (like 
paying for food).

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> I also think it important to remain coupled to FOSS4G, but let the 
> budget float depending on sponsors for that part.
>
> Worst case you need a room with wifi.  As you get more money, maybe 
> have chairs, tables and power bars ;) .  Food is nice, but I think 
> coders need fresh air too and going out for lunch is a good excuse 
> especially if a budget remains tight.
>
> From my perspective the main drawing card is being with others from a 
> project team - that could be several small groups meeting in a few 
> hotel rooms - or a handful of people monopolising an internet cafe.  
> Heck, upgrading a few project leader's hotel rooms to nice sized 
> suites could very well end up cheaper than renting some special 
> ballroom - and comes with a sofa. :)
>
> Tyler
>
> On 27-Nov-08, at 11:01 AM, Arnulf Christl (OSGeo) wrote:
>
>> Another 2ct., sorry if I am late - but this type of event is ideal for a
>> dedicated sponsor and should be kept an integral part of FOSS4G.
>>
>> On Mon, November 24, 2008 10:34, Jeroen Ticheler wrote:
>>> Hi Cameron,
>>> I would strongly oppose taking the code sprint out of the FOSS4G
>>> budget and in a way also out of the organization. I think it is a 
>>> required
>>> component of the conference and that it is up to the conference 
>>> organizers
>>> to decide if it should be a one, three, five, x days event. You could
>>> consider to try to attract specific sponsors for it to get it 
>>> covered, but
>>> I don't think it makes much sense to push it
>>> to the board. If you think you can't get the funding & support to 
>>> make the
>>> code sprint a three days event and it doesn't provide the added 
>>> value to
>>> the conference attendees you hope for, consider just leaving it one day
>>> instead. My 2 cents, ciao,
>>> Jeroen
>>>
>>>
>>> On Nov 23, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> My increased estimate is based upon:
>>>> 1. Proposed 3 day code sprint instead of 1.
>>>> 2. Potentially more attendees, based on more OSGeo projects and
>>>> hence developers.
>>>>
>>>> Paul Ramsey wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Not at $10K we're not :)  The 2007 event came in at under $5K, for
>>>>> room and food.
>>>>>
>>>>> P.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Cameron Shorter
>>>>> <cameron.shorter at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> OSGeo board,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A while back, Paul Ramsey suggested that the code sprint following
>>>>>> FOSS4G
>>>>>> should be budgeted separately to the main FOSS4G conference.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This means that FOSS4G attendees will not be subsidising the code
>>>>>> sprint, and we will be able to reduce the cost of FOSS4G.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Can I please have confirmation from the board that the board will
>>>>>> take responsibility for financing the OSGeo Code sprint (probably by
>>>>>> finding sponsors). I'm expecting costs to be in the order of $10K to
>>>>>> $20K.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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