[Board] foss4g 2017 boston planning

[Helena Mitasova]

I can do the f2f meeting, Helena

On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 7:57 PM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have gathered up feedback form email, conversations, and a bit of
> direction from venka onto the wiki: https://wiki.osgeo.org/
> wiki/FOSS4G_2017_Booth#OSGeo_Meetings_and_Events
>
> This gives us a day by day breakdown, start time, contact point /
> organizer for each activity.
>
> Thanks to everyone who has volunteered, while it will be a busy week I am
> glad we are sharing the workload.
>
> I had two gaps in our story:
> - We do not have a specific organizer for the F2F meeting Monday, I have
> penciled in Helena as our vice president.
> - I could not remember if we have volunteer for the B2B meeting Tuesday
> afternoon; this is an extra expense to attend, but important for us to be
> present (both to promote our foundation, but also our partners).
>
>
> --
> Jody Garnett
>
> On 30 May 2017 at 07:22, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Status update from this mornings hangout:
>>
>> We were able to sort out a time schedule for AGM and Closing.
>> - There is more time available for the General Meeting than anticipated,
>> considering inviting partners to speak
>> - A solid effort will be required to reach out to local chapters this year
>> - LOC requested we focus on an OSGeo intro + status update during closing
>> - We also discussed the creation of additional awards; aligned with our
>> goals...
>> - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Annual_General_Meeting_2017
>>
>> FOSS4G Booth and time commitments
>> - structure has changed, moving from hallways to a more centralized
>> location
>> - Marc has proposed setting up a larger common area with neighbours
>> (LocationTech etc...) to create a hang out space
>> - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2017_Booth
>>
>> Meetings and time management:
>> - Monday 18:00 is the only slot free for f2f meeting
>> <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Face_to_Face_Meeting_Boston_2017> (other
>> board members have workshop commitments). Guido will look into either a
>> conference room (plus takeout) or a restaurant with a function room.
>> - Ice Breaker - we are still good to combine forces here with for sponsor
>> networking event
>> - We have a meeting with sponsors pending, may be able to combine into a
>> meeting with sponsors and partners. Looking for a breakfast meeting
>> Wednesday?
>> - OSGeo Meetings and Events
>> <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2017_Booth#OSGeo_Meetings_and_Events>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jody Garnett
>>
>
>
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Helena Mitasova
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