[Board] foss4gna board participation and coordination

[Jody Garnett]

4) travel grant program

I am not sure if the travel grant program is off the ground for 2018? There
have been a couple if inquiries....

--
Jody Garnett

On 7 March 2018 at 11:26, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com> wrote:

> Really looking forward to seeing everyone in Bonn, and taking part in the
> F2F and Members meeting.
>
> We have a couple of activities to coordinate for regional events, I am
> going to focus on foss4gna and volunteer to do the logistics. The schedule
> <https://2018.foss4g-na.org/overview> is already pretty booked!
> FOSS4G NA Snapshot
>
> Monday, May 14
> Day 1 - Main Conference
> @Hilton Tuesday, May 15
> Day 2 - Main Conference
> @Hilton Wednesday, May 16
> Day 3 - Main Conference
> @Hilton Thursday, May 17
> Community
> & Workshop Day
> @T-REX
> Morning 5 concurrent workshops
> & B2B Meeting Keynote & concurrent talks Keynote & concurrent talks 5
> concurrent workshops Geo community activities
> Lunch
> Afternoon Keynote & concurrent talks Concurrent talks Concurrent talks 5
> concurrent workshops Geo community activities
> Evening Icebreaker reception Exhibitors Reception Gala Reception (offsite)
> 1) osgeo attendance / board member presence
>
> As Michael knows from previous last minuet booth setup, without a local
> chapter to lean on the board members and/or marketing committee end up
> being responsible for our presence in the exhibitor space.
>
> The good news is our booth materials from Boston were shipped to St Louis
> and are available to setup. I believe Jeff has one of the pop-up banners
> which he could also bring. I would like to confirm our materials before
> printing any replacements.
>
> I am hopeful that our North American board members can attend, and do so
> in a formal capacity. Can I ask for confirmation, and if any travel
> assistance is needed:
>
> - Helena Mitasova
> - Jeff McKenna
> - Michael Smith
> - Jody Garnett - as a conference organizer I do not need any registration
> covered, and am making arrangements for accomidation. I will check my
> finances with respect to travel.
>
> 2) Schedule a Members meeting for FOSS4GNA
>
> The obvious time would be as part of Thursday May 17 community/workshops
> day, as part of the afternoon allowing a smooth transition into a social.
> The downside is that many attendees will be running for the airport and/or
> occupied sprinting.
>
> The next candidate would be a short birds-of-a-feather style meeting on
> Monday before the icebreaker reception.
>
> 3) Schedule a Sponsors/Partners meeting
>
> This was a valuable activity in Boston, and one we were asked to repeat. I
> would like to recommend Tuesday May 15th, providing connections and context
> ahead of exhibitors reception where we may be called on for introductions.
>
>
> --
> Jody Garnett
>
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