[OSGeo-Conf] Re: FOSS4G

[venka.osgeo]

Paul Ramsey wrote:
...

> Marketing will be very important and early marketing in particular.
> My ideas are going into the Lessons Learned page for '07.

Eagerly awaited.

> I think that more cooks don't necessarily make a good meal,
> particularly if they aren't interested in cooking.  I think Gavin
> should call for volunteers from the International Committee and work
> closely with those who are actually willing and able to help him out.
> Blanket adding members to the local committee won't help him.

You are right about more cooks and a good meal. I was
talking more about "more eyes" to notice when something is
amiss.

>> j) We also need to think of having a "Advisory Committee" with some
>> big names from various organizations.

Infuential (political and media) names maybe a better term
than "big" names.

> If these big names will actually help us promote the conference
> widely, that sounds great. What will they ask for in return?

As "Honorable Guests" maybe they don't ask for anything in
return. The Minister of ICT SA Government, Representative to
the PM office (Gavin mentioned something about support
from the PM's office), High-level Representative from
Organization of African Unity, UN related offices in Africa
etc. I think Gavin would be thinking for those. Inivitation to
local and International Press in Cape Town, could also be
thought off.

Kind regards

Venka