[OSGeo-Conf] conference web site/ software

[Andrew Ross]

Lucky shot on my calendar Cameron, works good for me.

On 15 September 2012 08:15, Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>wrote:

> On 15/09/12 10:34, Andrew Ross wrote:
>
>> On 09/14/2012 03:56 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>>
>>> On 15/09/12 01:05, Andrew Ross wrote:
>>>
>>>> I expect that FOSS4G events would not gain much by handing over
>>>>> complete control to Eclipse. It would be desirable to continue to make use
>>>>> of our OSGeo volunteers who have been doing a great job running conferences
>>>>> to date, however it would be good to provide a level of backup from an
>>>>> Eclipse staff.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Can you think of specific items that are important in this regard?
>>>>
>>>> For example, negotiating venue contracts, A/V contracts, catering,
>>>> printing, decorating, etc. etc. I'm guessing the organizing committee would
>>>> want to be aware and have input but frankly leave much of the execution
>>>> work here to staff.
>>>>
>>> Andrew,
>>> Yes, that is a reasonable assumption. Most foss4g international events
>>> have hired a local Professional Conference Organisor who handled these
>>> details.
>>> There would be an option for Eclipse to take on a portion of the PCO
>>> tasks, probably in conjunction with a local volunteer or PCO.
>>>
>>> I suggest you float the concept with Eclipse, and get in principle
>>> support for the idea, then we can draft up a more detailed proposal with
>>> contributions from both Eclipse and the OSGeo Conference committee.
>>>
>>>  Cameron,
>>
>> I believe as a next step, it is probably worth talking about via. a
>> higher bandwidth form of communication to dive into what the concept is.
>> I'm happy to lend my conference bridge for the task. Skype might work too
>> depending on how many people are involved.
>>
>>  Andrew,
> I suggest the following timeslot [1] for a meeting to start building a
> recommendation for LocationTech engagement in future FOSS4G events.
>
> I'm hopeful that we can see a representative in this meeting from upcoming
> foss4g events, especially foss4g-nottingham and foss4g-na. David Bitner
> William and Steven Feldman, will you or someone who can speak for your LOC
> be able to make this timeslot?
>
> If anyone who wishes to attend, and can't make this time, please suggest a
> different day (or time?)
>
> [1] http://www.timeanddate.com/**worldclock/meetingdetails.**
> html?year=2012&month=9&day=20&**hour=20&min=0&sec=0&p1=224&p2=**
> 75&p3=179&p4=286&p5=136&p6=**215&p7=240<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2012&month=9&day=20&hour=20&min=0&sec=0&p1=224&p2=75&p3=179&p4=286&p5=136&p6=215&p7=240>
>
> San Francisco (U.S.A. - California)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at
> 1:00:00 PM    PDT    UTC-7 hours
> Denver (U.S.A. - Colorado)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 2:00:00 PM
>  MDT    UTC-6 hours
> New York (U.S.A. - New York)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 4:00:00 PM
>    EDT    UTC-4 hours
> Halifax (Canada - Nova Scotia)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 5:00:00
> PM    ADT    UTC-3 hours
> London (United Kingdom - England)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at
> 9:00:00 PM    BST    UTC+1 hour
> Rome (Italy)    Thursday, 20 September 2012 at 10:00:00 PM    CEST  UTC+2
> hours
> Sydney (Australia - New South Wales)    Friday, 21 September 2012 at
> 6:00:00 AM    EST    UTC+10 hours
>
>
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