[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G 2014 LOI Question & Answer Phase

[Paul Ramsey]

Conference committee,

We have received three Letters of Intent (LOI) from local committees
interested in hosting FOSS4G 2014

http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/foss4g/proposals/2014/

 * Portland, OR
 * Sao Paolo, Brazil
 * Washington, DC

With regard to the LOI from Brazil: the RFP is clear that 2014 is a
"North America" year and proposals from other regions will only be
accepted if no credible North American proposals are received.

Therefore, while I will keep the Sao Paolo LOI on file in the
repository, it should not be considered for contention unless the LOI
voting indicates that a majority of committee members do not consider
the North American bids viable.

The question and answer phase now begins, and runs until May 17.

Committee members, please review the LOIs from all parties and direct
questions to some or all of the proponents at your earliest
convenience.

Eddie Pickle (Washington), Darrell Fuhriman (Portland), or your
designates, please monitor the list and answer questions with
alacrity.

Yours,

Paul Ramsey
2014 RFP Coordinator