[OSGeo-Conf] Call to discuss FOSS4G 2017 proposals prior to voting
Jeff McKenna
jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com
Fri Nov 6 09:41:14 PST 2015
Of course you can use the existing #osgeo or #foss4g channels on IRC,
but since you want a private meeting (those channels are logged), just
pick a weird name (not likely to exist as a channel) and then join that
room (the channel will be created automagically). I just entered (and
left) the channel #foss4gdecision now for example.
And if you don't have a favourite IRC client, just connect to that new
channel through your browser at https://webchat.freenode.net/
-jeff
On 2015-11-06 1:28 PM, Steven Feldman wrote:
> Conference Committee members (as opposed to the wider list)
>
> Friday is drawing to a close. 5 out of 6 of you have voted for
> 16.00-17.00 GMT on either Monday or Tuesday.
>
> Can i suggest that we schedule the call for Monday so that there is a
> day left for last minute questions to the 3 bidders before voting
> starts. Of course all of the conference committee are welcome to join
> the discussion not just those who voted in the poll. Those connected
> with a bid have all excluded themselves from the call and from voting.
>
> If it is a skype call or a google hangout I can set that up, if the
> preference is for IRC can one of you send out a message with the channel
> name (I haven’t got a clue about IRC)
>
> Cheers
> ______
> Steven
>
>
>> On 6 Nov 2015, at 15:37, Steven Feldman <shfeldman at gmail.com
>> <mailto:shfeldman at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> Thanks for the clarifications and suggestions. I have updated the
>> comparison.
>>
>> Any other changes?
>> ______
>> Steven
>>
>>
>>> On 6 Nov 2015, at 03:53, Michael Terner <mgt at appgeo.com
>>> <mailto:mgt at appgeo.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Steven:
>>> Thanks for generating and distributing the summary. It is very
>>> helpful to see everything lined up in one place. As per your request
>>> I would like to offer the following clarification/observations to
>>> some of your data:
>>>
>>> * *Code Sprint:* As per our proposal and subsequent Q&A response,
>>> we have identified the code sprint as a "co-located" event that
>>> we would potentially hold during the workshop days (8/14-8/15).
>>> We would like to have a co-located code sprint and will work
>>> energetically with community organizers of the event to find the
>>> right time and place.
>>> * *Venue Max Capacity:* Our venue could potentially exceed 1,200,
>>> if needed. It would take some additional planning but we are
>>> considering attracting 1200 people an excellent goal, and it
>>> would be a "good problem" and feasible to be stretched a bit
>>> beyond that.
>>> * *Venue Condition: *As per earlier Q&A, the 810 room block is what
>>> has been offered. Specific conditions and any potential penalties
>>> are subject to negotiation if we are awarded the conference. The
>>> current proposal we have from the hotel does _not_ mention any
>>> penalties, only that this is the maximum block of rooms that is
>>> being held for the conference.
>>> * *Distribution to OSGeo:* Yes, Boston has committed /at least /80%
>>> of net revenues to OSGeo (with the balance being used to
>>> establish/endow a Boston Chapter of OSGeo). We also capped the
>>> amount of that endowment to $20,000 so if we were to net our
>>> estimated profit of $145,000, OSGeo would receive $125,000, or
>>> 86.2%. We would respectfully suggest that your table also include
>>> the "net distribution" to OSGeo, not just the % as that may be
>>> misleading. Per the Philadelphia proposal's 1000 attendee number,
>>> even providing 90%, the total net return to OSGeo is $75,000,
>>> compared to Boston's $125,000 at the same attendance level. Even
>>> at an attendance of 850, Boston would still provide $73,900 to
>>> OSGeo. At 700 people, Boston would provide $31,860 to OSGeo,
>>> while Philadelphia estimates they would break even - i.e., no
>>> return to OSGeo - at 785 attendees (per the Q&A). Boston's net
>>> numbers also compare favorably to Ottawa's when looked at not
>>> only by %, but by the net, estimated contribution to OSGeo,
>>> although Ottawa anticipates holding a smaller conference in terms
>>> of attendees. In short, the budgetary comparison in the table is
>>> not "apples-to-apples" and we encourage the selection committee
>>> to closely review the nuanced differences in the "distribution to
>>> OSGeo" approaches and estimated outcomes.
>>>
>>> Thanks again for preparing this very helpful summary table and
>>> encouraging our comments/fact checking.
>>>
>>> MT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 7:12 PM, Steven Feldman <shfeldman at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:shfeldman at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I thought it might be helpful to prepare a short summary of the
>>> bids (primarily financial).
>>>
>>> Bidders let me know if I have misinterpreted or have errors
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>> ______
>>> Steven
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> <Summary of FOSS4G 2017 Proposals.pdf>
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