[OSGeo-Conf] Call to discuss FOSS4G 2017 proposals prior to voting
Steven Feldman
shfeldman at gmail.com
Fri Nov 6 09:48:46 PST 2015
Didn’t realise that this IRC is so simple.
We will meet to discuss the FOSS4G proposals between 1600 and 1700 GMT on Monday 9th November on #foss4gdecision on freenode.net
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Steven
> On 6 Nov 2015, at 17:41, Jeff McKenna <jmckenna at gatewaygeomatics.com> wrote:
>
> 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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