[OSGeo-Conf] Travel Grant Programs - Call for help!

[Steven Feldman]

I have updated the 2018 TGP page with some guidance for anyone who wants to run a TGP (global or regional) which explains what is involved based on our 2017 experience

See https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_Travel_Grant_Programme_2018#Guidance_for_those_wishing_to_run_a_TGP <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_Travel_Grant_Programme_2018#Guidance_for_those_wishing_to_run_a_TGP>

I hope this helps
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Steven


> On 21 Mar 2018, at 09:38, María Arias de Reyna <delawen at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> After a quick poll, I got different answers, but most of the
> rejections come from:
> 
> 1.- They don't feel relevant in the international community to
> participate. As if working on a project or going to conferences is not
> enough to have the "power" to decide who should be granted the TGP.
> Like you need to be one of the "famous" ones.
> 2.- They feel unsure they will be able to perform this task. Because:
> lack of knowledge, subjectivity,...
> 
> So I think it would be good if you can clarify how did you work in
> previous years and what kind of skills are needed here (maybe just
> understand English and being able to fill an objective criteria
> test?). Like a step by step "what would a volunteer for TGP have to
> do". Also, a confirmation that (if the team is big enough?) each
> request will be reviewed by more than one person. So they feel less
> stressed in case of subjectiveness.
> 
> I think that will help getting more people involved. And then we can
> try sending requests to each chapter and project teams to make sure
> this reach as much people as possible?
> 
> Regards,
> María.
> 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 1:32 PM, Till Adams <till.adams at fossgis.de> wrote:
>> Dear CC-list!
>> 
>> As you know, the next FOSS4g events show up on our time map!
>> 
>> Steven Feldman, Mark Iliffe and I already started our discussions about
>> how to run the Travel Grant program for Dar Es Salaam.
>> See our first results here:
>> https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_Travel_Grant_Programme_2018
>> 
>> Beside the global event, also FOSS4G NA is coming up, a Grant Program is
>> also wanted there.
>> 
>> Because we need people to manage the TGP's, this is a call for
>> volunteers, as both events need some helping hands in TGP. Last year we
>> reviewed 80 applications and every member of TGP brought them in his/her
>> order. Also the contact to the grantees and so forth takes some time. So
>> be prepared to spent some hours, but on the other hand, it's your chance
>> to to s.th. really meaningful. Bring people to a FOSS4G!
>> 
>> Call for Dar:
>> In general we think that at least 3 from CC and 3 locals for Dar are
>> needed. So if we could have one more helping hand from CC for TGP Dar
>> this is very appreciated (last year Eli joined us, perhaps you have time
>> to support TGP again this year?). If interested, please contact me,
>> Steven or Mark.
>> 
>> F4GNA
>> We need volunteers to run the full program for FOSS4G NA. Steven and me
>> are occupied with the Dar program, so we have no capacties to also
>> support the F4GNA program. If interested, please contact Jody.
>> 
>> 
>> Many thanks in advance!
>> 
>> Till
>> 
>> 
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