[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G Calgary 2020 - Stage 2 Bid Submission

[Steven Feldman]

Thanks Jonathan and Calgary team. Acknowledging successful receipt

I look forward to reading your proposal

Sit back and have a great weekend, the pressure is off (for a few days)

May the FOSS be with you
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Steven


> On 23 Nov 2018, at 17:55, Jonathan Neufeld <jneufeld at tecterra.com> wrote:
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> Dear OSGeo Conference Committee, 
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> On behalf of the Calgary Local Organizing Committee (CLOC) we are pleased to submit our Stage 2 Proposal to host FOSS4G2020 in Calgary.
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> Links: 
> 1.       FOSS4G Calgary 2020 Bid Book <https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Tz9USpNY4S6iqljw1BmnWyM8RfuSISw9>
> 2.       Appendix including letters of support <https://drive.google.com/open?id=19QyvVJMjPIJe1S6Tk71-NUDCZDgD3mrN>
> 3.       FOSS4G 2020 Calgary Budget <https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RjAYx1giHr7PsGUgwmo9NwK6t_hndY86>
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> Highlights of our proposal include: 
> -          A well established, dynamic, and growing geospatial community in our city
> -          A diverse LOC with representatives from the local geospatial community, academia, and industry
> -          A commitment to inclusivity and diversity through a fully funded Travel Grant Programme, and activities for families and spouses
> -          Easy and cost effective access to our city through a major international airport, with daily flights to national and international destinations
> -          Negotiated discounts for accommodation rates at local hotels
> -          Subsidized tickets to the Gala Evening event at the National Music Centre <https://nmc.ca/>, and an icebreaker event at a local downtown brewery, the National Beer Hall <http://ntnl.ca/national-10th/home-ntnl10>
> -          A stable and conservative budget that delivers a profitable event, while keeping ticket prices low and affordable for all
> -          Confirmed sponsorship of $99,857 USD to date from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Universities, and private companies
> -          The potential for an additional $200,000 CAD (150,940 USD) in sponsorship from Alberta Innovates <https://albertainnovates.ca/>
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> We hope that you enjoy reading the bid we’ve put together, and we’re excited to host FOSS4G 2020 in Calgary.
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> Sincerely, 
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> Jonathan Neufeld 
> Co-Chair 
> FOSS4G 2020 Calgary 
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> Brad Ashley 
> Co-Chair 
> FOSS4G 2020 Calgary
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> JONATHAN NEUFELD, P.ENG, MBA
> CEO
> TECTERRA INC. 
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> EMAIL jneufeld at tecterra.com <mailto:jneufeld at tecterra.com>   WEB www.tecterra.com <http://www.tecterra.com/>
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