[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G-NA 2019 TGP request thread

[Till Adams]

Hi,

will do ASAP, struggling a little bit with some urgnt work. but wil ldo
this week.

Till

Am 25.02.19 um 14:02 schrieb Steven Feldman:
> Jody
> 
> Look forward to receiving your application on CC list
> 
> BTW: Till has not yet formally opened the call for applications for
> regional events, but expect it very soon
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>> On 22 Feb 2019, at 18:03, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com
>> <mailto:jody.garnett at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Steven, replies inline.
>> --
>> Jody Garnett
>>
>>>     - it would be helpful to have numbers (rather than bullet points)
>>>     in the cook book to facilitate email discussion.
>>     Changed to numbered paragraphs
>>
>>
>> Thanks! 
>>
>>>     3. Estimate the anticipated number of grants and their size
>>>     - some guidance needed on what is appropriate?
>>>     - stating the obvious, due to #2 travel grant funding is based on
>>>     accommodation and travel rather than conference pass
>>     *Example:*
>>     LOC decides to offer 6 grants of $500 plus 2 grants of $1,000
>>     total cost $5,000 plus 8 free conference passes. 
>>     LOC applies for a grant of $2,500 from OSGeo TGP
>>
>>
>> Thanks that helps, I will establish a budget and then work backwards.
>> I also need a better understanding of airfare and accommodation costs
>> for the event.  I prefer the idea of this being an assist rather than
>> completely covering expenses.
>>
>>>     5. Team of volunteers being assembled now, existing team of 1-3
>>>     will seek assistance of CC members to jump start the selection
>>>     process
>>     CC will support you. We have a template application form which you
>>     can copy and modify. We have a suggested methodology that you can
>>     use which saves you reinventing the wheel
>>
>>
>> Yes this is the key thing, even more so then the financial support. 
>>
>>>     6. Accommodation options are listed on the website
>>>     - Not sure about the requirement to vette as safe and secure (the
>>>     website lists nearby neighbourhoods for airbnb stays)
>>     Objective is to suggest low(wish) cost accommodation for TGP
>>     recipients which is safe and secure (I think this arose from some
>>     concerns about suggested hostels in previous years)
>>
>>
>> We are going to do our best to stay out of recommending specific
>> accommodation.
>>
>>>     7. Outline how travel grants are paid
>>>     - Michael had some strong guidance on what he would accept after
>>>     previous years experience  (I think it amounted to paying in
>>>     person when they show up at the conference but we can double check)
>>     CC view is that grants should be paid when recipients arrive but
>>     we recognise that some people may need part of their grant up
>>     front. The choice is yours. We recommend electronic payment as we
>>     are uncomfortable with anyone having to manage large amounts of cash.
>>
>>
>> We may be able to handle that on a case by case basis, if for example
>> airfare needs to be booked. 
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>     Jody Garnett
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>>
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