[Foss4g2009] Re: Poster Board Quote Authorisation

[Paul Ramsey]

How big are the boards? Ours would hold 4 posters, which meant we only
needed 7 (@ $100 per) to mount the poster session (28 posters).

P.

On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM, Cameron Shorter
<cameron.shorter at gmail.com> wrote:
> foss4g committee,
> I'd like like to cut the cost of posters from our budget which includes
> hiring 32 poster boards +16 lights for $3000.
>
> I'd like to suggest that posters provide their own presentation material.
> Eg: A pull up stand.
>
> Nicole, can we please postpone making this decision until we have a better
> idea about our budget income.
>
> mapbutcher wrote:
>>
>> Cameron,
>>
>> With regard to the posters, I understand the position.
>>
>> 1. I don't think we can charge for posters, unless there was an incentive?
>> 2. If we need to cut items then this is one area we should consider
>> cutting, however should we canvas the OC? I remember Jody having an opinion
>> on the posters and it being an area that academics are often interested in.
>> In previous (ESRI) conferences I've been to there has been posters
>> competitions which have proved popular, but i've personally never entered.
>> At the moment it is possible that we may fall short on exhibitors and i'd
>> hate for us to have empty space, especially space we're paying for. For
>> example are we paying for booth set up irrespective of actual exhibitors?
>> Could we utilise spare booths for posters?
>>
>> It seems a shame to cut the posters do we need to make a call now, or can
>> we risk not booking the poster set up now and make a call later? Nicole do
>> you have a view on this?
>>
>>
>> Simon
>>
>>
>> 2009/4/27 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com
>> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>>
>>
>>    Simon,
>>    I'm now looking at our budget with a very ruthless eye, looking to
>>    cut as much as possible and try to keep us in the black.
>>
>>    Is the poster sessions something we can either:
>>    1. Charge for?
>>    2. Cut from the program?
>>
>>    Nicole Hosford wrote:
>>
>>
>>        Good Afternoon Cameron and Simon,
>>
>>        At this stage, we have not received confirmation from you in
>>        regards to the poster board quote authorisation form. I have
>>        attached this again for you to look at.
>>
>>        Although this is currently based on 32 poster boards, if
>>        abstracts close and you realise that you actually require less
>>        than 32 poster boards, we can revise the cost down.
>>
>>        Please review the quote authorisation and provide written
>>        confirmation of your approval as soon as possible.
>>
>>        Kind regards,
>>
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