[Foss4g2009] AGM timing, again

[mapbutcher]

Bruce, Cameron, Tyler others,
Thanks for the input.

I'm keeping the AGM where it is and advertising the BoF in the schedule on
the Thursday.

Simon


2009/9/20 Bruce Bannerman <bruce at bannerman.id.au>

> Let's not procrastinate guys, we're on the home stretch.
>
>
> I agree with Tyler, I'd go with:
>
> - the AGM on the Wednesday.
>
> - only one BOF on the Thursday.
>
>
> We'll be packing up on Friday and will likely not have access to the
> venue. If anything we'll be kicked out ;-)
>
> If people feel strongly, they'll self organise and have any number of
> unofficial BOFs anyway.
>
>
> Bruce
>
>
>
> On Sun, 2009-09-20 at 06:01 +1000, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> > I think it wise to keep 2 BOF sessions, at least for the international
> > participants, who will likely want to attend two different BOF sessions.
> >
> > I also think that many of the locals will be at the conference to check
> > out the software and won't be as interested in the internal workings of
> > OSGeo.
> >
> > So I'd be inclined to put the AGM on Friday evening. (International
> > people will still likely be in town, locals will be heading home).
> >
> > However, I'd can be convinced to have the second BOF on Friday if others
> > push for it.
> >
> > Tyler, Simon, your call.
> >
> > Dave Patton wrote:
> > > On 2009/09/19 4:24 AM, mapbutcher wrote:
> > >> then perhaps we have two choices:
> > >> 1. we don't dilute and ensure BoF run on Thursday evening only,
> > >> leaving the
> > >> AGM where it is.
> > >> 2. we move the AGM to after the conference close on the friday @
> > >> 4:45pm and
> > >> have the BoF both wed/thurs
> > >
> > > 3. Have the AGM on Wednesday, with no conflicting activities
> > > scheduled, and have time for BOFs on Thursday evening and
> > > after the conference close on Friday at 4:45PM
> > >
> > > P.S.
> > > "no conflicting activities" should include consideration
> > > of the conference organizers, volunteers, etc., so that
> > > they are free to attend the AGM
> > >
> >
> >
>
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