[FOSS4G2016] [Program] Accept/decline email draft

Wed Apr 27 23:28:06 PDT 2016

Hi Volker,

many thanks again for your ongoing work!
Two minor comments inline. Besides them everything looks good to me.

Cheers
Chris

Am 27. April 2016 22:35:56 MESZ, schrieb Volker Mische <volker.mische at gmail.com>:
>Here is another updated version, that might be the final one. I'd
>appreciate to get a vote from all those who had comments previously.
>
>Cheers,
>  Volker
>
>PS: As I'm almost done with my stuff, I might even be able to produce a
>blog post about the selection process for this year before sending out
>the emails :)
>
>
>
>Accepted
>--------
>
>Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>
>Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.

No capital letter at the beginning "thank you..."

>The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>engaging program for our attendees.
>
>Your talk
>
>    {{proposal.title}}
>
>got ACCEPTED.
>
>The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>http://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>And updated version with this year's numbers will be published soon.
>
>A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>on May 1st.
>
>If you are UNABLE to attend, please let the committee know as
>soon as possible, but not later than July 1st, by sending an e-mail
>to program at foss4g2016.org. If you are able to attend, then there
>is no need to let us know.
>
>If you haven't registered for the conference by July 1st, expect
>an e-mail from us asking you about your plans. Remember, the early
>bird discount ends on May 8th, so just go ahead and register now.
>
>Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any additional discount to
>presenters. However, we've setup a travel grant programme. Please

Use "program" here to use the same writing in the whole email. Also on the website it is written like this.

>read all the details carefully before considering an application:
>http://2016.foss4g.org/attending.html#travel-grants
>
>Please look over your proposal at https://proposals.2016.foss4g.org/
>again and review for grammar, typos, etc. This information will appear
>on the website and in the printed program.
>
>Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to see you in Bonn.
>
>The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>
>
>
>Rejected
>--------
>
>Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>
>Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.
>The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>engaging program for our attendees.
>
>Your talk
>
>    {{proposal.title}}
>
>got DECLINED.
>
>The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>http://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>And updated version with this year's numbers will be published soon.
>
>A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>on May 1st.
>
>You're awesome. Your proposal was awesome. We just couldn't accept
>them all.
>
>Come to FOSS4G! One of the best things about FOSS4G is that it
>gives attendees an opportunity to see what everyone is talking
>about, what's up and coming, and most of all it's inspiring! You
>are guaranteed to get more ideas for talks for you to propose at
>the next FOSS4G.
>
>We also have an area called "demo theatre" where you can briefly
>present your work/projects without the need to apply for it. More
>information will be available on the website soon.
>
>Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to see you in Bonn.
>
>The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>
>
>
>
>
>On 04/27/2016 03:32 PM, Volker Mische wrote:
>> Here's an updated version based on the feedback from Till and
>Gert-Jan.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>>   Volker
>> 
>> 
>> Accepted
>> --------
>> 
>> Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>> 
>> Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.
>> The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>> were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>> engaging program for our attendees.
>> 
>> Your talk
>> 
>>     {{proposal.title}}
>> 
>> got ACCEPTED.
>> 
>> The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>> https://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>> And updated version of this year's process will be published soon.
>> 
>> A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>> on May 1st.
>> 
>> If you are UNABLE to attend, please let the committee know as
>> soon as possible, but not later than July 1st, by sending an e-mail
>> to program at foss4g2016.org. If you are able to attend, then there
>> is no need to let us know.
>> 
>> If you haven't registered for the conference by July 1st, expect
>> an e-mail from us asking you about your plans. Remember, the early
>> bird discount ends on May 8th, so just go ahead and register now.
>> 
>> Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any additional discount to
>> presenters. However, we've setup a travel grant programme. Please
>> read all the details carefully before considering an application:
>> http://2016.foss4g.org/attending.html#travel-grants
>> 
>> Please look over your proposal at https://proposals.2016.foss4g.org/
>> again and review for grammar, typos, etc. This information will
>appear
>> on the website and in the printed program.
>> 
>> Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to seeing you in
>> Bonn.
>> 
>> The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Rejected
>> --------
>> 
>> Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>> 
>> Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.
>> The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>> were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>> engaging program for our attendees.
>> 
>> Your talk
>> 
>>     {{proposal.title}}
>> 
>> got DECLINED.
>> 
>> The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>> https://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>> And updated version of this year's process will be published soon.
>> 
>> A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>> on May 1st.
>> 
>> You're awesome. Your proposal was awesome. We just couldn't accept
>> them all.
>> 
>> Come to FOSS4G! One of the best things about FOSS4G is that it
>> gives attendees an opportunity to see what everyone is talking
>> about, what's up and coming, and most of all it's inspiring! You
>> are guaranteed to get more ideas for talks for you to propose at
>> the next FOSS4G.
>> 
>> We also have an area called "demo theatre" where you can present
>> your work/projects without the need to apply for it. More
>> information will be available on the website soon.
>> 
>> Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to seeing you in
>> Bonn.
>> 
>> The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 04/27/2016 02:52 PM, Volker Mische wrote:
>>> Hi Loc and Program-Committee,
>>>
>>> here is a draft of the reject/decline emails for the talks. I'd like
>to
>>> send it out soon, so please have a look at it ASAP.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>   Volker
>>>
>>>
>>> Accepted
>>> --------
>>>
>>> Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>>>
>>> Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.
>>> The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>>> were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>>> engaging program for our attendees.
>>>
>>> Your talk
>>>
>>>     {{proposal.title}}
>>>
>>> got ACCEPTED.
>>>
>>> The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>>> https://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>>> And updated version of this year's process will follow soon.
>>>
>>> A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>>> on May 1st.
>>>
>>> If you are UNABLE to attend, please let the committee know as
>>> soon as possible, but not later than July 1st, by sending an e-mail
>>> to program at foss4g2016.org. If you are able to attend, then there
>>> is no need to let us know.
>>>
>>> If you haven't registered for the conference by July 1st, expect
>>> an e-mail from us asking you about your plans. Remember, the early
>>> bird discount ends on May 8th, so just go ahead and register now.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, we are not able to offer any additional discount to
>>> presenters. However, we do have a travel grant program. Applications
>>> for that are due on May 31st. For more information, please see:
>>> http://2016.foss4g.org/attending.html#travel-grants
>>>
>>> Please look over your proposal at https://proposals.2016.foss4g.org/
>>> again and review for grammar, typos, etc. This information will
>appear
>>> on the website and in the printed program.
>>>
>>> Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to seeing you in
>>> Bonn.
>>>
>>> The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Declined
>>> --------
>>>
>>> Dear {{proposal.speaker}},
>>>
>>> Thank you for submitting a presentation proposal to FOSS4G 2016.
>>> The Program Committee has worked very hard to decide which proposals
>>> were the best fit for the conference and to create an exciting and
>>> engaging program for our attendees.
>>>
>>> Your talk
>>>
>>>     {{proposal.title}}
>>>
>>> got DECLINED.
>>>
>>> The decision process was following the guidelines from 2014:
>>> https://2014.foss4g.org/abstract-review-process-for-foss4g-2014/
>>> And updated version of this year's process will follow soon.
>>>
>>> A list of all accepted talks will be published on the FOSS4G website
>>> on May 1st.
>>>
>>> Please forgive us. You're awesome. Your proposal was awesome.
>>> We just couldn't accept them all.
>>>
>>> Come to FOSS4G! One of the best things about FOSS4G is that it
>>> gives attendees an opportunity to see what everyone is talking
>>> about, what's up and coming, and most of all it's inspiring! You
>>> are guaranteed to get more ideas for talks for you to propose at
>>> the next FOSS4G.
>>>
>>> Thank you for you proposal and we look forward to seeing you in
>>> Bonn.
>>>
>>> The FOSS4G 2016 Program Committee
>>>
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