[Marketing] Proposal: Fund Marketing pack for Philippines local chapter

Tue May 8 17:22:41 EDT 2012

+1 Alex

On 05/08/2012 01:41 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> OSGeo Marketing Committee,
> I propose that the OSGeo Marketing Committee approve the allocation of
> up to $US450 toward the purchasing of OSGeo Marketing Pack equipment for
> the Philippines local chapter, in line with the budget at:
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au2WZQ1DwK_xdE83RER6RF9wZW9vQ3ZnX0FKMHNQLVE#gid=0
> 
> 
> Could all active members please vote within the next 48 hours, before
> Friday 11 May.
> 
> Maning, I'm hopeful that you will keep your spending to your budget of
> $421, but have allowed an approval buffer of up to $450 in case some
> items cost more than quoted.
> 
> On 8/05/2012 7:10 PM, maning sambale wrote:
>> Dear Cameron,
>>
>> As you suggested, I modified the budget proposal to include 1 banner
>> and use the amount for core consumables (ie. brochure and livedvd).
>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au2WZQ1DwK_xdE83RER6RF9wZW9vQ3ZnX0FKMHNQLVE
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Cameron Shorter
>> <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>> Maning,
>>> I'm comfortable with the amount being requested ($US403). However, as
>>> advice
>>> from someone who has attended conference stands, I suggest that you only
>>> have one banner. The reason is that if you need to fly/taxi/bus to a
>>> conference, then it is much easier if you only have one stand. And
>>> one stand
>>> still provides a professional image.
>>> With the extra budget that you save, you may wish to purchase other
>>> items,
>>> such as shirts, or LiveDVDs.
>>> However, I will leave you to make the final decision. Let me know your
>>> thoughts before we put it to the marketing committee for a vote.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 04/05/12 21:48, maning sambale wrote:
>>>> Dear Cameron and Marketing Comm,
>>>>
>>>> Our proposal is here:
>>>>
>>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au2WZQ1DwK_xdE83RER6RF9wZW9vQ3ZnX0FKMHNQLVE
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As mentioned previously,  costs from local supplier are cheaper so we
>>>> are requesting additional materials (ie. two retractable banners).  We
>>>> can strip down the items into the essentials if needed.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 7:44 PM, Cameron Shorter
>>>> <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>    wrote:
>>>>> Maning,
>>>>> In anticipation of the marketing committee approving our process, I
>>>>> suggest
>>>>> that you put together a budget for the money you intend to spend
>>>>> (up to
>>>>> $US500).
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm expecting to be asking for this budget before calling a vote.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Exhibition_Pack
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 29/04/2012 12:06 AM, maning sambale wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear Cameron,
>>>>>
>>>>> We can procure some parts of the kit as soon as the marketing comm
>>>>> approves
>>>>> the request. The first event we intend to use this kit will be 3rd
>>>>> week
>>>>> of
>>>>> May 2012. Event announcement should be available by 1st week of May.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 28, 2012 7:33 PM, "Came
>>>>>> Maning, Sanghee,
>>>>>> You will notice from my prior email that I'm endeavouring to lock
>>>>>> down
>>>>>> our
>>>>>> process for approving Exhibition Packs for local chapters.
>>>>>> I hope to respond with a positive response to your request for an
>>>>>> Exhibition Pack within 2 weeks. Is that sufficient time for you?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 20/04/2012 1:04 PM, maning sambale wrote:
>>>>>>> On behalf of  OSGeo Philippines, we would like to request for the
>>>>>>> Exhibition Pack materials.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I (maning) will be participating in several conferences/workshops in
>>>>>>> the coming months.  It would be nice to bring along these exhibit
>>>>>>> materials in these events.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:39 PM, Arnulf Christl (OSGeo)
>>>>>>> <arnulf at osgeo.org>      wrote:
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>> the Marketing Committee [1] has decided to provide some limited
>>>>>>>> funds
>>>>>>>> for emerging Local Chapters who would like to to appear at a major
>>>>>>>> event
>>>>>>>> (conference, trade fair, etc) and represent OSGeo and need
>>>>>>>> exhibition
>>>>>>>> material. If you need a pop-up banner with OSGeo logo, table
>>>>>>>> cloth, or
>>>>>>>> other non-consumables to equip a booth please feel free to
>>>>>>>> revert to
>>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>>> Marketing Committee for further information. To get an idea of what
>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>>> is check the Exhibition Pack [2]  page in the Wiki.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We are as new to this as you are, so please do not expect that
>>>>>>>> everything will work out right away, maybe we run out of funds
>>>>>>>> quickly.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>> Arnulf Christl
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing
>>>>>>>> [2] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Exhibition_Pack
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>>>> The Open Source Geospatial Foundation
>>>>>>>> Arnulf Christl, President
>>>>>>>> http://www.osgeo.org
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>>>>>>>> Local-chapters at lists.osgeo.org
>>>>>>>> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/local-chapters
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> Cameron Shorter
>>>>>> Geospatial Solutions Manager
>>>>>> Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
>>>>>> Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Think Globally, Fix Locally
>>>>>> Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source
>>>>>> http://www.lisasoft.com
>>>>>>
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> Cameron Shorter
>>>>> Geospatial Solutions Manager
>>>>> Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
>>>>> Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254
>>>>>
>>>>> Think Globally, Fix Locally
>>>>> Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source
>>>>> http://www.lisasoft.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Cameron Shorter
>>> Geospatial Solutions Manager
>>> Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
>>> Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254
>>>
>>> Think Globally, Fix Locally
>>> Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source
>>> http://www.lisasoft.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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