This vote has passed, and next step is for me to post the resolution for it, so people can start making travel arrangements.
However, I'm extremely concerned about even suggesting *anyone* to be traveling right now.
I have been checking back regularly with the LGM website to see if they are canceling the event, but not so far. I don't rule out though that the event will become canceled at some point, regardless of what we decide. Even if it isn't, there are many countries with very strong travel restrictions (and likely more to come), that will inhibit our travelers.
Given this, I'd appreciate some additional board guidance before finalizing this vote. Please tell me, what do you think?
Bryce
On Fri, Mar 06, 2020 at 07:13:53PM +0100, Tavmjong Bah wrote:
Voting is needed on funding for sponsorship of attendees at the Rennes Hackfest and LGM planned for May 2020.
Proposal:
- Travel Sponsorship to Rennes, France.
- [ ] a. Reimburse pre-approved attendees (TBD) for up to a flat amount of $2000 per person.
- [ ] b. Reimburse using the ranked system used for the Boston
hackfest.
- [ ] c. Reimburse with open ended limits to extent permitted by Software Conservancy policy.
- [ ] d. Other: _______
- [ ] e. No, do not fund.
- Board-sponsored Dinner. The Inkscape Board will fund a dinner out for Hackfest attendees and their guests. An estimated 10 people averaging 30 € each gives a budget of 300 €.
- [ ] a. Yes, for estimated cost of up to 300 €.
- [ ] b. Recommend a change: ___________
- [ ] c. No, do not fund.
- Refreshments. The event host will ensure there are snacks and beverages, and procure other incidentals as needed for attendees. An estimate of 10 attendees * 3 days * 5 € gives a budget of 150 €.
- [ ] a. Authorize reimbursement of up to 150 € to the event host for snacks, beverages, and other incidentals relating to the event hosting.
- [ ] b. Authorize a different amount: _______
- [ ] c. Do not authorize reimbursement for refreshments
Votes:
| Board Member | 1. | 2. | 3. | | -------------------- |:--:|:--:|:--:| | Bryce Harrington | | | | | Josh Andler | | | | | Tavmjong Bah | | | | | Ted Gould | | | | | Martin Owens | | | | | Marc Jeanmougin | | | | | Chris Rogers | | | |
Resolution:
Background:
The Libre Graphics Meeting will be held in France from May 26th through 29th. We wish to also hold a 3-day hackfest preceeding it. Travel grants will be provided to attendees of these events.
The exact list of approved attendees will be determined separately. We anticipate attendance in the 5-15 person range, similar to past events. A listing of prospective invitees is available at: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Hackfest2020_Rennes_Attendees
Further details about the hackfest are available from: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Hackfest2020_Rennes
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