I think in principle this is a great idea. But as three of the current five board members would benefit, there might be a conflict of interest. (Speaking of which, Ted, how is election prep coming?)
The SFC maximum per-diem rate does allow for exorbitant meals (I truly hope nobody would try to exploit this) so for those getting reimbursed via SFC, they are technically already covered for the cost. But there are those that are not and perhaps one or two people will show up who aren't already registered. Also, sending the hackfest team to a nice restaurant does have symbolic value.
There seem to be plenty of restaurants in the university area so a cab is unlikely to be needed. (Looks like a few hundred within a twenty minute walk).
For the moment I will recuse myself.
Tav
On Mon, 2015-04-20 at 00:58 -0700, Bryce Harrington wrote:
A majority vote of the current board members is required for the following matter.
Proposal:
Should the Inkscape Board send the Inkscape hackfest team out for dinner at a nice restaraunt while in Toronto?
[ ] a. Yea, for the estimated cost of up to $400 [ ] b. NayOn approval, we'll find a good restaraunt (perhaps suggested by our local contacts), make a reservation, and arrange cab transportation as needed. Attendance is estimated at 8-10 people, and dinner as costing around $30-35 per person.
Bryce
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