Re: GNOME.Asia Summit and COSCUP joint meeting proposal

[Emily Chen <emilychen522 gmail com>]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. First of all, the proposal is written by COSCUP team, not by us.  I summarize some points and answer below: 

     * Do you have an estimation how much funds would it need to cover

        the GNOME.Asia Summit (GAS) specific costs?
We have already send out email to COSCUP team, to ask them to give a budget estimation to us. 

      * How do you expect to raise funds to cover the GAS specific
        costs?
We will found a team, responsible to call for the sponsors. Another proposal will be written based on this COSCUP proposal. Currently, Pockey, Fred, Emily is in this team. We also want to invite Stormy and Brian to join this team. 

      * Do you expect to bring to Taiwan those 4 potential speakers?
Those 4 speakers are expected by COSCUP team. I think for GNOME speaker, we should follow the policy of GNOME travel committee. COSCUP will bring their speakers and we bring GNOME speakers based on the interests and budget. 
    * There were common sponsors for GNOME.Asia 2009 and COSCUP 2009. 
That's a good point. We should make it clear at the beginning. My opinion is : Who got the sponsorship earlier, the fund is from which side. Since the cost will be shared. For some special situation, we can discuss. 
    * GNOME Mobile
This is proposed by COSCUP team, I agree with Brian and German that this is really depending on the sponsors and speakers, as well as based on the local community's interested. It can be changed to any other topic based on the real situation. 
    * Separate the account 
That's a good point. It is our first time to do a co-host meeting. I think separated account is necessary. This need further discussion with all members and with COSCUP team. 

Thanks for the feedback, 
Emily

2010/4/14 Germán Póo-Caamaño <gpoo gnome org>

On Tue, 2010-04-13 at 17:42 -0500, Brian Cameron wrote:
> Germán:
>
> >> On page 8, the COSCUP people seem to be suggesting that GNOME.Asia be
> >> about GNOME Mobile.  Are there enough GNOME speakers in Asia to focus
> >> on this topic?  If not, it may be necessary to figure out a different
> >> angle for finding synergy with COSCUP.
> >
> > I thought this point in another way: Taiwan offers a good opportunity to
> > attract attention for GNOME Mobile.  It is a good place to do it.  We
> > are loosing traction in Europe/USA, we could regain it there.
> >
> > It is also a good opportunity to bring GNOME Mobile one step forward (or
> > giving it a reason to exist, or re-launch it, or get a clear definition
> > and roadmap).
>
> I agree that it is a good opportunity to further promote GNOME mobile.
> If that can work out, it would be great.
>
> However, this may be hard to do if there are not speakers knowledgeable
> about the subject matter who plan to attend.  I am not sure how many
> GNOME community members are in Asia who can speak to this subject
> matter, or if they can attend this event.
>
> The GNOME Foundation or sponsorships could cover travel costs to help
> ensure the right speakers are available to attend, but its hard to know
> how realistic this is until the budget and sponsorships are more
> clear.  This idea could depend on how many mobile vendors are willing
> to sponsor a GNOME event focusing on GNOME mobile, for example.
>
> I guess I am suggesting that it might be good to have an alternative
> plan for a focus in case it turns out that GNOME Mobile is not
> realistic.

We both agree in the same points then :-)

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Germán Póo-Caamaño
Concepción - Chile
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