FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee Meetings

Back to FOSS4G 2009...

Introduction

The FOSS4G 2009 Organising Committee is responsible for the organization of the conference. More information can be found on the FOSS4G_2009_Governance page.

All wiki pages for FOSS4G 2009 meetings are listed under the Meetings category

Next Organising Committee Meeting

• date: To Be Determined
• time:
• location:
• Agenda:

Prior Organising Committee Meetings

2008/08/29

• time: 10:00 AM Sydney time
  
• location: meeting will be via the OSGeo Conference Call facilities
• Agenda:

1. Venue and Conference Dates
   1. TH to table venue comparison – OC/TH to discuss
   2. Meeting dates to be confirmed - based on venue selection:
      • UNSW: 17 – 21 November
      • SCEC: 23 – 27 November
2. Sponsorship and Exhibition
   1. Sponsorship hierarchy – OC to confirm
3. Website
   1. TH/OC to discuss
4. FOSS4G 2008 promotion
   1. TH/OC to discuss
5. Budget
   1. TH to table budget to OC chair and Treasurer
6. Next Meeting
   1. Discuss dates

Appendix 1: FOSS4G Proposed Sponsorship Levels at a Glance – Draft 1 (Target=$135,000)

Category	Details	Amount	Quantity
Premier Sponsor	name badges or lanyards	$50,000	1
Platinum Sponsor	one lunch	$32,000	?
Gold Sponsor	unlimited	$15,000	?
Silver Sponsor	unlimited	$6,000	?
Dinner Sponsor	Conference Dinner	$4,000	1
Reception Sponsor	Welcome Reception	$4,000	1
Internet Cafe Sponsor	Internet Centre	$4,000	1
Conference Satchel Sponsor	Conference Satchel	$4,000	1
Program/Abstract Book Sponsor	Program/Abstract Book	$4,000	1
Demonstration Theatre Sponsor	Demonstration Theatre	$4,000	1
Speaker Sponsor	?	$4,000	?
Presentation Lab Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Writing Pad Sponsor	Writing Pad	$2,000	?
Day Catering Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Session Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Outreach Activities Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Social Workshop Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Birds of a Feather Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Media Sponsor	?	$2,000	?
Satchel Insert	?	$700	?
Program Book Advertising	?	?	?
Display Table	?	$2,500	?