Re: DebConf19 budget extension -- videoteam

2019-04-02 Thread Chris Lamb
tusRattus [1]) > and Kyle Robbertze (paddatrapper [2]) can make it this year. > > This would bring the total video budget for the conference from 4,500 > USD to 6,800 USD. Approved. Best wishes, - -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la..

Re: Call for volunteers: DebConf 19 content team

2019-03-12 Thread Chris Lamb
x27;s "office hours" for other conferences. We would be extremely remiss if we failed to take up Deb on her kind offer here. :) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org đŸ„ chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DebConf19 budget approval request - round 2

2019-02-07 Thread Chris Lamb
-20,000.00 USD gold > -60,000.00 USD platinum > -70,000.00 USD silver >-1,250.00 USD supporter > >0 > 8<8<8<- Okay, approved procedurally on my end, with the

Re: DebConf19 budget approval request

2019-01-30 Thread Chris Lamb
difficult enough to wrangle! Again, no worries
 :) Let me know if you need anything else from me at this point. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org đŸ„ chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DebConf19 budget approval request

2019-01-28 Thread Chris Lamb
travel costs for invited speaker Who/what/unconfirmed, etc.? § Looks pretty good to me but do remember throughout that I'm just that helpful outsider at this point, hopefully asking the dumb questions
 Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org đŸ„ chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [Budget approval request] DC19 local team sprint

2018-12-11 Thread Chris Lamb
dation: US$ 500 > * Travel: US$150 > > Total: US$ 1150 Great stuff. Approved on the condition you provide a good public writeup. :) Best wishes, - -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk

Handling excess funds in OCF.tw (was: "Re: [DebConf18] Handing reimbursements from MEET TAIWAN")

2018-10-01 Thread Chris Lamb
we did indeed plan to close the TO after DebConf ended. > thank you very much for your diligent work on completing the ledger for > DebConf18. Very much appreciated! Seconded. Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf19] Budget Approval Request [2018-08]

2018-08-20 Thread Chris Lamb
782.00 Approved. I note the adjunct (and helpful) conversation regarding the main DebConf budget; I am approving this on the basis that we need to reserve these hotel rooms in advance. Best wishes, - -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb, Debian Project Leader `. `&#x

Re: Bits from the DPL (June 2018)

2018-07-01 Thread Chris Lamb
ply for assistance which also implicitly provides a way for organisers to see what areas they would have to work on. DebConf only really figures here in that it "obviously" passes all of the tests with flying colours so nothing really to learn. Helpful? :) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06 v2]

2018-06-27 Thread Chris Lamb
USD -28151.00Gold >USD -2.00Platinum >USD -6.00Silver > USD -3904.00Supporter >USD -15253.44Roomboard > USD -2438.65 Accommodation > USD -6000.00 Bar > USD -6814.79 Fo

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Lamb
existed :) Anyway, happy to approve this budget. Please go ahead all... Best wishes, - -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `- -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: Mailvelope v2.2.2 Comment: https:

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Lamb
ave been inappropriate. I am asking again because — as I can't think of why it might be — then I must surely be missing or misunderstanding something about the idea. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Lamb
ything inappropriate about reselling them afterwards. (Do you?) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Lamb
Please go ahead all... Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-15 Thread Chris Lamb
h to stay at the venue or even attend whatsoever, therefore also having bursary implications. > I am wondering if selling used things after conference is not > appropriate here. I still don't think I fully understand, sorry. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-14 Thread Chris Lamb
us received rejections already -- if the bursary amount was subsequently raised, would we be contacting some of these people to "reverse" our position? If so, this has obvious implications for a quick turnaround, which is primarily why I ask... Regards, -- ,''

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-06]

2018-06-14 Thread Chris Lamb
terse reply. Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb, Debian Project Leader `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-24 Thread Chris Lamb
Chris Lamb wrote: > > > >> USD 7.0Bursaries > > > >> USD 6.0 Bursaries > > > >> USD 1.0 Diversity > > > > > [..] > > > I think you can sign and approve this part fi

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-17 Thread Chris Lamb
Supporter > USD -15889.0Roomboard > USD -2229.0 Accommodation > USD -6000.0 Bar > USD -7660.0 Food Thank you for your diligent work and effort on this talks. Approved. Best wishes, - -- ,''`. : :' : Chr

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-16 Thread Chris Lamb
Hi Yao, > If we don't get vorlon's reply in another day then DPL can sign off the > budget. Great, looking forward to hearing from you then. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-15 Thread Chris Lamb
ao pinged some people a few days ago (?) so I was assuming we were either waiting on that, or at the very least waiting for Yao to timeout on those & get back to me with a canonical revision. (Balls, courts, etc.) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-15 Thread Chris Lamb
27;t let this drag on another week. :) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb, Debian Project Leader `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-14 Thread Chris Lamb
Chris Lamb wrote: > > >> USD 7.0Bursaries > > >> USD 6.0 Bursaries > > >> USD 1.0 Diversity > > > [..] > > I think you can sign and approve this part first. > > Sure thing... approved.

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-12 Thread Chris Lamb
cking others.. Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-10 Thread Chris Lamb
é­éŠ˜ć»·, > Also asking for madduck's opinions. Great, let's give Martin a day-or-so for that. Will be in touch... Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05 v2]

2018-05-10 Thread Chris Lamb
Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb, Debian Project Leader `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-08 Thread Chris Lamb
125.63 CAD bar > 5,435.63 CADdrinks > 690.00 CADservice >-6,008.03 CAD bar:drinks > > Which seems pretty balanced
 So I think it is safe to balance this. Well, again, I have no input or help for you.. I was just asking a question as it looked strange. For the avoidance of doubt, I am leaving any resolution of this issue to you & the team. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-08 Thread Chris Lamb
and certainly not for someone who has not organised a DebConf before. :) I'll leave that with the orga team. Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-08 Thread Chris Lamb
e > > bursary team? That would, in turn, allow people to book flights > > earlier and thus saving us money. It would also allow people to start > > organising their visas, etc. > > I think you can sign and approve this part first. Sure thing... approved. Bursary team, full stea

Re: [DebConf18] Budget Approval Request [2018-05]

2018-05-08 Thread Chris Lamb
Congrats to all those involved in the fundraising efforts. :) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-08 Thread Chris Lamb
quot; questions. > I probably need to ask about what exactly you are looking for before > answering the questions. Yes, that's always a good idea, especially on — as you say — things that involve money. Whatever you do, please don't guess. :) Anything I can do? Best wishes, --

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-07 Thread Chris Lamb
remain optimistic we can work this out. I wasn't suggesting a replacement treasurer — and just to underline again what I said in my previous messages — I am certain this is not 100% due to you... :) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-07 Thread Chris Lamb
mmunication problems _now_ would be productive. Do you have any ideas? :) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-07 Thread Chris Lamb
been paid by OCF. No, sorry, I meant: what is the next step for the budget.. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-07 Thread Chris Lamb
elieve the ball is in your court at the moment. Best wishes. -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-02 Thread Chris Lamb
ise about lack of certainty around the numbers!) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-05-01 Thread Chris Lamb
h* self-paying attendee? Please let me know if you are having any specific difficulty understanding my questions - you are clearly very busy and I would hate to be using up time that could be spent on DC18-related matters. Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-30 Thread Chris Lamb
I'm afraid I don't understand the arrangement. Using informal language here, we can spend money on DC18 and ask them for it? (What are the limits?) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-27 Thread Chris Lamb
or part of the government funding that you outline in the ledger ("Income:Fundraising:Governmental Funds"). > * Budget:Swags:Bags (Not at all necessary, but I'd love to see a mockup of these...!) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-21 Thread Chris Lamb
anks for the clarification. Again, I think I just would hate it if we were blocking on each other and I'm totally prepared to look picky about clear communication to avoid that :) Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-21 Thread Chris Lamb
Yao Wei, > Well... my uncertainty hits me hard. We can put this updated budget for > review for a period. I feel really bad, but I don't know what "for review for a period" means. Sorry. Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-21 Thread Chris Lamb
sing days on silly and avoidable communications mishaps would be tragedy!) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-21 Thread Chris Lamb
Increase the fee of conference dinner from USD 5000 to USD 13600. That's a big jump. Can you explain briefly why? Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-17 Thread Chris Lamb
Oops, sorry, the mail below was intended as an out-of-band email to > Chris and the DebConf committee, and ENOTENOUGHCOFFEE hit again These things happen! *grin* Hey, at least you didn't confuse the Team and the Committee! Now that would be /really/ embarrassing! Best wishes, --

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-16 Thread Chris Lamb
[please retain leader@ in any CCs...] Chris Lamb wrote: > > The reason restoring to 600 people was that we are trying to find people > > interested in contributing to Debian > > I'm probably missing something here but is that not the wrong way > around? ie. find t

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-14 Thread Chris Lamb
? Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-14 Thread Chris Lamb
Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-14 Thread Chris Lamb
Hi Yao et al., > > Here are the current budget previsions. Any update on this? :) Regards, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-

Re: DC18 Budget Approval Request

2018-04-07 Thread Chris Lamb
Best wishes, -- ,''`. : :' : Chris Lamb `. `'` la...@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk `-