I agree with what was said by Manuel.
I am in favour of larger events (we do not stop people from writing in
Wikipedia, and all who can afford it should come to wikimania).
I am in favour of professional events - where schedule is kept, and Wifi is
working, and food is tasty and sufficient.
All a good bid needs in the first stage is to describe a good venue (which is
well located near cheep dorms and reasonable hotels). No money is required for
that. At the second stage the bid should include a reasonable budget – for that
all that is required is a list of quotes form companies – again – no cost is
needed.
I am against wasting donors money.
In my personal opinion, the best bid is done by legwork (going to see the venue
and places around it), writing letters and having meeting. This can be done by
volunteers.
So my personal opinion is that the bid should cost 0$.
At most - have the chapter pay for public transportation for going to the
meetings.
But what do I know.
Deror
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