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= July 29 2015 =
== Free Software Melbourne Committee Meeting ==
# July 29 2015 #

## Free Software Melbourne Committee Meeting ##
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== Agenda == ## Agenda ##
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=== 0. Venue === ### 0. Venue ###
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### 1. Get a quote on catering ###
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=== 1. Get a quote on catering ===
 * I think providing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will give us more time for working.
 * Marty from Electron Workshop has suggested Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.		 * I think providing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will give us more time for working.
* Marty from Electron Workshop has suggested Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
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 * Ben M to investigate the catering cost and spread (20 participants and 6 mentors etc.)
 * how far ahead to confirm numbers
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* Ben M to investigate the catering cost and spread (20 participants and 6 mentors etc.)
* how far ahead to confirm numbers
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=== 2. Set the entry fee. ===
 * Now that we're at Electron Workshop, we don't have any external sponsorship, so our entry fee will need to cover the catering and a small contribution to Electron Workshop to cover upkeep.
 * I'd originally hoped to also donate to a free software project, but that may push the price up.		 ### 2. Set the entry fee. ###
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 * Assuming fee of: $25.00 gives budget ~ $500.00 (approx $20head) * Now that we're at Electron Workshop, we don't have any external sponsorship, so our entry fee will need to cover the catering and a small contribution to Electron Workshop to cover upkeep.
* I'd originally hoped to also donate to a free software project, but that may push the price up.
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* Assuming fee of: $25.00 gives budget ~ $500.00 (approx $20head)
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=== 3. Invite and persuade mentors to help out. === ### 3. Invite and persuade mentors to help out. ###
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    * Henry Walshaw
    * Russell Coker
    * Tatiana Lenz
    * Damien Zammit
    * Matthew Cengia (open street maps)
    * Ben M (wikipedia)
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* Henry Walshaw
* Russell Coker
* Tatiana Lenz
* Damien Zammit
* Matthew Cengia (open street maps)
* Ben M (wikipedia)
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### 4. Set up registration form on FSM website. ###
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=== 4. Set up registration form on FSM website. ===
 * Mezzanine has a built in tool to create forms that export to a spreadsheet.
 * Need to add instructions on pre-paying to Ben Finney via cash, bitcoin or PayPal.		 * Mezzanine has a built in tool to create forms that export to a spreadsheet.
* Need to add instructions on pre-paying to Ben Finney via cash, bitcoin or [PayPal](PayPal).
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 * http://freesoftware.org.au/melbourne/contribute-to-free-software-and-open-source/ * [http://freesoftware.org.au/melbourne/contribute-to-free-software-and-open-source/](http://freesoftware.org.au/melbourne/contribute-to-free-software-and-open-source/)
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 * Scott to write a blurb to explain what to do on above page. * Scott to write a blurb to explain what to do on above page.
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 * Ben F: add Bitcoin/paypal payment method and links
 * Ben F: add Bitcoin/paypal payment method and links
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 * Scott rewrite Meetup page focus on some programming experience needed. * Scott rewrite Meetup page focus on some programming experience needed.
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 * Groups to invite
   * Hackerspace Hawthorn
   * MelbDjango
   * Electron Workshop
   * LUV
   * our list
   * PUG		 * Groups to invite
  * Hackerspace Hawthorn
    * [MelbDjango](MelbDjango)
  * Electron Workshop
    * LUV
  * our list
    * PUG{: page-href="wiki:///CommitteeMeetings/20150729"}

July 29 2015

Free Software Melbourne Committee Meeting

Present: Ben S, Ben M, Scott, Ben F

Agenda

0. Venue

Melb Uni made a last-minute offer, but we'll go ahead with Electron Workshop.

1. Get a quote on catering

  • I think providing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will give us more time for working.
  • Marty from Electron Workshop has suggested Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

Morning/afternoon tea: Tea and bickies Lunch:

  • Ben M to investigate the catering cost and spread (20 participants and 6 mentors etc.)
  • how far ahead to confirm numbers

2. Set the entry fee.

  • Now that we're at Electron Workshop, we don't have any external sponsorship, so our entry fee will need to cover the catering and a small contribution to Electron Workshop to cover upkeep.

  • I'd originally hoped to also donate to a free software project, but that may push the price up.

  • Assuming fee of: $25.00 gives budget ~ $500.00 (approx $20head)

3. Invite and persuade mentors to help out.

Possible mentors:

  • Henry Walshaw
  • Russell Coker
  • Tatiana Lenz
  • Damien Zammit
  • Matthew Cengia (open street maps)
  • Ben M (wikipedia)

4. Set up registration form on FSM website.

=== 5. Publicise the event.

  • Scott rewrite Meetup page focus on some programming experience needed.

  • Groups to invite

    • Hackerspace Hawthorn
    • MelbDjango
    • Electron Workshop
    • LUV
    • our list
    • PUG{: page-href="wiki:///CommitteeMeetings/20150729"}