Thu, 2010-08-05 20:06 - 20:36
Linux Australia teleconference, and #LACTTE IRC channel
Apologies: Joshua Hesketh, Alice Boxhall
Present: Michael Carden, Peter Lieverdink, Elspeth Thorne, John Ferlito, Lindsay Holmwood
Agenda
- Accept minutes of Last Meeting
Proposed: John Ferlito
Seconded: Elspeth Thorne
The motion was carried unanimously
- Status update on LCA2010.
Bank hurdles have been overcome and the first of the funds transfers should clear by the end of this week.
- Report on LCA2011.
CFP is closing this weekend. Need a budget update.
- Status update on LCA2012.
John will write a new president's report and note that submissions close next week.
- Status update on shwag.
Ship TAS gear to MEL. Peter and Josh to organise.
- Status update on Survey.
Publish raw data, summarised freeform responses next week.
- Diversity policy sponsorship requirements
Not a bad idea, though some people might find it insulting. Try to co-opt Sarah to create a diversity policy as a response for event organisers.
- Brendan Scott's project.
Suggest a CC license. Still awaiting comment from Andrew Tridgell and Ben Powell.
- Drupal Down Under subcttee request
No objections in principle, but want a slightly more detailed budget. Send cleaned PyCon budget as example.
Peter to ask Sheree & Jeff to write up the broad proposal and send to linux-aus for comment.
- Community wiki Progress
Use lugs.linux.org.au - add TAC and set up access control.
- Insurance query re HackerSpaces; machinery accident cover etc?
Andy to write up a proposal and send to linux-aus for comment.
John will investigate required insurance cover.
- OSSPAC booth & cross-promotion
John will contact Kent and verify if a paragraph in the presidents report would be acceptable.
- Associations Incorporation Act 2009
We'll need to do a full audit on account of turning over more than $250k/yr.
Peter to double-check the changes.
John will find a volunteer to check difference between old and new model rules.
- AUDA
Board is meeting soon to decide on the future of conf.au. John will check contacts to see if we can lobby.
General Business
- Discussion of any items that provide relevant information to the council and which might generate motions for next meeting or new action items.
