19:01:12 #startmeeting 19:01:12 Meeting started Tue May 18 19:01:12 2010 UTC. The chair is mchua. Information about MeetBot at http://wiki.debian.org/MeetBot. 19:01:12 Useful Commands: #action #agreed #halp #info #idea #link #topic. 19:01:25 #meetingname POSSE weekly meeting 19:01:25 The meeting name has been set to 'posse_weekly_meeting' 19:01:43 #info status update: RIT and Worcester are ready, CA, CMU, California, China pending 19:01:48 #info CMU likely no, China likely yes 19:01:53 #info California continuing to recruit 19:01:58 quaid: updates on Cali? 19:03:02 * mchua will poke that one on list. 19:03:14 It's the end of the semester, graduation time, etc. so I think we're all pretty hosed. :) 19:03:17 * mchua is exhausted. 19:03:25 #topic OSCON BoF 19:03:36 #info We want to have a POSSE/TOS BoF at OSCON, since a number of us are going. 19:03:43 #action mchua pull together TOS/POSSE BoF at OSCON 19:03:47 I'll hit the lists with that later today. 19:03:56 Aside from that... I believe that's all. Anyone else? 19:03:57 * mchua looks around 19:04:07 micadeyeye: any questions on POSSE SA? How goes the instructor-finding? 19:04:09 * paulproteus waves to mchua 19:04:14 hey paulproteus! 19:05:26 * mchua leaves the floor open for a few minutes in case anyone shows up 19:06:24 CMU likely no!?! 19:06:46 mchua: Have you advertised to #cslounge ? (re: CMU)( 19:06:47 hi mchua 19:06:49 sorry 19:07:00 i was catching up with my mails. 19:07:17 * ctyler pokes head in to see what's up 19:07:19 Harish is yet to reply my mail. 19:07:32 paulproteus: Ooh, no, I didn't know about that channel. 19:07:34 Awesome! 19:07:43 #info there's a #cslounge channel wherein CMU folks hang out, should advertise 19:07:58 ctyler: I was wondering if you could be our instructor. 19:08:21 micadeyeye: Keep trying. :) Also try messaging the other instructors on the list, or the TOS list in general to see if there's someone who'll be at a POSSE this summer who might want to teach this fall; if we know in advance, we can probably train them. 19:10:14 Interestingly, we have potential attendees from neighbouring universities, here in S.A., and a univ. in Nigeria. 19:10:58 * mchua saw a few apps come in, we still need instructors. :) 19:11:00 micadeyeye: man, I'd love to -- but it's during a semester (hard sell to my chair), and it's expensive to get me over there. 19:11:14 #info POSSE SA has some prospective attendees, but still needs a second (faculty) instructor. 19:11:32 micadeyeye: I think the primary difficulty is the timing in the middle of the semester. 19:11:42 But it should be only the first one that is hard, since then after the first one you'll have local alumni who can teach. 19:12:11 Yes, you are right. 19:12:22 thanks ctyler 19:13:31 micadeyeye: so I would mail the TOS list and explain what you're trying to do, and see if anyone might be able to help you find an instructor. 19:13:34 mchua: I hope to get one; otherwise, I would have to teach part of the curriculum (Mozilla), while you would have to teach Fedora 19:13:50 mchua: that would be great. 19:14:02 micadeyeye: One option is to find someone who wants to teach but hasn't attended a POSSE yet, and then find a way for them to attend one of the sessions this summer. 19:14:20 micadeyeye: If you can come over for one of the sessions this summer, then you could also be an instructor. :) 19:14:44 POSSE California? 19:15:30 micadeyeye: Is that the date that would work best for you? 19:15:38 I know they're all far away and probably not at the most convenient times. 19:16:24 Am not too sure though. 19:16:55 micadeyeye: Ok. Well, I would suggest that you send that email to TOS describing what you're trying to do and the kind of help you need, and see who responds. 19:17:15 okay, thanks. 19:17:26 ctyler: I think we continue to be good for POSSE RIT, logistics are all booked now too. :) 19:17:33 Anything else from anyone? 19:17:56 #idea If you want to run a POSSE but can't find any instructors who are available, identify people who want to be instructors but who haven't attended a POSSE yet, and send them to attend a POSSE in order to learn how to teach one. 19:18:01 * mchua looks around 19:18:10 I'll leave the floor open until 19:20, then close. 19:19:55 POSSE RIT? I am sure if I could join you guys. It might be too late to plan. BUt I think I have got some free time then. 19:20:03 AM NOT SURE** 19:20:35 mchua: we can discuss this. 19:20:59 micadeyeye: The Worcester and RIT POSSEs are coming up, but we'd love to have you if you're free to come over. 19:21:04 But I realize the scheduling may be... tight. 19:21:20 micadeyeye: Yep - best to ask the list for help, methinks, and we can help you come up with options. 19:21:29 Exploring options right now, no need to make decisions yet. :) 19:21:35 Ok, I think that's probably it... 19:22:10 The only obstacle is securing a US visa in less than a month. Can I do this? 19:22:29 micadeyeye: I... don't know. Might be worth calling the embassy and asking, though. 19:22:45 I could give it a shot. 19:23:03 I will get back to you. 19:23:06 thanks. 19:23:09 Good luck! 19:23:20 Ok, I'm going to wrap the meeting and send notes to the list. 19:23:23 Thanks everyone! 19:23:29 #info Good luck with the end of the semester! 19:23:31 * mchua waves 19:23:33 #endmeeting