01:59:58 #startmeeting FAmNA 01:59:58 Meeting started Fri Feb 12 01:59:58 2016 UTC. The chair is award3535. Information about MeetBot at http://wiki.debian.org/MeetBot. 01:59:58 Useful Commands: #action #agreed #halp #info #idea #link #topic. 01:59:58 The meeting name has been set to 'famna' 02:00:10 #meetingname FAmNA 02:00:10 The meeting name has been set to 'famna' 02:00:23 #topic === FAmNA Roll Call === 02:00:32 Hi there 02:00:32 .hello jflory7 02:00:33 jflory7: jflory7 'Justin W. Flory' 02:00:44 Evening all! 02:00:52 #chair jflory7 02:00:52 Current chairs: award3535 jflory7 02:00:54 Hey there 02:01:08 evening 02:01:21 hey award3535 02:01:38 #chair cydrobolt 02:01:38 Current chairs: award3535 cydrobolt jflory7 02:02:03 I hope everyone is having a great day 02:02:11 I'm currently on the move, so I may be slow to respond for a bit 02:02:18 #chair wrnash 02:02:18 Current chairs: award3535 cydrobolt jflory7 wrnash 02:02:20 Same here 02:02:37 wrnash: Thanks, it has been a great day -- I hope the same for you :) 02:02:45 no worries no tickets tonight 02:03:18 Really? 02:03:33 I thought BrickHack was on the table. 02:03:40 * jflory7 has some updates and discussion to share 02:03:42 award3535, I have a ticket too 02:03:44 139 02:03:54 brickhack was approved 02:04:15 tciket 139 not flagged for meeting 02:04:32 I was hoping to share some additional thoughts that could use some more discussion 02:05:11 award3535, can I flag it for the meeting? 02:05:14 I'd like to discuss it 02:05:38 sure we can move to that 02:05:49 cool, in tickets 02:05:58 * masta looks in 02:06:04 #topic === Announcements === 02:06:05 howdy folks 02:06:10 #chair masta 02:06:10 Current chairs: award3535 cydrobolt jflory7 masta wrnash 02:06:11 Hi Masta 02:06:29 #chair wrnash 02:06:29 Current chairs: award3535 cydrobolt jflory7 masta wrnash 02:06:57 I will need some one to chair next week 02:07:13 any volunteers 02:07:22 If needed, I would be able to 02:07:58 #topic === Tickets === 02:08:08 #link https://fedorahosted.org/famna/report/9 02:08:45 I can always chair too 02:09:10 .famnaticket 131 02:09:11 award3535: #131 (BrickHack 2016) – FAmNA general trac - https://fedorahosted.org/famna/ticket/131 02:09:20 jflory7 go 02:10:50 I'm still working on getting information about the sponsorship from spot / Ruth 02:11:08 It's in-progress, and hopefully more details on that should finalize tomorrow when jzb returns 02:11:14 As for the event-- 02:11:32 since we did not get media produced we should have funds 02:11:53 As mentioned in the ticket, it says we are the Open Source sponsors for the event. This comes with a few other responsibilities and lot of flexibility for defining the category for the event. 02:12:03 There is an Open Source category that participants will be able to participate in 02:12:30 The category sponsor is expected to either present a product for participants to hack onto or to work on 02:12:39 ...which could be projects in Fedora itself.. 02:12:47 Or mentorship to programmers is also an option 02:12:49 However-- 02:13:13 This is a great opportunity for Fedora to present itself as an open source expert and to appeal to a large group of students interested in open source 02:14:00 Especially with the added possibility of having participants hacking on Fedora projects, this is a great opportunity to link the sponsorship of this event to real, tangible progress 02:14:30 I would like to try to focus on the strategic aspect of this event as well, or find more resources who can help us with our strategy for planning this event. 02:14:43 It's a great opportunity and I don't want it to go to waste. 02:15:02 decause is also interested in assisting with this, but he is out of the country traveling until next week. 02:15:21 He should be able to make a great resource in helping with this, but I was hoping to get the discussion rolling in this meeting as well. 02:15:22 eof 02:17:29 Sounds good jflory7 :) 02:17:38 yep 02:17:51 jflory7 great information 02:17:59 moving on to the next ticket 02:18:30 .famnaticket 139 02:18:32 award3535: #139 (Bitcamp 2016 Spring Sponsorship Funds) – FAmNA general trac - https://fedorahosted.org/famna/ticket/139 02:18:43 cydrobolt this one is yours go 02:18:54 Okay 02:18:59 also remember this one is on next years budget 02:19:20 This event is Bitcamp spring 2016 02:19:43 weird, I don't see #139 on the agenda 02:19:44 It's another student-focused hackathon, this one happening at University of Maryland near DC 02:19:53 masta, made it recently, might not be in there 02:20:07 I linked the wiki page on the ticket -- see 139 02:20:30 Bitcamp is one of the largest student hackathons in the country, with 1200 people attending from around the country for the weekend (Fri-Sun) 02:20:33 otay, fine by me 02:20:45 I personally think this is a great event for us to attend 02:20:59 I've spoken with the Bitcamp people, and it looks like we can get a booth for $1000 02:21:22 thats a good price, but how many can we have at the booth 02:21:37 I can ask, but I don't think there is a strict limit 02:21:45 Their website can be found at https://bitca.mp 02:21:58 now that is a deal from the last one you attended 02:22:07 I know many people who have participated in the past, and it is a really well organised event 02:22:18 award3535, $1000 for a booth is really unusual but welcomed ;) 02:22:52 This is the first time I've seen it -- but Bitcamp does have a large sponsor presence (lots of companies and organisations are there) rather than the lower sponsor presence at other hackathons 02:23:01 cydrobolt I remember the HackRU was 2K and only allowed a max of 2 people 02:23:07 award3535, it was 1.5k 02:23:14 I don't think we had a max of people 02:23:18 award3535, that was MHacks, I think 02:23:36 jflory7 has indicated he might be able to come from Rochester to help out with the booth 02:24:16 I think I and jflory7 can definitely make it there behind the booth no problem, at least 02:24:33 I'd like to know the head-count too, but I'm friendly to the $1k table... it's the travel/lodge aspect I hope is proportionally low too 02:24:41 masta, yeah 02:24:44 so there is free lodging at the event 02:25:00 they have places to stay at the event venue, as it is an overnight event 02:25:06 DC area is expensive 02:25:17 and yes it is overnight 02:25:22 award3535, attendees/sponsors sleep at the venue for free, so that won't be an issue 02:25:46 in terms of travel, I can make it there for relatively cheap, and jflory7 can take a Greyhound there for ~60 (but might be cheaper with student discount) 02:26:08 what is this thing, like a camp ground or something? 02:26:17 masta, nope, haha 02:26:25 It's a hall at UMD 02:26:39 People build a project over 48 hours, so they stay at the venue 02:27:22 cydrobolt you will need to get everyone that thinks they will attend and get the total estimated amount before we vote on it 02:27:23 I can get there either through Amtrak or Greyhound, probably 02:27:28 Right 02:27:43 I was thinking me and jflory7 could likely attend, but if anyone else is open to going that would be good 02:28:08 looks like they have these hackathon all over the us. 02:28:16 I can get there for around $100 round trip through Amtrak or Greyhound 02:28:22 wrnash, yeah, but they differ in quality 02:28:25 Most technological universities are either running them or sending their students to them 02:28:26 check out https://mlh.io/seasons/s2016/events?utm_source=s2016&utm_medium=TrustBadge&utm_campaign=s2016 02:28:40 A lot are very small and not as good for brand recognition 02:28:49 Major League Hacking is usually the central planning authority for many hackathons too 02:28:49 wrnash, MLH also doesn't cover many events 02:29:00 jflory7, there was a boycott recently, and there were some conflicts 02:29:10 so it doesn't encompass as many events as it used to 02:29:11 cydrobolt: Ahh, I did not know that 02:29:34 But me and jflory7 can definitely attend, our combined travel feels should be under $300 roundtrip? jflory7 02:30:10 I think that amount is reasonable. I don't have demands for travel costs, I can travel as cheap as I can get 02:30:23 Yeah 02:30:28 I live somewhat close, I ride rail 02:30:32 cydrobolt put the word out and get the page finalized with a budget and then we can vote on the amount 02:30:36 (or Greyhound) 02:30:39 Cool 02:30:53 jflory7, let's email the list and see if anyone else wants to come 02:31:10 cydrobolt++ sounds good to me. decause might also be interested if the date works for him, or at least with helping out. 02:31:17 I would like to push a vote until the 25th of Feb 02:31:29 +1 02:31:41 that allows plenty of time for planning and max participation 02:31:45 not enough information at this time 02:31:49 Cool 02:32:10 We'll send emails to the list and ensure that we open tickets for the things we need like swag and event box 02:32:43 +1 02:32:47 * jflory7 is stepping away for a second 02:32:48 swag is a little tight as well, media will not be completed until F24 02:33:03 event box I have for the east coast 02:33:15 eventbox I have central 02:33:28 needs a refresh 02:34:20 moving on 02:34:24 #topic == Open Floor === 02:34:59 just for thought, I do not have the budget numbers yet, but my suggestion is to spend wisely on events 02:35:37 understood 02:35:52 cool 02:36:02 ensure you get your shipment items requested far enough in advance so that it doesnt cost an arm and a leg 02:36:03 I have an announcement about stickers! 02:36:21 jflory7 go 02:37:41 #info nb and I are looking into ordering new stickers for FAmNA. We're still getting quotes from a variety of vendors, but our best offer is currently from Costco Print & Copy Center, which is 10,000 infinity logo stickers for $815. Also in consideration is UnixStickers.com, which can get 7,000 stickers for around $1,000. This can be all infinity logo, all full logo, or 50% of both. 02:38:03 Hopefully this can be ordered and available soon, more details to come as they are finalized 02:38:59 are they the same size 02:39:34 award3535: Yes, 3x3 for the infinity logo, 2.5" high for the full logo. 02:40:41 ok, that seems a no brainer there, less and get more 02:41:10 Gee, I wonder if unixstickers are use costco too 02:41:32 (with a markup) 02:41:52 anyhoo... +1 costco 02:41:54 hmm, maybe they do, who knows 02:42:17 Heheh, yeah. Costco has really great prices. I've also used them before for other stickers in the past for my own things 02:43:00 I was satisfied with the quality of the stickers, although they were cut kind of messily (but I didn't pay to have them die-cut and just in sheets). The quote they gave me was for die-cut shaped. 02:43:05 Ladys & Gents.. I'm out, may you have a wonderful rest of your day. 02:43:07 * kind of cut messily 02:43:09 * masta wonders off 02:43:14 masta: See you, masta! 02:43:22 have a good evening masta 02:43:53 Sorry, that sentence was confusing -- for my personal order, they were cut messy, but I did not pay to have them die-cut. The quote they gave for Fedora included having them die-cut. 02:44:02 In a noisy place so I'm a little bit distracted 02:45:47 anyone else have anything tonight? 02:45:59 i do not 02:46:32 jflory7 can you put a ticket in for the stickers so we can keep track of the progress 02:46:38 award3535: Yes, I can. 02:46:47 #action jflory7 Make a ticket tracking the progress of sticker orders 02:47:34 ok, for once we are ending early 02:47:41 Sounds good to me :) 02:47:47 I'm going to go ahead and head out too and head home 02:47:54 Have a good rest of your evening, all! 02:47:57 but on the horizon, TXLF, SELF, OSCON 02:48:03 award3535++ Thank you for chairing tonight 02:48:28 all, stay safe and have a great rest of your evening 02:48:33 #endmeeting