Use GSoC student mobility grant at FOSDEM geospatial devroom
Angelos Tzotsos PublicSeen by 347This item is a request from Margherita to the Board. Unfortunately due to lack of time and long agenda it was not discussed today.
I think we need to vote on this topic here, since the deadline in Dec 1st.
Does anyone need more information before we vote for approval?
(Thread: https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2017-November/010874.html )
I am waiting for feedback before making a motion :)
Fine by me as well
I think this is pretty clear case, so we can vote to approve.
I also think this is a fine idea
Motion to use GSoC student mobility grant at FOSDEM geospatial devroom
proposal by Angelos Tzotsos Closed Tue 28 Nov 2017 1:49PM
Motion passed
Results
| Results | Option | Votes | % of votes cast | % of eligible voters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agree | 8 | 89 | 89 |  | |
| Abstain | 1 | 11 | 11 |  | |
| Disagree | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Block | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Not voted | 0 | 0 |
Abstain as I am a GSoC admin.
Reading the email chain I am a bit muddled on how much money is available and what it can be used for. I appreciate the clear background information for context.
My understanding is we have $500 per mentor, this is a single request to sponsor one student (to represent and OSGeo activity at a non OSGeo event so perhaps not covered by global travel grant program).
I would recommend we approve this single request, and then provide any remaining GSOC funds to global travel grant program to assist with student travel next year.
Reminder we really need everyone’s vote in to pass this ahead of dec 1st deadline.
We need all 9 votes to pass this motion.
I am fine with this, but I don't know where is the voting button :)