[Grants] Grant Application from jonah sullivan for Canberra Python User Group

[Kathy Reid]

Having been a member of Canberra PUG while I was in Canberra 2019-2022, 
and knowing Jonah and Elena personally, I wish to add a statement of 
support to this Grant Application. Jonah and Elena are good people, 
Canberra PUG does good work, has great events, supports a pipeline for 
LA events, and I recommend LA support this Grant Application.

Kind regards,

Kathy Reid

On 18/6/24 09:48, Linux Australia Website wrote:
> Your Email Address: jonahsullivan79 at gmail.com
> Project name: Canberra Python User Group
> Grant Type: Community Grant
> Aim of the project: The Canberra Python User Group has been a leader in Canberra’s technology and innovation culture since 2011, in that time we’ve grown to nearly 1,000 members; representing one of largest technical communities of any kind in Oceania.
> Our primary organising tool is MeetUp, where we manage our members' mailing list and organise events.
> https://www.meetup.com/Canberra-Python-Meetup-Group/
> There is a free and public event each month held at the Australian National University's Hannah Neumann mathematics building. Events attract hundreds of engineers, developers, data professionals and scientists every year in a developer-oriented and supportive environment. Each month's event includes a formal long-format presentation by a local practitioner (including catering), followed by an open an encouraging environment to freely socialise and collaborate.
> Estimated cost breakdown of the project: Venue: free
> Membership management and event promotion (meetup): free (sponsored by PythonCharmers)
> Catering: NOT FREE - about AUD$125 per meeting for pizza and drinks
> We're requesting AUD$50 per month for 1 year (AUD$600 total) to provide a welcoming after-work environment for sharing, learning, and collaboration.
> Project team details: Elena Williams - co-organiser - PyConAU2024 program committee, Python Software Foundation Member, Software Engineering Associate Professor at ANU, DjangoGirls Organiser
> Jonah Sullivan - co-organiser - FOSS4G Oceania 2024 committee, Python Software Foundation Member, OSGeo Oceania Board Member, Open Geospatial Consortium Member
> First Name: jonah
> Last Name: sullivan
> Email Address: jonahsullivan79 at gmail.com
> A statement including a willingness to provide regular project updates on the project: All of the Canberra Python User Group meetings are scheduled using the Meetup system, including photos of the events. https://www.meetup.com/canberra-python-meetup-group/events/
> Before events we will acknowledge sponsorship in the event description, and post photos of the event on the Meetup website. We will also send photos or event reports to Linux Australia if preferred.
>
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