[Linux-aus] Grant Application: Partial Akademy speaker travel

[Ben Martin]

Hi,
  As the original proposal was submitted on the 12th of July, it is now
2 weeks on. Given the close date of the event I have secured an
accommodation booking and have flights booked so know the exact details
now:
Ticket: 2160 Euro =~ $3545au
Accom:   424 Euro =~ $696au

The grant application was for 20% of the above total: $848.20 aussie

Based on todays exchange rates through yahoo and not including any
exchange fees etc.

On Wed, 2008-07-23 at 18:42 +1000, Ben Martin wrote:
> Sorry to those on the list who get this message & see the thread again,
> but because the 2 week discussion period is coming to an end on the 16th
> I thought I'd stimulate any discussion (or support ;) that might happen
> about the application now rather than after the 2 weeks is over.
> 
> As I applied last year for funding in order to present at OLS, I imagine
> that many of the folks who would comment have already done so in
> response to my original attempt for travel assistance. The issues are
> largely the same, and the rationale for me attending, and the possible
> benefit to the community. The benefits this time around extend to closer
> collaboration at the idea and RDF level between libferris and KDE4
> technologies.
> 
> Thanks to those who voiced support for my past application :). At the
> end of the day, last time the application was rejected because it was a
> lot of money for full support and it was not seen that there was a
> benefit to the Linux Australia community commensurate with that outlay.
> 
> This time around I am only seeking a small fraction of the overall cost
> which might help the application succeed. 
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2008-07-12 at 00:45 +1000, Ben Martin wrote:
> > Date: 12 July 2008
> > 
> > Project Name: 20% Akademy speaker travel
> > 
> > Aim of Project:
> > To give a 30 minute talk at Akademy 2008 and discuss desktop search and
> > indexing with KDE4 developers for idea sharing and mutual benefit.
> > (discussing my project, libferris with the Strigi developers etc).
> > 
> > Person Responsible for Request:
> > Ben Martin
> > 
> > Request:
> > Firstly, I have a pending request with the Linux Foundation for travel
> > funding to cover the lot. If that happens then I'll void this
> > application immediately. I am applying here before they have given a
> > formal response to my request because the event itself is early next
> > month so time is a large factor. The event starts on the 9th next month.
> > 
> > I have been accepted to talk at Akademy. If Linux Foundation does not
> > offer funding the KDE e.V. board has offered to cover 80% of my travel
> > and accommodation. The grant request is to see if Linux Australia are
> > willing to cover the other 20%. The last time I checked the return
> > airfare was about $3000 and if I get forced out of the hostels because
> > they are all booked then I might be up for 60 Euro / day for
> > accommodation. So the 20% would be roughly $600 for flight and $160 for
> > accom making a:
> > 
> > TOTAL: $760.
> > 
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