[Linux-aus] Grant request: Venue hire and catering for Drupal8 Launch party

[Andrew Donnellan]

On 9 November 2015 at 13:53, Donna Benjamin <donna at kattekrab.net> wrote:
> I ask Linux Australia to contribute $1000 - which ensures we meet the venue's minimum spend requirements, and that the volunteers organising this event will not be out of pocket if we can't raise funds from sponsors.
>
> I will be making some opening remarks at the party, and would mention Linux Australia's role in supporting not only the Drupal community, but all open source communities Australia. Promote the upcoming linux.conf.au in Geelong, shower LA in twitter kudos, and put the Linux Australia logo on our event website, which should be ready in a day or so.
>
> I realise there is less than the required 2 weeks until the event, so I also request the community provides their feedback quickly so council is able to make a timely decision, as I will need to work to find alternative funds to cover these costs.

Given the strong connection between LA and the local Drupal community,
and the fact that DrupalSouth is returning a surplus to LA, I support
this request.


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Andrew Donnellan
http://andrew.donnellan.id.au         andrew at donnellan.id.au