[Linux-aus] Grant Application from Jonah Sullivan for Canberra Python User Group

[Jonathan Woithe]

Grant Application from Jonah Sullivan for Canberra Python User Group

Your Email Address: geosull at pm.me

Project name: Canberra Python User Group

Grant Type: Community Grant

Aim of the project:

    The Canberra Python User Group (CPUG) has been a leader in Canberra’s
    technology and innovation culture since 2011, in that time we’ve grown
    to over 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.

    The meeting each month includes a formal long-term presentation by a
    local practitioner, followed by an informal social get-together where
    attendees can meet with like-minded people to test ideas and
    collaborate.

    We are grass-roots and volunteer-run: volunteers schedule speakers and
    events.  Grant funds are used to ensure the events are attractive and
    accessible by offering light refreshments.

Estimated cost breakdown of the project: AUD$1,500 for catering.

    This will provide funding for approximately 10 meetings with 20-30
    attendees per meeting.

Project team details:

  * Jonah Sullivan - CPUG Organiser - FOSS4G Organiser since 2017, OSGeo
    Oceania Board Member since 2019, Python Software Foundation Contributing
    Member since 2023

  * Evan Kohilas - CPUG Organiser - PyconAU Organiser since 2024, Open
    Source Committer

  * Andrew Hicks - CPUG Organiser - Python Developer

First Name: Jonah

Last Name: Sullivan

Email Address: geosull at pm.me

A statement including a willingness to provide regular project updates on the
project:

    I'm willing to provide regular updates on the project, including photos
    and narratives about how the grant funds have been used to support the
    community, and what the CPUG has been working on.