Revisiting FADNA (was: Re: [Ambassadors] FAmNA Meeting Summary from 2008-12-17)

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On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Max Spevack <mspevack at redhat.com> wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Dec 2008, Larry Cafiero wrote:
>
>> If LFNW is an option, we should look at it closely, not only because of
>> the time factor involved -- both in organizational terms as well as
>> financial terms (this falls in Q1, right?) -- but also in the fact that this
>> is an historical year for LFNW, it's 10th anniversary.
>>
>> I'll retain ownership of this, needless to say, but I think it might be
>> best to take a closer look at LFNW rather than rush to make SCaLE. I'll do
>> the legwork on both and report back during the course of the week and have
>> something for Tuesday's meeting. But those are my thoughts after reading the
>> minutes and, naturally, I welcome input on the issue. Lots.
>
> I recommend involving Jesse Keating in LinuxFest Northwest planning,
> regardless of how grand or minor we want to make the event.  It's basically
> in his backyard, and I'm sure he'll want to participate and/or own the
> event.

LFNW does have nicer timing. April is a bit farther away from other
events ambassadors might like to attend. It also is in Q1 which
perhaps would allow more budget to be allocated to it. I would be
happy with it as a host for FADNA as well.

John