Patrick, I stepped away from the Board of AusNOG this year. I am not in a position to say.
However I do see an agenda item where David is to speak aboy "ausnog futures.. Some details were exposed at AusNOG in Sydney. Cheers, Terry -- Mobile device, don't expect grammar. > On 2 Aug 2022, at 6:59 pm, Patrick Ohearn <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Hi Terry, > > Do you have more information on the new Ausnog structure, membership > requirements etc; > > There doesn't appear to have been a single email to the list about the > changes mentioned at the last AusNOG. The website also doesn't have any > information about the new structure, and still lists yourself on the board. > > Regards, > Patrick > >> On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 17:45, Terry Manderson <[email protected]> wrote: >> As i said, >> >> Ausnog is now a membership based CLG and true NFP (members are important) >> versus a PTY LTD with a Board holding the fiscal responsibility the risk and >> the outcome. >> >> Cheers, >> Terry >> -- >> Mobile device, don't expect grammar. >> >>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 5:42 pm, Shane Short <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>> If it’s always been a thing; what’s the catalyst for this sudden change in >>> rules? >>> >>> I’ve had to tell *massive* multinational companies that no— you can’t be >>> the only type of vendor at the event and no we won’t change our logo from >>> red because that’s your competitions’s colour. >>> >>> I’m confident that if this particular sponsor isn’t happy to play ball, >>> someone else will. >>> >>> -Shane >>> >>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 3:38 pm, Terry Manderson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> my opinion only.. >>>> >>>> David is NOW giving you a view into the back room of the sausage factory >>>> as AusNOG becomes a true NFP with an established CLG. I think it has >>>> always been "a thing" 😉 >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Terry >>>> -- >>>> Mobile device, don't expect grammar. >>>> >>>>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 5:24 pm, Shane Short <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>> Hi Terry, >>>>> >>>>> Having dealt extensively with multinational sponsors in the past, I >>>>> understand where this is coming from— however there’s always a line of >>>>> reason. I am however concerned that this hasn’t been an issue for a very >>>>> long time now and it’s now suddenly come out of the blue, with little >>>>> warning prior to the event and with a very very vague explanation. >>>>> >>>>> Given that AusNOG has historically had no issue attracting sponsors, if a >>>>> sponsor is now suddenly unhappy with what’s been an established behaviour >>>>> since inception, maybe their spot can be offered to someone who’s more >>>>> understanding of the industry dynamic. >>>>> >>>>> -Shane >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 3:13 pm, Terry Manderson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Brendan, >>>>>> >>>>>> This will sound glib but having dealt with "sponsors" in & for other >>>>>> forums there is often an implicit ROI for those sponsors. Yes, while >>>>>> community is important, they are backed by corporate entities. Those >>>>>> entities want to know what is "in it for them". I've not as yet seen any >>>>>> of the entities say "oh, it's completely ok for my competitors to be >>>>>> able to share their merch at the event even though I paid up front to be >>>>>> there". >>>>>> >>>>>> If you would like you, or your employer to pay 100% of the per attendee >>>>>> fee to attend + flights + accomodation please pass on that info to David >>>>>> as a likely future sponsor. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Terry >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mobile device, don't expect grammar. >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 2 Aug 2022, at 2:56 pm, Brendan Halley <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi David, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Very disappointed to hear this. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Has removing this sponsor and letting one of the many companies willing >>>>>>> to sponsor take their place? From what I understand there are quite a >>>>>>> few big names willing to take a sponsorship slot. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It shouldn't just be about what a sponsor wants when we're talking >>>>>>> about an event built around an industry that functions more like a >>>>>>> community. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>> Brendan >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 2:21 PM <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> Afternoon all, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We've been contacted by one of the sponsors of our conference in April >>>>>>>> about companies who aren't sponsors handing out promotional material, >>>>>>>> in particular branded t-shirts etc. While everyone likes getting a >>>>>>>> bag full of free merch, we ask that attendees respect the financial >>>>>>>> commitment that our sponsors make towards funding the conference. >>>>>>>> They cover almost half the cost and in return they get the right to >>>>>>>> promote themselves to all of you who attend. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you are not a sponsor please do not distribute swag to delegates at >>>>>>>> the conference. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> David, on behalf of the Board >>>>>>>> ... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> AusNOG mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> AusNOG mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> AusNOG mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog >>>>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> AusNOG mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.ausnog.net/mailman/listinfo/ausnog > -- > 0406884900 > [email protected]
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