Also from the XSF Board minutes (sent to XSF Members): On 12 January 2015 at 16:47, Dave Cridland <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dave reported that we are (based on previous years) approximately €1000 > short of breaking even > While it's not absolutely essential that we break even with the Summit, and we don't run it as a fund-raising venture, it's always nice if we can break even while giving Summit participants a nice meal as well. I understand that companies sending people is far more important than sending money, but we really appreciate XSF Dinner sponsors as well. The money is used to directly fund both the dinner itself, and food over the Summit, and I think I speak for everyone when saying that attendees particularly like those companies who cover the food bills. Certainly there'll be cheers when Laura thanks the XSF Dinner sponsors at the Dinner itself. If it's a choice between paying for an extra attendee or sponsoring, please send that extra person - the XSF won't go bust as a result - but a handful of sponsors will keep the XSF's cash reserves healthy, put a smile on a lot of faces, and put your company's name on their lips. Thanks, Dave.
