On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 16:35 +0530, Bharath Acharya wrote: > On Thu, 2011-03-24 at 18:38 +0800, Frederic Muller wrote: > > Hi! > > > > I think it's important to set a limit on the free food and mention it on > > the website (something like "only the first xxxx will have free lunch > > coupons). > > > > What did we plan in the budget and what can we do now? I think we > > mentioned 2 numbers yesterday 500 and 700. Which one shall we pick? > > I would vote for either (1) free for all, and (2) no lunch for anyone > (everyone manage on their own) +1 Per person food will cost ~ $2. Even if there is a decision to give free food to 500 people, it will make hole of $1000 in gnome.asia budget. There has been lots of efforts made to get sponsors and initial thoughts were that committee should try to save money for next year, instead of spending on not worthwhile items. There is no hand and fast need to make consistency with previous years, like committee were not ready to make consistency with foss.in and kde. Pattern can be changed. If we really think it's necessary, we can ask some fast food vendor to come at venue and there is no need to pay him anything. He will charge for food from buyers. This way you can have food at venue without us coming in picture. I would vote to keep money safe and use next year as advised earlier. - Akhil > > (1) is difficult because we do not have the exact count now because we > are free, some might come, some might not, no guarantees. > > (2) No lunch option. We provide to only speakers, sponsors, volunteers, > and booth attendees. The only reason, people from outside India might > not know the place around or the local language. Others can manage on > their own in the college campus, or restaurants around. > > The only reason I do not vote for 500 or 700 is to be fair on the other > registrants. A basic necessity like food cannot be limited, just because > someone got late to register. Goodies, kits we can easily say first 500 > - 700 get it, but food I am not really sure. > > Regards, > Bharath >
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