[Talk-gb-westmidlands] SOTM 2013

[Philip John]

Am I mistaken in thinking FOSSGIS is 12-14 June (based on
this<http://www.fossgis.de/wiki/Main_Page/2013>
)?

Phil

P.s. No idea whether you need it, but I'm willing to assist in creating a
conference website.



On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Brian Prangle <bprangle at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone
>
> Results from Birmingham Convention Bureau's hunt for venues is back with
> quotes from Aston Uni, Edgbaston cricket ground, Ricoh Arena, Holiday Inn,
> Clarendon Suite.  Based on an attendance of 300 for a conference Fri-Sun
> with setup time on Thursday the costs( which includes all refreshments and
> lunches) I estimate are:
>
> Aston Uni  £24100
> Edgbaston Cricket Ground £35350
> Holiday Inn  £31750
> Clarendon Suite £32000
> Ricoh Arena was way out and subject to having a match on simultaneously so
> I discounted it
>
> Other venues  are still to reply
>
> If we have a delegate fee of EUR 50 then that will raise  £12000, if EUR
> 100 then £24,000 which gives us a manageable total to raise through
> sponsorship.
>
> There will be other expenses which I put with a stab in the dark at £15000
>
> All costs are ex VAT so we either need a charitable vehicle for avoiding
> VAT or increase all the above by 17.5%
>
> Availability
>
> Aston 6-8 Sep
> Edgbaston 6-8 13-15 Sep
> Holiday Inn 6-8 13-15 Sep
> Clarendon 13-15 Sep
>
> Aston Uni has by far the best connectivity facilities the cheapest costs
> and is the most central - wins my vote  (subject to what comes in today).
> Only downside is availability - not ideal for dates to coincide with FOSSGIS
>
> Let me know what you think. Andy R should I distribute to others outside
> the W Mids who have shown an interest in helping us?
>
> Regards
>
> Brian
>
>
>
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