[epo-core] LPW talk, extended core, grants, getting off our arses

[Mike Whitaker]

> I propose the following:
>
> 1) We announce the formation of (and actively get off our butts and  
> form) a working group dedicated to working on the EP Extended Core,

Yes or no (or yes with modifications?). I'd like to be able to  
announce this, even if we don't have members for the working group,  
tomorrow, for which I need someone other than me and MDK to express an  
opinion.

> 2) We announce if possible at LEAST one funded project. I believe we  
> currently have two? requests in, an d about £1100 in the bank? I  
> dunno if this is enough. If we can't do this, we at least announce  
> we've formed a grants working group (volunteers, please!) and that  
> we have projects under review

Ahem. Volunteers, please? Other suggestions?

Given the UK tax laws, it's in our interests to dispose of our income  
each year rather than carry it over. I'd be inclined to propose that  
we accept Dave Rolsky's grant submission (has he done it yet?) for  
improving Moose docs, but in two tranches - one covering whatever  
money we have available by (say) end of next week, to cover till end  
of financial year (March), plus a second to cover the rest of his  
requested amount if we think that's reasonable in FY'09.
>
> 3) We ask for more money :) Suggestions as to how we do this welcome.


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Mike Whitaker - mike at altrion.org