19:01:12 <mchua> #startmeeting
19:01:12 <zodbot> Meeting started Tue May 18 19:01:12 2010 UTC.  The chair is mchua. Information about MeetBot at http://wiki.debian.org/MeetBot.
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19:01:25 <mchua> #meetingname POSSE weekly meeting
19:01:25 <zodbot> The meeting name has been set to 'posse_weekly_meeting'
19:01:43 <mchua> #info status update: RIT and Worcester are ready, CA, CMU, California, China pending
19:01:48 <mchua> #info CMU likely no, China likely yes
19:01:53 <mchua> #info California continuing to recruit
19:01:58 <mchua> quaid: updates on Cali?
19:03:02 * mchua will poke that one on list.
19:03:14 <mchua> It's the end of the semester, graduation time, etc. so I think we're all pretty hosed. :)
19:03:17 * mchua is exhausted.
19:03:25 <mchua> #topic OSCON BoF
19:03:36 <mchua> #info We want to have a POSSE/TOS BoF at OSCON, since a number of us are going.
19:03:43 <mchua> #action mchua pull together TOS/POSSE BoF at OSCON
19:03:47 <mchua> I'll hit the lists with that later today.
19:03:56 <mchua> Aside from that... I believe that's all. Anyone else?
19:03:57 * mchua looks around
19:04:07 <mchua> micadeyeye: any questions on POSSE SA? How goes the instructor-finding?
19:04:09 * paulproteus waves to mchua
19:04:14 <mchua> hey paulproteus!
19:05:26 * mchua leaves the floor open for a few minutes in case anyone shows up
19:06:24 <paulproteus> CMU likely no!?!
19:06:46 <paulproteus> mchua: Have you advertised to #cslounge ? (re: CMU)(
19:06:47 <micadeyeye> hi mchua
19:06:49 <micadeyeye> sorry
19:07:00 <micadeyeye> i was catching up with my mails.
19:07:17 * ctyler pokes head in to see what's up
19:07:19 <micadeyeye> Harish is yet to reply my mail.
19:07:32 <mchua> paulproteus: Ooh, no, I didn't know about that channel.
19:07:34 <mchua> Awesome!
19:07:43 <mchua> #info there's a #cslounge channel wherein CMU folks hang out, should advertise
19:07:58 <micadeyeye> ctyler: I was wondering if you could be our instructor.
19:08:21 <mchua> micadeyeye: Keep trying. :) Also try messaging the other instructors on the list, or the TOS list in general to see if there's someone who'll be at a POSSE this summer who might want to teach this fall; if we know in advance, we can probably train them.
19:10:14 <micadeyeye> Interestingly, we have potential attendees from neighbouring universities, here in S.A., and a univ. in Nigeria.
19:10:58 * mchua saw a few apps come in, we still need instructors. :)
19:11:00 <ctyler> micadeyeye: man, I'd love to -- but it's during a semester (hard sell to my chair), and it's expensive to get me over there.
19:11:14 <mchua> #info POSSE SA has some prospective attendees, but still needs a second (faculty) instructor.
19:11:32 <mchua> micadeyeye: I think the primary difficulty is the timing in the middle of the semester.
19:11:42 <mchua> But it should be only the first one that is hard, since then after the first one you'll have local alumni who can teach.
19:12:11 <micadeyeye> Yes, you are right.
19:12:22 <micadeyeye> thanks ctyler
19:13:31 <mchua> micadeyeye: so I would mail the TOS list and explain what you're trying to do, and see if anyone might be able to help you find an instructor.
19:13:34 <micadeyeye> mchua: I hope to get one; otherwise, I would have to teach part of the curriculum (Mozilla), while you would have to teach Fedora
19:13:50 <micadeyeye> mchua: that would be great.
19:14:02 <mchua> micadeyeye: One option is to find someone who wants to teach but hasn't attended a POSSE yet, and then find a way for them to attend one of the sessions this summer.
19:14:20 <mchua> micadeyeye: If you can come over for one of the sessions this summer, then you could also be an instructor. :)
19:14:44 <micadeyeye> POSSE California?
19:15:30 <mchua> micadeyeye: Is that the date that would work best for you?
19:15:38 <mchua> I know they're all far away and probably not at the most convenient times.
19:16:24 <micadeyeye> Am not too sure though.
19:16:55 <mchua> micadeyeye: Ok. Well, I would suggest that you send that email to TOS describing what you're trying to do and the kind of help you need, and see who responds.
19:17:15 <micadeyeye> okay, thanks.
19:17:26 <mchua> ctyler: I think we continue to be good for POSSE RIT, logistics are all booked now too. :)
19:17:33 <mchua> Anything else from anyone?
19:17:56 <mchua> #idea If you want to run a POSSE but can't find any instructors who are available, identify people who want to be instructors but who haven't attended a POSSE yet, and send them to attend a POSSE in order to learn how to teach one.
19:18:01 * mchua looks around
19:18:10 <mchua> I'll leave the floor open until 19:20, then close.
19:19:55 <micadeyeye> POSSE RIT? I am sure if I could join you guys. It might be too late to plan. BUt I think I have got some free time then.
19:20:03 <micadeyeye> AM NOT SURE**
19:20:35 <micadeyeye> mchua: we can discuss this.
19:20:59 <mchua> micadeyeye: The Worcester and RIT POSSEs are coming up, but we'd love to have you if you're free to come over.
19:21:04 <mchua> But I realize the scheduling may be... tight.
19:21:20 <mchua> micadeyeye: Yep - best to ask the list for help, methinks, and we can help you come up with options.
19:21:29 <mchua> Exploring options right now, no need to make decisions yet. :)
19:21:35 <mchua> Ok, I think that's probably it...
19:22:10 <micadeyeye> The only obstacle is securing a US visa in less than a month. Can I do this?
19:22:29 <mchua> micadeyeye: I... don't know. Might be worth calling the embassy and asking, though.
19:22:45 <micadeyeye> I could give it a shot.
19:23:03 <micadeyeye> I will get back to you.
19:23:06 <micadeyeye> thanks.
19:23:09 <mchua> Good luck!
19:23:20 <mchua> Ok, I'm going to wrap the meeting and send notes to the list.
19:23:23 <mchua> Thanks everyone!
19:23:29 <mchua> #info Good luck with the end of the semester!
19:23:31 * mchua waves
19:23:33 <mchua> #endmeeting