Re: [Travel Assistance] - One week until Applications for financial assistance ends for ApacheCon NA 2010

[Kevan Miller <ke...@gmail.com>]

All,
FYI. If you'd like to attend Apache Con, but are having trouble justifying the expense -- please see below. This is a great program...

--kevan
On Jul 1, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Gav... wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> There is only ONE WEEK to go before we stop accepting applications for
> financial assistance.
> 
> The Travel Assistance Committee is now taking in applications for those
> wanting to attend ApacheCon North America (NA) 2010, which is taking place
> between the 1st and 5th November in Atlanta.
> 
> The Travel Assistance Committee is looking for people who would like to be
> able to attend ApacheCon, but who need some financial support in order to be
> able to get there. There are limited places available, and all applications
> will be scored on their individual merit.
> 
> Financial assistance is available to cover travel, accommodation and
> entrance to the event, either in part or in full, depending on
> circumstances. However, the support available for those attending only the
> barcamp is smaller than that for people attending the whole event. The
> Travel Assistance Committee aims to support all ApacheCons, and
> cross-project events, and so it may be prudent for those in Asia and the EU
> to wait for an event closer to them.
> 
> More information can be found on the main Apache website at
> http://www.apache.org/travel/index.html - where you will also find a link to
> the online application and details for submitting.
> 
> Applications for applying for travel assistance are now being accepted, and
> will close on the 7th July 2010.
> 
> Good luck to all those that will apply.
> 
> You are welcome to tweet, blog as appropriate.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> The Travel Assistance Committee.