Mailman 3 June 2016 - PSF-Community

EuroPython 2016: On-desk rates and day passes
by M.-A. Lemburg 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

It’s getting really close to the conference now and we will be switching to the on-desk rates for tickets on July 8. The prices will increase by about 30%, so if you want to still get tickets at the normal rate, please register for EuroPython 2016 as soon as possible: *** EuroPython 2016 Registration *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/registration/ Full Conference Tickets ----------------------- These are the on-desk rates for full conference tickets (all 8 days): * Student full ticket: EUR 180.00 * Personal full ticket: EUR 470.00 * Business full ticket: EUR 750.00 Day Passes ---------- As in the past, we will sell day passes at the conference venue. To make things more affordable especially for students and other people who want to attend the Beginners’ Day or the sprints, we have decided to split the day pass prices into ones valid from Monday-Friday for the main conference days and the weekend days. Day passes for the main conference (valid for the day when they are purchased): * Student conference day pass: EUR 50.00 * Personal conference day pass: EUR 140.00 * Business conference day pass: EUR 225.00 Day passes for the first Sunday (Beginners’ Day) and the sprints weekend (valid for the day when they are purchased): * Student weekend day pass: EUR 25.00 * Personal weekend day pass: EUR 70.00 * Business weekend day pass: EUR 110.00 All prices include 10% Spanish VAT. Please see the registration page for full details of what is included in the ticket price. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/748447674102329345 Thanks.

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Python Programming Six month course at CCE, IISc, Bangalore
by Annapoornima Koppad 26 Jun '16

26 Jun '16

Hi, Hi, I am offering a course running from August 2016 - December 2016 through Indian Institute of Science Center for Continuing Education. More details can be found at the link below. http://cce.iisc.ernet.in/Proficience/courseinfo/courseinfo.html Please do register and come help me help you learn Python. Thanks and regards, Annapoornima -- Thanks and regards, Annapoornima Koppad

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EuroPython 2016 Conference App - Ready for installation
by M.-A. Lemburg 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

We are proud to announce our very own mobile app for the EuroPython 2016 conference: *** EuroPython 2016 Conference App *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/events/conference-app/ Engage with the conference and its attendees -------------------------------------------- The mobile app gives you access to the conference schedule (even offline), helps you in planing your conference experience and provides a rich social engagement platform for all attendees. You can create a profile within the app (or link this to your existing social accounts), share messages and photos, and easily reach out to other fellow attendees. Vital for all EuroPython attendees ---------------------------------- We’d like to make use of the app to keep you updated by sending regular updates of the schedule and inform you of important announcements via push notifications, so please consider downloading it. Thanks. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/745593770561933313 Thanks.

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EuroPython 2016 Keynotes
by M.-A. Lemburg 09 Jun '16

09 Jun '16

We are pleased to announce our keynote schedule for EuroPython 2016: * Monday: Rachel Willmer & Nicholas Tollervey * Tuesday: Paul Hildebrandt * Wednesday: Jameson Rollins * Thursday: Naomi Ceder * Friday: Gaël Varoquaux More information about our keynoters is available on the keynote schedule page and the blog posts for each keynote: *** EuroPython 2016 Keynotes *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/events/keynotes/ We have also updated the schedule accordingly: *** EuroPython 2016 Schedule *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/p3/schedule/ep2016/ With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/740868506862915584 Thanks.

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Community Members Needed for PSF Sponsor WG
by Betsy Waliszewski 08 Jun '16

08 Jun '16

Hi everyone, This is in relation to the recent bylaws change[1]. We have created a new working group for PSF Sponsors. The initial goal will be to review the PSF sponsorship applications that come in. The review process will include discussion via the mailing list and the voting process will also take place on the mailing list. We are in need of a few more voting members. If anyone is interested in participating in this working group, please send a brief intro about yourself to sponsors-wg(a)python.org. Here is the draft wiki page and charter: https://wiki.python.org/psf/SponsorWG. This has not yet been approved by the board, but we need enough voting members first to bring this to the board. *[1] the board has just approved an amendment of the PSF bylaws to* *remove the sponsor membership category. From now on, we willjust have sponsors and no longer need to vote them in, hopefullymaking it much easier to sign up new sponsors. The next step iscreating a sponsors WG to take over sponsor management.Here's the official resolution:- RESOLVED, that the Python Software Foundation amend the PSF bylaws to remove the Sponsor Membership category. All changes made by the Bylaws WG are listed here:https://bitbucket.org/malemburg/psf-bylaws/diff/bylaws.md?diff1=ba8468… <https://bitbucket.org/malemburg/psf-bylaws/diff/bylaws.md?diff1=ba846896778…>. Approved 11-0-0 via email vote 25 May 2016and these are the updated bylaws:https://www.python.org/psf/bylaws/?20160525 <https://www.python.org/psf/bylaws/?20160525>* Best regards, Betsy -- Betsy Waliszewski Python Software Foundation Event Coordinator / Administrator @betswaliszewski

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Re: [PSF-Community] [PSF-Vote] Members Needed for PSF Sponsor WG
by Matthew Dixon Cowles 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

[Marc-Andre Lemburg] > Let's practice some more by engaging the voting members in more > decisions and by the time we run next year's board election, things > should have settled in just fine (so he says...). I personally think that's an excellent idea. And here's a thought: PEP 1 says that a PEP should provide a rationale. And what is a PSF board resolution if not a PSF-EP? Regards, Matt

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EuroPython 2016: Hot Topics Call for Proposals is Open !
by M.-A. Lemburg 06 Jun '16

06 Jun '16

We are happy to announce that we’ve opened our second Call for Proposals. This call is limited to hot topics and most recent developments in software and technology and will run until June 12. *** Proposal Submission Page *** https://ep2016.europython.eu/en/speakers/hot-topics-cfp/ Why is there a second call ? ---------------------------- Planning a big conference is a challenge: On one hand people like to know what will be on our talk schedule to make up their mind and make travel arrangements early. On the other hand technology is progressing at enormous speed these days. So we have given this some thought and decided to split the Call for Proposals in two phases, with the second just weeks before the conference. Submit your hot topic talk -------------------------- This CFP is reserved for: * hot topics * emerging technologies * brand new developments in software & hardware * recent results in research and science Some suggestions for topics: * Exciting new hardware & Internet of Things * Robotics * Virtual Reality * AI & Deep Learning The second call will be open for nine days only: Saturday June 4th 0:00 to Sunday June 12th 24:00 CEST. The program work group will then select the most exciting and intriguing submissions and will notify the winners on short notice. Submit your poster or run a help desk ------------------------------------- Since we still have a few slots left, we are also looking for more posters and help desks - these are not limited to hot topics. Get a ticket discount --------------------- For talks, posters, help desks we will give out a 25% discount coupon valid for one conference ticket. With gravitational regards, -- EuroPython 2016 Team http://ep2016.europython.eu/ http://www.europython-society.org/ PS: Please forward or retweet to help us reach all interested parties: https://twitter.com/europython/status/739409571031187456 Thanks. -- Marc-Andre Lemburg Python Software Foundation http://www.python.org/psf/ http://www.malemburg.com/

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Congratulations to the PSF 2016/17 Board of Directors
by Ewa Jodlowska 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Dear members, I would like to announce the new PSF Board of Directors for the 2016/17 term! Let us welcome: - Annapoornima Koppad - Carol Willing - Carrie Ann Philbin - Diana Clarke - Jackie Kazil - Kushal Das - Lorena Mesa - Naomi Ceder - Trey Hunner - Van Lindberg - Younggun Kim Congratulations new and returning directors!! *Note to new board directors:* As PyCon quiets down in the next few days we will work on getting you setup on psf-board(a)python.org. In the meantime if you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me. Best regards, Ewa Director of Operations Python Software Foundation Cell: 415-319-5237

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Members Needed for PSF Sponsor WG
by Ewa Jodlowska 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Hi everyone, This is in relation to the recent bylaws change[1]. Betsy and I are starting the working group for PSF Sponsors. The initial goal of this WG will be to review the PSF sponsorship applications that come in. The review process will include discussion via the mailing list and the voting process will also take place on the mailing list. Betsy will be the chair of the WG and we are in need of a co-chair and a few more voting members. If anyone is interested in participating in this working group, please send a brief intro about yourself to sponsors-wg(a)python.org. Here is the draft wiki page and charter: https://wiki.python.org/psf/SponsorWG. This has not yet been approved by the board, but we need enough voting members first to bring this to the board. Please note: today Betsy and I are flying out to Portland to PyCon so we will not be able to respond immediately. *[1] the board has just approved an amendment of the PSF bylaws to* *remove the sponsor membership category. From now on, we willjust have sponsors and no longer need to vote them in, hopefullymaking it much easier to sign up new sponsors. The next step iscreating a sponsors WG to take over sponsor management.Here's the official resolution:- RESOLVED, that the Python Software Foundation amend the PSF bylaws to remove the Sponsor Membership category. All changes made by the Bylaws WG are listed here:https://bitbucket.org/malemburg/psf-bylaws/diff/bylaws.md?diff1=ba8468… <https://bitbucket.org/malemburg/psf-bylaws/diff/bylaws.md?diff1=ba846896778…>. Approved 11-0-0 via email vote 25 May 2016and these are the updated bylaws:https://www.python.org/psf/bylaws/?20160525 <https://www.python.org/psf/bylaws/?20160525>* Best regards, Ewa Director of Operations Python Software Foundation Cell: 415-319-5237

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