[Inpycon] [PSF-Members] [x-post] Register 'Pycon-India' or 'Python-India'?

[Trevor Toenjes]

Hi vid,
There is PSF discussions about supporting the creation of a "Python 
Software Foundation" extension in each country to allow for in-country 
Pythoners to deal with non-profit tax and financial issues.  However, 
the specifics of the naming hasnt been discussed, AFIK.  But for 
simplicity, it seems using "Python Software Foundation India ..." would 
be appropriate.  And the current PSF members residing in India should be 
part of it.

The PSF is the legal entity in the US, and PyCon is one of the many 
activities.  If the pythoners in India want to do more than just the 
conference, then I think the "Python Software Foundation" would be a 
welcome way to go to start unifying everyone's efforts.  
Furthermore, if you approach it as the India affiliate of the PSF, then 
I think you can accomplish more, long-term to promote Python in India.  
It should also facilitate the sharing of funds and efforts across 
financial borders and help with the overall PSF mission to support the 
Python community worldwide.

I would feel more comfortable if the PSF board offered resources and 
guidance on this issue.
But my vote would be to get into serious discussions with the PSF board 
on how to setup an affiliate organization.

-Trevor







vid wrote:
> Hello PSF members,
>
> As you may be aware, Pycon India recently concluded and we were
> discussing[0] details about registering a Pycon-India
> society/association/organisation -mainly for Tax purposes.
>
> [0] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/inpycon
>
> Registration will enable the volunteers to approach sponsors directly
> as opposed to the current situation of routing it through another NPO.
> During the discussions on the list, the following suggestions arose :
>
> 0. Register an organisation solely for conferences : Pycon-India.
> 1. Register it as an organisation, 'Python-India', that will take on
> the umbrella activity of spreading Python in India.
>
> The legalese for both would differ in the Memorandum of Article (MoA)
> and it was suggested that the PSF be contacted for their take on this.
>  Please share your views on the above.
>
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>
> Thanks,
>