[AusNOG] Promotional material at AusNOG Events.

[Robert Hudson]

A company limited by guarantee with a constitution that protects members,
with directors holding directors insurance?

On Tue, 2 Aug 2022, 5:45 pm Terry Manderson, <terry at terrym.net> wrote:

> As i said,
>
> Ausnog is now a membership based CLG and true NFP (members are important)
> versus a PTY LTD with a Board holding the fiscal responsibility the risk
> and the outcome.
>
> Cheers,
> Terry
> --
> Mobile device, don't expect grammar.
>
> On 2 Aug 2022, at 5:42 pm, Shane Short <shane at short.id.au> wrote:
>
> If it’s always been a thing; what’s the catalyst for this sudden change
> in rules?
>
> I’ve had to tell *massive* multinational companies that no— you can’t be
> the only type of vendor at the event and no we won’t change our logo from
> red because that’s your competitions’s colour.
>
> I’m confident that if this particular sponsor isn’t happy to play ball,
> someone else will.
>
> -Shane
>
> On 2 Aug 2022, at 3:38 pm, Terry Manderson <terry at terrym.net> wrote:
>
> my opinion only..
>
> David is NOW giving you a view into the back room of the sausage factory
> as AusNOG becomes a true NFP with an established CLG. I think it has always
> been "a thing" 😉
>
> Cheers,
> Terry
> --
> Mobile device, don't expect grammar.
>
> On 2 Aug 2022, at 5:24 pm, Shane Short <shane at short.id.au> wrote:
>
> Hi Terry,
>
> Having dealt extensively with multinational sponsors in the past, I
> understand where this is coming from— however there’s always a line of
> reason. I am however concerned that this hasn’t been an issue for a very
> long time now and it’s now suddenly come out of the blue, with little
> warning prior to the event and with a very very vague explanation.
>
> Given that AusNOG has historically had no issue attracting sponsors, if a
> sponsor is now suddenly unhappy with what’s been an established behaviour
> since inception, maybe their spot can be offered to someone who’s more
> understanding of the industry dynamic.
>
> -Shane
>
>
> On 2 Aug 2022, at 3:13 pm, Terry Manderson <terry at terrym.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Brendan,
>
> This will sound glib but having dealt with "sponsors" in & for other
> forums there is often an implicit ROI for those sponsors. Yes, while
> community is important, they are backed by corporate entities. Those
> entities want to know what is "in it for them". I've not as yet seen any of
> the entities say "oh, it's completely ok for my competitors to be able to
> share their merch at the event even though I paid up front to be there".
>
> If you would like you, or your employer to pay 100% of the per attendee
> fee to attend + flights + accomodation please pass on that info to David as
> a likely future sponsor.
>
> Cheers,
> Terry
> --
> Mobile device, don't expect grammar.
>
> On 2 Aug 2022, at 2:56 pm, Brendan Halley <brendan at halley.net.au> wrote:
>
> 
> Hi David,
>
> Very disappointed to hear this.
>
> Has removing this sponsor and letting one of the many companies willing to
> sponsor take their place? From what I understand there are quite a few big
> names willing to take a sponsorship slot.
>
> It shouldn't just be about what a sponsor wants when we're talking about
> an event built around an industry that functions more like a community.
>
> Regards,
> Brendan
>
> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 2:21 PM <david at hughes.id> wrote:
>
>> Afternoon all,
>>
>> We've been contacted by one of the sponsors of our conference in April
>> about companies who aren't sponsors handing out promotional material, in
>> particular branded t-shirts etc.  While everyone likes getting a bag full
>> of free merch, we ask that attendees respect the financial commitment that
>> our sponsors make towards funding the conference.  They cover almost half
>> the cost and in return they get the right to promote themselves to all of
>> you who attend.
>>
>> If you are not a sponsor please do not distribute swag to delegates at
>> the conference.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> David, on behalf of the Board
>> ...
>>
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