[AusNOG] Promotional material at AusNOG Events.

[Patrick Ohearn]

Hi Terry,

Do you have more information on the new Ausnog structure, membership
requirements etc;

There doesn't appear to have been a single email to the list about the
changes mentioned at the last AusNOG. The website also doesn't have any
information about the new structure, and still lists yourself on the board.

Regards,
Patrick

On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 17:45, 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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