Re: [ga] Stockholm

["Patrick Corliss" <patrick@corliss.net>]

Hi Jefsey

On Sun, 13 May 2001 13:55:12 +0200, you wrote:

> PS. Patrick did you evaluate the cost of
> your travel you cannot cover? I think you
> should get real about it. As long as you
> do not say "I need $ 2787.23" no one is
> going to think about how much he could
> commit.

I was interested Chris McElroy and Bret Fausett suggesting solutions
such as sponsorships for the travel costs to Stockholm.  I have also had
the following private offer:

> What would be the possibility of asking for donations from the GA list
> members personally, or the companies that they are with. I'm more or less
> a "one man shop " but would be able to contribute $100.00. or $150.00 US
> to a fund to send at least 1 Representative from the DNSO GA

The Chair is coming from the US where fares are cheaper than Australia.

In my case, a local travel agent tells me that a return fare from Sydney,
Australia to Stockholm, Sweden, would be $2,300 Australian.  Apparently it's
a high season and Australia is quite far.  I do not know the current rate of
exchange but a rule of thumb is about half.  That makes US$1,150.  A pure
guess is that hotel expenses might be $100 a day.  Extras would be food,
airport taxes, shuttle bus and other such sundries.

The NC budget suggested US$4,000 but did not make the funds available.
I'm very economical and think a reasonable amount would be US $2,000.

I thank the person who offered support.  I would certainly appreciate any
sponsorship offers from registrars or other such companies.

Thank you all for your kindness
Patrick Corliss
Alternate Chair.





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