[NCUC-EC] URGENT: CROP

[hfaiedh ines]

then i guess we dont really have a choice other than go back to the list we
received for Crop and select from there.

Le jeudi 2 mai 2019, hfaiedh ines <hfaiedh.ines2 at gmail.com> a écrit :

> Hi Bruna
> question: "CROP proposals need to get regional VPs concurrence by 6th of
> may - monday".
>
> Not sure to understand what this means, is this a new info/procedure?
>
> Until I understand the process, my first thought is of course we must use
> the CROP slot to not lose it.
> I recommend we send reminders until tomorrow, and if no new applications
> come to us, then we go back to the runners up as you suggested.
>
>
>
> Le jeudi 2 mai 2019, Bruna Martins dos Santos <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> a
> écrit :
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> We did put a new call last week for this other slot - but unfortunately
>> there was no answer to that.
>>
>> Therefore, the reason why I am now suggesting using the third slot with
>> one of the runner ups is due to no answer whatsoever to the call we put
>> out. But when we decided not to use the first slot for the Barcelona
>> meeting - due to the mess that happened atm -  we knew this could happen.
>> Happy to cast your vote to use this slot.
>>
>> With regards to NCUC funds, the fact that it will no longer be
>> replenished is a point that I have been observing in the past months, and I
>> don't think I/we acted irresponsibly with such funds. I would even say we
>> have been taking a rather 'austere' approach to it - during this fiscal
>> year we only funded ppl to Barcelona and the IGF.
>>
>> But I will wait for Milton's report to state a clearer opinion. Imho such
>> funds are supposed to be used with our members and collaborators and any
>> events. And, while I agree with the overkill argument, it would also be an
>> opportunity of bringing someone from another region.
>>
>> But let's wait for the report.
>>
>> On Thu, 2 May 2019, 11:21 Michael Karanicolas, <mkaranicolas at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ok, thanks for clarifications. To be clear - my comments are less
>>> about the amount of cash we're sitting on, than about the fact that
>>> it's no longer being replenished, which is much more important in
>>> determining levels of expenditure, in my opinion.
>>>
>>> If we're truly in a "use-it-or-lose" it position - then I'd support
>>> granting a second crop slot, unless there are other ideas of how we
>>> can get something out the door by Monday (I can't think of how else we
>>> might spend it, and it's too late for a new call).
>>>
>>> But if we're now funding two travellers to Marrakech... it would seem
>>> to me like overkill to spend our own funds on an additional slot. Just
>>> my thoughts.
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 11:12 AM Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>>
>>> <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Just asked Milton for a report !
>>> >
>>> > On the CROP note, the actual problem is that if we dont decide on it
>>> like - today or tomorrow, we will loose this slot as all CROP proposals
>>> need to get regional VPs concurrence by 6th of may - monday.
>>> >
>>> > Best,
>>> > bruna
>>> >
>>> > Le jeu. 2 mai 2019 à 10:51, Bruna Martins dos Santos <
>>> bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> a écrit :
>>> >>
>>> >> 30th of June is the deadline for CROP (pretty sure I highlighted it
>>> in previous emails, but apologies if not).
>>> >>
>>> >> Mike, we did miss a source of income - but we still have a quite
>>> significative fund. Either way, I can ask Milton for a 'state of the art'
>>> of NCUC account report, if you wish.
>>> >>
>>> >> Best,
>>> >> Bruna
>>> >>
>>> >> Le jeu. 2 mai 2019 à 10:49, Michael Karanicolas <
>>> mkaranicolas at gmail.com> a écrit :
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Hi,
>>> >>>
>>> >>> When does the fiscal year end (when is the deadline for using the
>>> CROP funds)?
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Seeing as we no longer really have a source of income (right?), I
>>> >>> would suggest being very careful with how we expend NCUC money.
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Best,
>>> >>>
>>> >>> Michael
>>> >>>
>>> >>>
>>> >>> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 10:38 AM Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>> >>> <bruna.mrtns at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > Dear all,
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > We did not get any applications for Rightscon, and the deadline
>>> for using the crop with it is gone. Therefore, for us not to lose the third
>>> crop slot, should we use it with a runner up in the crop applications?
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > Additionally, Robin Gross wrote to me a few weeks ago, asking if
>>> we had any funding opportunities for Marrakech. This leads me to another
>>> question: should we open a call for travel support  with NCUC money ? Last
>>> time we funded someone I guess was the IGF, so it might be good.
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > Looking forward to hearing back from you asap.
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > Best,
>>> >>> > --
>>> >>> > Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>> >>> >
>>> >>> > Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>> >>> > @boomartins
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>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >> Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>> >>
>>> >> Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>> >> @boomartins
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > --
>>> > Bruna Martins dos Santos
>>> >
>>> > Skype ID: bruna.martinsantos
>>> > @boomartins
>>>
>>>
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