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

[Ramdas S]

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:19 PM, Trevor Toenjes <ttoenjes at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
Hey this sound interesting. We were discussing the possibility of PSFI at
Thoughtworks on Sunday, and all of a sudden this looks possible

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> vid wrote:
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>> 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,
>>
>>
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