[LCA2019 Chat] Mr Non White Guy for the Open Hardware Miniconf

[Grant Byers]

Carry on Jon. I'm sure you have a lot on your plate. There's always next year.

On Fri, 2019-01-11 at 22:32 +1100, Jonathan Oxer wrote:
> Hi Grant,
> Unfortunately I've been trying to squeeze OHMC prep in around work
> obligations, so on the morning that general rego opened I was with a client
> and didn't have a chance to send the announcement. By the time I got to my
> computer there were already more registrations than we have places, so it
> was too late to post to the list.
> 
> Sorry :-(
> 
> Jon
> 
> On Fri, 11 Jan 2019 at 16:36, Grant Byers <grant.byers at gmail.com> wrote:
> >     
> >   
> >   Did I miss the "white guy registrations now open" announcement?
> > 
> > 
> > I did the right thing and waited for the 2nd announcement before
> > attempting to enroll. I'm still waiting for that announcement, but
> > apparently you're already way oversubscribed?
> > 
> > 
> > I lost the subsequent announcement in my inbox, didn't I?
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > 
> > Grant
> > 
> > 
> > Sent from TypeApp 
> > 
> > On 11 Jan 2019, at 15:12, Linux Australia President <
> > president at linux.org.au> wrote:
> > >   
> > >     I'm probably pouring some fuel on the flames here, but with 10
> > >       days left in the chair, I'm going to take that risk. 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     The Open Hardware Miniconf, with the full backing of Linux
> > >       Australia, and LCA2019, is attempting to improve the diversity and
> > >       inclusivity of open hardware hacking in Australia and New Zealand.
> > >       Less than one in 5 people in a technical role in Australia
> > >       identifies as female / nonbinary and the statistics are even
> > >       poorer for ethnic, especially Indigenous, diversity. Diversity and
> > >       inclusion is hard. We don't always get it right. But as an
> > >       organisation, a community, we are taking small steps to engender
> > >       (pun intended) change. 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     If this makes you uncomfortable, well, frankly, good. The fact
> > >       that we're mostly lily-white and male *should* make us
> > >       uncomfortable. Australia and New Zealand are multicultural,
> > >       ethnically, socially and gender-diverse countries, and our
> > >       membership - and, importantly - representation and participation -
> > >       should be more reflective of that. 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     If anyone has an issue with the way OHMC are handling this, they
> > >       are welcome to take it up with me personally in Christchurch week
> > >       after next. 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     Right now, Andy, Jon and their invisible but incredibly valued
> > >       team of helpers are doing Some Amazing Things to bring you a
> > >       kick-ass 10th Anniversary OHMC. Let's give them the space they
> > >       need to keep on delivering incredible, inspirational and
> > >       aspirational experiences that are helping Australia and New
> > >       Zealand become open source leaders. 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     Kind regards, 
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     Kathy
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     On 10/1/19 8:28 pm, Jonathan Oxer
> > >       wrote:
> > > 
> > >     
> > >     
> > > >       
> > > >       Sorry about the public message to one person!
> > > >         
> > > > 
> > > >         
> > > >         Someone registered for the Open Hardware Miniconf assembly
> > > >           session with the name "Mr Non White", and an invalid email
> > > >           address. If you were just testing the system, that's fine,
> > > >           thanks for your help :-)
> > > >         
> > > > 
> > > >         
> > > >         Unfortunately we don't have any contact details or an
> > > >           actual name for Mr Non White, so if that was you and you
> > > >           really want to attend the assembly session please get in
> > > > touch
> > > >           with me right away. We need every spot possible so unless
> > > > you
> > > >           get in touch we'll need to reassign the kit to another
> > > > person.
> > > >         
> > > > 
> > > >         
> > > >         Thanks!
> > > >         
> > > > 
> > > >         
> > > >         Jon
> > > >       
> > > >       
> > > > 
> > > >       
> > > >     
> > > 
> > >     -- Kathy ReidPresidentLinux Australia
> > > 0418 130 636
> > > president at linux.org.au
> > > http://linux.org.au
> > > 
> > > Linux Australia IncGPO Box 4788Sydney NSW 2001Australia
> > > ABN 56 987 117 479 
> > >   
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