GPC/Meetings/2012-30-11

= Project Division Updates =


 * Project Numbers
 * Active Projects: 117
 * Archived Projects: 41
 * Merged Projects: 43

Currently Working On

 * Projects at AppSec APAC 2013: Jeju, South Korea
 * Sarah and I have been working together to develop the Projects Module for our Global AppSec Conferences.
 * We decided that we should try to bring the Open Source Showcase and the OWASP Project Track initiatives to all four Global AppSec Conferences.
 * The Call for Entries forms have been developed and launched this week.
 * Blog Announcement
 * Open Source Showcase Announcement
 * OWASP Project Track Announcement
 * We are in the process of getting the forms translated into Korean.


 * SourceForge Update
 * I have not heard anything from SourceForge.
 * Samantha drafted a response to the Geeknet Team, outlining our options.
 * Option 1: OWASP would like to propose that Geeknet waive either all or a percentage of the invoice fee, and redistribute the funds as a donation to the OWASP Foundation.
 * Option 2: OWASP would like to propose a 1 year corporate membership, and a 6 month online rotating banner advertisement in exchange for $10,000 being deduction from the Invoice in question. Total value: $17,500 in OWASP Services.


 * Project Support Volunteer Role Development
 * This role was developed to help the 3 Guidebook projects with project support duties.
 * Please see the Volunteer Job Descriptions for more details.
 * We are looking for 3 separate volunteers that will be responsible for the same role.
 * Each volunteer will be responsible for project support duties for one project.
 * We sent out the announcement for volunteers through the OWASP Connect E-Newsletter.
 * We have 7 applicants so far.


 * OWASP Licenses Update
 * I drafted the e-mail Justin asked me to put together regarding the three projects with non open source licenses.
 * I have sent it to all GPC members.
 * Please have a read and let me know if you would like to alter the message in any way.
 * Starting a Project
 * Project Licensing
 * OWASP Licenses
 * Lets discuss how we want to handle this.


 * Salesforce Data Migration
 * Kate and I continue to work on this initiative.
 * We have completed migrating all of the information into the platform.
 * We have a handfull of new projects that need to be brought into Salesforce.
 * Kate has create a template e-mail that will ask all project leaders to update their information.
 * We plan on sending it out next week in stages: Flagships, Labs, Incubators.


 * Daily Project based queries and requests
 * This has not changed much since I began the post: questions are very similar in nature.
 * Global AppSec questions.
 * Funding queries.
 * Travel availability.
 * Project based administrative help.
 * Project status information.
 * Several project donations questions.
 * OWASP LinkedIn Updates.
 * What's happening with projects, questions.

More Funding Potential

 * 1) Guidebooks Grant Payment: Deb is in the process of delivering the correct tax forms.
 * 2) ESAPI Grant Proposal: Still waiting to hear back from Deb.
 * 3) Google Grants Application is complete and Submitted.
 * 4) We are set to hear back from the Google Grants team by the beginning of 2013.
 * 5) We have now begun the process of grant writing for the ModSecurity Project.
 * 6) Ryan has completed his project plan for the ModSecurity Project.
 * 7) This will be for a $30,000 grant proposal for the DHS.

Attendees

 * 1) Samantha Groves
 * 2) Nishi Kumar
 * 3) Keith Turpin

Announcements

 * 1) Meeting canceled today as Nishi and Keith were the only ones besides me who attended, and we were having connectivity issues.
 * 2) Google Grants Proposal has been submitted.
 * 3) ModSecurity Proposal grant writing has begun.
 * 4) SourceForge: Have not heard back from Geeknet Representatives. I have reached out to them this week. Will try again next week.
 * 5) AppSec APAC 2013: Call for Entries for the Open Source Showcase & OWASP Projects Track has been launched.
 * 6) Part-Time Project Support Volunteer Role for Guidebook Projects: We now have 7 applicants for the role. I am currently managing the applications.
 * 7) We have a speaking opportunity at FOSDEM. Simon Bennetts is presenting ZAP. I am applying for an OWASP stand.
 * 8) Nishi: Thank you for putting together the AppSec USA 2012 Conference presentations for us. They look great!