Participants: Josh Baron, Mary Miles, Robin Hill, Mathieu Plourde, Keli Amann, Kate Ellis, Eddie Watson, John Moore, and some more...

Agenda Items

1. Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award

TWSIA09 Planning
Sue can't make the call but sent an email with some follow-up info.
- The two winners of last year's award will present at VA Tech.
- Sent a list of potential judges.
- Discussion around the idea of having rotating judges to avoid stagnation.
- International representation in judging.
Think about a way to bring judges to the event as well for future events.
People are supportive of a rotating panel of judges, including winners from previous years.
Submission process to discuss next week.
Walkthrough of last year's process (Mathieu).

SPONSORSHIP PLAN

First refusal on the reception for the leader's level. Would have to pay more money.
Companies to reach out to. Need most funding secured by the VA Tech event.
- IBM - Josh is on the case
- Commercial affiliates. Mary will send list to Josh.
- Turnitin.com? Keli Amann says she has a contact with iParadigm.
- Ask IBM first, give them a deadline.