[CSL board] bonuses

[Dan MacNeil]

 > This sounds like an idea that needs lots of discussion and supporting
 > documentation.

yes, it does.

 > For example, is there  a need for newer hardware?

Some improvements could be made with new hardware, primarily big flat 
screen monitors.

We have the GLCF grant to buy new server hardware.  Given that we're 
running Linux on the desktop and not doing a lot of user switching, 
hardware needs will amount to 6x$50 for replacement power supplies for 
the lab workstations (6 years old) in the worst case.

I'd guess that bonuses would produce more results.

 >training for the crew?

Most of the crew is in the CS program. @ $400/day commercial training is 
probably out.

Training is definitely a key area, Right now we share knowledge in a 
pretty crude and ad-hoc way.

 >an upcoming  conference?

We are obliged to send the VISTAs to a conference or conferences that is 
the equal

 >more VISTAs?

 > How much money is going to be surplus?

 From documents at last board meeting, This summer, Between 4-5K  unless 
I did the math wrong and this fiscal year between 7-8K, unless I 
remember wrong.

 > How does it play out in the 12  month cash flow projections?

Reduces us from 7-8K surplus to 6-7k surplus. (if memory serves)

 > This sounds like an idea that needs lots of discussion and supporting
 > documentation.

yes, it does.

Laura MacNeil wrote:
> Since finances are tenuous at the Lab, I'd like to know how the money 
> can be spent in other ways that can help the Lab. For example, is there 
> a need for newer hardware? training for the crew? an upcoming 
> conference? more VISTAs?
> 
> How much money is going to be surplus? How does it play out in the 12 
> month cash flow projections?
> 
> This sounds like an idea that needs lots of discussion and supporting 
> documentation.
> 
> Laura
> 
> Dan MacNeil wrote:
> 
>> One potential use for some of our small surplus is as monthly bonuses.
>>
>> John & my work is tied to money relatively directly. If our external 
>> customer's don't like our work, the lab doesn't get paid.
>>
>> Everyone else lacks this tangable feedback. I could probably do better 
>> in providing timely and specific evaluation without money but...
>>
>> I was thinking along the lines of:
>>
>>     awarding up to $100 per month per person (5 people)
>>     trial in July, August
>>     10% for each week person shows up as self-scheduled
>>     5% for each week with a tangable goal
>>     5% for each week with an achieved goal.
>>     20% for each patch accepted by Debian project
>>
>> Money not awarded would go back in pool.
>>
>> I have ideas like turtles lay eggs, so I won't get too excited if the 
>> gulls eat this one.
>>
>> btw, I put this to the board list there are 5 folks on cadre-politics 
>> who are either self effacing or interested parties, but this is not a 
>> secret plan.
>>
>> For VISTAs, the money can be a gift certificate.
>>
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