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==Basic Info==
==Basic Info==
;Where:  
;Where:  
*[http://www.tamilvu.org/ Tamil Virtual Academy]
*TAG Auditorium, Sardar Patel Road, Anna University
*Address: Anna University Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kottur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India.
*Address: Anna University Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600025, India.
*Phone: +91 044 2220 1012
*Google maps: https://www.google.co.in/maps/@13.0414607,80.2488488,15z
*Google maps: http://tinyurl.com/nfnv346


;When: 20-22 November
;When: 20-22 November


;Local Contacts:
;Local Contacts:
*Arun:  
*Arun: 94 88 000 707
*Chandrakant:
*Chandrakant Dhutadmal: +91-9823050212
*Arky:  
*Sibi: 98 40 670 143
   
   
;Lodging:
;Lodging:
*Community volunteers at [http://www.theirischennai.com/ The Iris Hotel]  
*Community volunteers at [http://www.theirischennai.com/ The Iris Hotel]  
*L10n Drivers at [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/maacy-courtyard-by-marriott-chennai/ Courtyard by Marriott]
*L10n Drivers at [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/maacy-courtyard-by-marriott-chennai/ Courtyard by Marriott]
;Transportation:
Due to current severe flood and heavy rainfall in the city and surrounding area,
we ask you to follow [https://telegram.me/joinchat/A4q7tQCKbdlFOISX3UNg6w Telegram] and email communications to be up to date on transportation arrangement. 


;Commuting between Chennai Airport and The Iris Hotel
;Commuting between Chennai Airport and The Iris Hotel
It's less than 15km between the [http://tinyurl.com/nroaofu airport and the hotel]. Take a cab which costs about INR350.
*It's less than 15km between the [http://tinyurl.com/nroaofu airport and the hotel].  
Wear a Mozilla gear so your fellow community member can recognize you on the plane or at the airport. Try to carpool to the hotel whenever possible.   
* Take a cab which costs about INR350.   Wear a Mozilla gear so your fellow community member can recognize you on the plane or at the airport. Try to carpool to the hotel whenever possible.   
;Commuting between The Irish Hotel and Tamil Virtual Academy @ Anna University campus
**[https://www.taxiforsure.com/ TaxiForSure (Get 30% off with coupon code:HC30)]
The [http://tinyurl.com/pz8pmxn distance] is about 6.5km. Cab fare is approx INR150. One vehicle can carry four members.  
**[http://www.ntltaxi.com/tariff.php NTL Taxi]
**[http://fasttrackcalltaxi.in/ FastTrack]
**[https://www.merucabs.com/ Meru Cabs])
;Commuting between The Irish Hotel and TAG Auditorium @ Anna University campus
*The [http://tinyurl.com/pz8pmxn distance] is about 6.5km. Cab fare is approx INR150. One vehicle can carry four members.  


;Commuting between Venue and Restaurant
;Commuting between Venue and Restaurant
TBD
*TBD


;Reimbursements: We would also like to reimburse you the transport costs between the airport and the hotel.  Process to be announced soon.
;Reimbursements: We would also like to reimburse you the transport costs between the airport and the hotel.  Process to be announced soon.
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===Friday 20 November===
===Friday 20 November===
*[http://fuelproject.org/gilt2015/index FUEL]
*[http://fuelproject.org/gilt2015/index FUEL]
 
* Dinner: 7:30 The Iris Hotel, Chennai
===Saturday 21 November===
===Saturday 21 November===
;Morning - 930AM  
;Morning - 930AM  
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**Translation quality
**Translation quality


;Lunch: TBD 
;Lunch: Lunch at Venue
;Afternoon
;Afternoon
*Dashboard review & translation catchup work where localization work has not been completed
*Dashboard review & translation catch-up work where localization work has not been completed
**Discussion lead by l10n teams to share common practices between your languages & how they might be relevant to other localization teams.
**Discussion lead by l10n teams to share common practices between your languages & how they might be relevant to other localization teams.
;Dinner: TBD
;Dinner (7pm): Grill Box, 12, Raghavaiah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai


===Sunday 22 November ===
===Sunday 22 November ===
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*Communication -- what's working, what isn't, how do l10n-drivers support your locales more?
*Communication -- what's working, what isn't, how do l10n-drivers support your locales more?


;Lunch: TBD
;Lunch: Lunch at Venue
;Afternoon (Breakouts)
;Afternoon (Breakouts)
*Dashboard review, and translation catchup work where localization work has not been completed
*Dashboard review, and translation catchup work where localization work has not been completed
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*Currency exchange: 1USD ~ 65INR (India Rupees); http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
*Currency exchange: 1USD ~ 65INR (India Rupees); http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/


*Expecting heavy rains: keep an raincoat or an umbrella; http://www.accuweather.com/en/in/chennai/206671/weather-forecast/206671
*Expecting heavy rains: keep a raincoat or an umbrella; http://www.accuweather.com/en/in/chennai/206671/weather-forecast/206671


* Power
* Power
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**Frequency: 50 Hz
**Frequency: 50 Hz
**http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/india
**http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/india
* Transport: We recommend either Uber or Ola.  Uber has better rate, Ola has peak time charges which is costlier.  But both provide reliable services in Chennai.
** Ola
** Uber
* Telegram Group link created for conversation between l10n participants: https://telegram.me/joinchat/A4q7tQCKbdlFOISX3UNg6w.


===Other===
===Other===
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*[https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-l10n Mozilla l10n mailing list (please subscribe)]
*[https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-l10n Mozilla l10n mailing list (please subscribe)]
*[https://twitter.com/mozilla_l10n @mozilla_l10n Twitter account]
*[https://twitter.com/mozilla_l10n @mozilla_l10n Twitter account]
*[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:India_L10n_Hackathon_2015 Pictures of the second day of the event]

Latest revision as of 13:17, 20 October 2018


Basic Info

Where
When
20-22 November
Local Contacts
  • Arun: 94 88 000 707
  • Chandrakant Dhutadmal: +91-9823050212
  • Sibi: 98 40 670 143
Lodging
Commuting between Chennai Airport and The Iris Hotel
Commuting between The Irish Hotel and TAG Auditorium @ Anna University campus
  • The distance is about 6.5km. Cab fare is approx INR150. One vehicle can carry four members.
Commuting between Venue and Restaurant
  • TBD
Reimbursements
We would also like to reimburse you the transport costs between the airport and the hotel. Process to be announced soon.
Bring a hard copy of your flight itinerary. Some airports may require hard copy before allowing travelers to get into the airport.

Agenda

Friday 20 November

  • FUEL
  • Dinner: 7:30 The Iris Hotel, Chennai

Saturday 21 November

Morning - 930AM
  • Mozilla mission and org updates applied to your locales
    • Introduction to Mozilla & the mission, for anyone unfamiliar with it.
    • Organization changes introduced in Whistler.
    • Virtuous participation cycle
    • The role of your language localization within Mozilla's mission.
  • Review Prod roadmaps, schedules and priorities to better understand and plan upcoming localization work
    • iOS launch
    • Seasonal Firefox releases -- Firefox 42
    • Communication of timelines -- what's working, what isn't, how do l10n-drivers support your locales more?
    • Firefox OS
  • Tools, resources, and translation workflows at Mozilla
    • Dashboards overview
    • Pootle, hg, github & Pontoon tutorials
    • Translation quality
Lunch
Lunch at Venue
Afternoon
  • Dashboard review & translation catch-up work where localization work has not been completed
    • Discussion lead by l10n teams to share common practices between your languages & how they might be relevant to other localization teams.
Dinner (7pm)
Grill Box, 12, Raghavaiah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai

Sunday 22 November

Morning -- 930AM
  • Sustainability & succession
    • How does each l10n team prioritize their active projects?
    • How does each l10n team structure locale/project leadership?
    • Does the team have a plan of succession? If so, what is it, where is it strong and where is it weak?
    • Does the l10n team have linguistic resources (e.g., Firefox glossary, style guide, etc.) to sustain the project?
    • If yes, how did they create them? Would they be willing to mentor other teams to create their own?
  • Recruitment
  • Localizer recognition
    • Does the l10n team feel like they receive enough recognition from Mozilla for their efforts?
      • What form of recognition is most appreciated?
    • Does the l10n team provide recognition to outstanding members of the team?
  • L10n gatherings and Mozilla Reps
    • How often does your l10n team get together physically?
    • Do you know who your local Mozilla Rep l10n ally is?
    • What makes a successful l10n gathering for your l10n community?
    • How important do feel physical meetups are for your l10n community and the work you do?
  • Communication -- what's working, what isn't, how do l10n-drivers support your locales more?
Lunch
Lunch at Venue
Afternoon (Breakouts)
  • Dashboard review, and translation catchup work where localization work has not been completed
    • Discussion lead by l10n teams to share common practices between your languages & how they might be relevant to other localization teams.
  • Update team wiki pages
  • Take l10n hackathon survey.
  • Group pictures
Dinner
TBD

Information

Other

Notes
http://tinyurl.com/olfwnk2
Resources
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