> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://budgetcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://budgetcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/archive/2024-updates/october-monthly-update/weekly-catchup-07-10-2024.md). # Weekly Catchup \[07/10/2024] ### Agenda * Updates since last meeting * Hurricane Update ### Notes The Budget Committee held its weekly catchup on October 7, 2024. Key points discussed include: 1. Committees have submitted their budget pieces, with final numbers from IO expected in 1-2 days. 2. The focus for the upcoming week is on preparing the presentation for DReps in Dubai. 3. Voting for committee seats is ongoing, with socialization efforts underway. 4. A proposed survey to collect information for future budget iterations was discussed further. Suggestions were made to improve its effectiveness, including adding role/domain questions for better data segmentation. 5. The 2025 budget draft document is in progress, with plans to consolidate multiple presentations into a single unified presentation for the DReps. 6. Approval was given to share current budget information with observers. 7. A quote for camera operators in Dubai was approved. 8. The committee discussed the need to review and approve the presentation slides for Dubai collectively. 9. Updates on managing ADA and finances were provided, with documentation on the process expected by the end of the following week. 10. Discussions touched on supporting startups and companies within the ecosystem, particularly regarding follow-on funding and increasing utility of ADA. The meeting concluded with plans for asynchronous votes on presentation slides and updates on hurricane preparations affecting one member's location. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://budgetcommittee.docs.intersectmbo.org/archive/2024-updates/october-monthly-update/weekly-catchup-07-10-2024.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.