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Add decision regarding support of PyCon NA.

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+Response to PyCon Namibia Sponsorship Request
+=============================================
+
+Request
+-------
+
+The original request came via email. The relevant excerpts are:
+
+    The sixth successive edition of PyCon Namibia https://na.pycon.org/ takes place
+    18-20 February 2020, at the NamPower Convention Centre in Windhoek.
+
+    This year’s sponsorship page is at https://na.pycon.org/sponsorship/. A PDF with
+    the same information is attached.
+
+    The UK Python community has had a long association with PyCon Namibia and has
+    supported us since the beginning. Last year the UK Python Association sponsored
+    our event, and the activities and outcomes it helped support are detailed in our
+    report: https://na.pycon.org/2019/.
+
+    As always, PyCon Namibia will publish a full conference report after the event.
+    The event is covered by our well-publicised code of conduct
+    https://na.pycon.org/code-of-conduct/
+
+    The UK Python Association's support will help us cover basic costs of the
+    conference: venue hire, catering and our support for attendees whose financial
+    means are limited.
+
+    We would like to request a grant from the UK Python Association once more in the
+    amount of US$2000.
+
+Discussion
+----------
+
+The trustees consider that this request is a legitimate activity for the UKPA to
+support because:
+
+- Object 2 specifically indicates supporting overseas Python events.
+- This is an event organised by a member of the UKPA which is covered by object
+  1.b. ("Supporting and promoting Python related projects and events organised by UKPA members")
+
+The trustees consider that a level of US$2000 corresponds to a high proportion
+of the historical level of financial assistance made to PyCon UK, sponsorship
+packages and current funds. Thus, an amount equivalent to 1000 GBP is more
+appropriate.
+
+Decision
+--------
+
+The UKPA will request that the PyCon UK Society Limited (PUKSL) directors make a
+payment to PyCon Namibia of 1000 GBP.