From: "A. S. Bradbury" <asbradbury@...>
Date: 2006-08-16T04:10:51+09:00
Subject: Re: Organizational advocate for Ruby

On Tuesday 15 August 2006 20:04, Jamal Mazrui wrote:
> I'm aware of the Perl Foundation and the Python Software Foundation:
> nonprofit corporations intended to further the interests of those
> languages, e.g., coordinating development, promotion, fundraising,
> teaching, or legal activities as needed.  Do you have opinions as to the
> success of these organizations at achieving their intended purposes?  Is
> there an equivalent organization for Ruby?  If so, where is specific
> info about it?  If not, should their be?  If Yes, in what form?
>
> Regards,
> Jamal

Ruby Central is the organisation you're looking for.
http://www.rubycentral.org/index.rb?dest=about

Ruby Central, Inc., is 
a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, dedicated to Ruby support and advocacy;
the parent organization of the annual International Ruby Conference;
a visible presence and point of contact for corporate sponsors interested in 
supporting the Conference and other Ruby activities.

Alex