I do not want to say too much yet --- but I am making progress. As people have determined on this list, there are some real financial realities. Warren asked me a question -- I answered it. There is nothing (yet) official. But some things have occurred in the last few days that are encouraging. I will keep you all posted as it progresses.
What you can do it to say to
bod@usenix.org you would like to see it happen, particularly if you are a member of the organization (feel free to CC me). They need to hear that it is worthwhile and something they should spend some effort and money doing.
Clem