GNU participation in GSoC 2012

[Chong Yidong]

The deadline for mentoring organizations to apply is soon (March 9).
Could I check if GNU has applied to be a mentoring organization?  If
not, Someone (TM) should do the application.

The last thread about this topic on the mailing list seems to have
tailed off inconclusively.  Thomas?  Giuseppe?  What's the word?
Bastien has offered to be org admin or co-admin, if a warm body is
needed.