Hi Steven, I think it is not easy dedicating so much effort for OSGeo,
and at the same time trying to keep the lights on with a small business,
as you know very well. I think recent changes by the current Board
handling the many tasks through 2 VPs and the president helps, really
helps, but I am sure we can do more. I think Helena mentioned in her
vision leveraging funded roles for certain tasks, dedicating people to
those everyday Board tasks, and this is a great idea. There are many tasks.
I guess I am growing too, with OSGeo, making mistakes, and generally
being a typical teenager (as OSGeo is in its teenage years). I think
Venka mentioned this in a recent keynote, and it is very true.
-jeff
On 2017-10-11 6:45 PM, Steven Feldman wrote:
Jeff
I agree with Cameron, I think the charter members are entitled to an
explanation as to why you resigned from the board twice in the middle of
a period of service.
I, for one, would like to understand the basis on which we can be
assured that if you are elected for a third time the pattern of
resignation will not be repeated
Regards
______
Steven
On 9 Oct 2017, at 21:42, Cameron Shorter <cameron.shor...@gmail.com
<mailto:cameron.shor...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Jeff,
I've had a number of people correct me to note that you have resigned
twice from the board. Also from the conference committee and FOSS4G
mentoring role as the global FOSS4G China was facing very hard
decisions based on low registration numbers.
References:
Resignation from board in 2015:
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2015-December/008820.html
Resignation from board and conference committee in 2012:
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2012-February/004544.html
Stepping back from mentoring FOSS4G China:
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2012-January/004514.html
Lessons Learned from FOSS4G China:
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2012_Lessons_Learned
On 9/10/17 10:01 pm, Cameron Shorter wrote:
Jeff,
While I agree with others that you have been very enthusiastic toward
OSGeo ideals, I'm also believe that there are some unanswered
questions which should be addressed.
In particular, a while back you stepped down from the OSGeo Board
mid-term, while you were in the position of OSGeo president. I don't
think a public explanation was provided, but I was aware that there
was some passionate discussion happening in public email lists at the
time.
If you are considering sitting on the board again, I think an
explanation should be provided.
Regards, Cameron
On 9/10/17 8:48 am, nicolas bozon wrote:
It is my honor to nominate Jeff McKenna for the OSGeo Board of
Directors election.
Most of you knows Jeff's energy and passion for everything OSGeo,
and i would probably be mistaken trying to summarize his countless
contributions over the years, at every level of our Foundation. His
leadership and long involvement in the OSGeo and FOSS4G communities
made him the Winner of the Solz Katz Award in 2016, and i cannot add
more. For those of you who may really not know Jeff yet, the
User:Jeff_McKenna wiki page is a good read before you vote.
Jeff already served three times at the board and has a deep
understanding of both the director role and the current OSGeo
strategic plan. Experienced with OSGeo governance and bylaws, Jeff
also knows a lot about projects and people. He is always ready to
help build locally and to represent globally.
Jeff is a great communicator and enthusiastic community leader, and
i believe he will be an excellent OSGeo director again. Please let
us all welcome Jeff back at the Board!
Best regards,
Nicolas Bozon
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Jeff McKenna agreed to be nominated and i decided to send the
nomination directly to the Discuss list with cc to CRO, so it avoids
Jeff to confirm to himself that he accepts the nomination. The Board
Nominations page still need to be updated, could you please Vasile ?
Sorry for shortening the nomination process in this special case.
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