Hi Mark, There is already a page for that where the nominations go: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_Team/Board_Elections_2015
I would suggest people link to their statements from there. Thanks, -Kate On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 8:29 PM, Mark Cupitt <markcup...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi All, is there a Wiki Page, Blog or somewhere where all the Manifestos > can be published in one spot, rather than keeping them in an email thread > which many people may or may not see. > > I took the liberty of creating this page, where members seeking nomination > can publish their manifestos > > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/HOT/board_elections_2015 > > Cheers > > Mark > > > > Regards > > Mark Cupitt > > "If we change the world, let it bear the mark of our intelligence" > > See me on Open StreetMap <https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Mark_Cupitt> > > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Dale Kunce <dale.ku...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> HOT, >> When I sat down and starting reading through my email tonight I came >> across Joseph's great post about announcing the desire to serve on the HOT >> board. I quickly sat down and starting writing my first every OSM diary >> entry as my HOT board statement. I humbly ask for your nomination to the >> board. >> >> https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/dkunce/diary/34502 >> >> My HOT journey and story really starts with the State of the Map US >> conference a few years ago. I had just started working for the American Red >> Cross and was asked to talk about how and why we use OpenStreetMap. At the >> conference, I had the pleasure of meeting Mikel, Schuyler, Russ, and many >> other passionate HOT folks. Six months later, I was fully embedded and >> accepted into HOT, working very closely with Andrew Buck and Pierre Beland >> to provide the NGO perspective for the Typhoon Haiyan activation. In the >> weeks and months to follow, I learned of the tremendous passion and >> dedication that all HOT people have for the organization, the work, and the >> continued success of HOT. >> >> It is with that same passion that I ask for your nomination to the HOT >> Board. HOT is still at a pivotal time in its growth. We haven't fully put >> the events the past few board elections behind us. The old debates of what >> a 'HOT project' is versus what is HOT, still go on. HOT must grow out of >> this current adolescent phase if it is to become truly successful and >> sustainable. HOT is and will always be a mapping NGO. However, to get HOT >> to where it needs to be, it needs to be about more than skilled mappers and >> dedicated activators. HOT needs to improves its fundraising, >> administration, and visioning to become a sustainable organization. I know >> that there has been some resistance to HOT growing as an organization and >> that there are those members that see HOT the NGO as being different from >> the HOT community. I understand the resistance but disagree, HOT the NGO >> and HOT the community should be the same thing for a variety of reasons, >> most importantly fundraising. >> >> In my day-to-day professional life as the GIS lead for the American Red >> Cross, I am constantly talking, bragging, and honing the work that HOT >> does. When the American Red Cross asked other organizations to come >> together to create the Missing Maps <http://missingmaps.org/> project, >> we did so because of how much we like and support HOT. Missing Maps is a >> huge accomplishment for HOT. It allows HOT to engage with new stakeholders, >> local communities, and donors to accomplish HOT's work. I've worked hard >> since joining the non-profit sector to lend my hand at strengthening HOT: >> founding Missing Maps, building technology to enable our work (Tasking >> Manager 2, OpenMapKit, OSM-Meta-API), fundraising for various projects, >> helping host and plan the upcoming HOT Summit, and generally working behind >> the scenes in the humanitarian sector to lead the adoption and use of OSM >> by humanitarian organizations. >> >> My vision for HOT is a continuation and evolution of its current path. I >> want HOT to have a solid financial foundation that supports both technology >> and field projects, HOT helps guide other humanitarian organizations to >> adopt and use OSM, and the old animosities are replaced with a renewed >> passion and dedication to help HOT grow. >> >> The key areas that I will focus on if elected to the board include: >> >> - *Governance*: Build upon the momentum created by existing HOT staff >> and working groups to manage and maintain the governance structures within >> HOT. >> - *Overhaul Board Terms of Reference*: The existing HOT Board is >> required to oversee the daily management of HOT and does not have enough >> time to focus on creating and implementing a longer term vision. I will >> work to empower HOT staff to take a more active part in the daily >> decision-making process in line with how other NGOs function. >> - *Partnerships*: It is imperative that HOT build better partnerships >> *before* disasters. One of the main reasons the American Red Cross >> uses OpenStreetMap is due to the relationship built prior to, rather than >> during, a disaster. Pre-established relationships can strengthen the >> broader applications of HOT to other actors. I will develop and strengthen >> partnerships with humanitarian relief organizations so that OSM and HOT >> are >> embedded into their business operations. >> - *Fundraising*: HOT needs to create an endowment to support long >> term projects, technical infrastructure, and increased staff. Many >> organizations depend on HOT during times of crisis and even during normal >> operations. >> >> During my time at the American Red Cross I've had the privilege of >> working directly with a number of the members. I've also had the privilege >> of seeing the HOT's work first hand being used to alleviate suffering after >> Typhoon Haiyan and heard stories and reports from many humanitarians that >> depend on HOT to do their work for the West Africa Ebola outbreak and from >> many other activations. I want to see that HOT keeps being able to make >> others work that 1 percent easier. >> >> Thank you support of HOT and for your consideration. >> >> >> On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 3:20 PM Blake Girardot <bgirar...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Joseph, >>> >>> I could not agree more. >>> >>> We as voting members really need to be more involved in the processes >>> and activities of governing our organization. >>> >>> Input, ideas and our membership's priorities need to be expressed or the >>> Board and Kate are left in the dark. >>> >>> If anyone is thinking about running for Board I hope they will speak up >>> soon. >>> >>> Further, if anyone has questions for people running for Board, I hope >>> they will ask them now so candidates have a chance to answer questions. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> blake >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 3/4/2015 8:41 PM, Joseph Reeves wrote: >>> > Hi all, >>> > >>> > Blake, thanks for nominating Heather; I was just thinking about this >>> > nomination process. >>> > >>> > All, last year one of the problems we went through with the Board >>> > election process was that a last minute proposal was made to radically >>> > change the organisation and members didn't, it could well be argued, >>> > have enough time to openly discuss the issues and the ramifications. >>> > More recently we've admitted more members to the organisation and have, >>> > again, arguably done this too quickly and without enough time for >>> debate >>> > and discussion. >>> > >>> > The nomination period closes on March 9th. This is less than a week in >>> > the future and there are currently only 2 nominations, both for people >>> > who are current Board members. >>> > >>> > If you're considering running for the Board, please get your name on >>> the >>> > list soon. Please also tell us why you should be a Board member; if >>> > you've written a manifesto, get it circulated as soon as possible. >>> > >>> > Please lets go through this process as best we can. >>> > >>> > Thanks, Joseph >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On 4 March 2015 at 19:28, Blake Girardot <bgirar...@gmail.com >>> > <mailto:bgirar...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hi everyone, >>> > >>> > It is my privilege to nominate Heather Leson for the Humanitarian >>> > OpenStreetMap Team Board of Directors. >>> > >>> > Heather is a dedicated and tireless HOT member and current Board >>> > member but most importantly, she always expresses and represents >>> > what to me are the core values of HOT: Altruism, inclusiveness, >>> > genuine respect for every person and peacefulness. >>> > >>> > I hope you will join me in supporting her for the Board. >>> > >>> > Best wishes, >>> > Blake >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > On 2/25/2015 4:44 PM, Heather Leson wrote: >>> > >>> > Thank you, Russell. >>> > >>> > Fellow Community supporters and members, I ask for your >>> > nomination and >>> > support to continue the mandate as your Board Member. >>> > >>> > https://www.openstreetmap.org/__user/Heather%20Leson/diary/_ >>> _34467 >>> > <https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Heather%20Leson/ >>> diary/34467> >>> > >>> > My recent article on OpenSource.com also highlights the >>> > opportunity that >>> > we have to continue our growth: >>> > https://opensource.com/life/__15/2/getting-involved-hfoss >>> > <https://opensource.com/life/15/2/getting-involved-hfoss> >>> > >>> > For Hotties who are eligible, I would encourage you to support >>> > HOT with >>> > your skills. I am happy to answer questions as a Board Member >>> to >>> > aid in >>> > your decisions. As well, I would encourage former Board >>> Members and >>> > Current Members to assist folks in their decision. >>> > >>> > Some skills that I think HOT needs: >>> > >>> > * Strong network, partnership relationships, fundraising >>> > capabilities >>> > * Finance or legal background >>> > * Strategic and management experience >>> > * Languages >>> > >>> > >>> > Please read the Board primer and the HOT 2014-2015 Strategy as >>> well. >>> > (links in my diary) >>> > >>> > Thank you in advance for your potential support. >>> > >>> > Heather >>> > >>> > Heather Leson >>> > heatherle...@gmail.com <mailto:heatherle...@gmail.com> >>> > <mailto:heatherle...@gmail.com <mailto:heatherle...@gmail.com >>> >__> >>> > Twitter: HeatherLeson >>> > Blog: textontechs.com <http://textontechs.com> >>> > <http://textontechs.com> >>> > >>> > On Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 6:35 PM, Russell Deffner >>> > <russell.deff...@hotosm.org <mailto:russell.deff...@hotosm.org >>> > >>> > <mailto:russell.deffner@__hotosm.org >>> > <mailto:russell.deff...@hotosm.org>>> wrote: >>> > >>> > Good day HOT community,____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > It is my humble honor to launch the Humanitarian >>> > OpenStreetMap Team >>> > 2015 Election for Board of Directors and Chairperson for >>> > the Voting >>> > Members!____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > Key Dates:____ >>> > >>> > - Nomination period from today (23 February 2015) until 9 >>> March >>> > 2015*.____ >>> > >>> > - Ballot/voting period from delivery (no later than 13 >>> > March 2015) >>> > until 27 March 2015 23:59 UTC*.____ >>> > >>> > - Election concludes at the Annual Meeting of the voting >>> > membership >>> > (week of 29 March 2015)*.____ >>> > >>> > * Unless altered following the Election Procedures.____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > Places to find details and (hopefully) answers to all your >>> > questions:____ >>> > >>> > - 2015 Board and Chair Election wiki-page: >>> > https://wiki.openstreetmap.__org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM___ >>> Team/Board_Elections_2015 >>> > <https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Humanitarian_OSM_ >>> Team/Board_Elections_2015> >>> > ____ >>> > >>> > - 2015 Annual Meeting Details/Agenda: >>> > https://docs.google.com/a/__hotosm.org/document/d/__ >>> 1PUyBevgpRxM3EGk7g4FqAYw7mj1eO__TUegJXY6PuVzwY/edit >>> > <https://docs.google.com/a/hotosm.org/document/d/ >>> 1PUyBevgpRxM3EGk7g4FqAYw7mj1eOTUegJXY6PuVzwY/edit> >>> > ____ >>> > >>> > - 2015 Board/Chair Election Procedures: >>> > https://docs.google.com/a/__hotosm.org/document/d/1K1TUa___ >>> 847Il1M3eVb1RMlONgqB5JusuO4HOj__2QbspIo/edit# >>> > <https://docs.google.com/a/hotosm.org/document/d/1K1TUa_ >>> 847Il1M3eVb1RMlONgqB5JusuO4HOj2QbspIo/edit#> >>> > ____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > A big Thank You to the current Board of Directors for >>> > another great >>> > HOT year! Thank you to my fellow Election Committee >>> members >>> > (Heather, Severin and Boris) and again to our independent >>> > observer, >>> > Michael Collinson!____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > May the election favor HOT!____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > Sincerely,____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > Russell Deffner____ >>> > >>> > Chairperson for the Voting Members____ >>> > >>> > russell.deff...@hotosm.org <mailto:russell.deff...@hotosm.org> >>> > <mailto:Russell.Deffner@__hotosm.org >>> > <mailto:russell.deff...@hotosm.org>>____ >>> > >>> > Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)____ >>> > >>> > http://hot.openstreetmap.org/ ____ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > __ __ >>> > >>> > >>> > _________________________________________________ >>> > HOT mailing list >>> > HOT@openstreetmap.org <mailto:HOT@openstreetmap.org> >>> > <mailto:HOT@openstreetmap.org <mailto:HOT@openstreetmap.org>> >>> > https://lists.openstreetmap.__org/listinfo/hot >>> > <https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > _________________________________________________ >>> > HOT mailing list >>> > HOT@openstreetmap.org <mailto:HOT@openstreetmap.org> >>> > https://lists.openstreetmap.__org/listinfo/hot >>> > <https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot> >>> > >>> > >>> > _________________________________________________ >>> > HOT mailing list >>> > HOT@openstreetmap.org <mailto:HOT@openstreetmap.org> >>> > https://lists.openstreetmap.__org/listinfo/hot >>> > <https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot> >>> > >>> > >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> HOT mailing list >>> HOT@openstreetmap.org >>> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> HOT mailing list >> HOT@openstreetmap.org >> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > HOT mailing list > HOT@openstreetmap.org > https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/hot > > -- Kate Chapman Executive Director email: kate.chap...@hotosm.org U.S. mobile: +1 703 673 8834 Indonesian mobile: +62 82123068370 *Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team * *Using OpenStreetMap for Humanitarian Response & Economic Development* web <http://hot.openstreetmap.org> | twitter <http://twitter.com/hotosm> | facebook <http://facebook.com/hotosm> | donate <http://hot.openstreetmap.org/donate>
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