I just really wanted to say thank you.

2015-08-02 Thread Kristina Smith
Dear Apache, I recently downloaded your open office service, and I was compelled to send your company a message. I don't want to waste your time with my sob story, but I'd like you to know what an impact this program had on me and people like me. In early february I lost my job. Due to the

RE: [DISCUSS] RE: [DISCUSS] Calendar for New chair of AOO

2015-08-02 Thread Dennis E. Hamilton
Good point concerning closing nominations with time remaining for discussion of the candidates prior to any [VOTE]. Perhaps that can just be 7 days from the last accepted-/self-nomination or August 16, whichever is later. I think it is prudent to find some slack in the process, in case there

RE: [DISCUSS] RE: [DISCUSS] Calendar for New chair of AOO

2015-08-02 Thread Dennis E. Hamilton
Let me correct my clumsy wording. Here's another try. I think a full week of discussion with all known candidates can occur by having the discussion end on August 16, when nominations close, or 7 days after the last accepted-/self- nomination, whichever is later. Another way to