Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Anne Ghisla

2014-08-15 Thread Alexander Bruy
I also support Anne's nomination. Her contribution to OSGeo project is really great and invaluable: Geo4All coordination, GSoC administration etc. 2014-08-16 4:35 GMT+03:00 Helena Mitasova : > > I would like to express my support for Anne's nomination - > as already mentioned by others she has don

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board Nomination for Jeff McKenna

2014-08-15 Thread Helena Mitasova
As Markus pointed out in his nomination - little needs to be said about Jeff, he has been one of the most visible leaders of OSGeo for years and I would like to express my strong support for his nomination, Helena Helena Mitasova Associate Professor Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Michael Smith

2014-08-15 Thread Helena Mitasova
I too would like to express my support for nomination of Michael Smith. He brings enormous expertise in both the OSGeo software development infrastructure and its deployment in government organizations that is important for the board and our organization to move forward. Daniel has captured his c

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Anne Ghisla

2014-08-15 Thread Helena Mitasova
I would like to express my support for Anne's nomination - as already mentioned by others she has done fantastic job coordinating the highly successful geo4all initiative and osgeo rel network both as representative of OSGeo and as contact for Asia & Australia. Also, her leadership in osgeo part

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board Nomination for Jeff McKenna

2014-08-15 Thread James Klassen
+1 On Aug 15, 2014 9:26 AM, "Jorge Sanz" wrote: > Forwarding Jeff McKenna nomination for the board by Markus Neteler > > Best > Regards > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Markus Neteler > Date: 2014-08-15 10:58 GMT+02:00 > Subject: Board Nomination for Jeff McKenna > To: CRO > >

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Michael Smith

2014-08-15 Thread James Klassen
I third it for the reasons already identified by Daniel and Jeff. On Aug 15, 2014 12:28 PM, "Jeff McKenna" wrote: > I second the nomination of Mike Smith for the Board of Directors, so > nicely written by DanielM. > > Mike is one of those who could join the Board and make an impact right > away (

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board Nomination for Vasile Crăciunescu

2014-08-15 Thread Venkatesh Raghavan
I second the nomination of Vasile Crăciunescu for the Board of Directors. Thanks to Gerald for nominating him I have met Vasile at several international and regional FOSS4G conferences found his dedication to the cause of FOSS4G amazing. He has great organization skills and financial acumen for

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Suggested text for "Suggestions for Board Membership"

2014-08-15 Thread Cameron Shorter
Thanks Markus and Jachym. I've woven Arnulf's excellent retrospective into the text, and have linked both to Arnulf's work and the prior draft Director Responsibilities. Update here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Director_Responsibilities On 15/08/2014 10:51 pm, Jachym Cepicky wrote: Arnulf wrote

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Portland: volunteers for OSGeo Booth

2014-08-15 Thread Eli Adam
We all know that an exciting FOSS4G is just around the corner in Portland, OR September 8-13th. See all the great activities drawn together here, https://2014.foss4g.org/about/calendar/ Check the sessions here, https://2014.foss4g.org/schedule/sessions/ and then... Registration here:http://foss4

[OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G Portland: volunteers for OSGeo Booth

2014-08-15 Thread Jeff McKenna
Hi everyone, Initial plans for an OSGeo Booth are coming together (many thanks to PDX-OSGeo), but we need more help with booth-duty and materials. If you can spare some time in Portland, add your name to a timeslot and help out: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2014_OSGeo_Booth Thanks! -je

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Michael Smith

2014-08-15 Thread Jeff McKenna
I second the nomination of Mike Smith for the Board of Directors, so nicely written by DanielM. Mike is one of those who could join the Board and make an impact right away (because is so familiar already with how the Board runs, and knows the OSGeo community so well). He was also nominated fo

[OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board nomination for Anne Ghisla

2014-08-15 Thread Jorge Sanz
Forwarding Anne Ghisla nomination for the board by Suchith Anand. Best Jorge -- Forwarded message -- From: Suchith Anand Date: 2014-08-13 23:05 GMT+02:00 Subject: Board nomination for Anne Ghisla To: "c...@osgeo.org" Cc: It is my great pleasure to nominate Anne Ghisla for the O

[OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2014] Board Nomination for Jeff McKenna

2014-08-15 Thread Jorge Sanz
Forwarding Jeff McKenna nomination for the board by Markus Neteler Best Regards -- Forwarded message -- From: Markus Neteler Date: 2014-08-15 10:58 GMT+02:00 Subject: Board Nomination for Jeff McKenna To: CRO I'd like to nominate Jeff McKenna for the board election. Little needs

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Suggested text for "Suggestions for Board Membership"

2014-08-15 Thread Venkatesh Raghavan
Hi Cameron, On 2014/08/15 7:36, Cameron Shorter wrote: Venka, Nick, We discussed your suggestions (along with others) in the board meeting today, and I've adjusted the text to emphasis that these board role descriptions are suggestions are guidelines only, not rules, and can be updated by fut

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Suggested text for "Suggestions for Board Membership"

2014-08-15 Thread Jachym Cepicky
Arnulf wrote simething very handy some time ago http://arnulf.us/sevendipity/archives/49-OSGeo-Director-Retrospective.html Jachym 2014-08-15 0:44 GMT+02:00 Markus Neteler : > On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 12:36 AM, Cameron Shorter > wrote: >> I'm copying this email thread (started on OSGeo-Board) to