Michelle Olson wrote: >> By the way, which wiki page is this on please? > > We just have an email thread so far (wan't sure if folks would be > interested in this). It is really easy to pull-through a google calendar > into our CG web page, so I thought we'd formally do that if the idea got > a positive response. The new wiki also has a true calendar function, so > we could also potentially use it to promote OGB's schedule. But, if > folks would rather just use a wiki page, I'm fine with that too.
I think a calender is a good idea, but I would like the official OGB calender to only contain things that we commit too (ie. drafts are fine someplace else). We can vote and commit things to the official calender at every meeting. Also, regarding "Contributor Recognition & Partnering program" calender entries. I have a lot of reservations about adding this into our goals right off the bat. Award programs require a lot of work, and to run them right (which they should be if the OGB sponsors them) may take us away from other more pressing matters. Also, I'm tired of ridiculously subjective and opportunist award programs that reward people for already doing something, which are great for that person, but tend to alienate everyone else. I think contests are more fun and can motivate people to move us past where we are. But they take even more work. If someone runs a contest and wants us to help judge it or announce the winner that's fine, but all members of the board may want to think about freeing up our time for governance more than filling it. There are only so many hours in a year. Cheers, Jim
