Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Incubator] Should OSGeo accept "benevolent dictator" projects into OSGeo?

2016-05-03 Thread bruce.bannerman.os...@gmail.com
Hello Johan,

Please see:

http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/incubator/2016-May/003012.html

Bruce



> First of all, I'm a bit disappointed that this issue is only raised
> now, when the final vote for graduating is taking place. For the
> future I think it should be clearer for projects what rules have to be
> obliged much earlier.
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Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Request to OSGeo Board for more information on Jeff McKenna's resignation [was: Re: Board give us some infor About Board]

2016-01-10 Thread bruce.bannerman.os...@gmail.com
Thanks Jody.

I'll wait to see how this plays out.

Bruce

> On 11 Jan 2016, at 09:19, Jody Garnett <jody.garn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> G'Day Bruce, 
> 
> I will send you (and the discussion list) the reply I sent Ravi.
> 
>> Evening Ravi, you will find many people are away this time of year on 
>> holiday.
>>  
>> It it is a difficult balancing act when a volunteer steps down. As a 
>> community we need respect an individual's privacy while encouraging their 
>> involvement in the future. This is why you are not finding a wiki or any 
>> email (beyond the two Jeff sent out).
>> We also try and respect the volunteer nature of our board, many of which are 
>> away on holiday. I have scheduled an IRC meeting for early in the new year 
>> giving the board an opportunity to consider action.
>>  
>> If you would like to help please consider keeping an eye out for OSGeo 
>> activities for twitter or writing a blog post about the activities in your 
>> community. Sharing stories helps inspire everyone and can help our community.
> 
> 
> Regards
> 
> --
> Jody Garnett
> 
>> On 10 January 2016 at 14:02, Bruce Bannerman 
>> <bruce.bannerman.os...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks Ravi for posting this.
>> 
>> I have just returned after an extended absence to find this issue.
>> 
>> I have great respect for Jeff and for the exceptional job that he has been 
>> doing over the years for open source spatial software.
>> 
>> I do not like how this has played out, particularly with very little 
>> information being provided.
>> 
>> I second Ravi's call to the OSGeo Board for more information on what 
>> actually occurred to arrive at this outcome.
>> 
>> Bruce Bannerman
>> 
>> 
>>> From: Discuss <discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org> on behalf of Ravi Kumar 
>>> <manarajahmundry2...@gmail.com>
>>> Date: Sunday, 27 December 2015 15:03
>>> To: Discuss OSGeo <discuss@lists.osgeo.org>
>>> Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board give us some infor About Board
>>> 
>>> Dear All,
>>> have been checking certain emails from Board List..
>>> There was some exchange about Jeff Mecanna falling out.
>>> 
>>> What is the present situation. Do we have a Wiki where it is explained ?? 
>>> Else pl write about it to the list.
>>> Jeff has been of great inspiration, he went around the world especially 
>>> Asia initiating Local chapters,, earlier he once resigned and ran for the 
>>> board again; May be to Prove a point !! 
>>> 
>>> Have a great new-year.
>>> 
>>> Ravi Kumar
>> 
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