Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-13 Thread Alan Palazzolo
Please note that the following points in the OSGeo Goals easily encompass the idea of fostering specific communities as well as increasing diversity: * To promote the use of open source software in the geospatial industry (not just foundation software) - eg. PR, training, outreach. * To ensure a

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-12 Thread Simon Cropper
On Saturday 11 September 2010 9:09:33 pm Anne Ghisla wrote: On Sat, 2010-09-11 at 02:01 +0200, Mateusz Loskot wrote: Dear Ladies, During the conference, Athina shared her impression about gender mix in the board of directors. I thoroughly support Athina's opinion it would be beneficial

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-12 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 13/09/10 02:41, Simon Cropper wrote: On Saturday 11 September 2010 9:09:33 pm Anne Ghisla wrote: On Sat, 2010-09-11 at 02:01 +0200, Mateusz Loskot wrote: Dear Ladies, During the conference, Athina shared her impression about gender mix in the board of directors. I thoroughly support

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-12 Thread Simon Cropper
On Monday 13 September 2010 10:46:27 am Mateusz Loskot wrote: You clearly haven't understood my post which was dedicated to women and trying to encourage them to stand out a bit more. Hello Mateusz, I don't think I misunderstood your email at least the tenor of your email. Your response also

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-12 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 13/09/10 03:05, Simon Cropper wrote: I am sorry I (...) have trouble understanding why you wish to politicise a group dedicated to Open Source GIS. Please, let me to repeat, you have misunderstood my message. Moreover, you're getting at something I have not said or suggested. Best

[OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Women] Post FOSS4G2010 thoughts

2010-09-11 Thread Mateusz Loskot
On 11/09/10 13:09, Anne Ghisla wrote: On Sat, 2010-09-11 at 02:01 +0200, Mateusz Loskot wrote: Dear Ladies, During the conference, Athina shared her impression about gender mix in the board of directors. I thoroughly support Athina's opinion it would be beneficial for the foundation if some