Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
IMHO this needs some more explanation, since he resigned from the same board only some months ago (or is it half a year already maybe). What has changed since then that makes him consider re-joining? Best regards, Bart Sent from my iPhone On Jul 24, 2012, at 12:03 AM, Smith, Michael ERDC-CRREL-NH michael.sm...@usace.army.mil wrote: I would like to nominate Jeff McKenna to the board of OSGeo. As to his qualifications, how much time to do you have? Jeff lives and breathes OSGeo and is one of the most active members of the OSGeo community. He is a friend, resource and gateway to all who have an interest in Open Source (data and software) and OSGeo in particular. Jeff is one of the original charter members (from 2006) and has been on the OSGeo board before (September 2009). Jeff has a passion for OSGeo that is unrivaled by anyone, a big heart, and is considered someone always ready to talk or listen when anyone, anywhere has a OSGeo question, comment or critique. Jeff is very international in his approach to OSGeo and works with and participates with many, many OSGeo chapters worldwide. He has also been an incredible force behind almost all of the international FOSS4G conferences. Jeff would be a humble, strong, active and loud voice for OSGeo. And I'm proud to call him my friend. Mike -- Michael Smith US Army Corps Remote Sensing GIS/Center ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] ricerca di definizioni per SMART?
Buongiorno. Vi invio alcuni links sperando di fare cosa gradita: http://smartinnovation.forumpa.it/dossier/Le%20parole%20d%27ordine%20per%20la% 20smart%20city?utm_source=SMARTINNOVATIONutm_medium=2012-07-23 http://smartinnovation.forumpa.it/story/69436/cosa-vuol-dire-smart-sostenibile- partecipata-senziente-ecco-la-citta-che-vorremmo? utm_source=SMARTINNOVATIONutm_medium=2012-07-23 Cari saluti, agata ps- Io ho già dato la mia definizione usando la funzione aggiungi commenti a FORUM PA Messaggio originale Da: discuss-requ...@lists.osgeo.org Data: 24-lug-2012 8.20 A: discuss@lists.osgeo.org Ogg: Discuss Digest, Vol 67, Issue 26 Send Discuss mailing list submissions to discuss@lists.osgeo.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to discuss-requ...@lists.osgeo.org You can reach the person managing the list at discuss-ow...@lists.osgeo.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Discuss digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: FOSS4G-SEA a sucess (Firman Hadi) 2. Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna (Smith, Michael ERDC-CRREL-NH) 3. OGC's GIS SErver vs non Standard like Mapnik (Frans Thamura) 4. Re: OSGeo meet up in Tokyo (Toru Mori (? ?)) 5. Board elections Voting (Ravi Kumar) 6. Re: Board elections Voting (Alex Mandel) 7. Re: Board elections Voting (Venkatesh Raghavan) 8. Re: Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna (Bart van den Eijnden) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:45:33 +0700 From: Firman Hadi firmanh...@me.com To: Frans Thamura fr...@meruvian.org Cc: Dr. Franz-Josef Behr franz-josef.b...@hft-stuttgart.de, discuss@lists.osgeo.org Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] FOSS4G-SEA a sucess Message-ID: 728c653a-bc08-4e4e-9527-0fedcc5b7...@me.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Dear Frans, Prof. Behr is right that we were invited through this mailing list. I was there on the first day of the AGSE 2012 to accompany my colleague presented his research. Too bad that I could not join the FOSS4G-SEA meeting due to business reason. Maybe we can initiate the OSGEO Indonesian Chapter meeting? FYI, the Indonesia Ministry of Research and Technology is currently working to implement and promote the use of open source GIS for the R D agencies in Indonesia. We held three days national workshop earlier this month in Surakarta and it will be followed by regional workshops later this year. Kind regards, Firman Hadi Center for Remote Sensing Institute Technology of Bandung Indonesia On Jul 23, 2012, at 10:35 PM, Frans Thamura wrote: r u sure?... but anyway, i still operate .or.id On 7/23/12, Dr. Franz-Josef Behr franz-josef.b...@hft-stuttgart.de wrote: But you WERE invited, and we had contact before the event! I am convinced you would have enriched the event! Regards Franz-Josef i am not invited On Jul 21, 2012 11:45 PM, maning sambale emmanuel.sambale at gmail. com http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss wrote: / Dear everyone, // // I am happy to announce that (personally) foss4g-sea 2012 [0] was a // success. This event was in conjunction with the partner conference // AGSE 2012 [1]. I personally thank UTM, Dr. Behr and Dr. Thuy for // making this a success. Everyone got their very own OSGeo Live-DVD. // // OSGeo Malaysia Local Chapter convened during the event and I expect // more activities from the LC will move afterwards. // // Many of the participants have heard of open source but I'm amazed to // see that many where surprised of what it can actually do. Lots of new // converts in my opinion (including the Malaysian national mapping // agency who attended my QGIS workshop). :) // // Dr. Behr and Dr. Thuy can provide more details. Thanks again. // // // [0]http://foss4g-sea.org/ // [1]http://applied-geoinformatics.org/ // -- // cheers, // maning // -- // Freedom is still the most radical idea of all -N.Branden // wiki:http://esambale.wikispaces.com/ // blog:http://epsg4253.wordpress.com/ // -- // ___ // Discuss mailing list // Discuss at lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss // http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss / -- -- Frans Thamura (???) Shadow Master and Lead Investor Meruvian. Integrated Hypermedia Java Solution Provider. Mobile: +628557888699 Blog: http://blogs.mervpolis.com/roller/flatburger (id) FB: http://www.facebook.com/meruvian TW: http://www.twitter.com/meruvian / @meruvian Website: http://www.meruvian.org We grow because we share the same belief.
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
Hello OSGeo community! I thank Mike for such a nice nomination. It would be an honor to again represent the OSGeo community on the Board of Directors of OSGeo, and I accept this nomination. General Thoughts OSGeo for me has always been about the community. I have worked very hard in my career on specific parts of community building for OSGeo, that often involved no code writing: answering questions on mailing lists (often on non-English lists), documentation, installers, testing new features in software, providing feedback to developers, event planning, hands-on workshops, benchmarking... So, in my mind, the future of OSGeo will still be about the community. Sure, we/OSGeo are in the middle of an interesting time: - a 15,000-strong event is happening as I write this now in San Diego, and a lot of their products are using FOSS code now (this to me is very positive) - FOSS4G regional events are being created all around the globe (I am fascinated as I watch this) - Our recently added Charter Members are mostly all non-North American (wow really a great sign of OSGeo and FOSS4G spreading around the world) - OSGeo revenue sources are not as clear as before - a very interesting group is being formed as we speak, Location Industry Working Group, composed of some key industry players (and we must consider how OSGeo can work with this group, as there is some great momentum being generated there) - a large FOSS4G event will not be happening in 2012 Ambitions for OSGeo --- I want OSGeo to grow. I want every person in the geospatial industry to know what OSGeo and FOSS4G are. I want them to see our passion, to feel it, to experience it. And I want them to experience it in their local areas. I want more local chapters forming, more informal chapter meetings over a drink and chat at the local restaurant. Personal Motivation --- Some of you might wonder what happened, that I felt I should resign from the OSGeo Board so recently (February), after being so active on it since back in September of 2009. Some community members might have strong opinions that: I was worn out, exhausted, frustrated, unhappy that my FOSS4G Advisor proposal didn't take off, needed a change, not made for such a director position,... I've now heard many opinions. Looking back now, I needed a break. After Denver I needed to take some time, to step back. And I did just that. Recently some might have noticed that I am active again; indeed I feel rejuvenated. I am the old me. Passionate about OSGeo, FOSS4G, and, chicken wings and beer :) Personal Goals -- As Mike mentioned, I don't lack any passion for OSGeo or FOSS4G, I can be very vocal, but sometimes that is not what is needed. I must learn to be more professional, to let others do their jobs, to let things happen, and to help the community grow. I will work hard to do this. I have made many mistakes; and because I am so open and vocal, all of my mistakes are there for everyone to see. But I don't regret being open. Mistakes give me character, make me who I am, allow me to grow. So, I will grow with OSGeo and FOSS4G :) Call for more Board Nominations --- I too have been asking other community members these past weeks if they are interested in being nominated for the Board; I hope everyone is contacting their own local community leaders and asking them. Thanks -- I also respect that sometimes it is good to have new members on the Board, a new perspective, from a different geographic region (or how did Arnulf put it? a non-NorthAmerican-middleaged-male? ha) And I agree. But don't get me wrong, I am interested in helping OSGeo and FOSS4G. I would be honored to represent the community again. Thank you everyone, you've all really helped me grow. -jeff -- http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Jeff_McKenna On 12-07-23 7:03 PM, Smith, Michael ERDC-CRREL-NH wrote: I would like to nominate Jeff McKenna to the board of OSGeo. As to his qualifications, how much time to do you have? Jeff lives and breathes OSGeo and is one of the most active members of the OSGeo community. He is a friend, resource and gateway to all who have an interest in Open Source (data and software) and OSGeo in particular. Jeff is one of the original charter members (from 2006) and has been on the OSGeo board before (September 2009). Jeff has a passion for OSGeo that is unrivaled by anyone, a big heart, and is considered someone always ready to talk or listen when anyone, anywhere has a OSGeo question, comment or critique. Jeff is very international in his approach to OSGeo and works with and participates with many, many OSGeo chapters worldwide. He has also been an incredible force behind almost all of the international FOSS4G conferences. Jeff would be a humble, strong, active and loud voice for OSGeo. And I'm proud to call him my friend. Mike -- Michael Smith US Army Corps Remote
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Fwd: Board elections Voting
I voted for a motion (2009) that limits a charter members vote to a Board nominee only once (not more that 1 even if voted more than once). I was in the board on that day (IRC) when a motion was proposed. Remember that some were reluctant to change the existing pattern where in a charter member can vote as many times as the number of Board member slots. Then I felt that OK I will go with the tide and voted for the motion. But now I feel this reduces the chances of voting to a worthy member competing for the board. At the same time it might be rude not voting to any other if he feels that he might reduce the chances of (his) the chosen one. Hope the present charter will react to this. Ravi Kumar From: Seven (aka Arnulf) se...@arnulf.us To: bo...@lists.osgeo.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [Board] Fwd: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board elections Voting On 07/24/2012 02:47 PM, Venkatesh Raghavan wrote: Can you please point me to what it says on the web. Venka, I am referring to the Elections page [1] which is a verbatim copy of last year's, so does not really help at all. Let's do some web archaeology (*): The elections process page gives more insight, actually it was a change edited by Frank explicitly disallowing weighed voting, see here: [2] The change was a regular agenda item on the 2010-01-07 [3] Board meeting and has been approved by the board. Everything open and correct. It was brought in as an amendment of wording by Paul Ramsey [4], Jeff McKenna and Tyler and supported by Christopher Schmidt. The corresponding explanation can be found on the IRC log, search for 08:03:33 at: [5]. Since the Charter members are voting, I thing a consensus could be sought among the voters rather than the board. You can add an item to the next board agenda including an explanation why you suggest a change back. We have discussed direct Charter Member votes before and it is still simply not practical, we will not get anywhere. As CRO I am having the closest experience with Charter Member responsiveness you can imagine. It is hard enough to get the board attend regular meetings and cast votes, anything more than that wont work. Best regards, Arnulf (*) This is one great thing about the Web and how we run OSGeo - it is really, really transparent. You might have to dig a bit, but it is all there. [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Election_2012#Nominate_new_Board_Members_-_2012-07-23_-_2012-08-01 [2] http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php?title=Proposed_Board_Election_Procedureaction=historysubmitdiff=44123oldid=44122 [3] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2010-01-07 [4] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2009-10-08 [5] http://irclogs.geoapt.com/osgeo/%23osgeo.2009-10-08.log -- Exploring Space, Time and Mind http://arnulf.us ___ Board mailing list bo...@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/board___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Fwd: Board elections Voting
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 Il 24/07/2012 19:30, Ravi Kumar ha scritto: But now I feel this reduces the chances of voting to a worthy member competing for the board. At the same time it might be rude not voting to any other if he feels that he might reduce the chances of (his) the chosen one. Hope the present charter will react to this. Why not something like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schulze_method as used by the Debian project? Incidentally, this could be used for other voting purposes, too. Ciao, steko -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQIcBAEBCAAGBQJQDuB+AAoJEDBz7sDeHMxY4lgP/3NAK/MOfaKcpTed25Obtxd1 7uCiw4qJIaVILy9pOcDeFCFRC56rt7C95GnkiLy1FZLmCYPOrPaSjJ3XDQW6yxgF 4WKPlMb1SIr/syesF2EnMHUQedBFYf6yOInF230fLGA4MaOLRr7anHNEglRkO6ix UXU8kIdKwkDbIT503J7Pos2KRM/I6+pAr2zP9qsq/94aIO+gYkKsHxqbH3yk69lU EuBtqNfq1qdUN3IijuqmwMqX8knoqi+WABAgahHkYQgS3h4ck4P5I6b9nXSiGsVf 4muS5F/RZgnA1FncJHdw52QsWgzqyOFDJXUlmezRrmc+1lDHIMl8QIuLvT0TeJ5A YQROeC9wkX1CPBJt3fxlgQYuoQZ/y8+0C4aXRxA84mdj5z4l62HGfi6u6+KzQxvU c4gFpBkNN7GpjeCRkCgUdJEW+NtFojyGaKO6LEJvVAcLklPy8z4hahv4+yWmDcT4 SfFWiByUkeX8lTrfSDpd5UiPaYf/Cjixcs9YQeV41mT10i9JMvHy6D8KTwUlODR+ MJezvS8e+V3byrJsFUkgJvK46JuAuoKO9hzjItB6W5EzyZ2r9VKeTQ2VqEnDVTAE duxrRkL3piEzbvT2W6wq6tPQcHjJWcloLkD3RlEOhXBytlc8bxjMUCvd3lMOk06I dY4OlT4/FwphS35Tj5TZ =FGDp -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
Jeff, Great to have you back, look forward to working with you again. Mark On Jul 24, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Jeff McKenna jmcke...@gatewaygeomatics.com wrote: Hello OSGeo community! I thank Mike for such a nice nomination. It would be an honor to again represent the OSGeo community on the Board of Directors of OSGeo, and I accept this nomination. General Thoughts OSGeo for me has always been about the community. I have worked very hard in my career on specific parts of community building for OSGeo, that often involved no code writing: answering questions on mailing lists (often on non-English lists), documentation, installers, testing new features in software, providing feedback to developers, event planning, hands-on workshops, benchmarking... So, in my mind, the future of OSGeo will still be about the community. Sure, we/OSGeo are in the middle of an interesting time: - a 15,000-strong event is happening as I write this now in San Diego, and a lot of their products are using FOSS code now (this to me is very positive) - FOSS4G regional events are being created all around the globe (I am fascinated as I watch this) - Our recently added Charter Members are mostly all non-North American (wow really a great sign of OSGeo and FOSS4G spreading around the world) - OSGeo revenue sources are not as clear as before - a very interesting group is being formed as we speak, Location Industry Working Group, composed of some key industry players (and we must consider how OSGeo can work with this group, as there is some great momentum being generated there) - a large FOSS4G event will not be happening in 2012 Ambitions for OSGeo --- I want OSGeo to grow. I want every person in the geospatial industry to know what OSGeo and FOSS4G are. I want them to see our passion, to feel it, to experience it. And I want them to experience it in their local areas. I want more local chapters forming, more informal chapter meetings over a drink and chat at the local restaurant. Personal Motivation --- Some of you might wonder what happened, that I felt I should resign from the OSGeo Board so recently (February), after being so active on it since back in September of 2009. Some community members might have strong opinions that: I was worn out, exhausted, frustrated, unhappy that my FOSS4G Advisor proposal didn't take off, needed a change, not made for such a director position,... I've now heard many opinions. Looking back now, I needed a break. After Denver I needed to take some time, to step back. And I did just that. Recently some might have noticed that I am active again; indeed I feel rejuvenated. I am the old me. Passionate about OSGeo, FOSS4G, and, chicken wings and beer :) Personal Goals -- As Mike mentioned, I don't lack any passion for OSGeo or FOSS4G, I can be very vocal, but sometimes that is not what is needed. I must learn to be more professional, to let others do their jobs, to let things happen, and to help the community grow. I will work hard to do this. I have made many mistakes; and because I am so open and vocal, all of my mistakes are there for everyone to see. But I don't regret being open. Mistakes give me character, make me who I am, allow me to grow. So, I will grow with OSGeo and FOSS4G :) Call for more Board Nominations --- I too have been asking other community members these past weeks if they are interested in being nominated for the Board; I hope everyone is contacting their own local community leaders and asking them. Thanks -- I also respect that sometimes it is good to have new members on the Board, a new perspective, from a different geographic region (or how did Arnulf put it? a non-NorthAmerican-middleaged-male? ha) And I agree. But don't get me wrong, I am interested in helping OSGeo and FOSS4G. I would be honored to represent the community again. Thank you everyone, you've all really helped me grow. -jeff -- http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Jeff_McKenna On 12-07-23 7:03 PM, Smith, Michael ERDC-CRREL-NH wrote: I would like to nominate Jeff McKenna to the board of OSGeo. As to his qualifications, how much time to do you have? Jeff lives and breathes OSGeo and is one of the most active members of the OSGeo community. He is a friend, resource and gateway to all who have an interest in Open Source (data and software) and OSGeo in particular. Jeff is one of the original charter members (from 2006) and has been on the OSGeo board before (September 2009). Jeff has a passion for OSGeo that is unrivaled by anyone, a big heart, and is considered someone always ready to talk or listen when anyone, anywhere has a OSGeo question, comment or critique. Jeff is very international in his approach to OSGeo and works with and participates with many, many OSGeo chapters
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
Hi Cameron, I don't mind a public response. I feel the OSGeo Conference Committee is very important. I would enjoy taking an active role in it again. I feel it should be revived as soon as possible. I don't exactly know the correct process to name a chair - I am interested in being the chair, but we need to make sure we follow correct process. I'll ping the conference list to discuss all of that. Regarding the OSGeo-Advocate page (I will speak freely, I hope that is ok): one point that always hits my brain as I click on that page, is, how do you decide the ordering of countries on that page? Is there logic used? Otherwise, my brain wants an alphabetical listing (or a note above that explains the ordering); it seems to me to be very unorganized. I hope you don't take offense to that comment (I just don't want to start editing the wiki and stepping on toes, which, I have a habit of doing too often). Indeed it is impressive seeing all the great names on that page, such talented people! Talk soon, -jeff On 12-07-24 5:34 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote: Jeff, Sent personally, but you are welcome to email your response publicly. Thanks for clarifying your position. I'm interested to hear where you stand on the OSGeo Conference Committee, which I understand is lacking a chair, and is currently very quiet. Is this something you are interested in taking a more active role in again? (You certainly have the prior experience) And as a bit of an unfair plug, I'm hoping that you could update your OSGeo-Advocate page, in the template format described here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Process_for_becoming_an_OSGeo_Advocate ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
On 25/07/12 06:54, Jeff McKenna wrote: Regarding the OSGeo-Advocate page (I will speak freely, I hope that is ok): one point that always hits my brain as I click on that page, is, how do you decide the ordering of countries on that page? Is there logic used? Otherwise, my brain wants an alphabetical listing (or a note above that explains the ordering); it seems to me to be very unorganized. I hope you don't take offense to that comment (I just don't want to start editing the wiki and stepping on toes, which, I have a habit of doing too often). The countries have been ordered roughly in the order that advocates have added their profiles. And you will note that we have started grouping countries by regions. I'm open to discuss how to reorder the page on the marketing email list if you wish. Indeed it is impressive seeing all the great names on that page, such talented people! Yes, indeed. It will be a very valuable marketing tool for OSGeo to be able to point people at this advocate list and say This is the team that you get when you make use of OSGeo Software. I think we only have about 1/4 of the people who I'd like to see on the list. Hoping to see lots of people put in a half hour to get their profile updated and listed. -- Cameron Shorter Geospatial Solutions Manager Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050 Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254 Think Globally, Fix Locally Geospatial Solutions enhanced with Open Standards and Open Source http://www.lisasoft.com ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
On 2012/07/25 3:40, Mark Lucas wrote: Jeff, Great to have you back, look forward to working with you again. Same here. Nice to see Jeff back all fresh and shining. I would like to second his nomination to the OSGeo Board. And look forward to his contribution to the community with renewed vigor and zeal. Best Venka On Jul 24, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Jeff McKenna jmcke...@gatewaygeomatics.com wrote: Hello OSGeo community! I thank Mike for such a nice nomination. It would be an honor to again represent the OSGeo community on the Board of Directors of OSGeo, and I accept this nomination. General Thoughts OSGeo for me has always been about the community. I have worked very hard in my career on specific parts of community building for OSGeo, that often involved no code writing: answering questions on mailing lists (often on non-English lists), documentation, installers, testing new features in software, providing feedback to developers, event planning, hands-on workshops, benchmarking... So, in my mind, the future of OSGeo will still be about the community. Sure, we/OSGeo are in the middle of an interesting time: - a 15,000-strong event is happening as I write this now in San Diego, and a lot of their products are using FOSS code now (this to me is very positive) - FOSS4G regional events are being created all around the globe (I am fascinated as I watch this) - Our recently added Charter Members are mostly all non-North American (wow really a great sign of OSGeo and FOSS4G spreading around the world) - OSGeo revenue sources are not as clear as before - a very interesting group is being formed as we speak, Location Industry Working Group, composed of some key industry players (and we must consider how OSGeo can work with this group, as there is some great momentum being generated there) - a large FOSS4G event will not be happening in 2012 Ambitions for OSGeo --- I want OSGeo to grow. I want every person in the geospatial industry to know what OSGeo and FOSS4G are. I want them to see our passion, to feel it, to experience it. And I want them to experience it in their local areas. I want more local chapters forming, more informal chapter meetings over a drink and chat at the local restaurant. Personal Motivation --- Some of you might wonder what happened, that I felt I should resign from the OSGeo Board so recently (February), after being so active on it since back in September of 2009. Some community members might have strong opinions that: I was worn out, exhausted, frustrated, unhappy that my FOSS4G Advisor proposal didn't take off, needed a change, not made for such a director position,... I've now heard many opinions. Looking back now, I needed a break. After Denver I needed to take some time, to step back. And I did just that. Recently some might have noticed that I am active again; indeed I feel rejuvenated. I am the old me. Passionate about OSGeo, FOSS4G, and, chicken wings and beer :) Personal Goals -- As Mike mentioned, I don't lack any passion for OSGeo or FOSS4G, I can be very vocal, but sometimes that is not what is needed. I must learn to be more professional, to let others do their jobs, to let things happen, and to help the community grow. I will work hard to do this. I have made many mistakes; and because I am so open and vocal, all of my mistakes are there for everyone to see. But I don't regret being open. Mistakes give me character, make me who I am, allow me to grow. So, I will grow with OSGeo and FOSS4G :) Call for more Board Nominations --- I too have been asking other community members these past weeks if they are interested in being nominated for the Board; I hope everyone is contacting their own local community leaders and asking them. Thanks -- I also respect that sometimes it is good to have new members on the Board, a new perspective, from a different geographic region (or how did Arnulf put it? a non-NorthAmerican-middleaged-male? ha) And I agree. But don't get me wrong, I am interested in helping OSGeo and FOSS4G. I would be honored to represent the community again. Thank you everyone, you've all really helped me grow. -jeff -- http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Jeff_McKenna On 12-07-23 7:03 PM, Smith, Michael ERDC-CRREL-NH wrote: I would like to nominate Jeff McKenna to the board of OSGeo. As to his qualifications, how much time to do you have? Jeff lives and breathes OSGeo and is one of the most active members of the OSGeo community. He is a friend, resource and gateway to all who have an interest in Open Source (data and software) and OSGeo in particular. Jeff is one of the original charter members (from 2006) and has been on the OSGeo board before (September 2009). Jeff has a passion for OSGeo that is unrivaled by anyone, a big heart, and is considered someone always ready to talk or listen when anyone, anywhere has a OSGeo question, comment or
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
Good to see that Jeff wants to be in the front and in the Board. +1 From: Jeff McKenna jmcke...@gatewaygeomatics.com To: osgeo discuss@lists.osgeo.org Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:24 AM Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna Hi Cameron, I don't mind a public response. I feel the OSGeo Conference Committee is very important. I would enjoy taking an active role in it again. I feel it should be revived as soon as possible. I don't exactly know the correct process to name a chair - I am interested in being the chair, but we need to make sure we follow correct process. I'll ping the conference list to discuss all of that. Regarding the OSGeo-Advocate page (I will speak freely, I hope that is ok): one point that always hits my brain as I click on that page, is, how do you decide the ordering of countries on that page? Is there logic used? Otherwise, my brain wants an alphabetical listing (or a note above that explains the ordering); it seems to me to be very unorganized. I hope you don't take offense to that comment (I just don't want to start editing the wiki and stepping on toes, which, I have a habit of doing too often). Indeed it is impressive seeing all the great names on that page, such talented people! Talk soon, -jeff On 12-07-24 5:34 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote: Jeff, Sent personally, but you are welcome to email your response publicly. Thanks for clarifying your position. I'm interested to hear where you stand on the OSGeo Conference Committee, which I understand is lacking a chair, and is currently very quiet. Is this something you are interested in taking a more active role in again? (You certainly have the prior experience) And as a bit of an unfair plug, I'm hoping that you could update your OSGeo-Advocate page, in the template format described here: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Process_for_becoming_an_OSGeo_Advocate ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Fwd: Board elections Voting
I support this proposal. We are already doing this for the Charter Membership election [0]. [0] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/New_Membership_Process#Voting On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 1:50 AM, Stefano Costa st...@iosa.it wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 Il 24/07/2012 19:30, Ravi Kumar ha scritto: But now I feel this reduces the chances of voting to a worthy member competing for the board. At the same time it might be rude not voting to any other if he feels that he might reduce the chances of (his) the chosen one. Hope the present charter will react to this. Why not something like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schulze_method as used by the Debian project? Incidentally, this could be used for other voting purposes, too. Ciao, steko -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQIcBAEBCAAGBQJQDuB+AAoJEDBz7sDeHMxY4lgP/3NAK/MOfaKcpTed25Obtxd1 7uCiw4qJIaVILy9pOcDeFCFRC56rt7C95GnkiLy1FZLmCYPOrPaSjJ3XDQW6yxgF 4WKPlMb1SIr/syesF2EnMHUQedBFYf6yOInF230fLGA4MaOLRr7anHNEglRkO6ix UXU8kIdKwkDbIT503J7Pos2KRM/I6+pAr2zP9qsq/94aIO+gYkKsHxqbH3yk69lU EuBtqNfq1qdUN3IijuqmwMqX8knoqi+WABAgahHkYQgS3h4ck4P5I6b9nXSiGsVf 4muS5F/RZgnA1FncJHdw52QsWgzqyOFDJXUlmezRrmc+1lDHIMl8QIuLvT0TeJ5A YQROeC9wkX1CPBJt3fxlgQYuoQZ/y8+0C4aXRxA84mdj5z4l62HGfi6u6+KzQxvU c4gFpBkNN7GpjeCRkCgUdJEW+NtFojyGaKO6LEJvVAcLklPy8z4hahv4+yWmDcT4 SfFWiByUkeX8lTrfSDpd5UiPaYf/Cjixcs9YQeV41mT10i9JMvHy6D8KTwUlODR+ MJezvS8e+V3byrJsFUkgJvK46JuAuoKO9hzjItB6W5EzyZ2r9VKeTQ2VqEnDVTAE duxrRkL3piEzbvT2W6wq6tPQcHjJWcloLkD3RlEOhXBytlc8bxjMUCvd3lMOk06I dY4OlT4/FwphS35Tj5TZ =FGDp -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- cheers, maning -- Freedom is still the most radical idea of all -N.Branden wiki: http://esambale.wikispaces.com/ blog: http://epsg4253.wordpress.com/ -- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board Nomination: Jeff McKenna
Hi Jeff, thanks! I would like to second your nomination to the OSGeo Board. Maria This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] R: Discuss Digest, Vol 67, Issue 27
:20 PM Subject: Re: [Board] Fwd: [OSGeo-Discuss] Board elections Voting On 07/24/2012 02:47 PM, Venkatesh Raghavan wrote: Can you please point me to what it says on the web. Venka, I am referring to the Elections page [1] which is a verbatim copy of last year's, so does not really help at all. Let's do some web archaeology (*): The elections process page gives more insight, actually it was a change edited by Frank explicitly disallowing weighed voting, see here: [2] The change was a regular agenda item on the 2010-01-07 [3] Board meeting and has been approved by the board. Everything open and correct. It was brought in as an amendment of wording by Paul Ramsey [4], Jeff McKenna and Tyler and supported by Christopher Schmidt. The corresponding explanation can be found on the IRC log, search for 08:03:33 at: [5]. Since the Charter members are voting, I thing a consensus could be sought among the voters rather than the board. You can add an item to the next board agenda including an explanation why you suggest a change back. We have discussed direct Charter Member votes before and it is still simply not practical, we will not get anywhere. As CRO I am having the closest experience with Charter Member responsiveness you can imagine. It is hard enough to get the board attend regular meetings and cast votes, anything more than that wont work. Best regards, Arnulf (*) This is one great thing about the Web and how we run OSGeo - it is really, really transparent. You might have to dig a bit, but it is all there. [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Election_2012#Nominate_new_Board_Members_-_2012-07- 23_-_2012-08-01 [2] http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php? title=Proposed_Board_Election_Procedureaction=historysubmitdiff=44123oldid=44122 [3] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2010-01-07 [4] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Board_Meeting_2009-10-08 [5] http://irclogs.geoapt.com/osgeo/%23osgeo.2009-10-08.log -- Exploring Space, Time and Mind http://arnulf.us ___ Board mailing list bo...@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/board -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.osgeo. org/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20120724/418d0ec5/attachment.html -- ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss End of Discuss Digest, Vol 67, Issue 27 *** ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
