Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Helena Mitasova
unfortunately it looks like I won't be able to make tomorrow, although I will try to connect. I mostly agree with Michael and I don't think we should repeat the election for the many reasons that CRO has highlighted. The rules for the next election will need to be revised and updated by the new

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Michael Smith
I should be able to make it tomorrow but I will publish my thoughts here. 1) while we have had something more involved in previous years, the end result was the same. I’d really hate to change the process again so quickly although I do like the template idea. Maybe via form on the wiki or

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Massimiliano Cannata
Vasile, Thanks. On the election, I think fair play should not be an option in our community. I hope we're not loosing respect and ethics... getting closer to politicians... I hope 2018 will be the OSGeo year of "open values" and "reach in" to remember our roots. Maxi Il 25 ott 2017 11:06 PM,

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread María Arias de Reyna
On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:54 PM, Anita Graser wrote: > Thank you for your summary and assessment of the situation, Vasile! > > On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:57 PM, Jody Garnett > wrote: >> >> I am not sure I have collected my own thoughts, in the

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Anita Graser
Thank you for your summary and assessment of the situation, Vasile! On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 9:57 PM, Jody Garnett wrote: > > I am not sure I have collected my own thoughts, in the interests of > meeting your request I would like to ask if the current board members are >

[OSGeo-Discuss] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Helmut Kudrnovsky
[forwarding it to OSGeo discuss]  Vasile, thanks a lot for your hard work as CRO and considerations to keep the _community_ in balance! Kind regards Helmut OSGeo charter member >Dear Board directors and dear members of OSGeo community, > >This year elections [1] will end in less than 7 hours

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Jody Garnett
Thank you for your dedication in fulfilling this role, extensive summary, and patience through an unexpectedly turbulent election processes. I am not sure I have collected my own thoughts, in the interests of meeting your request I would like to ask if the current board members are available for

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread SERGIO ACOSTAYLARA
Very well said. We need more people like you. You have my full support.  Sergio Acosta y Lara Departamento de Geomática Dirección Nacional de Topografía Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas URUGUAY (598)29157933 ints. 20329/20330 http://geoportal.mtop.gub.uy/

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Marc Vloemans
Thanks Vasile, You managed to cut down to the things that really mattered and that we can all learn from. Impressive clear and comprehensive summary. I hope his advice will be weighed and incorporated into future policies regarding the Foundation's governance. Kind regards, Marc Vloemans >

[OSGeo-Discuss] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of view

2017-10-25 Thread Vasile Craciunescu
Dear Board directors and dear members of OSGeo community, This year elections [1] will end in less than 7 hours and it is time for me, as CRO, to make a short assessment and to issue a few recommendations. As you all know, during the process we had a few situations that caused tension and

Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Elections deadline extension by 24h

2017-10-25 Thread Maria Antonia Brovelli
Thanks Vasile! Maria Pay attention to this Special Issue and see if it is of interest by you: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijgi/special_issues/Geospatial_Big_Data_Urban_Studies Prof. Maria Antonia Brovelli Professor of GIS and Remote

[OSGeo-Discuss] website feedback survey

2017-10-25 Thread Jody Garnett
Thanks to everyone who participated in the foss4g sprint! The sprint was successful in creating content for the beta website. Our vendor, Get Interactive, has completed fixing issues reported. Their final task is producing a report based on community review and feedback. Please help: 1) Try out