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

2017-10-26 Thread Jody Garnett
I will be able to make it to for tomorrow 14:00 UTC, assume we are meeting on the IRC channel. 1) Several recommendations were on offer a) *Change the existing membership process with another one more balanced, that assures both inclusiveness and a consistent weight for the charter member

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 >

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

2017-10-25 Thread Jody Garnett
] > Enviado: miércoles, 25 de octubre de 2017 15:21 > Para: Vasile Craciunescu > Cc: OSGeo Discussions; osgeo-board List > Asunto: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point of > view > > Thanks Vasile, > > You managed to cut down to the thing

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

2017-10-25 Thread SERGIO ACOSTAYLARA
/ De: Discuss [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] en nombre de Marc Vloemans [marcvloema...@gmail.com] Enviado: miércoles, 25 de octubre de 2017 15:21 Para: Vasile Craciunescu Cc: OSGeo Discussions; osgeo-board List Asunto: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Board] Elections 2017 from the CRO point

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 >