Apologies - wrong link. Membership policy is here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ckBB9we2WRyH_IzDJvG2yHEgVYtURrdC/edit>.
On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 15:45, John Bryant <johnwbry...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Graeme, thanks for the questions! No fees, it's important that we keep > a low barrier to entry. This is for "ordinary" members, ie. the people who > contribute to the open geospatial community in Oceania in some meaningful > way. This includes all kinds of contributions, and isn't limited to people > actively working on the organisation. Keen mappers are definitely welcome! > > For those that like to read fine print, see the Membership Policy > <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1UKcKVeknkgf38o_-Td4G53jzJCtyyD-d> > . > > Cheers > John > > On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 15:41, Graeme Fitzpatrick <graemefi...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi John >> >> Thanks for the invitation! >> >> Couple of questions please. >> >> Is this intended just for potential "ordinary" members eg keen mappers >> interested in growing things, or is it more for "executive-level" people? >> (Probably not the right word, so my apologies - definitely no offence >> intended!) >> >> & are there any membership fees? >> >> Thanks >> >> Graeme >> >> >> On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 13:34, John Bryant <johnwbry...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, see below for an invitation to join OSGeo Oceania as a member. >>> >>> Cheers >>> John >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Edoardo Neerhut <e...@mapillary.com> >>> Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 13:17 >>> Subject: [OSGeo Oceania] OSGeo Oceania - Call For Members >>> To: <ocea...@lists.osgeo.org> >>> >>> >>> Dear OSGeo Oceania community, >>> >>> This email is an invitation to nominate yourself to become a member of >>> OSGeo Oceania. OSGeo exists with the stated objective *To support and >>> grow the open geospatial community in the Oceania region, including the >>> oversight and stewardship of a FOSS4G & SotM Conference series*. >>> >>> You can nominate yourself to become a member by filling in this form >>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyt_YoV6oK4hdVSsZjOACUV5V55J5m9RZtVUDuoFTidzZBDg/viewform?usp=sf_link>. >>> Note, if you recently filled out an expression of interest form, you still >>> need to complete the above form as it serves as your official nomination to >>> become an OSGeo member. >>> *The process*A Membership Working Group (MWG) has been formed >>> comprising two OSGeo Oceania directors and three individuals involved in >>> the conference series. Going forward the MWG will comprise two OSGeo >>> Oceania directors and at least two OSGeo Oceania members. Efforts will be >>> made to ensure the MWG reflects the diversity in our region. Members of >>> OSGeo Oceania will be invited to take part in the MWG in future member >>> inductions. >>> >>> The MWG currently consists of Edoardo Neerhut, Daniel Silk, David >>> Garcia, Emma Hain, and Adam Steer. >>> >>> The nomination period will close on the 26th of November, 2019 at >>> 23:59:59 AEST. After this date the MWG will begin assessing nominations and >>> notifying nominees of their confirmation as members via email. You will be >>> required to accept your nomination as a member by clicking the link in the >>> email. >>> >>> You may also wish to subscribe to the OSGeo Oceania mailing list to stay >>> up to date on the election process which will take place in December. >>> >>> OSGeo members will be inducted on a quarterly basis so if you miss out >>> on this round, the next round will take place sometime before the 31st of >>> March, 2020. >>> >>> *The Entity*Following the successful FOSS4G SotM Oceania 2018, an >>> entity was formed to promote and support the open source geospatial >>> community in Oceania. This entity, OSGeo Oceania, is a company limited by >>> guarantee, registered in Australia under the Corporations Act (2001). By >>> becoming a member you will be listed on the membership register of this >>> entity. This is a private list, but we will list those that consent on the >>> OSGeo wiki <https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Oceania> as members. >>> >>> *Benefits of membership* >>> >>> - Vote for the board and shape the direction of OSGeo Oceania. >>> - Eligible to serve on the board and directly shape the direction of >>> OSGeo Oceania. >>> - Eligible for funding when organising an event or activity relevant >>> to OSGeo’s mission. >>> - Stay closely informed on decision making in the organisation and >>> opportunities to volunteer. >>> >>> *Responsibilities*Members have the right and responsibility to vote in >>> the annual board elections. Members failing to do so in two consecutive >>> elections will be considered inactive and removed from the membership list. >>> *Nominate*Remember, you must nominate yourself by filling in this form >>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyt_YoV6oK4hdVSsZjOACUV5V55J5m9RZtVUDuoFTidzZBDg/viewform?usp=sf_link>. >>> We require address details as part of our obligation to The Australian >>> Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to maintain a membership >>> register. >>> >>> The OSGeo community in Oceania is entering a new chapter and we'd love >>> you to join it and help shape the direction of this organisation. If you >>> haven’t already, make sure you sign up to the OSGeo mailing list. >>> >>> Many thanks, >>> >>> Ed and the MWG team >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Oceania mailing list >>> ocea...@lists.osgeo.org >>> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/oceania >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Talk-au mailing list >>> Talk-au@openstreetmap.org >>> https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au >>> >>
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