Board Meeting 2009-04-24

This board meeting has been scheduled for the 24th of April 2009 at 20:00 UTC (fixedtime), by Skype and IRC (#osgeo) at the same time.

Communication will be using Skype voice, initiated by Tyler. Be sure to give him your Skype username.

Agenda

 * Appoint meeting secretary
 * Review and approve Board Meeting 2009-03-13 minutes.
 * Approve FOSS4G 2009 Budget
 * See board-priv e-mail with budget attachments

Minutes

 * Special meeting to discuss/pass FOSS4G budget
 * Attended: Bob Bray, Paul Ramsey, Howard Butler, Ari Jolma, Frank Warmerdam, Arnulf Christl, Markus Neteler, Jo Walsh, Jeroen Ticheler, Tyler Mitchell, Cameron Shorter (re: FOSS4G budget)
 * Scribe: Tyler
 * Cameron: gave overview of FOSS4G process
 * Some sponsors giving warning bells re: tightening belts due to economic outlook. Estimates moved from 500-700 down to 300-500 to keep conservative.
 * Have reviewed costs for also cancelling event. Now focused more than ever to make it a good go.  Potentially cutting extras and code sprint related items.
 * this budget increases cost AU$100, plus a 5% to cover major computing society discounts we might offer... in return for their broader promotion. Still being discussed and worked on.
 * budget reduced sponsorship estimates. some other sponsors still pending.  Some discussion of further  sponsor ideas.
 * CARRIED: Arnulf motions to approve the FOSS4G 2009 budget and payment of invoice. Paul seconded, all were in favour.