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[[Category:Board Meetings 2009]]
 
[[Category:Board Meetings 2009]]
  
This board meeting has been scheduled for the 24th of April 2009 at 17:00 UTC ([http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?year=2009&month=04&day=24&hour=17&min=0&sec=0 fixedtime]), by Skype and IRC ([irc://irc.freenode.net/#osgeo #osgeo]) at the same time.
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This board meeting has been scheduled for the 24th of April 2009 at 20:00 UTC ([http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?year=2009&month=04&day=24&hour=20&min=0&sec=0 fixedtime]), by Skype and IRC ([irc://irc.freenode.net/#osgeo #osgeo]) at the same time.
  
 
Communication will be using '''Skype''' voice, initiated by Tyler.  Be sure to give him your Skype username.
 
Communication will be using '''Skype''' voice, initiated by Tyler.  Be sure to give him your Skype username.
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== Minutes ==
 
== Minutes ==
* Attended:
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* Special meeting to discuss/pass FOSS4G budget
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*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)
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* Scribe: Tyler
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* Cameron: gave overview of FOSS4G process
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** Some sponsors giving warning bells re: tightening belts due to economic outlook.  Estimates moved from 500-700 down to 300-500 to keep conservative.
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** 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.
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** 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.
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** budget reduced sponsorship estimates.  some other sponsors still pending.  Some discussion of further  sponsor ideas.
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** '''CARRIED: Arnulf motions to approve the FOSS4G 2009 budget and payment of invoice.'''  Paul seconded, all were in favour.

Latest revision as of 10:18, 28 May 2009


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.