Difference between revisions of "Board Meeting FOSS4G2008"
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** Where do we want to be? What will be our priorities? | ** Where do we want to be? What will be our priorities? | ||
** Review of organisation ''life cycle'' or ''development stage'' (similar to concepts [http://www.brodyweiser.com/pdf/actyourage.pdf here] - [http://www.fieldstonealliance.org/productdetails.cfm?SKU=069229 here] and [http://www.speakmanconsulting.com/pdf_files/NonProfitLifeCyclesMatrix.pdf here]) | ** Review of organisation ''life cycle'' or ''development stage'' (similar to concepts [http://www.brodyweiser.com/pdf/actyourage.pdf here] - [http://www.fieldstonealliance.org/productdetails.cfm?SKU=069229 here] and [http://www.speakmanconsulting.com/pdf_files/NonProfitLifeCyclesMatrix.pdf here]) | ||
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* Approve MetaCRS for incubation. | * Approve MetaCRS for incubation. | ||
| − | * Approve OGC | + | * Approve OGC Memorandum of Understanding |
* Approve Conference contract (for 2009) - pointer lacking... | * Approve Conference contract (for 2009) - pointer lacking... | ||
** Motion to approve Conference contract provided final review by Paul Ramsey is positive. | ** Motion to approve Conference contract provided final review by Paul Ramsey is positive. | ||
| + | * Budget Review and 2009 Planning | ||
* Open discussion on: | * Open discussion on: | ||
| + | ** How to attract sponsors, what can OSGeo offer to sponsors | ||
** Supporting local conference initiatives | ** Supporting local conference initiatives | ||
** How to improve marketing for projects and advocacy | ** How to improve marketing for projects and advocacy | ||
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** Working with local chapters and potentially sharing sponsors | ** Working with local chapters and potentially sharing sponsors | ||
| + | ** Strategic development of OSGeo's goals and mission | ||
= Venue = | = Venue = | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 28 September 2008
The OSGeo Board of Directors will meet in a face-to-face meeting prior to the FOSS4G2008 conference event. Space is limited to accommodate the board only (up to 10). General OSGeo meeting / discussion will be possible during Annual General Meeting 2008 later in the week.
Venue
- When: Sunday, September 28th, 8:30am - 6pm
- Where: TO BE HELD AT: Fountains Hotel!: Room 1011
- Morning/afternoon tea, lunch and beverages will be provided
Who
- MarkusN
- AJolma
- Frank
- Jeroen
- Paul (via Skype)
- Arnulf
Unable to attend
- JoWalsh
- Bob
- Howard
- Tyler
Agenda
Chairing: Arnulf
Timetable
- 09h00 - Meeting start
- 10h30- Refreshment break
- 13h00-Lunch
- 15h30 -Refreshment Break
- 18h00 -meeting ends.
Topics
- Report from ED (Tyler)
- 2009 Vision & Priorities Discussion (Tyler)
- Approve MetaCRS for incubation.
- Approve OGC Memorandum of Understanding
- Approve Conference contract (for 2009) - pointer lacking...
- Motion to approve Conference contract provided final review by Paul Ramsey is positive.
- Budget Review and 2009 Planning
- Open discussion on:
- How to attract sponsors, what can OSGeo offer to sponsors
- Supporting local conference initiatives
- How to improve marketing for projects and advocacy
- Working with local chapters and potentially sharing sponsors
- Strategic development of OSGeo's goals and mission
Venue
These are the items available and paid for in the meeting room:
- LCD Screen, Flipchart with Paper and Pens, Data Projector, Laptop, Technician,
Internet Access, 5 Multiplugs,5 Extension Cords, Conference phone.
Food and Beverages :
- Tea, Coffee on arrival with muffins
- Iced water and mints in boardroom
- Morning Tea, Coffee and Savoury
- Full Buffet lunch
- 3 Soft Drinks per person
- Afternoon Tea, Coffee and Pastries
Please let Tyler or Petro know if anything is missing.
Minutes
Meeting start delayed a bit due to typical technical issues.