Board Meeting FOSS4G2008

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)
  • Where do we want to be? What will be our priorities?
  • Review of organisation life cycle or development stage (similar to concepts here - here and here)
• Budget Review and 2009 Planning
• Approve MetaCRS for incubation.
• Approve Conference contract (for 2009) - pointer lacking...
• Open discussion on:
  • Supporting local conference initiatives
  • How to improve marketing for projects and advocacy
  • How to attract sponsors, what can OSGeo offer to sponsors
  • Working with local chapters and potentially sharing sponsors

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.