Board Meeting FOSS4G2008

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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 OGC Memomrandum of Understanding
  • Approve Conference contract (for 2009) - pointer lacking...
    • Motion to approve Conference contract provided final review by Paul Ramsey is positive.
  • 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.

Extra notes