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* Review and approve [[Thirty Seventh Board Meeting]] minutes.
 
* Review and approve [[Thirty Seventh Board Meeting]] minutes.
 
* Review and approve graduation of GeoTools from incubation with Jody Garnett as VP, GeoTools.
 
* Review and approve graduation of GeoTools from incubation with Jody Garnett as VP, GeoTools.
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* Review and approve OSGeo financial statement for 2007.
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* Review and approve [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/journal/volume_4/en-us/OSGeoJournal_vol4.pdf OSGeo Annual Report] (2.3MB PDF) for distribution.
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* Review and approve OSGeo Annual Report for distribution.
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** All but financial report is complete
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* Review proposal for [http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/attachments/20080526/c33e920b/Teach-in-board-prospectus-final-0001.pdf Teach In] workshop activity - see also [[OSGeo Conference Policy]]
 
 
* Update from Tyler
 
* Update from Tyler
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* Reviewing OSGeo effectiveness - [http://community.osgeo.net/survey/effectiveness_2008 survey]
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== Minutes ==
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* Meeting started 15:11UTC
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* Tyler acting as meeting secretary
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* Paul, Arnulf, Bob, Frank, Chris and Tyler attending (quorum achieved)
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* Review and approve [[Thirty Seventh Board Meeting]] minutes.
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** '''MOTION: '''Arnulf moved to adopt the minutes, Bob seconded, all were in favour
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* Review and approve graduation of GeoTools from incubation with Jody Garnett as VP, GeoTools.
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** GeoTools was duly approved by incubation committee, Jody chosen by GeoTools PMC to be rep
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** '''MOTION:''' Frank moved to adopt, Arnulf seconded, all were in favour.  GeoTools has officially graduated from incubation. 
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** Congratulations and good work GeoTools PMC and mentor!
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* Review and approve [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/journal/volume_4/en-us/OSGeoJournal_vol4.pdf OSGeo Annual Report] (2.3MB PDF) for distribution.
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** '''MOTION:''' Frank moved to adopt the annual report, pending the approved financial report.  Seconded by Paul, all were in favour.  Annual Report accepted, once final Financial Report is approved.
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* Update from Tyler
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** Reviewed top items from his [http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/User:Tmitchell workload list]
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* Reviewing OSGeo effectiveness - [http://community.osgeo.net/survey/effectiveness_2008 survey]
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** Tyler looking for feedback from Board (and anyone else who has an opinion).  To help drive discussion for future vision, etc. at future board meeting.
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* Other business...
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** Frank mentioned OSGeo4W as a prime opportunity to help spread the OSGeo software stack
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** Frank mentioned work on formal working agreement for Tyler/ED is underway
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** Paul updated on some conference stats and feel for upcoming months.  Minimal sponsorship levels have been met.
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* Closed Meeting at 15:29UTC: Chris moved, Arnulf seconded, all were in favour.
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[[Category: Board]]

Latest revision as of 06:28, 23 July 2008

This board meeting has been scheduled for the 18th of July 2008 at 15:00 UTC (fixedtime), by phone and IRC (#osgeo) at the same time.

Communication will use the Conference Call facilities.

Agenda

  • Appoint meeting secretary,
  • Review and approve Thirty Seventh Board Meeting minutes.
  • Review and approve graduation of GeoTools from incubation with Jody Garnett as VP, GeoTools.
  • Review and approve OSGeo Annual Report (2.3MB PDF) for distribution.
    • All but financial report is complete
  • Update from Tyler
  • Reviewing OSGeo effectiveness - survey

Minutes

  • Meeting started 15:11UTC
  • Tyler acting as meeting secretary
  • Paul, Arnulf, Bob, Frank, Chris and Tyler attending (quorum achieved)
  • Review and approve Thirty Seventh Board Meeting minutes.
    • MOTION: Arnulf moved to adopt the minutes, Bob seconded, all were in favour
  • Review and approve graduation of GeoTools from incubation with Jody Garnett as VP, GeoTools.
    • GeoTools was duly approved by incubation committee, Jody chosen by GeoTools PMC to be rep
    • MOTION: Frank moved to adopt, Arnulf seconded, all were in favour. GeoTools has officially graduated from incubation.
    • Congratulations and good work GeoTools PMC and mentor!
  • Review and approve OSGeo Annual Report (2.3MB PDF) for distribution.
    • MOTION: Frank moved to adopt the annual report, pending the approved financial report. Seconded by Paul, all were in favour. Annual Report accepted, once final Financial Report is approved.
  • Update from Tyler
  • Reviewing OSGeo effectiveness - survey
    • Tyler looking for feedback from Board (and anyone else who has an opinion). To help drive discussion for future vision, etc. at future board meeting.
  • Other business...
    • Frank mentioned OSGeo4W as a prime opportunity to help spread the OSGeo software stack
    • Frank mentioned work on formal working agreement for Tyler/ED is underway
    • Paul updated on some conference stats and feel for upcoming months. Minimal sponsorship levels have been met.
  • Closed Meeting at 15:29UTC: Chris moved, Arnulf seconded, all were in favour.
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