Board/Minutes/2024-10

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2024/Res40 Approve active contributor membership application #2024082810000307

The Board currently decides on active contributor membership applications based on non-mapping contributions on a case-by-case basis.

Approved on 2024-09-28 with 4 votes in favour: Arnalie Vicario, Sarah Hoffmann, Roland Olbricht, Mateusz Konieczny (Thanks for continued translating activity within last year!)
3 did not vote: Daniela Waltersdorfer, Guillaume Rischard, Craig Allan.

Application initially processed by the Membership Working Group.

2024/Res41 OSMF Travel Request for Dani to go to SotM LATAM

The Board has discussed its plans to engage more with regional SOTMs whenever possible, especially when economically/financially feasible.

I, Daniela (Dani) Waltersdorfer, am volunteering myself to attend and present, and represent the OSMF at SOTM LATAM which will be hosted in Belem, Brazil. Travel options to Belem are a bit complicated due to the many layovers, but it is an effort and opportunity we, the OSMF, believe to be grand for it will allow us to engage with the Latin American OSM Community. I want to note that by volunteering this also means that I am taking at least 1.5 days off from work. I am okay with this when considering the benefits of engaging with our community.

Costs broken down by different airfare options and hotels are below. Please note that I am including the Economy fares and not "basic economy" so that I can bring my carry-on luggage and our OSMF Banner box.

Approved on 2024-10-04 with 4 votes in favour:
- Sarah Hoffmann
- Roland Olbricht
- Arnalie Vicario (As mentioned in email and meeting, it is beneficial for OSMF board and the community to have OSMF presence in regional conferences. We participated in regional SotMs last year 2023 - in-person in Europe (this year also), remotely in Ocenia and Africa, and in-peron in Asia. OSMF rarely participates in non-English native regions. This is the first SotM in the LatAm region and it will be very great to show support to the growing community there! Thanks Dani for your commitment to representation!)
- Craig Allan (Yes, I do believe that sending our Latin American member to represent us at SotM LatAM is a very good move. I do believe that Latin America is a very active OSM region and we, as a Board, have not raised much profile in the region. Thank you Dani for freely giving up your time for the OSM movement. - I would support buying all meals for her, not just breakfast, we need to be economical, not cheap.)
1 against
- Guillaume Rischard (The cost is too high to justify the benefits. We have not seen an increase in memberships at past SotMs. The proposal doesn't include an impact assessment, a detail of the proposed talk, and a budget assessment.)
2 did not vote
- Daniela Waltersdorfer
- Mateusz Konieczny

Circular by Dani Waltersdorfer.

2024/Res42 Approve OSM assistance to receive funds from ESRI for OSGeo Oceania (sponsorship distribution for FOSS4G x SotM Oceania 2024)

Approve OSM Assistance to receive funds from ESRI for OSGeo Oceania (sponsorship distribution for FOSS4G x SotM Oceania 2024)

OSGeo Oceania is an OSMF Local Chapter and is requesting for assistance to receive funds from ESRI who is sponsoring FOSS4G x SotM Oceania 2024 happening 5-8 November in Tasmania.

Details:

  • Esri's sponsorship will be approximately $10,000 AUD, which includes Gold sponsorship as well as a hiring fee for a TV screen.
  • Filled out agreement and sponsorship prospectus are attached.

They have a Wise account, which can receive either USD or EUR easily, and can provide either the account details or an invoice.

This is time-sensitive as the conference is in 4 weeks so please cast in your votes ASAP.

Unanimously approved on 2024-10-13 with 7 votes in favour: Sarah Hoffmann, Roland Olbricht, Arnalie Vicario, Mateusz Konieczny Daniela Waltersdorfer, Guillaume Rischard, Craig Allan.

Circular by Arnalie Vicario.

2024/Res43 Approve active contributor membership application #2024052810000438

The Board currently decides on active contributor membership applications based on non-mapping contributions on a case-by-case basis.

Did not pass on 2024-10-13 with 3 votes in favour: Sarah Hoffmann, Roland Olbricht, Arnalie Vicario (Thank you for hosting monthly OSM meetups in your area! Just a recommendation, you can post in your OSM Diary regarding these events to immortalize them)
4 did not vote: Mateusz Konieczny Daniela Waltersdorfer, Guillaume Rischard, Craig Allan.

Application initially processed by the Membership Working Group.

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