<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">I think the only way out of this mess is that I abstain.<div><br></div><div>By the definition I have no conflict of interest. I resent someone trying to make that decision for me (emotional reaction I know)</div><div><br></div><div>I admit to having an opinion and know how I would normally cast my vote because of that opinion.</div><div><br></div><div>I will offer to help organize a Washington DC conference one way or another. I'd like it to be an OSGeo conference building contribution through profits.</div><div><br></div><div>I have no doubt that either venue would lead to a successful conference and I've already stated the pros and cons that I see with each.</div><div><br></div><div>Lets take this off the table and let the rest of the board decide. I think I've made my point.</div><div><br></div><div>Mark</div><div><br></div></body></html>