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Hi Jeff,<br>
I'm hopeful that after a day or two you might provide considered
thought and responses to comments on this email thread.<br>
When you do, here are a few things that might help with your
considerations.<br>
<br>
I see in you someone who has some wonderful characteristics which
you apply to OSGeo:<br>
You are passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated to task.<br>
<br>
There are a few things that sometimes cause friction:<br>
You are passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated to task.<br>
<br>
As with all of us, our strengths in one circumstance become a
weakness in another.<br>
<br>
You have given much value to OSGeo and I'm sure there is much more
that OSGeo could gain from your continued involvement.<br>
<br>
I acknowledge that you might think it time someone else is provided
an opportunity to shine as well, give another the opportunity to
take on some of the official tasks. However, I'm very hopeful that
OSGeo is not an "all or nothing" decision for you. As you know,
there are many roles that people play within OSGeo, and I'm hopeful
that you might consider aligning with at least one. One thing that
immediately comes to mind is the out reach role you have filled so
well over the years. You are very good at "touching the guy who sits
in the back row and inspiring and empowering them".<br>
<br>
Warm regards, Cameron <br>
<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 11/12/2015 5:19 am, Anita Graser
wrote:<br>
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<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Jeff,</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I really feel
that your energy and passion for OSGeo are extremely important
to the community and the board in particular. </div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">It would be a
great loss to see you go.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Best wishes,</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Anita</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Fenoy
Gerald <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:gerald.fenoy@geolabs.fr" target="_blank">gerald.fenoy@geolabs.fr</a>></span>
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.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Dear Jeff,<br>
I feel it is nor the proper way nor the right timing nor a
good idea to resign from your position.<br>
<br>
First, the way to do it, I feel you should give informations
on what explain your sudden resignation. I suppose that
something happened during the today board meeting explaining
it, nevertheless how we can know as you never said a word
about the « why » you resign. I think the proper way to
resign may be to explain all the good you make for OSGeo,
then explain what make you think that you should resign,
then say that you want to resign. Speaking openly is ok but,
speaking impulsively is not.<br>
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Second, the timing, I think it may be better that you stay
in place and think about this until the f2f board meeting in
Amsterdam. You can inform the board members about your final
decision before or during the f2f meeting, then the board
will decide the way to handle this. It gives more time for
the board to organize and to handle the change properly. The
board can then announce clearly what explain the election of
a new president to the community.<br>
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To finish, I feel it is not a good idea to resign for the
understanding of the position and the support you have from
the community.<br>
<br>
With all my support,<br>
Best regards,<br>
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> Le 10 déc. 2015 à 17:17, Jeff McKenna <<a
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a écrit :<br>
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> Hi Board,<br>
><br>
> I hereby resign from the OSGeo Board of Directors.<br>
><br>
> I always tried my best to represent the OSGeo
community, and bring the FOSS4G spirit to every corner
of this planet.<br>
><br>
> Thank you to everyone in this community. I have
tears now, not of sadness, but for the community. You
each are special to me, and you are doing good.<br>
><br>
> My laugh and smile will be at every FOSS4G, no
matter how small or what country, sharing the true
spirit of FOSS4G.<br>
><br>
> I love both OSGeo and FOSS4G. Nothing can ever
change that. I shared, I learned, I made mistakes, I
laughed, I cried, I thanked, I spoke, I yelled, I met, I
answered emails, I tried my hardest way beyond my
abilities and means, I gave my life and health, I spoke
of "community" around the world long before it became
cool to do so, I, I tried to always represent the
community. What I did most though, was listen. I
listened.<br>
><br>
> Which brings me back on topic.<br>
><br>
> Thank you everyone.<br>
><br>
> Love,<br>
><br>
> -jeff<br>
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