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<td>Re: [Board] Resignation</td>
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<td>Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:13:42 +1100</td>
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<td>Cameron Shorter <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:cameron.shorter@gmail.com"><cameron.shorter@gmail.com></a></td>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com"><jmckenna@gatewaygeomatics.com></a></td>
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<pre>Hi Board, Jeff,
I suggest that should Jeff's resignation be accepted as he requests,
that it should be announced to the greater OSGeo community in order to
keep them in the loop.
I suggest that such an announcement be accompanied by an acknowledgement
of the many great things that Jeff has contributed to OSGeo over the
years. [Source material: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Jeff_McKenna">https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Jeff_McKenna</a>]
Ideally it should include a sentence or two from Jeff discussing the
decision to step down.
Jeff, do you have thoughts on this, and contents to contribute toward
such a notification?
Warm regards, Cameron
On 14/12/2015 9:06 am, Jeff McKenna wrote:
> Hi Board,
>
> I ask that you proceed with my resignation, and you find a replacement
> for this spot on the board right away. The OSGeo board has a great
> community to choose from. I've been trying for several years to get
> Dirk Frigne onto the OSGeo Board, and I believe since he narrowly
> missed this year's election, he would absolutely be a great addition.
> I hope the OSGeo board agrees. It did occur to me how that works out
> great.
>
> I will not be attending the OSGeo Board Face2Face meeting. I will be
> cancelling my flight, and will send the reimbursement to the OSGeo
> treasurer (I already looked into this and there is a cancellation fee
> unfortunately). I am sure the OSGeo community leaders will have a
> great Face2Face meeting.
>
> I really wish everyone across this world a good Christmas holiday with
> their families, and that everyone has a happy 2016.
>
> Yours,
>
> -jeff
>
>
>
>
> On 2015-12-10 12:17 PM, Jeff McKenna wrote:
>> Hi Board,
>>
>> I hereby resign from the OSGeo Board of Directors.
>>
>> I always tried my best to represent the OSGeo community, and bring the
>> FOSS4G spirit to every corner of this planet.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> My laugh and smile will be at every FOSS4G, no matter how small or what
>> country, sharing the true spirit of FOSS4G.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Which brings me back on topic.
>>
>> Thank you everyone.
>>
>> Love,
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>>
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