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<p>Jeff,</p>
<p>While I agree with others that you have been very enthusiastic
toward OSGeo ideals, I'm also believe that there are some
unanswered questions which should be addressed.<br>
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<p>In particular, a while back you stepped down from the OSGeo Board
mid-term, while you were in the position of OSGeo president. I
don't think a public explanation was provided, but I was aware
that there was some passionate discussion happening in public
email lists at the time.</p>
<p>If you are considering sitting on the board again, I think an
explanation should be provided.</p>
<p>Regards, Cameron<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/10/17 8:48 am, nicolas bozon
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<div>It is my honor to nominate Jeff McKenna for the OSGeo Board
of Directors election.<br>
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<div>Most of you knows Jeff's energy and passion for everything
OSGeo, and i would probably be mistaken trying to summarize
his countless contributions over the years, at every level of
our Foundation. His leadership and long involvement in the
OSGeo and FOSS4G communities made him the Winner of the Solz
Katz Award in 2016, and i cannot add more. For those of you
who may really not know Jeff yet, the User:Jeff_McKenna wiki
page is a good read before you vote.</div>
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<div>Jeff already served three times at the board and has a deep
understanding of both the director role and the current OSGeo
strategic plan. Experienced with OSGeo governance and bylaws,
Jeff also knows a lot about projects and people. He is always
ready to help build locally and to represent globally. </div>
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<div>Jeff is a great communicator and enthusiastic community
leader, and i believe he will be an excellent OSGeo director
again. Please let us all welcome Jeff back at the Board!</div>
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<div>Best regards,</div>
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<div>Nicolas Bozon</div>
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<div>Jeff McKenna agreed to be nominated and i decided to send
the nomination directly to the Discuss list with cc to CRO,
so it avoids Jeff to confirm to himself that he accepts the
nomination. The Board Nominations page still need to be
updated, could you please Vasile ? Sorry for shortening the
nomination process in this special case.</div>
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