[Board] So what is the purpose of OSGeo?

[Frank Warmerdam]

Michael P. Gerlek wrote:
> Three possible paths suggest themselves to me:
> 
>   1- simply declare the teach-in idea inappropriate, and end the
> discussion
>   2- put out a CFP for teach-ins and then choose amongst the respondents
>      using a set of criteria, not unlike the annual conference
>   3- judge each teach-in proposal on a case-by-case basis
> 
> (I'd personally suggest path #3, since the idea is relatively new and
> untried; should it be successful or unsucessful, then the board can move
> to path #2 or #1, respectively, the next time such a teach-in idea comes
> around.)

Michael,

I might also suggest a 3b option - judge this proposal on it's merits,
but try to develop criteria for future decisions on OSGeo branded/supported
commercial training activities.

Best regards,
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