[Board] Re: [Foss4g2009] OSGeo AGM at FOSS4G?

[Arnulf Christl (OSGeo)]

On Tue, February 3, 2009 18:32, Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> If there was unlimited time and energy we could easily have a half-
> day get together event.  But this is somewhat what FOSS4G already is for
> OSGeo, so rather than suggest that, it might work if we could
> roll AGM talks into regular presentation sessions instead.  e.g. have one
> presentation where sponsors talk about their goals and experience (good
> for other potential sponsors to attend), and other ones talking about
> projects or committees (good for users or for potential volunteers who
> might like to help on a committee), etc.  Roll them together into a string
> to make a virtual half day session.  It could be the AGM stream.

Ho,
I like this idea and it would be good to have a slot like this reserved
for OSGeo projects. (Mind me I am totally ignorant of the current state of
planning and do not want to cause a mess. Just ignore it if) I remember
that there was some bad feelings when not all OSGeo projects could have a
workshop (which will be impossible as we grow anyway). But it should at
least be possible for each project to present itself and maybe it would
make sense to somehow mark those slots.

> Then we
> also have a group session with an open format for more discussion.  I
> haven't looked closely at timing and availability in the conference
> programme timetable, but if it's workable I would help organise this.

I must admit that I did not really like the discussion last year too much.
It is too many people for a real discussion, Chicks - ahm - Birds of a
Feather sessions are much better. What can 150 or more people possibly
earnestly "discuss".

> I think it would be more manageable.  With my "user" hat on, I'd hate
> to lose the chance for individual projects/committees/sponsors and a "real
> person" to share with the group.  This way you'd still get to see a face
> but also not be locked in to have to see all of them ;-)

Yes - and if it would be possible to stream some of the stuff for all
those poor guys and girls who wont make it to down under so much the
better.

My 7cent (cumulative)

Back to vacation,
Arnulf.

> Tyler
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> On 3-Feb-09, at 8:02 AM, Frank Warmerdam wrote:
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>> Daniel Morissette wrote:
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>>> Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
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>>>> Hi Cameron, space for a 2 hour meeting would be ideal.  While it
>>>> always depends on scope 1.5 hours will feel a bit too tight.  Of
>>>> course, I missed 2008's AGM, so others might have a different
>>>> perspective.  But at least for logistical purposes, I'd like to see
>>>> at least 2 hours if possible.
>>>>
>>> I found that the timing for the 2008 AGM was not ideal. It was a
>>> bit late and all the reports were rushed because everybody wanted to go
>>> have a beer and some food. That didn't leave much room for open
>>> discussion with the audience. I agree with allocating 2 hours, and
>>> would also suggest that 4-6pm on the last day may not be an ideal
>>> time. I just checked and in 2007 it was at the end of the first day of
>>>  workshops... that was a while ago, but I don't seem to remember as
>>> much pressure to rush things. That could be a combination of less
>>> reports/topics to discuss and being on the first day when people just
>>> arrived.
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>> I will second Daniel's point about things being very rushed this year.
>> I believe we need to reconsider the policy of asking all projects,
>> committees and local chapters to give a report.  It just isn't scaling up
>> well as the number of projects and chapters grows.
>>
>> Best regards,
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Arnulf Christl
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