[OSGeo-Conf] Analysing the downfall of FOSS4G 2011

[Jeff McKenna]

Hi Paul,

It all comes down to the basic purpose of the FOSS4G event.  Is it a
revenue generator that in fact is the major source of revenue for OSGeo?
 Then for sure, I can see your points.  Is it to promote Open Source
geospatial around the world?  Then there is no doubt in my mind Charter
members should be involved in this decision.

-jeff





On 12-08-16 4:45 PM, Paul Ramsey wrote:
> Jeff,
> Your suggestion moves in the opposite direction Dave is proposing.
> Dave says the problem is that the conf. committee is relatively
> removed from the strategic concerns of the foundation (like financial
> issues) and that the board should take a stronger hand. Handing the
> decision to the charter membership moves the decision to a population
> even further removed from those issues than the conf. committee.
> P.