[OSGeo-Discuss] Fwd: Board nomination: Jeff McKenna

[Cameron Shorter]

Jeff,

I've had a number of people correct me to note that you have resigned 
twice from the board. Also from the conference committee and FOSS4G 
mentoring role as the global FOSS4G China was facing very hard decisions 
based on low registration numbers.

References:

Resignation from board in 2015: 
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2015-December/008820.html

Resignation from board and conference committee in 2012: 
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2012-February/004544.html

Stepping back from mentoring FOSS4G China: 
https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2012-January/004514.html

Lessons Learned from FOSS4G China: 
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G_2012_Lessons_Learned



On 9/10/17 10:01 pm, Cameron Shorter wrote:
>
> Jeff,
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> If you are considering sitting on the board again, I think an 
> explanation should be provided.
>
> Regards, Cameron
>
>
> On 9/10/17 8:48 am, nicolas bozon wrote:
>>
>> It is my honor to nominate Jeff McKenna for the OSGeo Board of 
>> Directors election.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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!
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Nicolas Bozon
>>
>>
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 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.
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
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>
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