[FOSS4G-Oceania] Board roles

[John Bryant]

Hey all

Thanks Adam for the encouragement. I would like to nominate myself for the
role of President.

I see the work ahead of this board for 2019 as:
- laying the foundation for future growth by creating a formal entity, and
setting up formal OSGeo & OSMF chapters
- engaging with the community to grow a membership
- developing systems and processes to empower members, keep them engaged &
contributing, and get them involved
- reaching and empowering different constituencies, including the
OpenStreetMap community
- testing out methods for expanding our reach (presence at other events,
further event organising, strategic partnerships)

I would hope that by the time the November conference takes place, we're in
a strong position to take advantage of that event to kick off a new period
of growth (quantitative *and* qualitative).

As President, I'd see my role as being focused on coordinating the efforts
of this board, using a consensus-based decision model wherever possible,
setting an agenda with strong input from the board and membership. I'd be
excited about developing relationships between OSGeo Oceania and other orgs
in Oceania and beyond, and about providing a means for OSGeo and OSMF to
expand their reach in Oceania.

One caveat I have to raise though, some may consider it major: I'll be
physically outside the region for part of the year. I'll be back well
before the November conference, but will be working remotely in Canada and
Europe for a few months, and attending FOSS4G in Bucharest in August (might
see some of you there!). Personally I don't see it as a problem, because
we're basically a remote-first organisation, and I'd put in the same amount
of energy as if I were here... but the time difference will be
considerable, and I obviously wouldn't be able to make any in-person
meetings in Oceania during that time. If you see this as an obstacle, I
totally understand.

Cheers
John
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