[Fundraising] Re: Motion: Adopt Project Sponsorship Proposal

[Frank Warmerdam]

Tyler Mitchell wrote:
> Hi Frank, I wouldn't see this as a lack of leadership on the chair's part.
> A committee will happen, or not, based on its membership.  Putting forward
> this document and encouraging discussion and voting is all you can do
> (other than phoning them, I guess).

Tyler,

Well, ultimately my leadership has been ineffective.  I did slack for
months at a time on calling a meeting.

> I suggest that you review the membership of the committee.  I reviewed the
> mailing list archive and see that some non-members are more active that
> some members.  Alain, Ed and R. Paul appear to be completely inactive for
> some reason.  I suggest contacting them directly to check/ensure whether
> their status is going to change or not.  You, Dave, Gary and Michael are
> the most engaged - do you need more?  If so, then perhaps confirm whether
> the others are able to become more engaged or if not then you could
> actively seek to replace them with others who have more time.

Paul has attended most IRC meetings and provided useful feedback.  Ed and
Alain appear not to have had the time to get involved.

Some additional involvement will be necessary, especially as we enter the
phase where we want to start promoting sponsorship widely.

Best regards,
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