[OSGeo Oceania] OSGeo Oceania - Call For Members

[Edoardo Neerhut]

Dear OSGeo Oceania community,

This email is an invitation to nominate yourself to become a member of
OSGeo Oceania. OSGeo exists with the stated objective *To support and grow
the open geospatial community in the Oceania region, including the
oversight and stewardship of a FOSS4G & SotM Conference series*.

You can nominate yourself to become a member by filling in this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyt_YoV6oK4hdVSsZjOACUV5V55J5m9RZtVUDuoFTidzZBDg/viewform?usp=sf_link>.
Note, if you recently filled out an expression of interest form, you still
need to complete the above form as it serves as your official nomination to
become an OSGeo member.
 *The process*A Membership Working Group (MWG) has been formed comprising
two OSGeo Oceania directors and three individuals involved in the
conference series. Going forward the MWG will comprise two OSGeo Oceania
directors and at least two OSGeo Oceania members. Efforts will be made to
ensure the MWG reflects the diversity in our region. Members of OSGeo
Oceania will be invited to take part in the MWG in future member inductions.

The MWG currently consists of Edoardo Neerhut, Daniel Silk, David Garcia,
Emma Hain, and Adam Steer.

The nomination period will close on the 26th of November, 2019 at 23:59:59
AEST. After this date the MWG will begin assessing nominations and
notifying nominees of their confirmation as members via email. You will be
required to accept your nomination as a member by clicking the link in the
email.

You may also wish to subscribe to the OSGeo Oceania mailing list to stay up
to date on the election process which will take place in December.

OSGeo members will be inducted on a quarterly basis so if you miss out on
this round, the next round will take place sometime before the 31st of
March, 2020.

*The Entity*Following the successful FOSS4G SotM Oceania 2018, an entity
was formed to promote and support the open source geospatial community in
Oceania. This entity, OSGeo Oceania, is a company limited by guarantee,
registered in Australia under the Corporations Act (2001). By becoming a
member you will be listed on the membership register of this entity. This
is a private list, but we will list those that consent on the OSGeo wiki
<https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Oceania> as members.

*Benefits of membership*

   - Vote for the board and shape the direction of OSGeo Oceania.
   - Eligible to serve on the board and directly shape the direction of
   OSGeo Oceania.
   - Eligible for funding when organising an event or activity relevant to
   OSGeo’s mission.
   - Stay closely informed on decision making in the organisation and
   opportunities to volunteer.

*Responsibilities*Members have the right and responsibility to vote in the
annual board elections. Members failing to do so in two consecutive
elections will be considered inactive and removed from the membership list.
*Nominate*Remember, you must nominate yourself by filling in this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyt_YoV6oK4hdVSsZjOACUV5V55J5m9RZtVUDuoFTidzZBDg/viewform?usp=sf_link>.
We require address details as part of our obligation to The Australian
Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to maintain a membership
register.

The OSGeo community in Oceania is entering a new chapter and we'd love you
to join it and help shape the direction of this organisation. If you
haven’t already, make sure you sign up to the OSGeo mailing list.

Many thanks,

Ed and the MWG team
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