[OSGeo-UK] Jo standing down as chapter representative

[Jo Cook]

Hi Suchith,

I'm not intending to step away from all involvement in OSGeo and the
Chapter, or indeed FOSS4G 2013, just my two official roles (I've resigned
from the OSGeo Board as well). If the chapter needs a figurehead in order
to maintain momentum for the next year, then that figurehead needs to be
someone with the enthusiasm, time and commitment to take it forward. That's
not me any more- I have done the job for 6 years and it's time for someone
with some new ideas to have a go- and for me to use what energy and
enthusiasm I do have towards organising and promoting FOSS4G 2013.
Personally I don't think the chapter needs a figurehead for it's
involvement in FOSS4G- the more collective involvement we have, the better
there.

Thanks

Jo

PS if anyone thinks they might be interested in the role and wants to know
more about what it involves, but doesn't want to speak up on list, then do
get in touch privately.

On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 9:58 AM, Suchith Anand <
Suchith.Anand at nottingham.ac.uk> wrote:

> Hi Jo,
>
> I respect your decision and i am sure you must have put lot of thought to
> this. You have been the key driver for building up the chapter and i am
> keen that we dont lose the momentum that is building up. Also as now FOSS4G
> is happening in less than 12 months time, could i humbly request you to
> reconsider your decision and to  be the UK chapter representative till
> FOSS4G 2013, so that we do not lose focus and momentum.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Suchith
> ________________________________________
> From: uk-bounces at lists.osgeo.org [uk-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf
> Of Jo Cook [jocook at astuntechnology.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 11:03 AM
> To: uk at lists.osgeo.org uk at lists.osgeo.org
> Subject: [OSGeo-UK] Jo standing down as chapter representative
>
> Dear All,
>
> After 6 years as the official representative of the UK Local Chapter of
> OSGeo, I plan to stand down at this year's AGM. We've never really had a
> formal process for electing the representative, so unless anyone has a
> better idea. I suggest that anyone interested in the role, or nominating
> someone, speak out on the list. If we get more than one nomination then we
> will have a vote.
>
> This is not the time for me to expand on why I am standing down- only to
> say that 6 years is long enough, and someone else can have a go! It has no
> impact, as far as I'm concerned, on my role helping to organise FOSS4G
> 2013, or as a roving evangelist about open source geospatial software.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jo
>
> --
> Jo Cook
> Astun Technology Ltd, The Coach House, 17 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18
> 7RL, UK
> t:+44 750 095 8167
> iShare - Data integration and publishing platform<
> http://www.isharemaps.com/>
>
> *****************************************
>
> Company registration no. 5410695. Registered in England and Wales.
> Registered office: 120 Manor Green Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LN VAT no.
> 864201149.
>
> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and
> may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in
> error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it.   Please do
> not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in
> any attachment.  Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this
> email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham.
>
> This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment
> may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system:
> you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the
> University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.




-- 
***Jo Cook*
Astun Technology Ltd, The Coach House, 17 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18
7RL, UK
t:+44 750 095 8167
iShare - Data integration and publishing platform<http://www.isharemaps.com/>

*****************************************

 Company registration no. 5410695. Registered in England and Wales.
Registered office: 120 Manor Green Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LN VAT no.
864201149.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/uk/attachments/20120813/3c73e5e1/attachment.html>