[talk-au] Fwd: [OSGeo Oceania] OSGeo Oceania - Call For Members

[Graeme Fitzpatrick]

Hi John

Thanks for the invitation!

Couple of questions please.

Is this intended just for potential "ordinary" members eg keen mappers
interested in growing things, or is it more for "executive-level" people?
(Probably not the right word, so my apologies - definitely no offence
intended!)

& are there any membership fees?

Thanks

Graeme


On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 13:34, John Bryant <johnwbryant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all, see below for an invitation to join OSGeo Oceania as a member.
>
> Cheers
> John
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Edoardo Neerhut <ed at mapillary.com>
> Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 13:17
> Subject: [OSGeo Oceania] OSGeo Oceania - Call For Members
> To: <oceania at lists.osgeo.org>
>
>
> 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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