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

Graeme Fitzpatrick graemefitz1 at gmail.com
Tue Nov 19 08:03:18 UTC 2019


Thanks John

Done!

Graeme


On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 14:46, John Bryant <johnwbryant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Graeme, thanks for the questions! No fees, it's important that we keep
> a low barrier to entry. This is for "ordinary" members, ie. the people who
> contribute to the open geospatial community in Oceania in some meaningful
> way. This includes all kinds of contributions, and isn't limited to people
> actively working on the organisation. Keen mappers are definitely welcome!
>
> For those that like to read  fine print, see the Membership Policy
> <https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1UKcKVeknkgf38o_-Td4G53jzJCtyyD-d>
> .
>
> Cheers
> John
>
> On Tue, 19 Nov 2019 at 15:41, Graeme Fitzpatrick <graemefitz1 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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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>>> Oceania at lists.osgeo.org
>>> https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/oceania
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