[foundation-board] Inviting Ben Laurie to become a Board member of the OKF

Thu Jul 14 21:57:21 UTC 2011

Hi Becky

I've copied below my notes on that section of the meeting - full minutes to go on the wiki shortly...

The discussions were inconclusive but I think your summation re meeting min requirements is a fair one.

All the best,
Jason

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JW discussion on how to make board more open and accountable to the community. Worried about that getting lost in structure discussion. BH asked for steer on way forward with Ben Laurie who has experience on some of these issues.

JH said he feels that people need to be active to push forward OKF values in this big growth period. RP & BH suggested we could give Ben a very specific set of requirements on which we do expect engagement.

PLD felt she was closest to Ben’s position as not that active in the community. Said it would be helpful to articulate what we expect from members, what the minimum requirement should be for members. BH to return to next board meeting with requirements and process document. JH & RP to meet Jane from Canonical.
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On 13 Jul 2011, at 18:50, Becky Hogge wrote:

> Hi all
> 
> Jason, can you remind me from your notes of last month's meeting where
> we got to in terms of resolving whether or not to invite Ben Laurie to
> be a Board member of the OKF?
> 
> Did we resolve to invite him subject to him agreeing to meet our
> minimum requirements? Or was the issue left open?
> 
> Other Board members will know that I'm keen to get him on board, but
> if there are dissenting views, then please could they be aired?
> 
> I'm at a stage in my discussions with Ben where a yes or no from the
> Board is now needed.
> 
> Warm wishes to all
> 
> Becky
> 
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