From secretary at linux.org.au Tue Dec 15 00:05:45 2020 From: secretary at linux.org.au (Julien Goodwin) Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:05:45 +1100 Subject: [Announce] Call for Nominations for 2021 Linux Australia Council Message-ID: Dear Linux Australia Community, Pursuant to clause (15) of the Linux Australia constitution [1] we hereby declare an election open and call for nominations to the Linux Australia Council for the term January 2021 to January 2022. All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open for election. * Nominations will open from 00:00am (AEDT) 15 December 2020 and run until 11:59pm (AEDT) 30 December 2020 * Voting will open 00:00am (AEDT) 31 December 2020 and run until 11:59pm (AEDT) 14 January 2021 * Results will be announced during the AGM to be held on the 15th of January 2021 * Results will be available on the website on or after 16th January 2021 To view and participate in the election please visit https://www.linux.org.au/ * Click on ?Login? located on the top right hand side of the page and log in. * Click on ?Elections?. * Under ?Linux Australia Council Elections 2021?, click on ?View & Submit Nominations?. *What do I need to do?* First of all, make sure your details are correct at Linux Australia?s website [2]. If you need assistance accessing the membership portal please contact secretary at linux.org.au. Note that in line with common election conventions, new membership requests are not processed during the election period. If you wish to nominate yourself, identify the positions you wish to nominate for and get an understanding of what each position involves. Think about what you might bring to the role and prepare a short pitch. Then, accept the nomination you've been given by clicking the 'Accept nomination' link. *You must accept your nomination to move to the next stage of the election process* If you wish to nominate another person for a position, you may wish to contact them first and have a chat to make sure they're happy being nominated. Then follow the 'Nominate' link to nominate them. Once voting is open, you will be able to vote for candidates. Results will be announced at the Linux Australia AGM to be held on the 15th of January 2021. *Why should I nominate?* Being a member of Linux Australia Council is a fun way to meet new people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. It gives you excellent transferable skills to help build your career, and allows you to grow your professional network. It looks great on a CV, and is also a chance to give back to the vibrant Linux and open source ecosystem in Australia and globally. If you're passionate about Linux and open source, it's a great opportunity to help drive and steer Australia's contribution in this field. *What is the commitment required?* If you are contemplating nominating for a role on Council, in addition to referring to the Position Descriptions provided [3], you are strongly encouraged to approach current and former council members for their perspective. You will find them, to a person, willing to discuss the roles and responsibilities in a more informal manner. The roles do require a time commitment. * Ordinary Council Member: a minimum of 2-3 hours per week. * Office bearers: 8-12 hours per week. Please allow for this when considering your nomination. *Why should I run?* If you?ve been nominated, or are thinking of nominating yourself, you should give the opportunity serious consideration. Being on the council is both hard and often thankless work, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Linux Australia can only achieve what it does by its members and helping out with the council responsibilities is a great way to ensure Linux Australia continues to be successful. It is also an opportunity to help the organisation grow, reach into new areas and to succeed on important topics of national relevance. As always, your feedback and questions are warmly welcomed. If you'd like to have a chat with anyone on Council around what it involves, please do make contact. Kind regards, Julien Goodwin Secretary, Linux Australia [1]http://www.linux.org.au/constitution [2]http://www.linux.org.au/membership [3]https://github.com/linuxaustralia/position-descriptions From secretary at linux.org.au Tue Dec 15 23:20:09 2020 From: secretary at linux.org.au (Julien Goodwin) Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:20:09 +1100 Subject: [Announce] Notice of Linux Australia 2021 AGM & Call for Agenda Items Message-ID: <6cccf97e-4e05-bf03-824e-4dab3a90cf65@linux.org.au> Dear Linux Australia Members, Pursuant to Clause (24) of the Linux Australia Constitution [1], I hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the organisation will be held Friday 15 January 2021 at 11am AEDT. The meeting will be held by video conference using Zoom, attendees must pre-register at this URL using the same email address that they use for Linux Australia's member site: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvc-yrrj8qGtdeb7J-opQtND0X2L8wVQi4 The meeting will (a) confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting and of any special general meeting held since that meeting, (b) receive from the committee reports on the activities of the association during the last preceding financial year, (c) elect office-bearers of the association and ordinary committee members, or to announce the results of a ballot held prior to the annual general meeting under clause 15(5), (d) receive and consider any financial statement or report required to be submitted to members under the Act. Please find below the draft agenda for the AGM. I also hereby call for any agenda items to be tabled for discussion at the Annual General Meeting. With kind regards, Julien Goodwin Secretary, Linux Australia [1] http://www.linux.org.au/constitution -- Agenda of Linux Australia - Annual General Meeting 2021 Friday 15th January 2021, 1110hrs (AEDT) Video conference via Zoom. 1. President?s welcome MS SAE RA GERMAINE, President To note: attendance will be recorded in the minutes 2. Approval of the minutes from the previous - Annual General Meeting 2020 MOTION by MS SAE RA GERMAINE that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2020 of Linux Australia be accepted as complete and accurate. The minutes are available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UWpc-34dPzn5z3kNE9Mvi5-R-JjhLtxzGkgX7mavxB4/edit To be seconded and voted upon 3. To receive the REPORTS of activities of the preceding year from OFFICE BEARERS MS SAE RA GERMAINE - President MR RUSSELL STUART - Treasurer Includes presentation of the Auditor?s Report MR JULIEN GOODWIN - Secretary Please refer to the Annual Report MOTION by {TBA} that the Auditor?s Report is a true statement of financial accounts MOTION by {TBA} that the President?s report is correct MOTION by {TBA} that the Secretary?s report is correct MOTION by {TBA} that the Treasurer?s report is correct MOTION by {TBA} that the actions of Council during 2020 are endorsed by the membership To be seconded and voted upon 4. To CONSIDER items tabled in the call for agenda items 5. DECLARATION of Election and WELCOME of incoming Council by the Returning Officer 6. NOMINATION and ELECTION of Members to Vacant Council Positions 7. To HEAR and RESPOND to questions from the floor From president at linux.org.au Sun Dec 27 09:40:17 2020 From: president at linux.org.au (Sae Ra Germaine - President, Linux Australia) Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:40:17 +1100 Subject: [Announce] Reminder: Call for Nominations for 2021 Linux Australia Council Message-ID: Dear all, A quick reminder that Nominations for Linux Australia Council is due to close 11:59pm (AEDT) 30 December 2020. Information regarding the call for Nominations is below. If you are interested in nominating please do nominate or if you have any questions, ping us we are more than happy to answer. I hope you are all well and are staying safe. Sae Ra -- -- Sae Ra Germaine President Linux Australia president at linux.org.au http://linux.org.au Linux Australia Inc GPO Box 4788 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia ABN 56 987 117 479 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Linux Australia Community, Pursuant to clause (15) of the Linux Australia constitution [1] we hereby declare an election open and call fornominationsto the Linux AustraliaCouncilfor the term January 2021 to January 2022. All office bearer and ordinary committee member positions are open for election. ? ?*Nominationswill open from 00:00am (AEDT) 15 December 2020 and run until 11:59pm (AEDT) 30 December 2020 ? ?* Voting will open 00:00am (AEDT) 31 December 2020 and run until 11:59pm (AEDT) 14 January 2021 ? ?* Results will be announced during the AGM to be held on the 15th of January 2021 ? ?* Results will be available on the website on or after 16th January 2021 To view and participate in the election please visit https://www.linux.org.au/ ? ?* Click on ?Login? located on the top right hand side of the page and log in. ? ?* Click on ?Elections?. ? ?* Under ?Linux AustraliaCouncilElections 2021?, click on ?View & SubmitNominations?. *What do I need to do?* First of all, make sure your details are correct at Linux Australia?s website [2]. If you need assistance accessing the membership portal please contactsecretary at linux.org.au . Note that in line with common election conventions, new membership requests are not processed during the election period. If you wish tonominateyourself, identify the positions you wish to nominatefor and get an understanding of what each position involves. Think about what you might bring to the role and prepare a short pitch. Then, accept thenominationyou've been given by clicking the 'Accept nomination' link. *You must accept yournominationto move to the next stage of the election process* If you wish tonominateanother person for a position, you may wish to contact them first and have a chat to make sure they're happy being nominated. Then follow the 'Nominate' link tonominatethem. Once voting is open, you will be able to vote for candidates. Results will be announced at the Linux Australia AGM to be held on the 15th of January 2021. *Why should Inominate?* Being a member of Linux AustraliaCouncilis a fun way to meet new people, work on exciting projects and expand your skill base. It gives you excellent transferable skills to help build your career, and allows you to grow your professional network. It looks great on a CV, and is also a chance to give back to the vibrant Linux and open source ecosystem in Australia and globally. If you're passionate about Linux and open source, it's a great opportunity to help drive and steer Australia's contribution in this field. *What is the commitment required?* If you are contemplating nominating for a role onCouncil, in addition to referring to the Position Descriptions provided [3], you are strongly encouraged to approach current and formercouncilmembers for their perspective.? You will find them, to a person, willing to discuss the roles and responsibilities in a more informal manner. The roles do require a time commitment. * OrdinaryCouncilMember: a minimum of 2-3 hours per week. * Office bearers: 8-12 hours per week. Please allow for this when considering yournomination. *Why should I run?* If you?ve beennominated, or are thinking of nominating yourself, you should give the opportunity serious consideration. Being on thecouncil is both hard and often thankless work, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Linux Australia can only achieve what it does by its members and helping out with thecouncilresponsibilities is a great way to ensure Linux Australia continues to be successful. It is also an opportunity to help the organisation grow, reach into new areas and to succeed on important topics of national relevance. As always, your feedback and questions are warmly welcomed. If you'd like to have a chat with anyone onCouncilaround what it involves, please do make contact. Kind regards, Julien Goodwin Secretary, Linux Australia [1]http://www.linux.org.au/constitution [2]http://www.linux.org.au/membership [3]https://github.com/linuxaustralia/position-descriptions -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: