[Linux-aus] Minutes of Council Meeting 20 June 2013
Linux Australia Secretary
secretary at linux.org.au
Sun Jun 23 09:37:39 EST 2013
Hi everyone,
Please find below minutes of Council meeting 20 June 2013.
As always your comments, questions and feedback is warmly welcomed.
Kind regards,
Kathy
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Council Minutes Thursday 20 June 2013
MINUTES Council Meeting
1. Confirm accuracy of previous minutes and note any omissions or errata
2. Log any correspondence for discussion or receipt
3. Review state of action items from previous meetings
4. Discuss starred items
5. Note any unstarred items
6. Other business
Meeting opened 1950hrs. Quorum was achieved.
Present: Mr Joshua 'El Presidente' Hesketh, Mr Clinton Roy, Ms Kathy
Reid, Mr Josh Stewart
Apologies: Mr Hugh Blemings, Ms Bianca Gibson, Mr Francois Marier
1. Confirm accuracy of previous minutes and note any omissions or errata
MOVE that the minutes from 07 June are correct
MOTION by El Presidente that minutes of 07 June are correct, SECONDED by
Josh Stewart, carried unanimously.
2. Log of correspondence
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Membership - In the period since last meeting 07 June there have
been 4 applications for membership of LA. These have all been
approved. Membership stands at 2947 according to MemberDB.
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Community feedback regarding support for EFA CITIZENS NOT SUSPECTS
campaign from a large number of community members
Significant discussion on this topic around the range of feedback
from the community. Responses ranged in terms of strength of support
from
o
Comfortable supporting financially
o
Support for the campaign and desire for Linux Australia to be
supportive
o
General caution with Linux Australia taking a political position
o
Some expression of desire for Linux Australia *to* take a
political position
Council discussed the campaign in line with the values of Linux
Australia, and what remit Linux Australia has in a civil liberties
campaign.
DECISION: Council decided to wait for further opinions on this matter,
given it is not time sensitive.
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Follow up for CampJSII support from TIM OXLEY
General support for this
ACTION: Clinton Roy to follow up with TIM OXLEY to provide further
information on what it would mean to run the event under the
auspices of Linux Australia, options for sponsorship under the
Grants programme.
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DrupalGov sponsorship proposal from CHRIS SKENE
Francois has arranged bank account details, can now receive payment
No further action at this time
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JoomlaDay Sydney update from TIM PLUMMER
Final touches on website
No further action at this time
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Note from Francois to indicate BDALE GARBEE lost his home in
Colorado fires suggesting we reach out and make contact. Also to
note that CHRIS NEUGEBAUER raised the same issue with Council.
Council expressed sympathy for the Colorado fires situation, and in
particular noted that thoughts were with Bdale Garbee, his family
and neighbours affected by the fires. Council discussed a range of
measures that could assist both Bdale and the wider community.
Actions were decided upon but are held in camera as they require
confidential follow up with Bdale.
3. Review of action items from previous meetings
(Refer Trello for action items and please update current status before
meeting)
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Mail is now redirected
ACTION Kathy to seek reimbursement from Francois
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Call for newsletter items has gone out. Discussion around volunteers
for Media and Comms subcommittee. General agreement we should forge
ahead, and hope that others step up into the role.
4. Items for discussion
a. Aus Government open document format
http://agimo.gov.au/2013/05/28/views-sought-on-annual-review-of-the-common-operating-environment-policy/
ACTION: Josh Stewart has made a start on this one. Due end of month.
b. GovHack judging
No further action, many thanks to Clinton for all his efforts
Worthwhile event, good for us to be involved again
c. Responses to call for participation and followup required
Discussed
d. LCA2014 update
o
Call for Miniconfs is out
o
Cameron Tudball now working with conf team
o
Discussion of promotion of CfP by LA
o
Blog posts are good - and getting them on the Planet
o
Sending the CfP to technical circles and events
ACTION: everyone to help promote the LCA2014 CfP
e. LCA2015 bid process update
o
Going well
o
Gold Coast not in a position to bid
o
Awaiting response from Adelaide
o
Auckland progressing well
o
Geelong progressing well
o
Tasmania progressing well
f. Pycon AU update
o
Have sold more than 2012
o
All going according to plan
g. Shaun Nyquist travel request
Clinton has met with Shaun
MOTION by Clinton Roy that Linux Australia provide half of the money
requested, being approximately $AUD1850 on the proviso that the rest of
the funding is sourced elsewhere. SECONDED by Josh Stewart. Carried
unanimously.
ACTION on Clinton to arrange invoicing with Shaun and Francois.
h. Media subcommittee and Newsletter update
Call for newsletter items has gone out, awaiting feedback
i. Drupal South
Making good progress
l. WordCamp Melb wrap up
Still awaiting Wrap up from Dee Teal - Kathy to ask for newsletter items
and photos
5. Items for noting
http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/- 121 days to go until Software
Freedom Day
6. Other business
7. Items discussed IN CAMERA
Two items were discussed in camera and are not made public at this time.
Next meeting 4th July 1945hrs
Kathy travelling Josh Stewart will do minutes
Meeting closed 2100hrs
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Kathy Reid
Secretary
Linux Australia
secretary at linux.org.au
http://linux.org.au
Linux Australia Inc
GPO Box 4788
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
ABN 56 987 117 479
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