diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index bea1b10..7dcac3c 100644 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,11 @@ +2001-10-23 Dan Mueth + + Moving old overview document out of the way and putting + in an updated draft for the 2001 elections. + + * overview.html: + * overview_2000.html: + 2001-10-18 Glynn Foster * membership-form.html: s/Name/Full Name in diff --git a/overview.html b/overview.html index 74bb904..11f0a69 100644 --- a/overview.html +++ b/overview.html @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Directors, please: foundation-announce@gnome.org AND to foundation-list@gnome.org with a description of how you have contributed to GNOME and why you - want to be on the Board of Directors. (Deadline: Oct 23, 2000) + want to be on the Board of Directors. (Deadline: Nov 8, 2001)



@@ -58,27 +58,39 @@ and non-technical tasks including:

  1. Help set overall direction for GNOME.

    -

  2. Work with GNOME Foundation Advisory Board.

    -

  3. Finalize GNOME Foundation by-laws and finish creation of the - GNOME Foundation.

    -

  4. Work with companies who would like to learn more about GNOME - and define how they can help and work with GNOME.

    -

  5. Create GNOME release schedule and appoint release - coordinators.

    -

  6. Promote and market GNOME.

    -

  7. Make announcements and press releases on behalf of GNOME.

    -

  8. Appoint individuals/committees to handle media, booths at - conferences, press releases, etc.

    +

  9. Identify and resolve problems in GNOME. Identify weak points + and opportunities for improvement and work toward improving GNOME in + these areas.

    +

  10. Identify areas in which GNOME needs organizational improvement + and appoint committees or individuals to work on these areas. Work with + and help these teams to ensure the projects move forward succesfully. + Some common examples are the release team, GUADEC organizing committee, + membership and elections committee, and the fundraising committee.

    +

  11. Identify areas where GNOME needs improvements in policy, + draft new policies, and go through revision and concensus-building of + the policies with the GNOME community and Board. Some common examples + include the GNOME Foundation charter, the membership policy, the + GNOME accounts policy, and the software license policy.

  12. Determine where and when GNOME conferences should be held and - appoint individuals to coordinate the conferences.

    -

  13. Administer GNOME Foundation funds.

    + appoint individuals to coordinate the conferences.

    +

  14. Make announcements and press releases on behalf of GNOME.

  15. Address any legal issues which come up (trademarks branding, - licensing, copyright assignment, etc.).

    + licensing, copyright assignment, etc.).

    +

  16. Develop the GNOME Foundation.

    +

  17. Administer GNOME Foundation funds.

    +

  18. Hire, oversee, and work with any GNOME Foundation staff.

  19. Maintain a web page and mailing lists. Post public parts of - Board meeting minutes.

    -

  20. The board will arbitrate technical disputes between - maintainers.

    -

  21. Be a liaison with other open source projects.

    + Board meeting minutes to foundation-list. Discuss them on the mailing + list as necessary to guarantee all non-confidential Board activities are + public and clear.

    +

  22. Arbitrate technical disputes between maintainers.

    +

  23. Act as a liaison with other open source projects.

    +

  24. Work with GNOME Foundation Advisory Board. Act as a liason with + advisory board members, updating them + to the state of GNOME, helping them to integrate into the GNOME + community, and helping to bring their suggestions before the Board.

    +

  25. Work with companies who would like to learn more about GNOME + and define how they can help and work with GNOME.

Diversity of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors should reflect the diversity of the GNOME @@ -86,6 +98,9 @@ project, including leaders of the core GNOME technologies, volunteer contributors as well as representatives of companies which are making major contributions to GNOME, individuals from various geographic regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. +The Board is tasked with addressing a diverse set of problems and challenges +and will function best if the Board members are equally diverse in their skill +set and expertise.



@@ -95,11 +110,10 @@ regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME.

  1. Be a good leader.

    -

  2. Willing and able to dedicate a significant amount of time to - GF work.

    +

  3. Be willing and able to dedicate a significant amount of time to + GNOME Foundation work.

  4. Be an active GNOME contributor who tracks the day-to-day - happenings of GNOME. -

    + happenings of GNOME.



@@ -121,4 +135,4 @@ regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. company or constituency.

- \ No newline at end of file + diff --git a/overview_2000.html b/overview_2000.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..74bb904 --- /dev/null +++ b/overview_2000.html @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + +

Overview of the GNOME Foundation Board of +Directors +

+



+

+

GNOME Foundation Overview

+

The GNOME Foundation will work to +further the goal of the GNOME project: to create a computing platform +for use by the general public that is completely free software.

+


+

+

To achieve this goal, the Foundation will coordinate releases of +GNOME and determine which projects are part of GNOME. The Foundation +will act as an official voice for the GNOME project, providing a +means of communication with the press and with commercial and +noncommercial organizations interested in GNOME software. The +foundation may produce educational materials and documentation to +help the public learn about GNOME software. In addition, it may +sponsor GNOME-related technical conferences, represent GNOME at +relevant conferences sponsored by others, help create technical +standards for the project and promote the use and development of +GNOME software. For more information, see The +GNOME Foundation Web Site.

+

Becoming a Candidate for the Board of Directors

+

If you would like to become a candidate for the Board of +Directors, please: +

+
    +

  1. Read this document.

    +

  2. Read the GNOME Foundation charter + (http://foundation.gnome.org/charter.html).

    +

  3. Make sure you will have adequate time and interest in + performing the tasks described below.

    +

  4. Announce your candidacy by sending an email to + foundation-announce@gnome.org + AND to foundation-list@gnome.org + with a description of how you have contributed to GNOME and why you + want to be on the Board of Directors. (Deadline: Oct 23, 2000) +

    +
+



+

+

Partial List of Tasks of the Board of Directors +

+

The Board of Directors must perform a broad set of both technical +and non-technical tasks including: +

+
    +

  1. Help set overall direction for GNOME.

    +

  2. Work with GNOME Foundation Advisory Board.

    +

  3. Finalize GNOME Foundation by-laws and finish creation of the + GNOME Foundation.

    +

  4. Work with companies who would like to learn more about GNOME + and define how they can help and work with GNOME.

    +

  5. Create GNOME release schedule and appoint release + coordinators.

    +

  6. Promote and market GNOME.

    +

  7. Make announcements and press releases on behalf of GNOME.

    +

  8. Appoint individuals/committees to handle media, booths at + conferences, press releases, etc.

    +

  9. Determine where and when GNOME conferences should be held and + appoint individuals to coordinate the conferences.

    +

  10. Administer GNOME Foundation funds.

    +

  11. Address any legal issues which come up (trademarks branding, + licensing, copyright assignment, etc.).

    +

  12. Maintain a web page and mailing lists. Post public parts of + Board meeting minutes.

    +

  13. The board will arbitrate technical disputes between + maintainers.

    +

  14. Be a liaison with other open source projects.

    +
+

Diversity of the Board of Directors

+

The Board of Directors should reflect the diversity of the GNOME +project, including leaders of the core GNOME technologies, volunteer +contributors as well as representatives of companies which are making +major contributions to GNOME, individuals from various geographic +regions, and representatives of other aspects of GNOME. +

+



+

+

Qualities of a Good Director +

+

A good director will have the following characteristics: +

+
    +

  1. Be a good leader.

    +

  2. Willing and able to dedicate a significant amount of time to + GF work.

    +

  3. Be an active GNOME contributor who tracks the day-to-day + happenings of GNOME. +

    +
+



+

+

Director Requirements

+

All directors must be willing to: +

+
    +

  1. Respect confidentiality of private discussions with + corporations who are interested in working with the GNOME + Foundation.

    +

  2. Contribute a significant amount of time to working on various + GNOME Foundation projects and tasks.

    +

  3. Participate in biweekly meetings which are held over a + telephone conference call.

    +

  4. Attend an annual in-person meeting of the Board of Directors + (travel expenses would be covered by the Foundation).

    +

  5. Act on behalf of all GNOME contributors in the best interest + of GNOME, and not solely represent the interests of a specific + company or constituency.

    +
+ + \ No newline at end of file