OpenMPE Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

08 Jan 2004

Present: Birket Foster, Donna Garverick, Ron Horner, Mark Klein, John Wolff
Absent: Ted Ashton, Jon Backus, Christian Lheureux, Ken Sletten

2004-01-08-01
Resignation of Chair
Due to a change of employment, Jon Backus has tendered his resignation to the board. It was RESOLVED that his resignation be accepted. Further, it was RESOLVED that Birket Foster be OpenMPE chair. Selection of a director to replace Jon is planned for next meeting.
2004-01-08-02
Administrative Tasks
A list of administrative tasks to transfer various accounting and legal aspects of the organization was created and delegated to various board members.
2004-01-08-03
Censure
Ken Sletten recently posted, in opposition to the expressed wishes of the Board, a message to the OpenMPE mailing list which included the text of private email communications between HP and the board. It was RESOLVED that Ken be censured for this action.
2004-01-08-04
Web Site
As there was a recognition of work needed on the web site, Ron Horner will develop a set of changes to be proposed to the board.
2004-01-08-05
Future Directions
By Solution Symposium OpenMPE needs to clarify its plans for the vLab and 9000 to 3000 hardware conversion program and any other viable goals and poll the membership to determine the funding these objectives as part of a budget process.
2004-01-08-05
Directors
As the annual meeting approaches in March, we need to nominate and elect directors for the next term. The following directors' terms are ending:
  • Donna Garverick
  • Ron Horner
  • Christian Lheureux
  • Ken Sletten
  • John Wolff
Minutes Prev 19 Dec 2003 Next 15 Jan 2004

Unless otherwise noted, all resolutions were carried by the unanimous vote of all members present.
Minutes ratified 15 Jan 2004