https://governance.lopsa.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_Minutes/28_April_2008&feed=atom&action=historyBoard meeting Minutes/28 April 2008 - Revision history2024-03-29T10:29:38ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.35.10https://governance.lopsa.org/index.php?title=Board_meeting_Minutes/28_April_2008&diff=2743&oldid=prevPckizer: publish minutes: 2008/04/282008-10-06T21:38:13Z<p>publish minutes: 2008/04/28</p>
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;Present: <b>Subject to verification</b> Trey Harris (chair), Philip Kizer, Chris Palmer, David Parter, Bob Apthorpe, Matthew Barr, Jesse Trucks, Stephen Potter<br />
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;Apologies: Derek Balling, Deepa Solanki<br />
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;Opened: 20:10 EDT <b>Eastern Time</b><br />
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;Closed: 21:31 EDT <b>Eastern Time</b><br />
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== Consent Agenda ==<br />
* '''Approve minutes of {{minutes link|31 March 2008}}'''<br />
* '''Approve minutes of {{minutes link|14 April 2008}}'''<br />
''Consent agenda passes.''<br />
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== Standing Reports ==<br />
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* Conference/events activities report<br />
** [http://techbash.com/ Scranton Tech Bash]: looking into what we can do to participate<br />
** Parter/Trucks to give two-day master class at YAPC '08 (Chicago) on system administration<br />
** We need to be more frugal with shipping costs on swag<br />
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== Next Memo to Members (Harris) ==<br />
* Discussion of how strategic commitments will be presented to members via the Memo<br />
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== Program commitments (Parter) ==<br />
=== Expanded Conference commitments (Parter/education committee)===<br />
;Proposed 2008 (and on) deliverables:<br />
# Expand participation in OLFU to full 1-day training program plus booth<br />
# participate in YAPC::na program, booth<br />
# participate/presence at additional conferences (especially non-Linux)<br />
# Expand participation in SCALE training program (Feb 2009)<br />
;Resources required to meet these deliverables<br />
# shipping budget for booth materials<br />
# misc budget for booth materials: $1500<br />
# budget for shirts, etc for speakers<br />
# OLFU needs more details and a budget<br />
# SCALE needs more details and a budget<br />
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'''MOTION: LOPSA commits to an expanded conference program with an emphasis on partnering with at least three other organizations to deliver LOPSA training.''' Parter moves, Trucks seconds. Passes.<br />
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=== Guest Speakers at Locals (Parter/education committeee)===<br />
;Proposed 2008 deliverables:<br />
# LOPSA sponsored guest speakers at 5 Local/Chapter events<br />
;Resources required to meet these deliverables<br />
# volunteers<br />
# travel budget: $2500<br />
# misc budget (door prizes, etc): $500<br />
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* ''Needs budgetary consideration before Board takes action.''<br />
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=== Campus mini-conferences (Parter/education committee) ===<br />
;Proposed 2008 deliverables<br />
# Four on-campus 1-day sysadmin mini-conferences (details will vary by site)<br />
# 1 or 2 guest speakers for each<br />
;Resources required to meet these deliverables<br />
# coordination with hosts<br />
# hosts maybe able to cover costs<br />
# press releases and other publicity<br />
# door prizes, handouts, etc<br />
# max $500 travel costs each: $2000<br />
# refreshments (local sponsor? reg fee?)<br />
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'''MOTION: LOPSA commits to presenting two mini-conferences on campus in 2008 with a budget of $1000 plus any additional monies generated through direct sponsorship.''' Parter, second Potter. Passes.<br />
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=== LOPSA Podcast (Parter/Trucks) ===<br />
;Proposed 2008 deliverables<br />
# monthly podcast starting September 2008 (4 in 2008)<br />
:* Is it at all feasible to have it (and the next month) ready for sysadmin appreciation day?<br />
# see Podcast<br />
# we may be able to get sponsors<br />
;Resources required to meet these deliverables<br />
# volunteer time<br />
# Equipment:<br />
## Any somewhat modern Apple OS X system (Windows or Linux systems can work, as well, but it's most cost effective in time and software do use OS X)<br />
##* Not required to be dedicated for this purpose<br />
##* Many Tech Team and Board members already own the computer system needed<br />
## A quality microphone<br />
##* Not built into system<br />
##* Headset mics for each participant is ideal for phone or net based interviews or discussions: $40 - $100/headset (though many people already own them, and for non-LOPSA participants they would likely have to supply their own headset/mic)<br />
##* Stand alone mic ideal for studio/quiet area interviews or discussions: $50 - $200 (high quality is important)<br />
# Software: iLife (for Garageband) or Final Cut Express/Pro for Soundtrack or Soundtrack Pro (Garageband is already loaded on most OS X machines).<br />
# Tech staff time: $500<br />
# Editorial/producer: $500<br />
# misc: $500<br />
# Shirts/thank-yous for volunteers: $200<br />
# note: costs might be higher if we have to pay for multiple test shows during the summer<br />
# note: estimated budget for 2009: above x3?<br />
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* ''Needs budgetary and technical consideration before Board takes action. Parter to convene ad-hoc subcommittee to research.''<br />
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== Strategic planning (Harris) ==<br />
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* Round-robin status check on existing commitments<br />
** Kizer (direct-to-member communications): on track<br />
** Palmer (evangelist kit): on track<br />
** Apthorpe (chapters/locals): on track<br />
** Harris (resume standards): on track<br />
** Potter (fiscal plan): nothing to report, waiting on financials<br />
** Barr (LISA): on track<br />
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== Adjournment ==<br />
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'''MOTION by Kizer, second Barr to adjourn.''' Passes.</div>Pckizer