Plone Foundation Board Minutes October 27, 2022
Meeting called to order at 19:05 CET
Attendance
Present : Érico Andrei, William Fennie, Jens Klein, T. Kim Nguyen, Kim Paulissen, Martin Peeters
Excused : Paul Roeland
Housekeeping
Approval of 29 September minutes
Kim Paulissen moved to approve; Jens Klein seconded
Approved with abstention by T. Kim Nguyen
Approval of the Plone Foundation Annual Membership Minutes
T. Kim Nguyen moved to approve the minutes; Kim Paulissen seconded
Unanimously approved
New Business
Selection of Officers
President
T. Kim Nguyen moved that Érico Andrei be elected by acclamation; Kim Paulissen seconded
Unanimously approved
During discussion of this item it was suggested that a two-term limit is optimal for people serving in the role of President. We would like the guideline to be two terms. The board will return to this question at a later meeting. It was also noted that talking to people about board membership and the benefits of such service is an important part of being a board member.
Vice President
William Fennie moved and Martin Peeters seconded that Kim Paulissen be elected Vice President by acclamation.
Unanimously approved
Secretary
Jens Klein moved and Érico seconded that William Fennie be elected Secretary by acclamation.
Unanimously approved
Confirmation of Treasurer
T. Kim Nguyen moved and Martin Peeters seconded that Beth Smith be confirmed to continue in the role of Treasurer for the coming year.
Unanimously approved
Thank you Beth for providing this most important support for the Plone Foundation !
Marketing team chair
Kim Paulissen moved and Jens Klein seconded that Rikupekka Oksanen continue as Marketing Team Chair
Unanimously approved
Membership committee chair
Jens Klein moved and T. Kim Nguyen seconded that Victor Férnandez de Alba continue as Membership Committee Chair
Unanimously approved
Liaisons
Marketing Committee
Kim Paulissen moved and Érico Andrei seconded that Martin Peeters act as the board liaison from the Marketing team
Approved with abstention from Martin Peeters
Membership Committee
Jens Klein moved and William Fennie seconded that Kim Paulissen act as board liaison from the Membership Committee
Unanimously approved
Security
Kim Paulissen moved and Martin Peeters seconded that Jens Klein act as board liaison from the Security team
Unanimously approved
Sponsorship Coordinator
Kim Paulissen moved and Martin Peeters seconded that T. Kim Nguyen act as coordinator for sponsorships
Unanimously approved
Plone Conference 2022 report
Rikupekka wrote up an excellent news item
Martin Peeters gave a brief overview for the meeting :
- over 200 people in person; 130 online tickets; no major issues
- great to see everyone in person after three long years
A great Thank You to IMIO, Affinitic, Joël, Martin, and their teams for organizing an event that surpassed expectations
Plone Conference 2023
Will be a standing item from the next meeting forward.
Priorities for 2023
Board members are collaborating on a document to outline priorities
Community management
[Executive Session]
This topic will be included as a continuing business item
Continued Business
Plone Foundation Census - currently does not reflect the size of the community
Contact now is primarily through email - should be expanded to other modes
Contributor agreement - Paul Roeland is working on this
Zope Foundation funds
tabled for next meeting
Ongoing
6-10 February - Alpine City Sprint approved
"Plone in the sky with diamonds"
Adjourn
William Fennie moved and Jens Klein seconded that the meeting be adjourned
Unanimously approved
Meeting ended at 20:36 CET.