Summary of the 23 Jan 2014 meeting of the X.Org Foundation Board of Directors Full IRC meeting logs are posted at BoardOfDirectors/IrcLogs/2014/01-09.
Minutes
Attendees
Present:
- Martin Peres, Stuart Kreitmann, Alex Deucher, Keith Packard, Matthias Hopf, Alan Coopersmith
Absent:
- Matt Dew, Peter Hutterer
Summary
Still sorting out the remaining XDC sponsorship money Waiting for feedback on the by-law changes. Election season has started
Items discussed
ITEM: Remaining payments We still owe three of the XDC travel sponsorship recipients some money due to exchange rate mixups. Trying to find the best way of transferring while minimising bank fees. The lump sum will be sent to Martin, who can then distributes it to the other two recipients for free. ACTION: Stuart K and Martin P to transfer and distribute the money STATUS: Pending ITEM: By-law changes We're waiting for initial feedback from SFLC/SPI. No updates, Keith P was busy with the xserver release. ACTION: Keith P to contact SFLC/SPI STATUS: Pending ITEM: X.Org Board of Directors election Martin P has sent out the email and updated the schedule page at http://www.x.org/wiki/BoardOfDirectors/Elections/2014/ FOSDEM is the pivotal date for nominations and membership drive. ACTION: Martin P to make presentation re. election at FOSDEM STATUS: In Process ITEM: XDC2014, Bordeaux, France "There will be wine" LinuxCon could barely accomodate us on-site and estimated $7500 in fees and services. Meh. The university in Bordeaux has expressed interest in hosting us. Proposed date is Oct 8-10 so folks can attend LinuxCon. ACTION: Martin will pursue reservations for that date STATUS: In Process