[Osia-members] On the future of OSIA (again)

[Cameron Shorter]

On 12/1/18 4:27 pm, Brendan Scott wrote:

> As OSIA does not have enough income to hire staff, individuals who are 
> thinking of working on the board should expect to be volunteering 
> their own time to further the interests of the members.  There is no 
> sugar coating that, although I think directors do benefit through the 
> recognition they receive. I think board positions can assist younger 
> participants in the sector to help grow their networks and would 
> encourage them to nominate. 

Brendan, I think there is a very compelling reason to join the OSIA 
board, and to expect to be doing work as part of the deal.

"If you feel passionately about Open Source; if you want to promote Open 
Source and encourage its adoption; if you think you would be good at it; 
if you would like to amplify your voice in such promotion activities; 
then volunteering for the OSIA board is something you should seriously 
consider. Being on the OSIA board will provide a level of credibility to 
yourself and will likely help you in swaying others toward Open Source. 
If you just interested in collecting a 'glory title' then you are 
probably not the right person for the job."

-- 
Cameron Shorter
Technology Demystifier, Learnosity
Open Technologies Consultant

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