On Thu, 18 Jul 2013, Jonathan McDowell wrote:
This is an amended version of the resolution presented for the July 11th AGM; I have altered paragraph 1 to include reference to the SMC mission statement and some examples of how this ties in with the purposes listed in article 2 of our by-laws. We're on a tight deadline if SMC are to be able to use us to handle their GSoC funds (Josh has indicated he needs to know within the next week). If you have an objection to the resolution below please suggest updated text that would alleviate your concerns. I'm presenting this for an email vote by the board (which requires unanimous approval). WHEREAS 1. Swathanthra Malayalam Computing is a substantial and significant Free Software project, engaged in the development, localization, standardization and popularization of various Free and Open Source Softwares in Malayalam language. This aligns with SPI's stated purposes such as "support, encourage and promote the creation and development of software available to the general public", "endeavor to monitor and improve the quality of currently existing publicly available software" and "foster, promote and increase access to software systems available to the general public" 2. The Swathanthra Malayalam Computing developers would like SPI's support and assistance, including taking donations. THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT 3. Swathanthra Malayalam Computing is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI Resolution 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found at http://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/ 4. Anivar Aravind is recognised by SPI as the liaison to SPI for Swathanthra Malayalam Computing and is responsible in the first instance for communicating the wishes of Swathanthra Malayalam Computing to SPI. In the event of the need for a replacement Santhosh Thottingal and/or Praveen Arimbrathodiyill will act as backups. 5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by the SPI Board.
I vote "yes" for the resolution quoted above. Thanks, Rob -- Director, Software in the Public Interest, Inc. Email: rob...@spi-inc.org Linux counter ID #16440 IRC: Solver (OFTC & Freenode) Web: http://www.spi-inc.org Free and Open Source: The revolution that quietly changed the world _______________________________________________ Spi-general mailing list Spi-general@lists.spi-inc.org http://lists.spi-inc.org/listinfo/spi-general
