On Mon, 2008-09-29 at 12:27 -0400, Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier wrote:
Bryen wrote:
All excellent questions. I'd be interested in seeing how we formulate the hierarchy (for lack of a better word) of "spokesperson" per region. For example, I could see 6 representatives for the United States (because of its size) with one main representative coordinating the efforts of all others. Similarly, perhaps that main representative becomes assistant to a main continental or hemispheric representative/coordinator. United Nations of openSUSE! :-)
Suggestions?
For the U.S. it's somewhat easy -- we can divide by regions (mid-west, northwest, mountain states, east coast, west coast, etc.) or by states, if we ever need to.
Here's hoping it gets to be a state thing. It's a problem I think we could all definitely live with. :-)
Ultimately, this may be a problem that it's best to solve when it actually comes up -- our first priority will be attracting and supporting the local organizers.
One question, whom do you see being responsible for designating such titles on people? Novell/SUSE or the upcoming new Community Board? It is a community position, but obviously budgeting, if any, is handled by Novell.
Yes, budgeting will be handled by Novell. I have no objection to involving the board in some way, though -- I think this is a natural extension of the board's duties?
I think it is a very natural extension of the Board duties, as it is tasked with community relationships. I just wanted to clarify whether engaging the board was one of the intents, since it wasn't mentioned in original mailing. While I think that being a local representative of openSUSE is also one of the Board member's duties, I'd like to say I don't think a Board member should be a designated person with the "yet-to-be-named" title. We want to grow our community and give these titles to as many deserving and ambitious members as we can. Having a Board Member also reside in the same region is just a sweeter addition for that "Squamata" Yes, I'm getting used to the idea of Andrew's Squamata suggestion. It's crazy, strange, and pique's the reader's curiousity, and it is downright educational. :-)
Martin will be the key contact for our $name_to_be_determined, by the way, and will be helping ensure coordination of resources, etc.
Thanks Martin for involving us all in this discussion. I think it will really help to solidify our presence globally and help us better understand activities happening in regions we may not be closely following.
Best,
Zonker -- Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier openSUSE Community Manager http://zonker.opensuse.org/ -- Bryen Yunashko Proud 2008 Candidate for openSUSE Board
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