On 12/08/2024 03:57, Attila Pinter wrote:
On Friday, August 9th, 2024 at 10:52 PM, Richard Brown<rbrown@suse.de> wrote:
On 2024-08-06 11:08, Patrick Fitzgerald wrote:
Hi Attila,
As a result of questions asked elsewhere (and here), I have further information in relation to the questions you have raised here.
Firstly: I do not have more than 75% of the voting rights as suggested below. That was the case /at the time/ of forming the not-for-profit foundation, as someone has to do it - take a look at the "Filing history" tab at [1], there you can see that the link that you provided is dated 14 February 2023.
I’m sorry Patrick but your statement that you do not have 75% of the voting rights is just not held up by UK public records
If the articles of association reduced your influence as you said, I’d expect the Companies House registration to reflect that - case in point, OpenUK which has no individual with overall control
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11209475/...
Until the Geekos foundations public records are present and correct I have my doubts about its credibility as an organisation to represent this project.
I also have my doubts regarding the Geekos Foudations accounts. I understand there is no statutory requirement to provide accounts (yet) but as you have made well aware the Geeko foundation has raised significant money in the name of supporting that Project and the very brief update at oSC was very scarce on details.
I think the project deserves to know exactly how much money was raised in its name.
I understand the main expense of the Geeko foundation has been travel support.
I think the project needs to know how much money was spent on getting how many contributors to which events. Exact details of who of course is probably too much as I expect many contrubutors don’t want it known they needed support.
I also think it’s essential the Geeko Foundation reports separately how much money is being spent by the trustees on their own expenses. I believe these expenses should be itemised in some detail to eliminate any fears that the Foundations funds are being misappropriated.
With that sort of information and correct legal filings I think the Geeko Foundation would be in a good position to consider for a deeper involvement in this Project.
Regards
Richard Absolutely agree with Richard's points here. I think that the community has to see a bit more transparency on the foundation topic. It is much easier to release records than letting people speculate.
Agreed, and I am working on this. I forgot to mention that we are using the openSUSE TSP system, which I am unfamiliar with, (and I don't believe that even have access to except to make requests). Doug is currently on vacation, so unless there someone who can produce a report prior to his return.. the TSP side will have to wait. BUT everything TSP-related is in that database. I think people need to realise that there is only one person involved technically - me. If anyone would like step up and help - on a technical level - then they would be welcome. (PLEASE!) Otherwise, these demands will be prioritised accordingly... as in somewhere in the middle of... * establishing more means of donation * more donors being being signed up * creation of the 501(c)3 and EU entities * government paperwork being completed (tax) * government paperwork being completed (charity) * oh, lets not forget my day job. In addition, IMHO the foundation's reporting priorities should be focussed on the donors, and the government. The beneficiaries are important, obviously, but unfortunately for some, the Foundation sees openSUSE's representatives as being the board, not individuals. Please make representations to the board. Regardless of your feelings, this is the correct channel. Having said all that, more information is coming. Help us make everything more transparent by helping out with some code. Oh, and make a donation! BTW: Yesterday we have introduced SEPA transfers of donations of up to €5k for corporates and individuals. (That was a request made at oSC - thanks Sarah + others). PS: Python/Django, HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills are very welcome.
-- Br, A.
-- <br/> <b>Patrick Fitzgerald</b>