Minutes of the NZOSS AGM

24 June 2007

The meeting commenced at 14:15.

Present:

Local meeting or IRC:

Carl Klitscher

Ian Beardslee

Mark Foster

Ewen McNeill

Don Christie

Francois Marier

Matthew Cruikshank

Chris Daish

Peter Harrison

Vik Olliver

Suz Olliver

Gordon Dryden

Mark Derricut

Grant Paton-Simpson

Jim Lonergan

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Brent Wood

Gavin Treadgold

Andrew Turner

Brian Chatterton

Dave Lane

Craig Box

Scott Newton

Alex King

Robin Sheat

Brent Simpson

Andrew Mitchell

Apologies:

None received

President's Welcome and Report:

Peter Harrison presented a report via Youtube.

Moved – That the Presidents report be accepted.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Don Christie

Carried

Treasurers Report and Statement of Accounts:

Unfortunately our Treasurer moved overseas during the year so Peter Harrison presented a report on the current financial position and the statement of accounts. A very quiet year with income of $1120 and no expenditure.

Moved – That the Treasurers report and accounts for the 2006/2007 financial year be accepted.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Ian Beardslee

Carried

Election of Officers:

The following current Council members indicated they were prepared to stand for Council again:

• Peter Harrison

• Carl Klitscher

• Zane Gilmore

• Daniel Reurich

• Andrew Turner

• Matthew Cruickshank

• Brent Wood

The following members were nominated for Council during the nomination period:

• Chris Daish

Given that there may be up to 11 council members further nominations were called for. None were forthcoming.

Moved – That nominations be closed.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Craig Box

Carried

There were two candidates for the position of President.

• Don Christie

• Vik Olliver

Online videos were provided for members to view and an online poll and IRC ballot were held with the result that Don Christie was elected President.

Moved – That Vik Olliver be seconded onto the Council.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Mark Foster

Carried

Congratulations to the new President and Council.

General Business:

Minutes of last AGM

Moved – That the minutes of the 2006 AGM be taken as read.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Peter Harrison

Carried

Matters Arising from 2006 AGM

The subject of a non-fee paying, non-voting membership class was reviewed.

Moved – That a free, non-voting membership category be created.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Don Christie

Carried

Website status and statistics

Mark Foster presented some information about the current website and some possible future plans including an update to the mailing list software.

New Zealand Open Source Awards

A reminder was made to nominate people and projects for the inaugural New Zealand Open Source Awards. Sponsorship is also being sought.

Domain Name and Linux Trademark

The nzoss.org.nz domain was renewed and is assigned to the society. The nzoss.org domain was also renewed but is not currently assigned to the society. There are no current issues in that area.

We did not receive any feedback from Linux International about the ownership/stewardship of the Linux Trademark in New Zealand so no further action will be taken.

Wellington Meetings.

Have been reinstated. Varying amounts of attendance as expected.

Moved – Vote of thanks to Peter Harrison for his efforts with the Society to date.

Prop – Carl Klitscher

Sec – Mark Foster

Carried

Meeting closed at 16:00.