[Ofa_boardplus] OFA Membership Level Proposal

[Christoph Lameter]

Hmmm... Does this mean every member gets one free pass to the conference?
Is that a new idea?

On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Jim Ryan <jimdryan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Susan, thanks, your changes are completely responsive to the points I made
> earlier. I think the notion of testing participation starting at the
> Adopter level is extremely interesting and I look forward to hearing
> opinions from others
>
> A point I should have made earlier: I see you aren't recommending changes
> to membership dues. Again, just noting, not offering alternative thoughts.
> I can easily draft a 2019 budget as Treasurer as soon as I get some other
> comments from this group
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:54 AM, Coulter, Susan K <skc at lanl.gov> wrote:
>
>>
>> Great feedback.  Thanx.
>> Yes - one thing Bill Lee pointed out last year was that the difference
>> between Adopter and Supporter was basically … nothing.
>> So I thought we needed to make a distinction, and participation in the
>> test program seemed like a significant perk.
>> Making it only available to Adopters seemed like an good idea… we’ll see
>> if others agree.  :)
>> Draft is updated and attached.
>>
>>
>> On Jun 1, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Jim Ryan <jimdryan at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Susan, thanks, this is very good. I want to note a couple of things just
>> for clarity. I don't have any particular suggestions for changes, just
>> wanting to be clear on some changes you seem to be suggesting and possibly
>> an omission:
>> 1 - I'm not recalling completely our policy, but I think at some point we
>> decided Promoters could nominate individuals for elected office. Recall the
>> person
>>      person holding office needn't be on the Board. Whatever, it's a
>> point worth thinking about
>>
>> 2 - We should be clear about what level has voting rights in WGs
>>
>> 3 - In the past there's been no requirement for a minimum level of
>> membership to participate in testing programs, so what you're proposing is
>> a change.
>>      I happen to think it's an interesting idea, just pointing out it is
>> a change
>>
>> I think this is a HUGE start on resolving an important question
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 10:58 AM, Coulter, Susan K <skc at lanl.gov> wrote:
>>
>>
>> … for your reading pleasure …
>>
>> Please review the attached proposal for how we re-state our membership
>> levels and what they provide.
>> Any and all feedback is welcome.
>>
>> This will be discussed in more detail at next week’s XWG meeting.
>>
>>
>> ================================
>> Susan Coulter
>> LANL / USRC / HPC-DES
>> Network Lead
>> (505) 412-6525
>> Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
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>> Susan Coulter
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>> Network Lead
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>> Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
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