Re: [OSCOM] Sandro steps back

Henri Bergius wrote:
> Hi!
>
> On 9/7/06, Michael Wechner <[email protected]> wrote:
>   
>> well, I do have time. Does it matter that I am not on the board anymore?
>> I organized the very first conference together with Eric without any
>> of the current board members. Do you remember that?. So, can't OSCOM put
>> some trust in me and give me the USD 19'000 to organize a nice conference?
>>     
>
> +1 from me if there is a bit more solid proposal (when, where, what theme).
>
> I think this whole issue could've been avoided if you had come forward
> right in the beginning and said "let me do a conference" instead of
> "we should think of doing a conference". This is the right spirit for
> getting things done :-)
>
>   
>> Do something or just get out of the way. Be a viking ;-)
>>     
>
> Vikings were good at sailing and burning down things... not
> necessarily in running industry associations ;-)
>
> While I would love to do more *if* I had the time, I'm also ready to
> step down from the board.
> But only on the condition that there is a new board that will really
> accomplish things. If OSCOM continues in its current status, I'd
> rather stay on they board and help to oversee the dismantling.
>   
Then, get to know the new guards!  Trust is an acquired taste and 
usually a board member gets voted out!
So, you may not have a choice if the new board decides you are in the 
way. The best insurance is to get to know new guys.
>   
>> Michi
>>     
>
> /Henri
>
> PS. For the new people on the list, the Viking reference has a bit of
> background...
> http://bergie.iki.fi/gallery/2005/shnjaka/?startfrom=108
> http://bergie.iki.fi/about/profile/Kuollut_neito
>
>

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