Meeting log for 2008-09-17

[Joshua D. Drake]

MJ Ray wrote:
> Joerg Jaspert <joerg at debian.org> wrote:
>>>> I'm optimistic about the treasurer's reports and the two resolutions
>>>> passed, but I'm really disappointed by the apparent adoption of "aob".

> AOB hasn't appeared on SPI agendas since 1998.  I feel that's good and
> healthy, so I'm disappointed by this back-sliding.  None of the board
> stood on a ticket that included hiding stuff from members by allowing
> last-minute unannounced business, did they?  In fact, Joerg Jaspert
> *promised* not to disturb SPI's decision making.
> 
> Please don't permit AOB at meetings.

We have been doing AOB at meetings since at least my 3rd meeting. I 
specifically requested it in fact. It makes things a lot easier on 
everyone when something simple needs to be pointed out for the record 
but doesn't need a lot of discussion. I don't see us stopping AOB at 
this time.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake