OBF as associated project, formal resolution

[Josh Berkus]

All,

Revised version:

Open Bioinformatics Foundation as Associated Project

WHEREAS

1. Open Bioinformatics Foundation (hereafter OBF) is a substantial and
significant Free Software project.

2. OBF developers would like SPI's support and assistance, including
   taking donations, and holding trademarks and domain names.

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

3. OBF is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project,
according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI Resolution
1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found
at http://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/

4. The president of the OBF is recognized by SPI as the SPI liaison for
OBF.  At the time of this resolution, that president is Hilmar Lapp.
This president is elected according to the bylaws at:
http://www.open-bio.org/wiki/File:OBF-Bylaws.pdf

5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is
approved by the SPI Board.