Past Meetings

OWASP Board Meeting — August 4, 2009

Agenda for this Board meeting.

Meeting Details

  • Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009
  • Time: 1:00 PM EDT – 2:30 PM
  • Location: in person will be requested to dial in to the discussions

Call to Order

Board Members

Directors will be recorded when the meeting is called to order.

Guests

No guests listed.

Conflict of Interest and Anti-Trust Statement

As the Board consists of individuals from many competing organizations, OWASP and its Board shall abide by all applicable anti-trust and competition laws. To avoid any perceived or actual conflict of interest, or anti-trust concerns under US federal, state, or regulations, only the published agenda shall be discussed or voted upon, or amended as below. If there are any conflicts of interest, Board members are expected to disclose the conflict of interest and must recuse themselves from discussion and voting.

Changes to the Agenda

Changes to the agenda — unless otherwise prohibited by anti-trust or competition laws — including adding, altering, or tabling of motions is permitted by following Roberts Rules of Order (RONR 12th Ed) 41:63, which requires an affirmative two-thirds vote.

Approval of Minutes

None listed.

Pre-reading Material

New Business

Agenda

Preparation will be made to host a Global Committee Conference in conjunction with AppSec DC. Purpose will be to discuss mission and vision of OWASP for 2010 as well as discuss operational issues. Invitations will be submitted to Global Committee members. Discussion of financial support for attendees will be tabled pending RSVP numbers. Funding for travel and accomodations can be pulled from the local chapter budgets. Those members who are not able to attend the conference in person will be requested to dial in to the discussions. Conferences financial proposal voted on and approved by board. Larry has posted a job description as well as details of what he does. We will look at outsourcing the maintenance and support of the wiki. Necessary follow up: find out exact amount of funding that is paid to Aspect for IT support. Budget for 2010 to be presented at the mini summit at AppSec DC. Board Member organizations are NOT elible for complimentary banner advertisements. Roles and definitions for Board members to be defined clearly as precourse to defining local chapter structure. Tom and Kate Brazil event needs clarification on training and attendance. Trainer, Matt Tesauro, is requesting reimbursement for his costs. Board proposes that he request sponsorship from his local chapter. If local chapter can not provide sponsorship, then sponsorship from another chapter. If the foundation covers the costs, then an updated version of the Live CD will be expected and the funds will be pulled from the SOC budget. Matt should be speaking as well. Search out "global affinity programs" as alternative to credit card to allow international members to take advantage of program. Follow up with board regarding discovery and decision. Driven by interest of individuals to become board members, a proposal for addition of 6th board member put to vote. Proposal process of filling the position to be unveiled in November. Members would have voting privelages.

Adjournment

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