January 2024 Minutes

Official minutes of this Board meeting.

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM EST – 1:30 PM
Location: Remote

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at around 12 pm US EST.

Board Members

Sam Stepanyan
Steve Springett
Kevin Johnson
Avi Douglen
Matt Tesauro
Bil Corry
Ricardo Griffith

The Board has quorum

Guests

Grant Ongers
Andrew van der Stock
Dawn Aitken
Harold Blankenship
Kelly Santalucia
Lauren Thomas
Chris Barbeau
Leea Hudson-Wilson.

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

Pre-reading Material

New Business

Motion to Elect Chair

Background The previous Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Chair. The Chair will then call for a vote. Once elected, the new Chair will assume the role of Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

Motion: "Resolved, that the 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Avi Douglen"

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Ricardo Griffith

Vote

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Passed: 7-0

Motion: Resolved, that the 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Avi Douglen

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson · Second: Ricardo Griffith

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Motion to Elect Vice Chair

Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Vice Chair. The Chair will then call for a vote.

Motion: "Resolved, that the 2024 Vice Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Matt Tesauro"

Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith Second: Kevin Johnson

Vote

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Passed: 7-0

Motion: Resolved, that the 2024 Vice Chair of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Matt Tesauro

Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith · Second: Kevin Johnson

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Motion to Elect Treasurer

Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Treasurer. The Chair will then call for a vote.

Motion: "Resolved, that the 2024 Treasurer of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Bil Corry"

Sponsor: Avi Douglen Second: Kevin Johnson

Vote

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Passed: 7-0

Motion: Resolved, that the 2024 Treasurer of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Bil Corry

Sponsor: Avi Douglen · Second: Kevin Johnson

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Motion to Elect Secretary

Background The Chair will conduct nominations from the floor for the position of Secretary. The Chair will then call for a vote. Once elected, the new Secretary will assume the role of Secretary for the remainder of the meeting, collecting minutes from the previous Secretary as necessary.

Motion: "Resolved, that the 2024 Secretary of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Ricardo Griffith"

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Matt Tesauro

Voted

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Passed: 7-0

Motion: Resolved, that the 2024 Secretary of the Board of Directors is elected as follows: Ricardo Griffith

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson · Second: Matt Tesauro

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Motion to Elect Compliance Officer

Background The Board confirms Grant Ongers as the Compliance Officer for the Foundation.

Motion: "Resolved, the Board confirms Grant Ongers as a Compliance Officer for the Foundation, reporting to the Board."

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Avi Douglen

Vote

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Passed: 7-0

Motion: Resolved, the Board confirms Grant Ongers as a Compliance Officer for the Foundation, reporting to the Board.

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson · Second: Avi Douglen

Avi Douglen: YES
Bil Corry: YES
Kevin Johnson: YES
Matt Tesauro: YES
Ricardo Griffith: YES
Steve Springett: YES
Sam Stepanyan: YES

Comments, Announcements, and Other Business

Adjournment

Adjournment motion

The next general Board meeting is on February 27, 2024, at 12 pm US Eastern Time.

February 27 2024

"It is moved, and seconded to adjourn. Those in favor, say "aye""

Sponsor: Avi Douglen Second: Ricardo Griffith

Sponsor: Avi Douglen · Second: Ricardo Griffith

The next general Board meeting is next general Board meeting is on February 27, 2024, at 12 pm US Eastern Time..