March 2024 Minutes

Background Each year, the Board must must pass a budget to allow for program expenses and desired income. Sam Stepenyan will discuss budget details.

Motion: "Resolved, the 2024 Budget is approved."

• 2024 Budget Vote

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Steve Springett

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

PASSES 7-0

Discussion about the budget passed by e-vote.

"Andrew reviewed the FY24 Budget, noting it was approved via e-vote. Sam called for more funds for development community outreach and marketing materials for conferences, highlighting the lack of SWAG budget. Andrew cited sending Jason to PyCon as an example of strategic focus. Dawn noted that such expenses exceeded the co-marketing budget, but additional funds could be approved by Andrew as needed. The possibility of recasting the budget was discussed with Chris, who stated it's not a usual practice, though Andrew indicated it might be necessary."

Bio - TBA

Motion: "Resolved, that Rick Mello is approved as an OWASP Compliance Officer, pursuant to Rick becoming a paid Individual Member."

Sponsor: Ricardo Griffith Second: Avi Douglen

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

PASSES 6-0

Background Jason C. McDonald will present on a proposal to create an OWASP Learning Platform. The platform will be a place for OWASP to host training materials, courses, and other educational content. The platform will be open to the public, but will also offer premium content to OWASP members and corporate supporters. The platform will be a source of revenue for OWASP, and will also help to further OWASP's mission of education and training.

• OWASP Learning Platform

Motion: "Resolved, that the Foundation can acquire the Blend-Ed platform for the purpose of creating the OWASP Learning Platform, as described in the proposal."

Sponsor: Kevin Johnson Second: Avi Douglen

"Avi has declared a personal interest in this matter."

Addendum: The Board concluded that a vote is not necessary at this stage. Avi recommended proceeding with the next steps to collect further information and report back to the Board. A Board vote will be mandated upon the involvement of a contract.

Motion is tabled for now.