The Chair called the meeting together at around 12 pm US EST.
The Board has quorum.
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Motion: To discuss the Cairo Chapter before any other new business.
Moved by: Kevin Johnson Seconded by: Avi Douglen
Board Members
Results Passes 7-0
The Board will adjourn for an executive session with the Cairo Chapter leaders.
"Hassan Mourad discussed the Cairo chapter. Discussion occured and Andrew van der Stock recommended an internal discussion and vote at a later date and time."
Background A discussion of a for-profit entity to generate revenue for the Foundation.
"Steve led the discussion on an alternate revenue source. A working group will be established by Steve, Avi and Sam for diuscussion for the 2025 Board."
Background An update on the state of OWASP EU vzw.
"Andrew to provide an update after discussing with legal and update the board by early next week."
The Board will discuss the OKRs for the Executive Director.
"To be discussed in the Board submit in March. Andrew van der Stock needs time to work on this item."
Background Avi Douglen to discuss a proposal to modify the requirements for Directors.
"Discussion tabled until the next board meeting. The proposal will be distributed via email in advance for review."
Background Sam Stepanyan will lead a discussion on the roles and responsibilities of Committee members, and the policy for Committees, and voting procedures.
"Sam facilitated the discussion on Committee policies. It was agreed to form a Policy Review Team consisting of Sam Stepanyan, Andrew van der Stock, and Ricardo Griffith to conduct an initial review and provide recommendations."
Background Scheduling an in-person meeting in 2025.
"Action Item: Andrew will distribute Doodle polls to determine the preferred location and the most suitable date and time."
Background An update on the status of the chapter creation process and status in the AMS.
"Andrew says they re-opened the chapter creation process."
Proposed Roles:
The Board will deliberate on the necessity, scope, and budgetary impact of these roles in alignment with organizational goals and priorities in the March in-person meeting.
The next general Board meeting is on January 28th 2025, at 12 pm US Eastern Time.
"It is moved, and seconded to adjourn. Those in favor, say "aye""
Sponsor: Avi Douglen Second: Matt Tesauro
Sponsor: Avi Douglen · Second: Matt Tesauro
The next general Board meeting is next general Board meeting is on January 28th 2025, at 12 pm US Eastern Time..
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