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# May Minutes were tabled and will be approved at the August meeting with the June Minutes. | # May Minutes were tabled and will be approved at the August meeting with the June Minutes. | ||
# [[media:ESIP_C&B_Meeting_052313-1.pdf |Report]] Back from Constitution and Bylaws Committee on Commons Governance ([http://commons.esipfed.org/node/1447 Governance Document]) | # [[media:ESIP_C&B_Meeting_052313-1.pdf |Report]] Back from Constitution and Bylaws Committee on Commons Governance ([http://commons.esipfed.org/node/1447 Governance Document]) | ||
− | #* Tamara Ledley reported on the work done by C&B on ESIP Commons Governance. The group recommended that a Commons | + | #* Tamara Ledley reported on the work done by C&B on ESIP Commons Governance. The group recommended that a Commons Working Group be established. The group also recommended that membership include type reps, C&B chair and be open to anyone else interested. |
− | #* Tamara moved for ExCom to accept this amended language. The motion was seconded by Chuck Hutchinson and approved by | + | #* Tamara moved for ExCom to accept this amended language. The motion was seconded by Chuck Hutchinson and approved by acclamation. |
# Summer Meeting | # Summer Meeting | ||
− | #* Carol reported on the upcoming ESIP Summer Meeting. Registration is up to almost 100 people and the agenda for both plenary sessions and breakouts are set with | + | #* Carol reported on the upcoming ESIP Summer Meeting. Registration is up to almost 100 people and the agenda for both plenary sessions and breakouts are set, with some minor details still needing to be ironed out. We will have a sponsored breakfast by RENCI and a sponsored reception by ESRI. Because of fed travel restrictions, the early bird rate will be extended until the feds have had ample time to register, post-approval. |
− | #* Erin reminded the group that there will be remote participation available. Also | + | #* Erin reminded the group that there will be remote participation available. Also, posters will be displayed throughout the meeting instead of at the reception and can be submitted to the ESIP Commons until June 28. |
# GEO Participation Level | # GEO Participation Level | ||
− | #* Carol reported that GEO has approached the Federation about changing | + | #* Carol reported that GEO has approached the Federation about changing its status from Observer to Participating Organization. Group discussed and did not see a drawback to making this change. |
# Committee Reports | # Committee Reports | ||
− | #* Partnership reported that the current class of new member applications are posted and open for review and comment. The committee has received one new application for the Fall class from the National Academy of | + | #* Partnership reported that the current class of new member applications are posted and open for review and comment. The committee has received one new application for the Fall class from the National Academy of Sciences. |
# Other Business | # Other Business | ||
#* No other business | #* No other business | ||
− | Chuck | + | Chuck Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and John Scialdone seconded. The motion carried by acclamation. The meeting adjourned at 2:45. |
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# Welcome <br> | # Welcome <br> | ||
− | # April Minutes | + | # Adoption of April Minutes |
::Roberta Johnson made a motion to adopt the minutes as drafted. The motion was seconded by Emily Law. Without discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.<br> | ::Roberta Johnson made a motion to adopt the minutes as drafted. The motion was seconded by Emily Law. Without discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.<br> | ||
# Summer Meeting | # Summer Meeting | ||
− | #* Carol gave the update. Erin has taken a first pass at the agenda. If there are conflicts contact her. The plenary is coming together. There will be a decadal survey plenary panel and the group is taking a collaborative approach to identifying speakers. Registration is picking up - we are over the 30 person mark. Our hosts at UNC | + | #* Carol gave the update. Erin has taken a first pass at the agenda. If there are conflicts contact her. The plenary is coming together. There will be a decadal survey plenary panel and the group is taking a collaborative approach to identifying speakers. Registration is picking up - we are over the 30 person mark. Our hosts at UNC/RENCI, sponsoring a breakfast and ESRI is sponsoring the reception at the museum. |
#* Question from Brian - Is there a chance to thank sponsors publicly? It will be part of the program, signage and opening remarks | #* Question from Brian - Is there a chance to thank sponsors publicly? It will be part of the program, signage and opening remarks | ||
# Revisiting Award Review Criteria | # Revisiting Award Review Criteria | ||
− | #* Annette led discussion on award criteria in terms of someone whose passed away. She looked to ExCom for feedback on how to handle a nomination for someone whose passed away? Some viewed that the criteria isn't strictly for living recipients. We should learn from how other organizations. Group agreed we should maintain the award criteria | + | #* Annette led discussion on award criteria in terms of someone whose passed away. She looked to ExCom for feedback on how to handle a nomination for someone whose passed away? Some viewed that the criteria isn't strictly for living recipients. We should learn from how other organizations are doing this. Group agreed we should maintain the current award criteria. |
# Committee Reports | # Committee Reports | ||
#* C&B - Karl reported for Tamara that C&B is moving forward with consideration of Commons Guidance Governance Document | #* C&B - Karl reported for Tamara that C&B is moving forward with consideration of Commons Guidance Governance Document |
Revision as of 09:17, August 1, 2013
ESIP Federation Executive Committee, June 13, 2013
Participants: Carol Meyer, Erin Robinson, John Scialdone, Emily Law, Karl Benedict, Annette Schloss, Roberta Johnson, Steve Berrick, Tamara Ledley, Chuck Hutchinson Meeting called to order at 2:03 by Karl Benedict
- Welcome
- May Minutes were tabled and will be approved at the August meeting with the June Minutes.
- Report Back from Constitution and Bylaws Committee on Commons Governance (Governance Document)
- Tamara Ledley reported on the work done by C&B on ESIP Commons Governance. The group recommended that a Commons Working Group be established. The group also recommended that membership include type reps, C&B chair and be open to anyone else interested.
- Tamara moved for ExCom to accept this amended language. The motion was seconded by Chuck Hutchinson and approved by acclamation.
- Summer Meeting
- Carol reported on the upcoming ESIP Summer Meeting. Registration is up to almost 100 people and the agenda for both plenary sessions and breakouts are set, with some minor details still needing to be ironed out. We will have a sponsored breakfast by RENCI and a sponsored reception by ESRI. Because of fed travel restrictions, the early bird rate will be extended until the feds have had ample time to register, post-approval.
- Erin reminded the group that there will be remote participation available. Also, posters will be displayed throughout the meeting instead of at the reception and can be submitted to the ESIP Commons until June 28.
- GEO Participation Level
- Carol reported that GEO has approached the Federation about changing its status from Observer to Participating Organization. Group discussed and did not see a drawback to making this change.
- Committee Reports
- Partnership reported that the current class of new member applications are posted and open for review and comment. The committee has received one new application for the Fall class from the National Academy of Sciences.
- Other Business
- No other business
Chuck Hutchinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting and John Scialdone seconded. The motion carried by acclamation. The meeting adjourned at 2:45.
ESIP Federation Executive Committee, May 9, 2013
Participants: Carol Meyer, Erin Robinson, John Scialdone, Emily Law, Brian Wee, Karl Benedict, Annette Schloss, Roberta Johnson, Steve Berrick, Stefan Falke Meeting called to order at 2:03 by Karl Benedict
- Welcome
- Adoption of April Minutes
- Roberta Johnson made a motion to adopt the minutes as drafted. The motion was seconded by Emily Law. Without discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.
- Roberta Johnson made a motion to adopt the minutes as drafted. The motion was seconded by Emily Law. Without discussion, the minutes were approved by acclamation.
- Summer Meeting
- Carol gave the update. Erin has taken a first pass at the agenda. If there are conflicts contact her. The plenary is coming together. There will be a decadal survey plenary panel and the group is taking a collaborative approach to identifying speakers. Registration is picking up - we are over the 30 person mark. Our hosts at UNC/RENCI, sponsoring a breakfast and ESRI is sponsoring the reception at the museum.
- Question from Brian - Is there a chance to thank sponsors publicly? It will be part of the program, signage and opening remarks
- Revisiting Award Review Criteria
- Annette led discussion on award criteria in terms of someone whose passed away. She looked to ExCom for feedback on how to handle a nomination for someone whose passed away? Some viewed that the criteria isn't strictly for living recipients. We should learn from how other organizations are doing this. Group agreed we should maintain the current award criteria.
- Committee Reports
- C&B - Karl reported for Tamara that C&B is moving forward with consideration of Commons Guidance Governance Document
- Education - Roberta reported that Edu met on Tuesday and discussed Summer Meeting as well as potential participation in GLOBE solicitation.
- Other Business
- No other business
Annette motioned and Steve seconded to adjourn at 2:41.