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From: Ross Gardler <rgardler@opendirective.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:38:02 +0000
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Subject: Re: [PROPOSAL] Clarify the role of the Champion as an "incubation
 coordinator" (was: should podlings have informal chairs?)
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On 24 November 2011 17:34, ant elder <ant.elder@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Ross Gardler
> <rgardler@opendirective.com> wrote:
>> On 24 November 2011 17:17, Dennis E. Hamilton <dennis.hamilton@acm.org> =
wrote:
>>> I had hoped that the business of a PPMC-member champion being a VP-elec=
t would have just gone away. =A0That coupling is certain to inspire politic=
al motivation and purpose.
>>>
>>> I think that's a terrible trick to play on a PPMC.
>>
>> I think you may be missing a nuance in the suggestion below.
>>
>> The chair of a PMC is a VP of the foundation. It is not a role of
>> power rather responsibility within the project (although admittedly
>> the title can be important outside the ASF - that's the reward for
>> some people).
>>
>> The suggestion below is that at some point during incubation the
>> podling should elect their own champion who will take on the
>> responsibilities of the champion.
>
> I've not made up my mind about this proposal, not totally convinced
> yet its a good idea though either.
>
> If a poddling can get it together to elect their own champion aren't
> they likely to be about ready to graduate anyway?

For me that is exactly why I like the idea. they can lead the
graduation process - less work for the mentors ;-)

Ross

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