Dear OASIS Board of Directors Voters,
Just in case you've managed to put off making that tough decision I'd
like to provide you with a friendly reminder that there is only one
more day left to vote (or change your ballot if you inadvertently
forgot to check my box :-).
While I'm at it, (you knew there'd be a short pitch ;-) I'd like to
emphasize the key points you can find in my complete statement at:
http://www.oasis-open.org/private/elections/2008board/mischkinsky.php
the ballot is at:
http://www.oasis-open.org/apps/org/workgroup/voting/ballot.php?id=1471
I, and my company, bring to the table a depth of experience in the
standards world and a core belief that the industry is served best
when companies come together to cooperate on the development of
standards on an open and level playing field, and compete on
implementations.
My major activities in the past 2 years on the Board (in addition to
the usual monthly and weekly board meetings since Patrick Gannon's
departure) were as Chair of the Process Committee, member of the
Finance and IPR Committees, and member of the Executive Director
Search Committee.
To help facilitate this I will focus on:
o increasing transparency and accountability in the TC Chartering
Process beyond what we have done in the last year
o making changes to the TC Process to increase the credibility and
"standing" of OASIS standards
o improving the IPR policy by the addition of a "non-assert" IPR
mode, and disclosure of Essential Claims (patents) earlier in the
specification development cycle, when TC's can still take effective
actions
o completing the addition of an "Informational Document" track so
that TC's may officially approve "non-specification" documents such as
white papers, best practices, guidelines, etc.
o increasing clarity and broadening the usefulness of the Member
Section policy
o ensuring a successful and smooth transition for the new OASIS
Executive Director
o continued improvements in the OASIS IT infrastructure
o continued improvements in board/member communication
Regardless of your choice I urge you to vote before the Thursday 19
June 11:00 pm EDT deadline so that we elect directors who are
representative of the entire OASIS electorate.
Cheers,
Jeff Mischkinsky