Topic: RequestedDeletion Nomination to 2017 Board

[gzartman]

I don't want to start a big flame war here, but wanted to add some clarifying comments.

I created this thread because HSF made the accusation on the devinfo mailing list that there was some kind of conspiracy to take over the SME Server project here:

https://lists.contribs.org/pipermail/devinfo/2017-November/014143.html
https://lists.contribs.org/pipermail/devinfo/2017-November/014145.html
https://lists.contribs.org/pipermail/devinfo/2017-November/014146.html


HSF went on to say he wanted to be board president here:

https://lists.contribs.org/pipermail/devinfo/2017-November/014148.html


This is FAR from the first time HSF has made acquisitions like this or attempted to derail the leadership of this project, discourage, and cut down.  Many good people have left this project because of actions just like this one. 

Those who have been working hard to keep this project afloat such as JPP, Dan, and several others don't deserve this kind of attack.  What they do is a thankless job.  They put in countless hours of their own time and literally get nothing in return for it.  Nobody else is stepping up to do the work they are doing.  They are holding this project together, so we own them nothing but a huge thank you.

This thread needs to remain: 1) To put to bed any notion that the current volunteer leaders are somehow preventing others from participating in leadership.  2) As a reminder to HSF of the harm comments like the ones made last week cause.

[TerryF]

On the money..

[kankan]

VOTE NO

[CharlieBrady]

Vote no.

[Peasant]

Vote No.

[guest22]

I won't go into details, but I never asked for this posting and comments. I asked HOW the election process works for individuals and HOW to nominate. Not if somebody wants to do it for me with all kinds of remarks and follow up remarks.

I kindly request these postings to be removed. I did not nominate myself, nor was I given instructions nor the opportunity.

[DanB35]

I did not nominate myself, nor was I given instructions nor the opportunity.

Your email of 16 November to the devinfo list said you wanted to be president, which certainly sounds like you were trying to nominate yourself.  You were given instructions on at least three occasions on how to properly nominate yourself, and thus you had (and still have) the opportunity to do so.  What you choose to do is, of course, up to you, but I don't expect this topic to be removed.

[guest22]

If I want to I nominate myself on my own behalf with my own motivations. Again, please remove this topic.

[DanB35]

Not my call, but I don't think it should be removed.  You made the (ridiculous) accusations in a public forum, along with the demand that you be considered for the board.  This topic is a response to that demand.  You don't get to dictate what other people say about you, and you don't get to rewrite the history of your behavior.

[guest22]

Sorry, but I did not 'demand' anything but merely expressed my intention that I want to become something. No demands, just asking for the proper way. I did made any accusations, I mentioned POSSIBLE election fraud as I mentioned many things before when I was on the board. Those questions and my expressions of concerns were ignored too.

I am now asking for the 3rd and last time, please remove this post.

[ReetP]

Those questions

.....to which you already knew the answers (unless during your tenure as a board member you couldn't be bothered to read the rules)

and my expressions of concerns were ignored too.

Because they were baseless, without foundation, and a slur on the volunteer people trying to do some good work here.

Which you already know.

I am now asking for the 3rd and last time, please remove this post.

Sounds like a demand here. 'and last time'.

Or what, exactly ?

It is a matter of public record. Along with a lot of your other outbursts. If you can't handle what has been said then you ought to have thought twice before you posted in the first place.

You created this mess with your continual bitching and haranguing, of which we have all had a stomach full, and which has cost us more devs and users than I care to count. People are sick to the back teeth with your continual outbursts, stirring up problems and arguing for no valid reason, usually followed by periods of silence, and then springing back as if nothing had ever happened and you hadn't offended anyone.

Previously people just shut up (and or more usually left) and let you simmer down. For once they are telling you like it is. You were the one that started it. You reap what you sow.

I have said many times that you have a huge talent, and have defended you many times in the past (believe it or believe it not) but all that good that you do is completely lost by moments like this. Quite frankly we are better off without you. For all your good, you have cost SME far too much. You would have been banned on most other forums. You haven't been here purposefully so that you can't accuse people of 'silencing democracy' or 'censorship' whatever other verbiage you throw up.
 
May this thread serve as a reminder to you. I'd pin it permanently, and personally I'd like to frame it and stick it on the front of the wiki as a reminder how destructive one person can be. And when you have calmed down, your temper tantrum is over, and you've picked up all your toys again, you can come back and remind yourself why this thread ever occurred.

You own it, outright.

[guest22]

Wow, you guys are really making an effort of this blaming game. I've been sticking my neck out since 2003 and have always supported SME Server. If there is something you would like to discuss you could have contacted me or discuss it during board meetings. Unfortunately there are no meeting notes of those, despite me asking a zillion times.



As a board member one is responsible in person for any (financial) actions taken by the non profit incorporation. In that role I have been asking many questions, but I was waved away and 'hushed'. Exactly as happens here now.


The Koozali Foundation Inc. bylaws is one thing. US law and responsibility as individual board member (also in case of mis management) overrules any bylaws. Each individual board member is personally responsible.


Hence my request for transparency as a board member but was never given, hence me leaving the board. For there is NO financial report/transparency/accountability whatsoever.


Maybe you donation has been taken for some other purposes. I really can't say due to the lack of any overview/transparency at all, for over 2 years. In case of any fraud, each individual board member can be held subject to criminal investigations in the US and beyond. Say good bye to you travels.


Paranoid? No, simply pragmatic and simply asking transparency and openness. Never got it.


https://www.doj.state.or.us/charitable-activities/laws-guides-for-charities/your-rights-roles-and-responsibilities-as-a-nonprofit-officer/


https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/guide-nonprofit-board-service.pdf


amongst other things, e.g. this is what I have been asking for but never were given:


"In order to carry out your legal responsibilities as a board member, you must be able to make informed judgments about important matters regarding the organization and operations of the charity. The law permits you to reasonably rely on information from the charity’s staff, its lawyer, its accountant, outside advisors, and board committees in making those judgments. Your right to information includes the following: you have the right to reasonable access to management, to have reasonable access to internal information of the organization and to the organization’s principal advisors, such as its auditors and lawyers. Senior management must also be willing to facilitate board access to books and records of the charity. The board has the right, if necessary, to engage the services of outside advisors at the charity’s expense to assist it with a particular matter."

Since the Koozali board has no procedure or does not even know how to organize itself as a state of Oregon non profit, I have to report to the state of Oregon why I am no longer member of the board of directors. For I am one of the founding directors, but was never given any prove the administration and or membership was adjusted officially.

Next time I travel to the US, I would like it NOT to be hold for questioning/detained or expelled due to my role as board member of a non compliant or even a possible fraudulent board of a US non profit.

That would severely damage my job opportunities, just like this unlawful post for it does not adhere to the bylaws. Hence my 3 requests for it to be removed.

[ReetP]

Wow, you guys are really making an effort of this blaming game.

I'm afraid you started it. I'm just stating facts so people are in no doubt that you are talking nonsense, as ever.

I've been sticking my neck out since 2003 and have always supported SME Server. If there is something you would like to discuss you could have contacted me or discuss it during board meetings. Unfortunately there are no meeting notes of those, despite me asking a zillion times.

Pardon ? What are you rambling about now ? You started off on Election fraud. Where are you headed now ?

You've been sticking your oar IN since 2003, that IS for sure.

Contact you to discuss what ? You have been told of your destructive nature on numerous occasions via numerous methods. You know that full well, and if I could be bothered I'm sure I could find you a few reminders.

As a board member one is responsible in person for any (financial) actions taken by the non profit incorporation. In that role I have been asking many questions, but I was waved away and 'hushed'. Exactly as happens here now.

Blah blah

Maybe you donation has been taken for some other purposes. I really can't say due to the lack of any overview/transparency at all, for over 2 years. In case of any fraud, each individual board member can be held subject to criminal investigations in the US and beyond. Say good bye to you travels.

Paranoid? No, simply pragmatic and simply asking transparency and openness. Never got it.

Ahhh so now you change the goalposts again. Another toy leaves the pram. Will you never learn?

Accusing people (and that would include me) of defrauding Koozali? That is a pretty serious allegation you are making there. Just enough to try and cast doubt, but trying very hard to make yourself look innocent 'I was just asking, it wasn't an accusation'.

Actually, yes it is.

I know that whilst I was on the Board every single penny was accounted for. Quite frankly there wasn't enough cash in the pot to do anything much anyways. So I have no fear about travelling.

As far as I am aware, the last I heard was that donations were up a bit and there was a bit more cash in the bank (I think there is a missive from JPP on the subject). But we are talking a few thousands of dollars here - hardly worth the effort of defrauding, and you have had a good idea about the value of those figures for a long time, whether you have seen accounts or not.

Trying to accuse people here of financial fraud is illogical and pathetic, and I suggest you think very hard about retracting your comment before someone takes it personally, and seriously.

I'm not biblical, but I always like this quote. Have a good think about it.

"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

[guest22]

Nope, not changing goals posts, simply being verbal on details of the holistic 'thing' that many do/did not understand or are missing the history of the CLOSED board list where some quotes and understanding comes from from posters to this post. Nothing new, just saying out loud now. Maybe I should post the board list on pastebin for other to have a better understanding.

Don't forget John, you speak out loud, and so do other (former) board members, on a public forum, referring to a closed list/forum/chat of board members. Nobody can verify what others are saying.

Regarding comment about POSSIBLE fraud, please consult with the state of Oregon in the US. I have been so kind to post the links to anyone started to realize what it takes to be a board and a board member.

AFAIK you are now defending YOUR period as president. I am not referring to that period, do I? I am referring to the CURRENT BOARD and 'president' bt that is obvious to any reader IF they had access to the closed board list.

And no, I will not retract any comment about any POSSIBLE fraud. It is possible for the board did and does not adhere to US - Oregon non profit rules. Hence me not taking any responsibility any longer as board member due to the lack of compliance by the president.

[DanB35]

Nobody can verify what others are saying.

Yes, a good number of people can.

It is possible for the board did and does not adhere to US - Oregon non profit rules.

It is possible that the sun will fail to rise tomorrow.  It is possible that you might be a Russian spy.  It is possible that I might be evil incarnate.  But since I have no evidence to support any of these possibilities, I don't give any significant thought to them.  Do you have any evidence to support your innuendo above?  And if so, why didn't you share it with the board before you resigned (again) a few weeks ago?