Internet Society of Australia
A Chapter of the Internet Society
ABN 36 076 406 801Minutes of Directors' Meeting, 4 August 2009
The meeting commenced at 5:45 pm AEDT on August 2009 and took place by way of teleconference in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Society. 1. Welcome 1.1 Attendance: Gunela Astbrink, Paul Brooks, Narelle Clark, Kevin Karp, Ross Kelso, Jerry Leeson, Andrew McRae, Holly Raiche, Gerry White 1.2 Apologies: Tony Hill, Cheryl Langdon-Orr 1.3 Absent: Robert Gregory 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting Accepted minutes of Previous Meeting July 7 , Moved: RK, second: GA, passed 3. Actions Arising/Carried Over from the Minutes 3.1 HR to pursue invitation to Nick Gruen - ongoing 3.2 HR to follow up with Michael Griffith regarding publication of public blog initiative - ongoing 3.3 HR, CLO and RG to discuss the outcomes/recommendations of HR's meeting with ACMA (see ED Report) and make draft recommendations to the Board/members on ISOC-AU involvement with the issue - consultation to be held at TCCM meeting on 18th - ongoing, HR to report on ACMA in light of ICANN meeting - ongoing 3.4 ISOC-AU involvement with IETF meeting. HR (with CLO) to clarify any ISOC-AU exposure to financial risk with ISOC and seek a written MoU on ISOC-AU's involvement - ongoing. 3.5 HR to check with KL re: a general SIG page to be added onto the website linking to SIGs and in particular a disabilities resources page for the Disability SIG to be discussed at strategy day - ongoing 3.6 RG to formulate an Australian Internet History project sub-committee 3.7 HR to pursue further investigation of automating MYOB sending of invoices - ongoing 3.8 HR & CLO to finalise costs for ISOC project with GA particularly assessing any prospective foreign exchange risk in the costing arrangements - Done 3.9 HR to publish auDA & Internet-NZ launch of Industry Best Practices Awards to IAMEMS - Done 3.10 HR to provide membership notification re 2009 membership renewals - ongoing 4. New and Carried Over actions 4.1 HR to pursue invitation to Nick Gruen - ongoing 4.2 HR to follow up with Michael Griifith regarding publication of public blog initiative - ongoing 4.3 HR, CLO and RG to discuss the outcomes/recommendations of HR's meeting with ACMA (see ED Report) and make draft recommendations to the Board/members on ISOC-AU involvement with the issue - consultation to be held at TCCM meeting on 18th - ongoing, HR to report on ACMA in light of ICANN meeting - ongoing HR to prepare brief summary report for Board 4.4 ISOC-AU involvement with IETF meeting. HR (with CLO) to clarify any ISOC-AU exposure to financial risk with ISOC and seek a written MoU on ISOC-AU's involvement - ongoing HR to prepare our desired MoU and send to ISOC-AU Board and then ISOC (Drew, Lynne & Anne). 4.5 HR to check with KL re: a general SIG page to be added onto the website linking to SIGs and in particular a disabilities resources page for the Disability SIG to be discussed at strategy day - ongoing 4.6 RG to formulate an Australian Internet History project sub-committee 4.7 HR to pursue further investigation of automating MYOB sending of invoices - HR contact CLO to obtain latest MYOB company file so that information gaps can be filled for September. 4.8 HR to provide membership notification re 2009 membership renewals, HR to approach CLO to prompt for renewals to be sent out. 4.9 HR is negotiating detail completion of TCCM contract. Finalised contract will be forwarded to Secretary (KK) for execution along with 1 other director. HR to forward all of the department details to KK so that follow up can be made while HR is away (until Aug 31) 4.10 RK to explore the possibility of establishing an NBN SIG. 4.11 GA to send a notice out to the access list and the members list. 4.12 NC to send to IAMEMS regarding the use of the internet in relation to the introduction of additional bill paying fees by ISPs and Telco's 4.13 RK to prepare a list of formal representatives (Directors and others) that have been formally appointed by, and on behalf of, the Society, and for this to be published on our web site. 5. Reports 5.1 Executive Director's Report 5.1.1 Acceptance of ED report - Written report accepted as circulated via email 5.2 Treasurer's Report - No report presented. 5.3 Revenue Sub-committee - No report presented. 5.4 Sponsorship - HR is negotiating detail completion of TCCM contract. Finalised contract will be forwarded to Secretary (KK) for execution along with 1 other director. - Discussions being held with ACCAN to determine their future requirements once they have their strategic plan in place. 5.5 Remuneration Sub-Committee - No report presented. 5.6 Employment Sub-Committee - No report presented. 5.7 Director's Representations 6. Membership Issues 7. SIGs Report 7.1 IPv6 SIG 7.1.1 Nothing to report 7.2 S&E (Skills & Expertise) 7.2.1 Nothing to report 7.3 Accessibility & Usability 7.3.1 GA is preparing for the initial PNG forum. GA to send a notice out to the access list and the members list. 8. Discussion 8.1 Meetings Attended - This item to be dropped from future Board agenda's as it is no longer necessary to report these meetings as part of our TCCM report. 8.2 Review of progress by Director's in pursuit of their goals defined at the Strategy Day 8.3 Should we create an NBN SIG? RK to explore the possibility of establishing an NBN SIG. 9. Any Other Business 9.1 Does ISOC-AU have a relationship with ATUG so that Director's can attend at member rates - Answer: Yes. 9.2 NC to send to IAMEMS regarding the use of the Internet in relation to the introduction of additional bill paying fees by ISPs and Telco's. In particular GW noted, "Optus and Telstra charging extra (Optus $2.00 and Telstra $2.20) for a printed account for services. ISOC-AU supported the position and also ACCAN in its objections to using the Internet as a single source for cheaper transaction." 9.3 RK to prepare a list of formal representatives (Directors and others) that have been formally appointed by, and on behalf of, the Society, and for this to be published on our web site. 9.4 HR will be on leave from Friday 7/8 through to Monday 31/8. 10. Next Meeting The meeting closed at 6:54pm. Tele-conference to be held on 1st September, 2009. 11. Confirmation Signed as a correct and complete record of the above meeting. Narelle Clark Vice-President, ISOC-AU