[OPEN-ILS-DEV] Scheduling IRC Developer Meetings

[Bill Erickson]

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 03:47:06PM -0500, Ben Shum wrote:
> Hi all,

I'll add my voice to the mix....
 
> Should we consider moving our developer meeting time to a different
> hour of the day in order to accommodate folks?  It seems that the 12
> pm EST on Tuesdays tends to be difficult for several since it
> conflicts with lunchtime.  berick had suggested later in the
> afternoon so that we can still keep west coast folks in the loop,
> but dbs noted that international participants would have trouble
> with that (though he also noted they've been quiet too).

I'd vote for 2pm Eastern, but I think any time in that 1-4 range is
better than noon.

> Also, are we still happy about trying for every other Tuesday?  Or
> should we consider different day of the week?
> 
> Alternatively, some had mentioned that there has not been much to
> discuss among the developers so far as meeting agenda items and
> topics.  Perhaps we should move to a meeting format that allowed for
> topics to be raised for inclusion either via mailing list / IRC and
> once enough has been drawn together, we meet?

I like the twice-monthly standing meetings.  I don't have a strong
preference for the day, but I imagine later in the week might be less
busy for many people and encourage better attendance.  Just a thought.

Related, I have an agenda item I'd like to raise at the next meeting
(but I'll mention it here since we're talking about meetings).  To avoid
the initial confusion caused by not having a meeting chair / note taker
for each meeting, perhaps we could elect roles for each meeting at the
end of the previous meeting (or elect people for terms, etc.)?  FWIW,
consider me a candidate. 

-b

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