April 18, 2024 regular meeting of the OpenStreetMap United States Board of Directors

Call to Order

Diane called the meeting to order at 3:03pm, Eastern, via video conference.

Present:

Approval of Minutes

The Executive Director (ED) provided an update to the board on OSM US’s activities over the prior month.
- Report reviewed ahead of time to leave meeting time mainly for State of the Map US planning

State of the Map US registration
- 108 registrations, 80 outstanding speaker registrations expected

Review State of the Map US volunteer schedule
State of the Map US closing session
- Board has agreed to handle some of this session. Needs brainstorming.
Discuss State of the Map US 2025 location.
Question from a member about board meeting transparency - open meetings?
- The board is open to addressing concerns about transparency with various activities. As always, reach out in #board-forum on the OSMUS Slack with any questions about posted minutes etc.
Any OSMF AB items to report?
- Imagery discussion, run by HOT this time after filling in for Maggie last meeting
- Continues to be an issue globally that needs Foundation attention.
State of the Map US 2024, board attendance
- Everyone on the board is attending
- Working out volunteer sheet and where we can slot in, will fill in as needed
Harrison met and reviewed accounting documents with Maggie and Nellie.
- Taxes are on track to be filed.
- Complexity with booking the charter project funding is being addressed