[UbuntuWomen] Passing the Torch - Thank You for an amazing 6 months!

[Amber Graner]

Thanks everyone!!

Time flys when you are having fun --and the Lucid cycle has flown by!

The Ubuntu Women Project has taken on new energy and life in this last
months and the progressive momentium of contributions and
participation is something the whole team can be proud of.

I have laughed, learned, languished, and even lamented over decisions,
direction and dialogues surrounding role as the "appointed" Leader of
the Ubuntu Women Project.  While I understood the controversy and
concern of those within the project and even the community, about it,
it is my hope that I have added value to the project and have given
the best I had to offer to the team when and where ever I could.
Despite the rough start, and a few rocky moments as the Ubuntu Women
Leader, I have enjoyed contributioning to the success of the team.

Thank you!

However, any successes I as a leader have shared in during the Lucid
cycle, is a direct result of the determined, dedicated, and amazing
team that not only supported me but stands as both the anchor and the
sail of the Ubuntu Women Project.  As a team you have challenged me,
encouraged me, and caused honest introspection - and I have grown.

Thank you!

The leadership and contribution opportunites within the Ubuntu
Community allow for personal and professional growth; also these
opportunites allow for increases in techincal skill and ability beyond
the desktop, but that's not all, these opportunities allow
participants to be part of the bigger picture that extends and
encompasses an exciting and rewarding adventure in the world of FOSS.

Thank you!

In a few short weeks my 6 month term as the appointed leader comes to
an end.  I will NOT seek one of the elected leadership positions.
I'll remain an active member, but I am passing the torch so to speak.
There are, as I have said before, many brillant, talented,
knowledgeable and skilled women on the team and i am personally
looking forward to supporting them as they have supported me. :-)
Good Luck to all who seek to become the 1st elected Leadership
Committee.

This is a very diverse team, with many levels of experience and
expertise.  The Ubuntu Women Project is now covering almost all
aspects of the community!  With the various ubuntu governace boards
and councils, factoring in the goals, and direction of the team -
having 3 co-leaders to guide the team and support one another in that
leadership role will be vital to being effective in all areas of the
team.  As side effect of co-leadership is also a preventative measure
against burnout and volunteer vertigo.

Take a look at the Elections process wiki [1] which I have updated
based on the Feedback I recieved on the mailing list and in various
IRC conversations as well as in person discussion with team members at
various events.  (The formal Call for elections will be sent under
another email)

Again, Good Luck!

Thank you again!
Amber

[1] - http://wiki.ubuntu-women.org/LeadershipElectionProcess
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Amber Graner//akgraner//
http://akgraner.com/
http://www.ubuntu-user.com/Online/Blogs/Amber-Graner-You-in-Ubuntu


Just me Amber.

There are lots of Linux users who don't care how the kernel works, but
only want to use it. That is a tribute to how good Linux is.
Linus Torvalds