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3	3	**The vision is one of broad inclusion and representation, a steadfast commitment to embracing challenging conversations, and an Open Source Initiative that is responsive and bold both today and tomorrow.**
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5		-In the 4 years I’ve been on the board, I’ve served as CFO, VP, and Chair of the Staffing Committee. I’ve deepened OSI’s relationships with FLOSS foundations around the world, bringing on such Affiliate Members as //Software Freedom Conservancy, Linux Australia, TODO Group, and Open Source Community Africa//. I’ve represented OSI’s views at summits and meetings, and I’ve worked to build consensus in even the most fractious of times. I personally made OSI’s first financial projections and organizational development plan, and have constantly worked to put OSI on better long term footing.
	5	+In the 4 years I’ve been on the board, I’ve served as CFO, VP, and Chair of the Staffing Committee. I’ve deepened OSI’s relationships with FLOSS foundations around the world, bringing on such Affiliate Members as //Software Freedom Conservancy, Linux Australia, TODO Group, and Open Source Community Africa//. I’ve represented OSI’s views at summits and meetings, and I’ve worked to build consensus in even the most fractious of times. I personally made OSI’s first financial projections and organizational development plan, and have constantly worked to put OSI on better long term footing. You can read my [[2016>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/Main/OSI+Board+of+Directors/Board+Member+Elections/2016_election/Simmons2016/]] and [[2018>>url:https://wiki.opensource.org/bin/Main/OSI+Board+of+Directors/Board+Member+Elections/Simmons2018]] platforms.
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7	7	As and when called for, I’ve been conciliatory, stubborn, inquisitive, reassuring, circumspect, skeptical, and open to new ideas… All in the name of creating an organization that is more representative and responsive to the communities it serves.
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15	15	I will be a steady hand and strong voice for open source. I will see through the organizational development plan, the hiring of an Executive Director, the hand over from a President-lead to Chair-facilitated board, and the transition of the OSI from being volunteer-driven to volunteer-supervised.
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17		-If you believe, like I do, we need a stronger and bolder OSI, then you should vote for me. If you believe in my ability to muddle my way to True North, then you should vote for me.
	17	+If you believe, like I do, we need a stronger and bolder OSI, then you should vote for me. If you believe in my ability to muddle my way to True North, then you should vote for me. Anyone who is registered as an Individual Member by March 2nd is eligible to vote in the election: [[join OSI today>>url:https://opensource.org/join]].
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19	19	== Who am I? ==
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