Internet Society Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting #F21
17 June 2023
13:20 – 17:00 EDT
Open to Observers Session
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17:20 UTC 13:20 EDT 1. Welcome, Apologies and Declaration of Conflicts – Andrew Sullivan
17:25 UTC 13:25 EDT 2. Annual Elections and Appointments
- Annual Election of Board Chair – Andrew Sullivan
- Annual Election of Other Officers – Board Chair
- Annual Appointment of Committee Chairs and Members – Board Chair
Proposed Resolution
Resolution F2023-X: Appoint Chairs and Members of Committees of the Foundation Board
RESOLVED, that the Internet Society Foundation Board of Trustees makes the following appointments to committees of the board for the 2023-2024 term:
Audit Committee
Chair: Luis Martinez
Members: Brian Haberman, Victor Kuarsingh, Sagarika Wickramasekera, Olufunke Baruwa
Compensation Committee:
Chair: Incoming Board Chair
Members: Brian Haberman, Olufunke Baruwa, Barry Leiba, Robert Pepper, Caleb Ogundele
Executive Committee
Chair: Incoming Board Chair
Members: Incoming Treasurer and Board Secretary
Non-Voting, Ex-Officio Member: Andrew Sullivan
Finance Committee
Chair: Incoming Treasurer
Members: Ted Hardie, Robert Pepper, Jon Peterson, Caleb Ogundele, Ramanou Biaou
Non-Voting, Ex-Officio Member: Andrew Sullivan
Strategic Advisory Committee:
Chair: Jon Peterson
Members: Brian Haberman, Luis Martinez, Charles Mok, Laura Thomson, Caleb Ogundele
Non-Voting, Ex-Officio Member: Andrew Sullivan
*Note: Resolution F2022-11 sets the appointments for the class of 2022-2024 (all members listed except Caleb Ogundele). Caleb Ogundele will serve in the class of 2023-2025. Per the Strategic Advisory Committee Charter, terms of members are two years with no limit.
17:40 UTC 13:40 EDT 3. Action Items from the 2022-2023 Foundation Board – Board Chair
Proposed Resolution
Resolution F2023-X: Accept the Summary of Agreed Board Action Items from the 2022-2023 Foundation Board of Trustees
RESOLVED, the Internet Society Foundation Board of Trustees accepts the Summary of Agreed Board Action Items as conveyed by the 2022-2023 Board of Trustees.
Summary of Agreed Board Action Items
At the close of each Internet Society Foundation board year, the outgoing Board of Trustees conveys to the incoming board a list of priorities based on its knowledge and experience, which are crucial for the continued success of the organization. Now at the close of its term, the 2022-2023 board conveys the following priorities to the 2023-2024 board:
- Support the Foundation in its ongoing role as a center for philanthropic activity in furtherance of Internet Society’s mission and in the development of its applicant and grantee community.
- Assist the Foundation in the growth of its role as a supporting organization.
- Support fundraising efforts.
- Support ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of Foundation materials and communities.
17:50 UTC 13:50 EDT 4. Philanthropy Progress Update – Sarah Armstrong
18:20 UTC 14:20 EDT 5. Foundation 2023 Progress – Rinalia Abdul Rahim
18:50 UTC 14:50 EDT Break
Closed Executive Session
19:05 UTC 15:05 EDT 6. Fundraising Plan Update – Jeff Kramer
20:05 UTC 16:05 EDT 7. Q1 Financial Results – Sae Park
Open to Observers Session
20:20 UTC 16:20 EDT 8. Any Other Business/Parking Lot
i. Approve Revised Foundation Finance Committee Charter
Proposed Resolution
Resolution F2023-X: Approve Revised Internet Society Foundation Finance Committee Charter
WHEREAS, as part of its annual workplan, the Finance Committee reviewed its Charter and made minor amendments clarifying existing language and terminology, as well as incorporating new language regarding the committee’s role in the oversight of investments and investment performance;
WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Internet Society Foundation Article II Section 12. (b) require the Board of Trustees to approve committee charters;
RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee Charter as presented is approved.
21:00 UTC 17:00 EDT 9. Adjournment