Andy Lester writes "After a running the
Perl Foundation Grant Committee
for almost two years, Ovid has decided he needs to step down.
Naturally, this means we need someone to step into this role and
we're hoping to get new people into the Perl Foundation.
Running the Grant Committee is a very important volunteer position
with specific responsibilities. These include:
- Every three months, putting out a call for grant proposals and organizing votes on them.
- Finding and retaining grant managers to oversee grants which are awarded.
- Keep abreast of important trends in the Perl community.
- Work the Grant and Steering committee to help shape Perl Foundation policy.
- Keep the news.perlfoundation.org blog updated with regular events happening with the grant committee.
This role requires:
- A good understanding of the needs of the Perl community.
- Thick skin ("why did you morons approve X?", "You aren't funding enough grants!", "You are funding too many grants", etc.)
- Patience. Sometimes the wheels turn slowly.
- Discretion (never publicly discuss rejected grants. Respect privacy)
- Tact (you have to let rejected grantees down gently while telling them why their grant was rejected)
Aside from the above, we like to see initiative on the part Grant
Committee Secretary. New ideas, grant-related or not, that help
the Perl Foundation better serve the Perl community are always
welcome. To help the transition, Ovid has volunteered to help the
new Grant Secretary get to his or her feet and answer any questions
which might arise.
If you're looking for a way to make an impact in the Perl community,
and help the Perl Foundation drive Perl development, the Grant
Committee chair position may be for you. If you're interested,
email Richard Dice at
rdice at perlfoundation.org. We
hope to hear from you soon."
