[jsdl-wg] jsdl leadership changes

[Andreas Savva]

All,

We have been talking with the ADs and the GFSG about making some changes  
in JSDL-WG leadership in order to allow the group to function more  
smoothly and engage more effectively with other groups, especially PGI.

The proposed changes are
- Appoint Mark Morgan as co-chair in place of Darren Pulsipher, who  
resigned some time ago
- Appoint Philipp Wieder as secretary, a position so far empty

Both Mark and Philipp have contributed to various OGF WGs over the years  
and are well known by the community. Philipp has been leading the Activity  
specification effort within JSDL-WG; Mark has a detailed understanding of  
JSDL specs--Genesis II has implemented all JSDL specs including parameter  
sweep--and is active in PGI.

Both Steve and I remain as co-chairs and will continue contributing to the  
group as much as we can.

If anyone has any comments on this change please mail the list. The GFSG  
has tentatively approved this change so unless there are strong objections  
in the next few days we'll make the change official.

Unfortunately, there will not be any official JSDL sessions at OGF30 as  
none of the chairs or proposed new chair can attend this time. I am sure  
Philipp or Alexander will be happy to talk with people about these changes  
and represent JSDL-WG in related sessions.

The group has typically done most of its work on regular teleconfs and we  
expect to restart those after OGF30.

Thank you,
-- 
Andreas Savva
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd