- Inkscape Board of Directors

Inkscape 1.0 released
by Marc Jeanmougin 04 May '20

04 May '20

================ = Inkscape 1.0 = ================ Inkscape version 1.0 is now released. ---------------- You can watch our showcase at: https://inkscape.org/release-video-1-0/ and download it for your platform on: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.0/ then, if you want to support Inkscape, donate to the project at https://inkscape.org/support-us/ ---------------- Inkscape 1.0 is a major milestone for the Inkscape project, following the update of our user interface toolkit GTK to GTK+3, which allows us to support custom theming and HiDPI screen resolutions, and to provide a native app for macOS (as a preview). We also introduced a long list of new features outlined in detail and illustrated at https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Release_notes/1.0 . The highlights of this release are: * Easier theming options * macOS support * HiDPI screen support * Rotating and mirroring of canvas * Alignment of object with on-canvas handles * Split view and X-Ray modes to inspect path geometry * Searchable symbols dialog * New live path effect selection dialog * PowerPencil Live Path Effect to draw variable width strokes with graphic tablets * Many new useful live path effects (corner rounding tool, offsets, measures...) * Performance improvements for path operations on large number of paths * Default coordinate origin has been moved to the top left * Improved text line-height support * Variable font support * Browser-compatible flowed text * Extensions now use Python 3 ----------------------------- Join an Inkscape project team ----------------------------- Inkscape is always happy to welcome new contributors in various areas: code[1], translation[2], UX[3], bug triaging[4], or even outreach[5]! The main ways to get involved are listed on https://inkscape.org/contribute/ The preferred points of contact are: [1] https://lists.inkscape.org/postorius/lists/inkscape-devel.lists.inkscape.or… + https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/team_devel (or freenode/#inkscape-devel) [2] https://lists.inkscape.org/postorius/lists/inkscape-translator.lists.inksca… [3] https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/team_ux [4] https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/bug_migration [5] https://chat.inkscape.org/channel/team_vectors A warm thanks to everyone involved in making this release possible! -- The Inkscape team

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Inkscape Board Meeting this Friday (May 1st)
by Ted Gould 30 Apr '20

30 Apr '20

Howdy folks, This is a reminder that we have an Inkscape Board meeting coming up this Friday (May 1st) at high noon Texas time. For those not in Texas you can use this handy link to figure out the time where you are. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Inkscape+Board+Me… I imagine the discussion will largely be about the upcoming release. Everyone is welcome to attend. Ted

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April Board Meeting
by Ted Gould 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Hello Inkscapers, We have the monthly board meeting tomorrow (April 3rd), at noon Texas time. Sorry about the late notice. Everyone is welcome to join in and talk about what happens behind the scenes for the project. Meeting will be on #inkscape-devel on Freenode and bridged into the devel channel on https://chat.inkscape.org. (https://link.getmailspring.com/link/825346CB-824C-4315-9B37-D390E8ACF292@ge…) Hope to see everyone there! Ted

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Proposed Rennes Hackfest resolution
by Tavmjong Bah 30 Mar '20

30 Mar '20

Voting is needed on funding for sponsorship of attendees at the Rennes Hackfest and LGM planned for May 2020. Proposal: --------- 1. Travel Sponsorship to Rennes, France. - [ ] a. Reimburse pre-approved attendees (TBD) for up to a flat amount of $2000 per person. - [ ] b. Reimburse using the ranked system used for the Boston hackfest. - [ ] c. Reimburse with open ended limits to extent permitted by Software Conservancy policy. - [ ] d. Other: _______ - [ ] e. No, do not fund. 2. Board-sponsored Dinner. The Inkscape Board will fund a dinner out for Hackfest attendees and their guests. An estimated 10 people averaging 30 € each gives a budget of 300 €. - [ ] a. Yes, for estimated cost of up to 300 €. - [ ] b. Recommend a change: ___________ - [ ] c. No, do not fund. 3. Refreshments. The event host will ensure there are snacks and beverages, and procure other incidentals as needed for attendees. An estimate of 10 attendees * 3 days * 5 € gives a budget of 150 €. - [ ] a. Authorize reimbursement of up to 150 € to the event host for snacks, beverages, and other incidentals relating to the event hosting. - [ ] b. Authorize a different amount: _______ - [ ] c. Do not authorize reimbursement for refreshments Votes: ------ | Board Member | 1. | 2. | 3. | | -------------------- |:--:|:--:|:--:| | Bryce Harrington | | | | | Josh Andler | | | | | Tavmjong Bah | | | | | Ted Gould | | | | | Martin Owens | | | | | Marc Jeanmougin | | | | | Chris Rogers | | | | Resolution: ----------- Background: ----------- The Libre Graphics Meeting will be held in France from May 26th through 29th. We wish to also hold a 3-day hackfest preceeding it. Travel grants will be provided to attendees of these events. The exact list of approved attendees will be determined separately. We anticipate attendance in the 5-15 person range, similar to past events. A listing of prospective invitees is available at: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php?title=Hackfest2020_Rennes_Attendees Further details about the hackfest are available from: https://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Hackfest2020_Rennes

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Inkscape Board Meeting (THIS FRIDAY!)
by Ted Gould 03 Feb '20

03 Feb '20

Hello, This is a reminder to everyone that there's an Inkscape Board Meeting this upcoming Friday, February 7th. It is at high noon Texas time in the #inkscape-devel channel on Freenode. You can find out what time that is your timezone here: https://gath.io/Wir_mhmZ1 (https://link.getmailspring.com/link/B5006D88-B018-40E8-8E90-7715668B70D6@ge…) Everyone is invited. Come hang out and find out the backend details of the project. Ask questions. Just cheer the board on. You've got opportunities. Ted Acting Board Secretary

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test
by marc＠jeanmougin.fr 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

test (sorry)

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Board meeting Friday Dec 6th at 10am Pacific
by Bryce Harrington 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

Inkscape's monthly board meeting is scheduled for Friday, Dec 6th, at 10am Pacific in #inkscape-devel. All members are welcome. http://wiki.inkscape.org/wiki/index.php/Board_Meetings Agenda: ------- * Software Release status - Inkscape 1.0beta2 - Inkscape 1.0 * Infrastructure - Mailing lists - Bug migration - Rsnapshot backup * Hackfest planning - Prior to LGM in Renne (May 26th-29th) * Board roles - Follow up from last board meeting, on discussion about spreading leadership duties more broadly. - Possible proposal for new elected positions: + Vicechair - Sends vote resolutions to SFC; - Serves as 2nd project rep for SFC matters; - Fills in for chair running meetings; - Assists in other leadership duties as needed. + Secretary - Announces meetings; - Maintains meeting agenda; - Collects and posts meeting transcripts & action items. + Treasurer - Prepare annual budget proposal for voting; - Keep track of income and expenses; - Serve as contact point for reimbursements and payments; - Keep the Board informed on financial status of the project. * Other Business Transcripts of previous meetings: --------------------------------- http://alpha.inkscape.org/board/meetings/transcripts/ Bryce

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[RESOLVED] Sticker bulk purchase
by Bryce Harrington 16 Nov '19

16 Nov '19

2019 Stickers Bulk Purchase =========================== Resolution: ----------- Chris Rogers is authorized for reimbursement up to 200 £ for printing and shipping of commemorative stickers for Inkscape releases and hackfests. Receipts or invoices for each item and shipping charge should be collected and submitted to SFC according to their reimbursement policy: https://sfconservancy.org/projects/policies/conservancy-travel-policy.html Proposal: --------- Voting is needed to fund purchasing another batch of Inkscape stickers. These are the high quality waterproof metallic vinyl stickers that we've used (to high demand) for hackfests, but featuring the generic Inkscape theme. Stickers have proven to be a popular way to promote Inkscape at public events, and we've run completely out of the 1,000 we purchased last time. Marc Jeanmougin is authorized for reimbursement up to $1250 for printing and shipping of 10,000 stickers for distribution at Inkscape events. - [ ] a. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $1250 for 10,000 stickers. - [ ] b. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $220 for 1,000 stickers. - [ ] c. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $A for $B stickers. - [ ] d. No, do not authorize reimbursement for printing stickers. Votes: ------ | Board Member | 1. | | -------------------- |:--:| | Bryce Harrington | | | Josh Andler | a. | | Tavmjong Bah | a. | | Ted Gould | a. | | Martin Owens | a. | | Marc Jeanmougin | a. | | Chris Rogers | a. | * - Recused or Abstained Background: ----------- Due to high demand, we discussed at the October board meeting purchasing 10,000 Inkscape stickers at once. By doing so we can get them quite cheaply. CR reports he can get high quality stickers at the following rates: * 1000 stickers for 150 pounds ($192) * 10,000 stickers for 900 pounds ($1156) Mc will be purchasing this batch, using Cr's design and purchasing guidance. The stickers will then be distributed at various Inkscape events over the coming year.

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[REFERENDUM] Sticker bulk purchase
by Bryce Harrington 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Voting is needed to fund purchasing another batch of Inkscape stickers. These are the high quality waterproof metallic vinyl stickers that we've used (to high demand) for hackfests, but featuring the generic Inkscape theme. Stickers have proven to be a popular way to promote Inkscape at public events, and we've run completely out of the 1,000 we purchased last time. Proposal: 1. Authorize reimbursement to Marc Jeanmougin for the printing of Inkscape stickers. - [ ] a. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $1250 for 10,000 stickers. - [ ] b. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $220 for 1,000 stickers. - [ ] c. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $A for $B stickers. - [ ] d. No, do not authorize reimbursement for printing stickers. Votes: ------ | Board Member | 1. | | -------------------- |:--:| | Bryce Harrington | | | Josh Andler | | | Tavmjong Bah | a. | | Ted Gould | | | Martin Owens | a. | | Marc Jeanmougin | | | Chris Rogers | | Background ---------- Due to high demand, we discussed at the October board meeting purchasing 10,000 Inkscape stickers at once. By doing so we can get them quite cheaply. CR reports he can get high quality stickers at the following rates: * 1000 stickers for 150 pounds ($192) * 10,000 stickers for 900 pounds ($1156) Mc will be purchasing this batch, using Cr's design and purchasing guidance. The stickers will then be distributed at various Inkscape events over the coming year. (Several board members have already approved this, but on a defunct mailing list, so we're re-requesting votes on the official list for proper archiving.)

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Sticker funding
by Tavmjong Bah 13 Nov '19

13 Nov '19

Hi, Due to high demand, we discussed at the October board meeting purchasing 10,000 Inkscape stickers at once. By doing so we can get them quite cheaply. CR reports he can get high quality stickers at the following rates: 1000 stickers for 150 pounds ($192) 10,000 stickers for 900 pounds ($1156) Here is a suggested vote: ----------------------------- Voting is needed to fund purchasing Inkscape stickers. Stickers have proven to be a popular way to promote Inkscape at public events. Proposal: 1. Authorize reimbursement for the printing of Inkscape stickers. - [ ] a. Yes, authorize reimbursement of upto $1250 for 10,000 stickers. - [ ] b. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to $220 for 1,000 stickers. - [ ] c. Yes, authorize reimbursement of up to A for B stickers. - [ ] d. No, do not authorize reimbursement for printing stickers. Votes: ------ | Board Member | 1. | | -------------------- |:--:| | Bryce Harrington | | | Josh Andler | | | Tavmjong Bah | | | Ted Gould | | | Martin Owens | | | Marc Jeanmougin | | | Chris Rogers | |

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