Resigning from the TPF and TPRF board
I'm resigning from the board position at TPF (The Perl Foundation) also known as TPRF (The Perl and Raku Foundation).
tl;dr
After eight years with the foundation board, the time has come for me to step down. While I'm leaving the board, I intend to remain an active member of the Perl community and continue contributing in meaningful ways for Perl users and developers. You'll still see me at various Perl events; and perhaps Raku ones, too.
Over the years, I've learned a great deal, (hopefully) made a positive impact, and had a lot of fun.
Why I'm stepping down #1. The board needs a refresh
As I've noted before, having long-term board members at a nonprofit has advantages and disadvantages. My resignation opens the door for new perspectives and ideas. The foundation's board has started searching for backfill, which is good for the board's long-term success.
During my tenure, I owned various initiatives that have now reached a level of maturity where others can take them forward and improve upon them. While there's always a risk that no one will step up to take over certain efforts, that'll be an indication of their relative importance to the community.
Why I'm stepping down #2: Exploring new ways to make an impact to the Perl language
I expect the Perl language will continue to exist. I appreciate there are continued efforts to make the language better and maintain its ecosystem. While I hope TPF/TPRF remains a contributor to these efforts, I've been realizing that serving on the board may no longer be the best use of my energy. I'm eager to explore other avenues to make a meaningful impact on Perl and its community.
What's next
I remain committed to supporting Perl through my time, energy, and a bit of money. Several wonderful people are helping me identify the best ways to serve the community, and I'm deeply grateful for their guidance. I hope to share more details about my plans soon.
In the meantime, TPF/TPRF started seeking new volunteers. If you're passionate about Perl/Raku and want to help the foundation, I encourage you to get in touch with the foundation.
Thank you all for your support and for making this journey so rewarding.
Ex-Secretary, The Perl Foundation. makoto@perlfoundation.org | https://x.com/heismakoto
Dear Makoto,
Thank you for your many years of service to the community. We always enjoyed your company wherever we met, and we will remember you as a smart, friendly, helpful, wise, and productive leader. We hope we will add to these memories when we meet again.
You will be always welcome to our house in Limburg in the south of The Netherlands, for a meal, a drink, and a stay.
We wish you luck and fun in your future endeavours.
Kind regards,
Wendy van Dijk & Elizabeth Mattijsen
Hi Wendy and Liz!
Thank you for the kind words. Either at your home or somewhere else in Europe, I'm sure I'll see both of you sometime this year. Until then!