New Mexico Chapter Report 2007

= New Mexico OSGeo Chapter =
 * Annual Report: Jan-Dec 2007
 * Contact Name: Zack Stauber

Key Accomplishments

 * Chapter was founded with seven members
 * Local web site was set up New Mexico OSGeo
 * Area of focus were defined:
 * User support group for New Mexicans and attendees of the New Mexico Geographic Information Council (NMGIC) semiannual meetings
 * Authoring of software needed by members
 * Hosting of existing projects with no home
 * Beta of Metadata Manipulator for populating large amounts of metadata was written, being tested on new topographic data acquired in New Mexico and aerial photography acquired in Texas.
 * Python scripts for cataloging data hosted by the Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) were written and put into use.

Areas for Improvement

 * Still getting chapter website/SVN repository off the ground
 * Need to recruit more members
 * Need to raise awareness of OS applications used by well-known local businesses, utilities, government agencies

Opportunities to Help

 * Once SVN repository is off the ground a member could make a template for project pages, one project per web page
 * Members can upload their own scripts and utilities that to have a home for distribution

Outlook for 2008

 * Definitely going to offer Metadata Manipulator and several other utilities for download on website
 * Will attempt to regularize meetings monthly or bimonthly starting in summer