China Chapter Report 2008

= China Chapter =
 * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2008
 * Contact name:
 * Pro.Chen: chenrg at lreis.ac.cn
 * Gao Ang: gaoang at lreis.ac.cn

Key Accomplishments

 * Enhanced OSGeo China Website (in Chinese language).
 * Promote local OSGeo activites every month at OSGeo China Event.
 * 4 local sponsors, ESRI China, 3SNews, Sun China ERI and InfoQ China.
 * Organized "Monthly OSGeo Lecture" at Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Science.
 * Bid for FOSS4G 2010 conference with 3 other cities.

Areas for Improvement

 * Give lectures at local universities and promote the reputation of OSGeo.
 * Provide technical help at OSGeo China mail alias for the OS GIS users in China.

Opportunities to Help

 * Launch local sponsorship, which could help us to keep regular activities and visible.
 * Contribute us translated materials of OSGeo.org pages.
 * Become sponsor of the China Chapter and support local activities in financial or event goods and materials.

Outlook for 2009

 * Enrich the local OSGeo China web site.
 * Organize off line activities and lectures for students and researchers.
 * Get more connect with other OSGeo local chapters.
 * Contributes to OSGeo event such as FOSS4G conference.
 * Organize annual local meeting.