Ottawa Chapter Report 2012

Ottawa Chapter Update for 2011

Submitted by Richard Burcher

Key Accomplishments:

- Held meetings every 1-2 months depending on member agreement. Average turnout rate is 10. Higher numbers when presentations scheduled.

- Wide range of discussions surrounding many areas of spatial domain.

- Encourage an "All Welcome" membership. Results in a wide range of perspectives, ideas & skills.

- GRASS Workshop hosted by Scott Mitchell.

Areas for Improvement:

- Getting volunteers for variety of presentation formats.

- Hosting series of workshops to attract interest from other technical groups in the area.

- Increase interaction on mailing list.

- Reaching out to potential users of FOSS (e.g. students).

Opportunities to Help:

- Presentation & workshop ideas.

- Having members volunteer for presentations & other ideas to get off the ground.

Outlook for 2012:

- New co-chair (Richard Burcher).

- Great discussions from meetings but getting ideas off ground will require work to be successful.

- Planning to implement quarterly deep dive presentations.

- Engaging with other spatial groups in area.

- Several members have voiced resources available to support groups activities (e.g. facility space).