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OSGeoUS

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Gsteinmon: updating

== Details ==

OSGeo.US was started in 2018 with the mission to support and develops OSGeo Local Chapters, Projects, and Events in the United States.

The initial funding for the groups activities were written into the FOSS4G Boston 2017 proposal, the goal was to start and support a local chapter in Boston once the conference was over. This goal was expanded once it became clear to [[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]], on of the founders, that there was a larger need across the nation to support these efforts.

Currently, OSGeo.US is run as a program as a part of an existing Non-Profit organization called [http://www.technocation.org Technocation]. Technocation, who's mission is to provide education for IT Professional, is the legal entity that has a bank account and board of directors. The board of directors for Technocation act as the board for OSGeo.US, but OSGeo.US is it's own community. As this chapter moves forward a more formal relationship and governance will be created.

Day to day operations and matters will be handled by the President of Technocation with the direction and advice of the community and the board.

'''Organization website:''' http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US 
'''Discussion list:''' http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/OSGeo-US-Local-Chapter-f5363954.html

=== How to request support ===

OSGeo.US has financial and technical capacity to support Local Chapter formations and operations within the US through mini-grants and consultation. Please submit all requests for support through the [https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us community discussion list]. Requests will be discussed openly on the discussion list and if brought to a vote will be openly voted on by the Technocation board using [https://www.loomio.org/g/498hr0fF/technocation Loomio]. If their is any issue around getting a quorum, then the Executive Board (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) will have a separate vote to resolve the quorum issue.

== 2018 Goals ==

=== Establish group and build awareness ===

* [X] Get recognition of OSGeo
* [1 of 3] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [X] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [X] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI (Interest in participating, will report back on interest from regional esri meeting)
** MN (may want support for event in 2019)
** TN (wants support for regional event)
** San Diego, CA (FOSS4GNA)
** PA
** DC
* [X] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [X] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [ ] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
** FOSS4Gx Hunstville
** FOSS4Gx Knoxville

* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

== Meetings ==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

== Events ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+ 2025 Community Events
|-
! DATE !! LOCATION !! NAME/LINK
|-
| 2025-11-17 || Auckland, New Zealand || FOSS4G Aukland 2025
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|-
| Example || Example || Example
|}

=== Past Events ===

* [[PostGIS Day 2018]]
* [[FedGeo Day 2019]]
* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018
* [[20221201-Nashville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Nashville Tennessee]] Novemeber 30th-December 2nd 2022

== Discussion List ==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

== Membership ==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[user:Kbushway|Kerrie Bushway]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

San Francisco Bay Area

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Gsteinmon: add category tag

Just starting a page for those in the local area to meet.

== Introduction ==
* This is a first cut at a concept for a San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) local chapter of OSGeo.

== Mission ==
* The primary mission of the SFBA chapter would be to develop the local geospatial community through in-person events.

== Objectives ==
* Introduce the many members of the SFBA geospatial community to each other. We don't talk enough!
* Provide a forum for sharing advice and experiences using different open-source geospatial tools.
* Encourage interop testing and real collaborative development through events a la [http://superhappydevhouse.org/ SHDH] or [http://barcamp.org/ BarCamp].
* Provide a local anchor for the growing state-wide [[California]] chapter.

== Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008 ==
* Host at least quarterly gatherings for the local community, emphasizing sharing advice, asking questions, and forging new collaborations.
* Support and shape the formation fo the [[California]] state-wide chapter.

== Initial Membership ==
* [[mdhancher|Matt Hancher]] : NASA Ames Research Center

== Community ==
Start by joining and using the [[California]] [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List].

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: California]]
[[Category: United States]]

Twin Cities

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Gsteinmon: add category tag

== Chapter ==
The Twin Cities, MN chapter of OSGeo is a rebranding and restructuring of the Twin Cities MapServer Users Group [http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/community/MUGs/tcmug/ (TCMUG)]. Currently the TCMUG is organized using web and mailing list support through the MapServer resources hosted at the University of Minnesota [http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/community/MUGs/tcmug/].
== History ==
The Twin Cities MapServer Users Group was formed alongside the organizing committee for [http://mapserver.gis.umn.edu/community/conferences/MUM3/ MUM3/OSG '05] in the Fall of 2004. TCMUG has met near monthly since that time with a mix of social gatherings and technical presentations hosted at various locations around the Twin Cities, MN Metropolitan Area. TCMUG is made up of people representing government, non-profit, academic, and private interests. Members of TCMUG are active in several areas within OSGeo. In addition, TCMUG has a strong presence in state and regional GIS initiatives through [http://metrogis.org MetroGIS], the [http://www.gis.state.mn.us/ Governor's Council on Geographic Information], and [http://www.mngislis.org Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium] as well as work with FGDC grant funded projects [http://openmnnd.org]. Members of TCMUG are active users and developers and have been a forum in the region for not just MapServer, but also many other Open Source GIS packages.

== Mission ==
The mission of the Twin Cities, MN chapter of OSGeo is to build upon the [http://www.osgeo.org/content/foundation/about.html Mission and Goals] of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) by providing local networking and support opportunities and by advocating for Open Source GIS software and OSGeo initiatives through regional groups and conferences.

== Continuing Goals ==
* Continue to hold near monthly meetings
* Advocate for the use of Open Source GIS at regional and state levels
* Maintain an OSGeo presence at conferences -- in particular the [http://www.mngislis.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=307 Minnesota GIS/LIS annual conference]
* Help act as a breeding ground for new projects

== Near Term Goals ==
* Submit to become an official chapter of OSGeo
* Rebrand TCMUG as the Twin Cities, MN chapter of OSGeo
* Migrate organizational resources (web page, mailing list) from U of MN resources to OSGeo
== Reports ==
[[Twin_Cities_Chapter_Report_2007 2007 Annual Report]]

== Membership ==
There are currently 56 people subscribed to the TCMUG mailing list. A typical meeting has around 6-10 participants.

== Contact Information ==
* Join the [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/tcmug TCMUG / Twin Cities OSGeo Chapter mailing list]
* Contact David Bitner 612-725-6156, bitner *at* dbspatial *dot* com

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

California

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Gsteinmon: add extra category tag

== Introduction ==
The California Chapter is a regional chapter of OSGeo on the west coast of the United States. California is home to Silicon Valley, some of the top public research/teaching universities and some very large industries. You can learn more about the [[California Chapter Mission and Objectives]].

== Events ==
The California Chapter maintains a presence at geospatial conferences and events around the West Coast of the United States. It also organizes its own events, including an annual meeting.

You can learn more on the [[California Chapter Events Page]].

== Membership ==
To be a member of the Chapter you simply need to state that by adding yourself to our [[California Chapter Membership Page]]. You should also subscribe to our [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california mailing list].

== Marketing and Outreach ==
You can learn more about the California Chapter [[California Chapter Marketing]] marketing and outreach efforts, which include our Open Geospatial Data Award and our list of Outreach Speakers.

== Links ==

Please visit our [[California Chapter Links Page]] for a list of California links related to GIS and open source software.

== Fund Raising and Accounts ==
See the [[California Chapter Fundraising]] page for more information on fundraising, donations, and the financial accounts for the California Chapter.

== Mailing List ==
The main arena for discuss events and ideas in California is the email list, please join.
[http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List Info Page] (You subscribe to the mailing list at this page.)

== Documentation ==
*[[2010 California Chapter Annual Report]]
*[[2012 California Chapter Annual Report]]
*[[2014 Fall Chapter Activity Report]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: California]]
[[Category: United States]]

Category:United States

2025-02-05T18:06:46Z

Gsteinmon: adding category

[[Category:Local Chapters]]

FOSS4G US 2023

2022-10-09T03:23:27Z

Gsteinmon: update category

__TOC__

== Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Meeting ==

=== 2022-10-12 Kick Off Meeting ===

[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87837135012?pwd=bVNlQlVVVEY2elNPbGxxUlZ2U0UzUT09 Zoom Meeting] 
Oct 12, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

'''Who'''
* Chair
* Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
* Sub Committees
** Program
** Sponsor
** Outreach and Promotion

'''What'''
* Determine event criteria
** Max Capacity
** Number of days
** Number of Rooms
** Theme
** Tracks
* Choose a Date (2nd,3rd,4th Quarter)
** Dates to avoid?
** What days of the week?
* Book a venue
* Choose keynote Speakers and Panels for plenary sessions
* Solicit conference session speakers and facilitators
* Organize special events
** Ice Breaker
** Social
** Code Sprint
** Performance
* Solicit Sponsorship

'''When'''
* Weekly Scrum Meetings
* Milestones
** Save the date
** Sponsorship Prospectus
** RFP Announcement

'''Where'''
* Baltimore
** Near a large base of federal users
** Less expensive than D.C.
** Has Airport

[[Category:FOSS4G_US]]
[[Category:OSGEO_US]]

Category:FOSS4G US

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[[Category:FOSS4G]]

FOSS4G US 2023

2022-10-09T03:21:47Z

Gsteinmon: Add Categories

FOSS4G US 2023

2022-10-09T03:18:32Z

Gsteinmon: Initial kickoff meeting outline

FOSS4G US 2023

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2022-10-12 Kick Off Meeting

User:Gsteinmon

2022-10-09T02:08:52Z

Gsteinmon:

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-10-29T12:37:24Z

Gsteinmon: update

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''Guido Stein'''
* In attendance: Guido, Astrid

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* WebSite - Geo4all GetInteractive $ 1,696.31
* FOSS4G Expenses / Sticker / postings / tablecloth $ 2,173.70
* Flashdrives $ 4,709.54

Total $ 8,579.55 (Budget for 2018: 21,500 )

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Make all materials editable and usable
** output as editable pdf

* Keep materials up to date
** code sprint for beginning of year to cleanup and update materials (remote)

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

=== SoTm ===

* Astrid will send stickers
* We will fund a banner for them
* We will fund a table cloth
* We will work with Jody to get get Interactive to support the

=== AAG ===

* limited up to $2k budget
** only if we get a free booth, else we cannot afford it
** OSGeo US will match fund spent for this event
** This material could also be used for OSGeo US (can we find someone willing to travel with materials)
* rollup
* power?
* table cloth?
* coach

=== Asia ===

=== France ===

=== FOSS4G ===

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* doodle for next meeting for December (Astrid)
* setup next meeting agenda wiki page (Guido)
** code sprint for Jan/Feb - remote
** budget for 2019
*** events (our conf and code sprint, other events)
*** website
*** other activities
** how to promote event webpage on osgeo site
* request more people join in from other communities (geographic and others to be ambasadors) (Guido/Astrid)
** also email to chapter email lists and other
** people willing to promote the OSGeo at other events/communities
* work with Adam & get interactive to setup materials for SotM (Guido/Astird/Jody/Adam)

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-10-29T12:34:45Z

Gsteinmon: update

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''Guido Stein'''

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* WebSite - Geo4all GetInteractive $ 1,696.31
* FOSS4G Expenses / Sticker / postings / tablecloth $ 2,173.70
* Flashdrives $ 4,709.54

Total $ 8,579.55 (Budget for 2018: 21,500 )

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Make all materials editable and usable
** output as editable pdf

* Keep materials up to date
** code sprint for beginning of year to cleanup and update materials (remote)

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

=== SoTm ===

* Astrid will send stickers
* We will fund a banner for them
* We will fund a table cloth
* We will work with Jody to get get Interactive to support the

=== AAG ===

* limited up to $2k budget
** only if we get a free booth, else we cannot afford it
** OSGeo US will match fund spent for this event
** This material could also be used for OSGeo US (can we find someone willing to travel with materials)
* rollup
* power?
* table cloth?
* coach

=== Asia ===

=== France ===

=== FOSS4G ===

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* doodle for next meeting for December (Astrid)
* setup next meeting agenda wiki page (Guido)
** code sprint for Jan/Feb - remote
** budget for 2019
*** events (our conf and code sprint, other events)
*** website
*** other activities
** how to promote event webpage on osgeo site
* request more people join in from other communities (geographic and others to be ambasadors) (Guido/Astrid)
** also email to chapter email lists and other
** people willing to promote the OSGeo at other events/communities
* work with Adam & get interactive to setup materials for SotM (Guido/Astird/Jody/Adam)

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-10-29T12:32:16Z

Gsteinmon: add event

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''Guido Stein'''

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* WebSite - Geo4all GetInteractive $ 1,696.31
* FOSS4G Expenses / Sticker / postings / tablecloth $ 2,173.70
* Flashdrives $ 4,709.54

Total $ 8,579.55 (Budget for 2018: 21,500 )

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Make all materials editable and usable
** output as editable pdf

* Keep materials up to date
** code sprint for beginning of year to cleanup and update materials (remote)

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

=== SoTm ===

* Astrid will send stickers
* We will fund a banner for them
* We will fund a table cloth
* We will work with Jody to get get Interactive to support the

=== AAG ===

* limited up to $2k budget
** only if we get a free booth, else we cannot afford it
** OSGeo US will match fund spent for this event
** This material could also be used for OSGeo US (can we find someone willing to travel with materials)
* rollup
* power?
* table cloth?
* coach

=== Asia ===

=== France ===

=== FOSS4G ===

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* doodle for next meeting for December (Astrid)
* setup next meeting agenda wiki page (Guido)
** code sprint for Jan/Feb - remote
** budget for 2019
** how to promote event webpage on osgeo site
* request more people join in from other communities (geographic and others to be ambasadors) (Guido/Astrid)
** also email to chapter email lists and other
** people willing to promote the OSGeo at other events/communities
* work with Adam & get interactive to setup materials for SotM (Guido/Astird/Jody/Adam)

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-10-29T12:31:02Z

Gsteinmon: updated notes and followup

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''Guido Stein'''

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* WebSite - Geo4all GetInteractive $ 1,696.31
* FOSS4G Expenses / Sticker / postings / tablecloth $ 2,173.70
* Flashdrives $ 4,709.54

Total $ 8,579.55 (Budget for 2018: 21,500 )

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Make all materials editable and usable
** output as editable pdf

* Keep materials up to date
** code sprint for beginning of year to cleanup and update materials (remote)

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

=== SoTm ===

* Astrid will send stickers
* We will fund a banner for them
* We will fund a table cloth
* We will work with Jody to get get Interactive to support the

=== AAG ===

* limited up to $2k budget
** only if we get a free booth, else we cannot afford it
** OSGeo US will match fund spent for this event
** This material could also be used for OSGeo US (can we find someone willing to travel with materials)
* rollup
* power?
* table cloth?
* coach

=== Asia ===

=== France ===

=== FOSS4G ===

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* doodle for next meeting for December (Astrid)
* setup next meeting agenda wiki page (Guido)
** code sprint for Jan/Feb - remote
** budget for 2019
* request more people join in from other communities (geographic and others to be ambasadors) (Guido/Astrid)
** also email to chapter email lists and other
** people willing to promote the OSGeo at other events/communities
* work with Adam & get interactive to setup materials for SotM (Guido/Astird/Jody/Adam)

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-10-29T12:20:32Z

Gsteinmon: current note in meeting

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''Guido Stein'''

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* WebSite - Geo4all GetInteractive $ 1,696.31
* FOSS4G Expenses / Sticker / postings / tablecloth $ 2,173.70
* Flashdrives $ 4,709.54

Total $ 8,579.55 (Budget for 2018: 21,500 )

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Make all materials editable and usable
** output as editable pdf

* Keep materials up to date
** code sprint for beginning of year to cleanup and update materials (remote)

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

=== SoTm ===

* Astrid will send stickers
* We will fund a banner for them
* We will fund a table cloth
* We will work with Jody to get get Interactive to support the

=== AAG ===

* limited up to $2k budget
** only if we get a free booth, else we cannot afford it
** OSGeo US will match fund spent for this event
** This material could also be used for OSGeo US (can we find someone willing to travel with materials)
* rollup
* power?
* table cloth?
* coach

== Follow Up Tasks ==

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meetings

2018-10-11T14:41:28Z

Gsteinmon: /* 2018 */ add meeting

The marketing committee is rebooting for 2017. Meetings currently take place on google hangout, with notes sent to the email list.

Please sign up to the email list and introduce yourself if you would like to join the marketing committee.

==2018==
* [[Marketing_Meeting_2018-10-29]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24]]

== 2016 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2016-12-30]] Chat with OSGeo Board members with respect to 2017 budget
* [[Marketing Meeting 2016-11-25]]

== 2012 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2012-06-04]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2012-04-17]]

== 2011 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2011.01.11]]

== 2010 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.12.14]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.11.09]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.10.14]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.07.13]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.05.13]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2010.04.08]]
* [[Marketing_Meeting_2010.01.14]]

== 2009 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.12.10]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.11.12]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.08.06]] - postponed
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.07.02]] - postponed
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.06.04]] - postponed
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.05.07]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.04.02]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.03.05]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.02.05]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2009.01.15]]

== 2008 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.12.11]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.11.14]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.10.22]]
* [http://logs.qgis.org/osgeo/%23osgeo.2008-06-11.log Marketing Meeting 2008.06.11]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.05.28]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.10.22]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.04.16]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.02.27]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.01.30]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2008.01.16]]

== 2007 ==
* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.12.05]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.11.21]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.10.24]]
* [[Marketing Meeting 2007.10.10]]
* Also see [[VisCom Meetings]] for older logs

[[Category: Marketing]]

PostGIS Day 2018

2018-10-01T01:18:53Z

Gsteinmon: initial commit

== DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT ==

=== Details ===

'''[http://www.gisday.com GIS Day 2018]''' is on Wednesday, November 14. This is a great event put on by esri to celebrate GIS and geography.

'''PostGIS Day 2019''' is on Thursday, November 15. This is a new global event to celebrating all the tools for data analysis, storage, and with geospatial location information including the '''OSGeo Projects'''.

'''OSGeo Local Chapters''' are encouraged to participate in PostGIS Day by holding events, training, and other activities. This will be a great chance to create buzz around OSGeo Projects and help others discover their awesome powers and uses.

=== In the US ===

'''OSGeo.US''' is offering to support PostGIS Day 2019 events in the United States. All requests should be made on the [https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us OSGeo US Discussion list]

Specifically, OSGeo.US would like to see some workshop trainings to take place in as many places as possible.

=== Location of events ===

OSGeoUS

2018-10-01T00:59:02Z

Gsteinmon: /* Events */

== Details ==

OSGeo.US was started in 2018 with the mission to support and develops OSGeo Local Chapters, Projects, and Events in the United States.

The initial funding for the groups activities were written into the FOSS4G Boston 2017 proposal, the goal was to start and support a local chapter in Boston once the conference was over. This goal was expanded once it became clear to [[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]], on of the founders, that there was a larger need across the nation to support these efforts.

Currently, OSGeo.US is run as a program as a part of an existing Non-Profit organization called [http://www.technocation.org Technocation]. Technocation, who's mission is to provide education for IT Professional, is the legal entity that has a bank account and board of directors. The board of directors for Technocation act as the board for OSGeo.US, but OSGeo.US is it's own community. As this chapter moves forward a more formal relationship and governance will be created.

Day to day operations and matters will be handled by the President of Technocation with the direction and advice of the community and the board.

'''Organization website:''' http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US 
'''Discussion list:''' http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/OSGeo-US-Local-Chapter-f5363954.html

=== How to request support ===

OSGeo.US has financial and technical capacity to support Local Chapter formations and operations within the US through mini-grants and consultation. Please submit all requests for support through the [https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us community discussion list]. Requests will be discussed openly on the discussion list and if brought to a vote will be openly voted on by the Technocation board using [https://www.loomio.org/g/498hr0fF/technocation Loomio]. If their is any issue around getting a quorum, then the Executive Board (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) will have a separate vote to resolve the quorum issue.

== 2018 Goals ==

=== Establish group and build awareness ===

* [X] Get recognition of OSGeo
* [1 of 3] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [X] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [X] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI (Interest in participating, will report back on interest from regional esri meeting)
** MN (may want support for event in 2019)
** TN (wants support for regional event)
** San Diego, CA (FOSS4GNA)
** PA
** DC
* [X] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [X] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [ ] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
** FOSS4Gx Hunstville
** FOSS4Gx Knoxville

* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

== Meetings ==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

== Events ==

* [[PostGIS Day 2018]]
* [[FedGeo Day 2019]]

=== Past Events ===

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

== Email list ==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

== Membership ==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

OSGeoUS

2018-10-01T00:58:35Z

Gsteinmon: Update events

== Details ==

OSGeo.US was started in 2018 with the mission to support and develops OSGeo Local Chapters, Projects, and Events in the United States.

The initial funding for the groups activities were written into the FOSS4G Boston 2017 proposal, the goal was to start and support a local chapter in Boston once the conference was over. This goal was expanded once it became clear to [[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]], on of the founders, that there was a larger need across the nation to support these efforts.

Currently, OSGeo.US is run as a program as a part of an existing Non-Profit organization called [http://www.technocation.org Technocation]. Technocation, who's mission is to provide education for IT Professional, is the legal entity that has a bank account and board of directors. The board of directors for Technocation act as the board for OSGeo.US, but OSGeo.US is it's own community. As this chapter moves forward a more formal relationship and governance will be created.

Day to day operations and matters will be handled by the President of Technocation with the direction and advice of the community and the board.

'''Organization website:''' http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US 
'''Discussion list:''' http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/OSGeo-US-Local-Chapter-f5363954.html

=== How to request support ===

OSGeo.US has financial and technical capacity to support Local Chapter formations and operations within the US through mini-grants and consultation. Please submit all requests for support through the [https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us community discussion list]. Requests will be discussed openly on the discussion list and if brought to a vote will be openly voted on by the Technocation board using [https://www.loomio.org/g/498hr0fF/technocation Loomio]. If their is any issue around getting a quorum, then the Executive Board (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) will have a separate vote to resolve the quorum issue.

== 2018 Goals ==

=== Establish group and build awareness ===

* [X] Get recognition of OSGeo
* [1 of 3] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [X] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [X] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI (Interest in participating, will report back on interest from regional esri meeting)
** MN (may want support for event in 2019)
** TN (wants support for regional event)
** San Diego, CA (FOSS4GNA)
** PA
** DC
* [X] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [X] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [ ] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
** FOSS4Gx Hunstville
** FOSS4Gx Knoxville

* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

== Meetings ==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

== Events ==

[[PostGIS Day 2018]]
[[FedGeo Day 2019]]

=== Past Events ===

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

== Email list ==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

== Membership ==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

OSGeoUS

2018-10-01T00:54:58Z

Gsteinmon: Update details to this group

== Details ==

OSGeo.US was started in 2018 with the mission to support and develops OSGeo Local Chapters, Projects, and Events in the United States.

The initial funding for the groups activities were written into the FOSS4G Boston 2017 proposal, the goal was to start and support a local chapter in Boston once the conference was over. This goal was expanded once it became clear to [[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]], on of the founders, that there was a larger need across the nation to support these efforts.

Currently, OSGeo.US is run as a program as a part of an existing Non-Profit organization called [http://www.technocation.org Technocation]. Technocation, who's mission is to provide education for IT Professional, is the legal entity that has a bank account and board of directors. The board of directors for Technocation act as the board for OSGeo.US, but OSGeo.US is it's own community. As this chapter moves forward a more formal relationship and governance will be created.

Day to day operations and matters will be handled by the President of Technocation with the direction and advice of the community and the board.

'''Organization website:''' http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US 
'''Discussion list:''' http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/OSGeo-US-Local-Chapter-f5363954.html

=== How to request support ===

OSGeo.US has financial and technical capacity to support Local Chapter formations and operations within the US through mini-grants and consultation. Please submit all requests for support through the [https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us community discussion list]. Requests will be discussed openly on the discussion list and if brought to a vote will be openly voted on by the Technocation board using [https://www.loomio.org/g/498hr0fF/technocation Loomio]. If their is any issue around getting a quorum, then the Executive Board (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) will have a separate vote to resolve the quorum issue.

== Goals ==

=== 2018 ===

==== Establish group and build awareness ====

* [X] Get recognition of OSGeo
* [1 of 3] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [X] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [X] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI (Interest in participating, will report back on interest from regional esri meeting)
** MN (may want support for event in 2019)
** TN (wants support for regional event)
** San Diego, CA (FOSS4GNA)
** PA
** DC
* [X] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [X] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [ ] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
** FOSS4Gx Hunstville
** FOSS4Gx Knoxville

* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

==Meetings==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

==Events==

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

'''Past Events'''

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Email list==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-29T20:07:30Z

Gsteinmon: format update

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: [[User:Adamsteer | Adam Steer]]

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

Attending: Guido Stein, Astrid Emde, Malena Libman, Adam Steer

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein

Guido
* website is alive, can we find a way to engage OSGeo members to keep it up to date?

Astrid
* can we get new committee members (Adam? Milena?) to help? Make sure we get events listed. Make sure all Local Chapters listed.
* outlining the process of updating a news item (as an example): should we trust members to add news/updates on their own? or manage more centrally?

Milena
* has been working on text with Jody. How can we divide the work of updating the website?

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein. Deferred to next meeting, will be raised every meeting until we have a chair.

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by Guido

* conference package: what can we make happen for a conference booth?
* stickers
* OSGeo brochure https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/brochure
* OSGeo and projects one page handouts: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/one-page-info
* other materials: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/collateral
* OSGeo can fund printing OSGeo materials by local committees, perhaps easier to print locally

* One pager for organisers to explain materials available, and lead times?
* How to let event organisers know a marketing pack is available?

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by Astrid Emde

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* Sticker OSGeo FOSS4G
* 500 Sticks
* TableCloths
* TODO Astrid: make a list of all the expenses of 2018

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

What are marketing committee goals?

* Getting word out about OSGeo foundation
* Support our own conferences/internal events
* Support our projects
* Support our Local chapters

Astrid:
* ask on the discuss list: what do you expect from the marketing committee?

This discussion continues.

== Other discussion ==

* Discussion of PostGIS day (after GIS day) as an OSGeo event; also the idea of QGIS day (Guido)
* New meeting set for 29 October, 11:00am GMT+0

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* e-mail list to ask about expectations; call for members - [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2018-September/037837.html
* new wiki page for next meeting - [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-10-29
* e-mail to treasurer about status of the 2018 budget - Astrid Emde
* send mail to welcome Adam and Malena, ask about members who want to stay in the committee or not - Astrid Emde - '''DONE'''

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-29T20:06:54Z

Gsteinmon: update

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: [[User:Adamsteer | Adam Steer]]

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

Attending: Guido Stein, Astrid Emde, Malena Libman, Adam Steer

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein

Guido
* website is alive, can we find a way to engage OSGeo members to keep it up to date?

Astrid
* can we get new committee members (Adam? Milena?) to help? Make sure we get events listed. Make sure all Local Chapters listed.
* outlining the process of updating a news item (as an example): should we trust members to add news/updates on their own? or manage more centrally?

Milena
* has been working on text with Jody. How can we divide the work of updating the website?

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein. Deferred to next meeting, will be raised every meeting until we have a chair.

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by Guido

* conference package: what can we make happen for a conference booth?
* stickers
* OSGeo brochure https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/brochure
* OSGeo and projects one page handouts: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/one-page-info
* other materials: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/collateral
* OSGeo can fund printing OSGeo materials by local committees, perhaps easier to print locally

* One pager for organisers to explain materials available, and lead times?
* How to let event organisers know a marketing pack is available?

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by Astrid Emde

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* Sticker OSGeo FOSS4G
* 500 Sticks
* TableCloths
* TODO Astrid: make a list of all the expenses of 2018

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

What are marketing committee goals?

* Getting word out about OSGeo foundation
* Support our own conferences/internal events
* Support our projects
* Support our Local chapters

Astrid:
* ask on the discuss list: what do you expect from the marketing committee?

This discussion continues.

== Other discussion ==

* Discussion of PostGIS day (after GIS day) as an OSGeo event; also the idea of QGIS day (Guido)
* New meeting set for 29 October, 11:00am GMT+0

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* e-mail list to ask about expectations; call for members - [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2018-September/037837.html
* new wiki page for next meeting - [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-10-29
* e-mail to treasurer about status of the 2018 budget (Astrid Emde)
* send mail to welcome Adam and Malena, ask about members who want to stay in the committee or not - Astrid Emde - '''DONE'''

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-29T20:05:23Z

Gsteinmon: update followup

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: [[User:Adamsteer | Adam Steer]]

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

Attending: Guido Stein, Astrid Emde, Malena Libman, Adam Steer

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein

Guido
* website is alive, can we find a way to engage OSGeo members to keep it up to date?

Astrid
* can we get new committee members (Adam? Milena?) to help? Make sure we get events listed. Make sure all Local Chapters listed.
* outlining the process of updating a news item (as an example): should we trust members to add news/updates on their own? or manage more centrally?

Milena
* has been working on text with Jody. How can we divide the work of updating the website?

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by Guido Stein. Deferred to next meeting, will be raised every meeting until we have a chair.

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by Guido

* conference package: what can we make happen for a conference booth?
* stickers
* OSGeo brochure https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/brochure
* OSGeo and projects one page handouts: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/print/one-page-info
* other materials: https://github.com/OSGeo/osgeo/tree/master/marketing/collateral
* OSGeo can fund printing OSGeo materials by local committees, perhaps easier to print locally

* One pager for organisers to explain materials available, and lead times?
* How to let event organisers know a marketing pack is available?

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by Astrid Emde

* Budget 2018 see [[OSGeo_Budget_2018#OSGeo_Committees]]
* Plans 2018 see [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mUSj6o8wTltnVAUDvoev7qgvC1jipAcNuHEDyCIxiRQ/edit#gid=1577445783 OSGeo Marketing Budget status]

Expenses 2018
* https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Talk:Exhibition_Pack
* Sticker OSGeo FOSS4G
* 500 Sticks
* TableCloths
* TODO Astrid: make a list of all the expenses of 2018

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

What are marketing committee goals?

* Getting word out about OSGeo foundation
* Support our own conferences/internal events
* Support our projects
* Support our Local chapters

Astrid:
* ask on the discuss list: what do you expect from the marketing committee?

This discussion continues.

== Other discussion ==

Discussion of PostGIS day (after GIS day) as an OSGeo event; also the idea of QGIS day (Guido)

== Follow Up Tasks ==

* e-mail list to ask about expectations; call for members [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2018-September/037837.html
* new meeting set for 29 October, 11:00am GMT+0
* new wiki page for next meeting [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] - '''DONE''' https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-10-29
* e-mail to treasurer about status of the 2018 budget (Astrid Emde)
* send mail to welcome Adam and Malena, ask about members who want to stay in the committee or not (Astrid Emde - done)

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-10-29

2018-09-29T20:01:45Z

Gsteinmon: Initial page

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, 2018-10-29'''
* Time: '''11am UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (https://meet.jit.si/osgeoMarketing)'''
* Minutes by: '''TBD'''

[http://www.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20181029T110000Z%2F20181029T120000Z&text=OSGeo%20Marketing%20Meeting&location=https%3A%2F%2Fmeet.jit.si%2FOSGeoMarketing&details= Add to Google Calendar]

This meeting was is the second monthly marketing meeting. It was setup in the [https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2018-09-24 September meeting].

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Old Business ==

=== 2018 Goals ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

* Budget status

=== 2019 Marketing Goals, Budget, and Metrics ===

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* feedback from discussion list

== New Business ==

== Follow Up Tasks ==

[[Category:Marketing]]

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-24T13:06:58Z

Gsteinmon: add website

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-20T14:21:45Z

Gsteinmon: added minutes

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (conference software TBD)'''
* Minutes by: TBD

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

== Follow Up Tasks ==

[[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

*
*

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-20T14:17:53Z

Gsteinmon: update marketing meetings line

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (conference software TBD)'''

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

Please visit the [[Marketing Meetings]] page for more information on past meetings.

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

== Follow Up Tasks ==

[[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

*
*

Marketing Meeting 2018-09-24

2018-09-20T14:16:38Z

Gsteinmon: Update meeting information, setup basic agenda/minutes template

== Meeting Details ==

* Date: '''Monday, September 24 2018'''
* Time: '''12:00pm UTC'''
* Location: '''Online Conference (conference software TBD)'''

This meeting was requested by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]] and discussed on the the [http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/joining-the-marketing-committee-td5377469.html marketing discussion list]. The goal of this meeting is to welcome the new marketing committee members and continue the work of the committee.

For more info on joining the meeting see [[Marketing Meetings]] page.

== Welcome and introduction of the new marketing Committee Members ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Adam Steer
* Malena Libman

== Discuss status of osgeo.org ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of search for new Chair ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Discuss status of marketing material for Conferences ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Review of 2018 Goals ==

Discussion lead by TBD

== Setting 2019 Goal ==

Discussion lead by [[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

* Measure what matters

== Follow Up Tasks ==

[[User:Gsteinmon | Guido Stein]]

*
*

FOSS4G 2018 OSGeo Booth

2018-08-21T15:16:55Z

Gsteinmon: /* Volunteers */ Add Guido to the list

Placeholder for organizing the OSGeo Booth at [[FOSS4G 2018]] in Dar Es Salaam. http://2018.foss4g.org/

Similar to previous years: [[FOSS4G_2016_OSGeo_Booth | FOSS4G 2016 Bonn]], [[FOSS4G2015_OSGeo_Booth]] Seoul, [[FOSS4G2014 OSGeo Booth]] Portland.

== Event contact ==
* [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

== Floor Plan ==
* plan will follow soon.
* booth size 10m x 10m

== Volunteers ==

* [[User:Astrid Emde | Astrid Emde]]
* [[Jeff McKenna]]
* [[User:Maria | Maria Brovelli]]
* Devotha Laurent
* [[User:Silli | Silvia Franceschi]]
* [[User:Jive | Jody Garnett]]
* [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]]
* [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]
* Add your name

== Schedule ==
See the schedule for the event. The hours may still change a bit.

Please sign up. Everyone is welcome.

{|class=wikitable border="1"
! Day !! Hours !! What !! Booth Team (2-3/slot) !! Special activity
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 7:00-08:00 || '''Move in / Set up''' || [[Jeff McKenna]], [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]] ||
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings / registration || [[Jeff McKenna]], [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]]||
|-
| || 9:00-10:40 || conference opening || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 10:40-11:00 || break || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:30 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Lunch || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-15:00 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 15:00-16:00 end day 1 || Regular hours then travel to Gala Party || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Thurs August 30 || 8:00-9:00 || OSGeo AGM (Annual General meeting) || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 10:00-11:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-11:30 || Tea Breack || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:30-12:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:00 || Lunch || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 14:00-15:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 16:00-17:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 17:00-18:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 18:30-20:00 || Sundowner || ||
|-
| Fri August 31|| 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 10:30-11:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]] ||
|-
| || 12:00-13:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:30 || Lunch || ||
|-
| || 14:30-15:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 16:30-17:00 || Regular hours & Take down|| [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|}

conference program: http://2018.foss4g.org/

== Equipment ==
* Roll-Up
* Flyer console
* 1 high table, 2 stools/chairs
* OSGeo flyer, OSGeoLive Postcards
* OSGeo stickers - printed
* OSGeo Flyer - printed
* Banners
* Brochures
* Table runner
* OSGeoLive 12 on USB (16GB, USB 3)

== Presentations & Activities==

=== Self-Running ===
* OSGeo Live overview [http://osgeo.github.io/OSGeoLive-presentation/#/ presentation]

== Other Considerations ==

* Good reading: Running [http://fromtheinsidelookingin.blogspot.com/2008/10/conference-booths.html Conference Booths]
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]]

== Impressions ==
[[Category: FOSS4G2018]]
[[Category: FOSS4G]]
[[Category: Marketing]]

FOSS4G 2018 OSGeo Booth

2018-08-21T15:16:32Z

Gsteinmon: /* Schedule */ remove Guido from AGM slot at the booth

Placeholder for organizing the OSGeo Booth at [[FOSS4G 2018]] in Dar Es Salaam. http://2018.foss4g.org/

Similar to previous years: [[FOSS4G_2016_OSGeo_Booth | FOSS4G 2016 Bonn]], [[FOSS4G2015_OSGeo_Booth]] Seoul, [[FOSS4G2014 OSGeo Booth]] Portland.

== Event contact ==
* [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

== Floor Plan ==
* plan will follow soon.
* booth size 10m x 10m

== Volunteers ==

* [[User:Astrid Emde | Astrid Emde]]
* [[Jeff McKenna]]
* [[User:Maria | Maria Brovelli]]
* Devotha Laurent
* [[User:Silli | Silvia Franceschi]]
* [[User:Jive | Jody Garnett]]
* [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]]
* Add your name

== Schedule ==
See the schedule for the event. The hours may still change a bit.

Please sign up. Everyone is welcome.

{|class=wikitable border="1"
! Day !! Hours !! What !! Booth Team (2-3/slot) !! Special activity
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 7:00-08:00 || '''Move in / Set up''' || [[Jeff McKenna]], [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]] ||
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings / registration || [[Jeff McKenna]], [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]]||
|-
| || 9:00-10:40 || conference opening || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 10:40-11:00 || break || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:30 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Lunch || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-15:00 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 15:00-16:00 end day 1 || Regular hours then travel to Gala Party || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Thurs August 30 || 8:00-9:00 || OSGeo AGM (Annual General meeting) || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 10:00-11:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-11:30 || Tea Breack || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:30-12:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:00 || Lunch || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 14:00-15:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 16:00-17:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 17:00-18:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 18:30-20:00 || Sundowner || ||
|-
| Fri August 31|| 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 10:30-11:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Fjbehr | Franz-Josef Behr]] ||
|-
| || 12:00-13:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:30 || Lunch || ||
|-
| || 14:30-15:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 16:30-17:00 || Regular hours & Take down|| [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|}

conference program: http://2018.foss4g.org/

== Equipment ==
* Roll-Up
* Flyer console
* 1 high table, 2 stools/chairs
* OSGeo flyer, OSGeoLive Postcards
* OSGeo stickers - printed
* OSGeo Flyer - printed
* Banners
* Brochures
* Table runner
* OSGeoLive 12 on USB (16GB, USB 3)

== Presentations & Activities==

=== Self-Running ===
* OSGeo Live overview [http://osgeo.github.io/OSGeoLive-presentation/#/ presentation]

== Other Considerations ==

* Good reading: Running [http://fromtheinsidelookingin.blogspot.com/2008/10/conference-booths.html Conference Booths]
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]]

== Impressions ==
[[Category: FOSS4G2018]]
[[Category: FOSS4G]]
[[Category: Marketing]]

20180813-knoxville-foss4g

2018-07-31T23:03:10Z

Gsteinmon:

==Detail==

'''FOSS4Gx Knoxville 2018'''
 8/13/2018 - ?:??am to ?:??pm
 2505 EJ Chapman Dr
 Knoxville, TN 37996

Join us for the second annual FOSS4Gx Knoxville 2018. This day conference is an opportunity for local Free and Open Source GIS users to get together and share stories, discuss projects, software, and get to know one another. This event is volunteer run and organized so if we are missing something, please let us know and if you can help us out.

The ticket price to attend is $10. The money collected from tickets and from any sponsorship will defray expenses for this event. Any profit generated from this event will be used to fund future workshops, trainings, or conferences. If the money is an issue with you attending please contact [mailto:rjhale@northrivergeographic.com?subject=FOSS4Gx%20Grant%20Request&body=Hey%20Randy%2C%0A%0AI%20need%20a%20little%20help.%0A%0A%3Center%20your%20request%20message%20here%3E Randy] and we will get it handled.

[https://osgeo.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3e4319dd3b7ae34e1111dbe14&id=39f89fda0c Please join our mailing list] to get the latest updates about the event.

==Registration==

[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foss4g-knoxville-2018-tickets-47279397952 Register for our event now] while tickets are still available. There has been a lot of interest in this event and we are limited to the number of seats in the room, so please don't wait and end up missing out.

==Sponsor==

*North River Geographic Systems, Inc.
*University of Tennessee Department of Geography
*UT County Technical Assistance Service

Thank you to our generous sponsors for participating in this event.

We are looking for sponsors to help keep the cost of attendance low so if you or your company are interested in sponsoring or donating to the cause please contact [mailto:rjhale@northrivergeographic.com Randy].

==Presentation==

'''What's new in QGIS 3.x'''
: Randal Hale
: NRGS

: QGIS is a open source desktop which has now been rewritten for python 3 and QT5. With that re-write it's more than ever a possible replacement for Commercial GIS desktops. I'll run through some of the major changes and where I think QGIS is headed.

'''Fusing Geopolitics, Human Development, and Environmental Policy Data to Predict Population Stability through Open Source Software: A Case Study Across Africa'''
: Dr. Hannah C. Gunderman
: Advanced Short-Term Research Opportunities Program Participant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

: Although Africa has experienced notable successes in technology, healthcare, and transportation development, there remain several factors that threaten the stability of several countries within the continent. The role that geopolitics, human development, and environmental health play on population stability is significant. This research will demonstrate a methodology for providing a scenario-based population forecast for each of the 54 countries in Africa based on the data fusion of several geopolitical, environmental, and social metrics. Conducted 100% through Python in PyCharm, African countries are categorized on a 1-5 scale of scenario-based population stability for the next five years based on considerations of their population structure, their Human Development Index, Fragile States Index, and Environmental Performance Index scores, and if the country is experiencing geopolitical unrest. The resulting visualization, made exclusively in QGIS, allows geopoliticians, humanitarian researchers, and data scientists to devote increased attention toward predicted crisis areas on the continent.

'''Open Source Mapping Dashboard Using Leaflet and Esri REST Services'''
: Mike McDougall
: Blue Spatial
:
: In this talk I will introduce Blue Leaflet, an open source mapping dashboard that uses Esri REST Map and Feature Services. This project brings together many Leaflet plugins to create a mapping dashboard template that can be delivered as a full solution out of the box. The dashboard includes plugins to enable many tools including: Measure, Print, Bookmarks, Fullscreen, Geolocate, Scalebar, Mouse Coordinates, Base Map Switching with OSM, Legend, and Minimap. The dashboard also includes client side styling for creating cluster, heat or bubble maps. The dashboard is divided into three sections which can be viewed individually or together including the map view, grid view and chart view. Each of these views synchronizes as features come in and out of view. Data can be filtered dynamically and exported to csv, excel or pdf. Other features include html template styling for popups and real time mapping capability via web sockets.

'''Landscape Level LiDAR and the National Land Cover Dataset'''
: Doug Newcombe

: Multiple LiDAR collections from Southeast Virginia analyzed for canopy height, relative vegetation density at 1-3m and 3-7m heights aggregated at 30m resolution aligned with the US National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD), 10m resolution nested inside the 30m cells and at 6.096 m. Forest/non - forest classes at 5m heights where compared to forest and shrub classifications present in the NLCD.

'''“Tennessee’s Public Lidar Data”'''
: Paul Dudley
: State of Tennessee

: The State of Tennessee has an amazing project underway to collect statewide Lidar data in a partnership with the USGS 3D Elevation Program. This data is in the public domain and is easily downloaded. Presentation will cover project specifics, available data products, access and common data use cases.

'''Understanding patterns of vegetation structure and distribution across Great Smoky Mountains National Park using LiDAR and meteorology data'''
: Jitendra Kumar

: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) in Tennessee is a biodiversity hotspot and home to a large number of plant, animal and bird species. Driven by gradients of climate (ex. temperature, precipitation regimes), topography (ex. elevation, slope, aspect), geology (ex. soil types, textures, depth), hydrology (ex. drainage, moisture availability) etc. GSMNP offers a diverse composition and distribution of vegetation which in turn supports an array of wildlife. Understanding the vegetation canopy structure is critical to understand, monitor and manage the complex forest ecosystems like the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP). Vegetation canopies not only help understand the vegetation, but are also a critically important habitat characteristics of many threatened and endangered animal and bird species that GSMNP is home to. Using airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) we characterize the three-dimensional structure of the vegetation. LiDAR based analysis gives detailed insight in the canopy structure (overstory and understory) and its spatial variability within and across forest types. Vegetation structure and spatial distribution show strong correlation with climate, topographic, and edaphic variables and our multivariate analysis not just mines rich and large LiDAR data but presents ecological insights and data for vegetation within the park that can be useful to forest managers in their management and conservation efforts.

'''Convolutional Neural Network Approach for Mapping Arctic Vegetation using Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Fusion'''
: Forrest M Hoffman

: Accurate and high-resolution maps of vegetation are critical for projects seeking to understand terrestrial ecosystem processes and land–atmosphere interactions in Arctic ecosystems, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment (NGEE) Arctic. However, most existing Arctic vegetation maps are at a coarse resolution and with a varying degree of detail and accuracy. Remote sensing-based approaches for mapping vegetation, while promising, are challenging in high latitude environments due to frequent cloud cover, polar darkness, and limited availability of high-resolution remote sensing datasets (e.g., 5 m). This study proposes a new remote sensing-based multi-sensor data fusion approach for developing high-resolution maps of vegetation in the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. We focused the detailed analysis and validation study around the Kougarok River, located in the central Seward Peninsula of Alaska.

'''Hey, where are these spatial indexes?: Adventures of PostGIS in Production'''
: Sean Brewer

: When building database-backed software, it's in your best interest to be smart about using your database. Postgres and PostGIS are very powerful. Often though, useful features get ignored or not used in the right way. Did you remember to put indexes on your geometry columns? Did you know you can generate and manipulate JSON/GeoJSON inside PostGIS? Did you know PostGIS is capable of analysis and geoprocessing inside the database? I will show you techniques that helped our PostGIS backed software to quickly serve over 10 million requests a month at our peak.

=== Submit ===
If you want to submit a presentation please contact [mailto:rjhale@northrivergeographic.com?subject=FOSS4Gx%20Presentation%20Submission&body=Hey%20Randy%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20submit%20a%20presentation.%0A%0A%3Center%20your%20submission%20information%20here%3E Randy] and the committee will get back with you. Talks will be 20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions. Presentations will be posted as they are accepted.

[[Category:FOSS4G]]
[[Category:Events]]

20180813-knoxville-foss4g

2018-07-31T23:00:20Z

Gsteinmon: Clean up content to make it easier to read and find information.

==Detail==

'''FOSS4Gx Knoxville 2018'''
 8/13/2018 - ?:??am to ?:??pm
 2505 EJ Chapman Dr
 Knoxville, TN 37996

Join us for the second annual FOSS4Gx Knoxville 2018. This day conference is an opportunity for local Free and Open Source GIS users to get together and share stories, discuss projects, software, and get to know one another. This event is volunteer run and organized so if we are missing something, please let us know and if you can help us out.

The ticket price to attend is $10. The money collected from tickets and from any sponsorship will defray expenses for this event. Any profit generated from this event will be used to fund future workshops, trainings, or conferences. If the money is an issue with you attending please contact [mailto:rjhale@northrivergeographic.com?subject=FOSS4Gx%20Grant%20Request&body=Hey%20Randy%2C%0A%0AI%20need%20a%20little%20help.%0A%0A%3Center%20your%20request%20message%20here%3E Randy] and we will get it handled.

[https://osgeo.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3e4319dd3b7ae34e1111dbe14&id=39f89fda0c Please join our mailing list] to get the latest updates about the event.

==Registration==

[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foss4g-knoxville-2018-tickets-47279397952 Register for our event now] while tickets are still available. There has been a lot of interest in this event and we are limited to the number of seats in the room, so please don't wait and end up missing out.

==Sponsor==

*North River Geographic Systems, Inc.
*University of Tennessee Department of Geography
*UT County Technical Assistance Service

Thank you to our generous sponsors for participating in this event. We are looking for sponsors to help keep the cost of attendance low. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring or donating to the cause please contact us .

==Presentation==

'''What's new in QGIS 3.x'''
: Randal Hale
: NRGS

: QGIS is a open source desktop which has now been rewritten for python 3 and QT5. With that re-write it's more than ever a possible replacement for Commercial GIS desktops. I'll run through some of the major changes and where I think QGIS is headed.

'''Fusing Geopolitics, Human Development, and Environmental Policy Data to Predict Population Stability through Open Source Software: A Case Study Across Africa'''
: Dr. Hannah C. Gunderman
: Advanced Short-Term Research Opportunities Program Participant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

: Although Africa has experienced notable successes in technology, healthcare, and transportation development, there remain several factors that threaten the stability of several countries within the continent. The role that geopolitics, human development, and environmental health play on population stability is significant. This research will demonstrate a methodology for providing a scenario-based population forecast for each of the 54 countries in Africa based on the data fusion of several geopolitical, environmental, and social metrics. Conducted 100% through Python in PyCharm, African countries are categorized on a 1-5 scale of scenario-based population stability for the next five years based on considerations of their population structure, their Human Development Index, Fragile States Index, and Environmental Performance Index scores, and if the country is experiencing geopolitical unrest. The resulting visualization, made exclusively in QGIS, allows geopoliticians, humanitarian researchers, and data scientists to devote increased attention toward predicted crisis areas on the continent.

'''Open Source Mapping Dashboard Using Leaflet and Esri REST Services'''
: Mike McDougall
: Blue Spatial
:
: In this talk I will introduce Blue Leaflet, an open source mapping dashboard that uses Esri REST Map and Feature Services. This project brings together many Leaflet plugins to create a mapping dashboard template that can be delivered as a full solution out of the box. The dashboard includes plugins to enable many tools including: Measure, Print, Bookmarks, Fullscreen, Geolocate, Scalebar, Mouse Coordinates, Base Map Switching with OSM, Legend, and Minimap. The dashboard also includes client side styling for creating cluster, heat or bubble maps. The dashboard is divided into three sections which can be viewed individually or together including the map view, grid view and chart view. Each of these views synchronizes as features come in and out of view. Data can be filtered dynamically and exported to csv, excel or pdf. Other features include html template styling for popups and real time mapping capability via web sockets.

'''Landscape Level LiDAR and the National Land Cover Dataset'''
: Doug Newcombe

: Multiple LiDAR collections from Southeast Virginia analyzed for canopy height, relative vegetation density at 1-3m and 3-7m heights aggregated at 30m resolution aligned with the US National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD), 10m resolution nested inside the 30m cells and at 6.096 m. Forest/non - forest classes at 5m heights where compared to forest and shrub classifications present in the NLCD.

'''“Tennessee’s Public Lidar Data”'''
: Paul Dudley
: State of Tennessee

: The State of Tennessee has an amazing project underway to collect statewide Lidar data in a partnership with the USGS 3D Elevation Program. This data is in the public domain and is easily downloaded. Presentation will cover project specifics, available data products, access and common data use cases.

'''Understanding patterns of vegetation structure and distribution across Great Smoky Mountains National Park using LiDAR and meteorology data'''
: Jitendra Kumar

: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) in Tennessee is a biodiversity hotspot and home to a large number of plant, animal and bird species. Driven by gradients of climate (ex. temperature, precipitation regimes), topography (ex. elevation, slope, aspect), geology (ex. soil types, textures, depth), hydrology (ex. drainage, moisture availability) etc. GSMNP offers a diverse composition and distribution of vegetation which in turn supports an array of wildlife. Understanding the vegetation canopy structure is critical to understand, monitor and manage the complex forest ecosystems like the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (GSMNP). Vegetation canopies not only help understand the vegetation, but are also a critically important habitat characteristics of many threatened and endangered animal and bird species that GSMNP is home to. Using airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) we characterize the three-dimensional structure of the vegetation. LiDAR based analysis gives detailed insight in the canopy structure (overstory and understory) and its spatial variability within and across forest types. Vegetation structure and spatial distribution show strong correlation with climate, topographic, and edaphic variables and our multivariate analysis not just mines rich and large LiDAR data but presents ecological insights and data for vegetation within the park that can be useful to forest managers in their management and conservation efforts.

'''Convolutional Neural Network Approach for Mapping Arctic Vegetation using Multi-Sensor Remote Sensing Fusion'''
: Forrest M Hoffman

: Accurate and high-resolution maps of vegetation are critical for projects seeking to understand terrestrial ecosystem processes and land–atmosphere interactions in Arctic ecosystems, such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment (NGEE) Arctic. However, most existing Arctic vegetation maps are at a coarse resolution and with a varying degree of detail and accuracy. Remote sensing-based approaches for mapping vegetation, while promising, are challenging in high latitude environments due to frequent cloud cover, polar darkness, and limited availability of high-resolution remote sensing datasets (e.g., 5 m). This study proposes a new remote sensing-based multi-sensor data fusion approach for developing high-resolution maps of vegetation in the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. We focused the detailed analysis and validation study around the Kougarok River, located in the central Seward Peninsula of Alaska.

'''Hey, where are these spatial indexes?: Adventures of PostGIS in Production'''
: Sean Brewer

: When building database-backed software, it's in your best interest to be smart about using your database. Postgres and PostGIS are very powerful. Often though, useful features get ignored or not used in the right way. Did you remember to put indexes on your geometry columns? Did you know you can generate and manipulate JSON/GeoJSON inside PostGIS? Did you know PostGIS is capable of analysis and geoprocessing inside the database? I will show you techniques that helped our PostGIS backed software to quickly serve over 10 million requests a month at our peak.

=== Submit ===
If you want to submit a presentation please contact [mailto:rjhale@northrivergeographic.com?subject=FOSS4Gx%20Presentation%20Submission&body=Hey%20Randy%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20submit%20a%20presentation.%0A%0A%3Center%20your%20submission%20information%20here%3E Randy] and the committee will get back with you. Talks will be 20 minutes with 5 minutes for questions. Presentations will be posted as they are accepted.

[[Category:FOSS4G]]
[[Category:Events]]

FOSS4G 2018 OSGeo Booth

2018-07-30T15:23:36Z

Gsteinmon:

Placeholder for organizing the OSGeo Booth at [[FOSS4G 2018]] in Dar Es Salaam. http://2018.foss4g.org/

Similar to previous years: [[FOSS4G_2016_OSGeo_Booth | FOSS4G 2016 Bonn]], [[FOSS4G2015_OSGeo_Booth]] Seoul, [[FOSS4G2014 OSGeo Booth]] Portland.

== Event contact ==
* [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

== Floor Plan ==
* plan will follow soon.
* booth size 10m x 10m

== Volunteers ==

* [[User:Astrid Emde | Astrid Emde]]
* [[Jeff McKenna]]
* [[User:Maria | Maria Brovelli]]
* Devotha Laurent
* [[User:Silli | Silvia Franceschi]]
* Add your name

== Schedule ==
See the schedule for the event. The hours may still change a bit.

Please sign up. Everyone is welcome.

{|class=wikitable border="1"
! Day !! Hours !! What !! Booth Team (2-3/slot) !! Special activity
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 7:00-08:00 || '''Move in / Set up''' || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings / registration || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:40 || conference opening || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 10:40-11:00 || break || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:30 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Lunch || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-15:00 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 15:00-16:00 end day 1 || Regular hours then travel to Gala Party || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Thurs August 30 || 8:00-9:00 || OSGeo AGM (Annual General meeting) || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 10:00-11:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-11:30 || Tea Breack || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:30-12:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:00 || Lunch || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 14:00-15:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 16:00-17:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 17:00-18:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 18:30-20:00 || Sundowner || ||
|-
| Fri August 31|| 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 10:30-11:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 12:00-13:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:30 || Lunch || ||
|-
| || 14:30-15:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 16:30-17:00 || Regular hours & Take down|| [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|}

conference program: http://2018.foss4g.org/

== Equipment ==
* Roll-Up
* Flyer console
* 1 high table, 2 stools/chairs
* OSGeo flyer, OSGeoLive Postcards
* OSGeo stickers - printed
* OSGeo Flyer - printed
* Banners
* Brochures
* Table runner
* OSGeoLive 12 on USB (16GB, USB 3)

== Presentations & Activities==

=== Self-Running ===
* OSGeo Live overview [http://osgeo.github.io/OSGeoLive-presentation/#/ presentation]

== Other Considerations ==

* Good reading: Running [http://fromtheinsidelookingin.blogspot.com/2008/10/conference-booths.html Conference Booths]
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]]

== Impressions ==
[[Category: FOSS4G2018]]
[[Category: FOSS4G]]
[[Category: Marketing]]

FOSS4G 2018 OSGeo Booth

2018-07-30T15:22:52Z

Gsteinmon: Added housr for Guido

Placeholder for organizing the OSGeo Booth at [[FOSS4G 2018]] in Dar Es Salaam. http://2018.foss4g.org/

Similar to previous years: [[FOSS4G_2016_OSGeo_Booth | FOSS4G 2016 Bonn]], [[FOSS4G2015_OSGeo_Booth]] Seoul, [[FOSS4G2014 OSGeo Booth]] Portland.

== Event contact ==
* [[User:Astrid_Emde | Astrid Emde]]

== Floor Plan ==
* plan will follow soon.
* booth size 10m x 10m

== Volunteers ==

* [[User:Astrid Emde | Astrid Emde]]
* [[Jeff McKenna]]
* [[User:Maria | Maria Brovelli]]
* Devotha Laurent
* [[User:Silli | Silvia Franceschi]]
* Add your name

== Schedule ==
See the schedule for the event. The hours may still change a bit.

Please sign up. Everyone is welcome.

{|class=wikitable border="1"
! Day !! Hours !! What !! Booth Team (2-3/slot) !! Special activity
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 7:00-08:00 || '''Move in / Set up''' || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Wednesday August 29 || 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings / registration || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:40 || conference opening || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 10:40-11:00 || break || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:30 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Lunch || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-15:00 || Regular hours || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| || 15:00-16:00 end day 1 || Regular hours then travel to Gala Party || [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|-
| Thurs August 30 || 8:00-9:00 || OSGeo AGM (Annual General meeting) || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 10:00-11:00 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:00-11:30 || Tea Breack || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 11:30-12:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 12:30-13:30 || Regular hours || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:00 || Lunch || [[User:Gsteinmon|Guido Stein]] ||
|-
| || 14:00-15:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 16:00-17:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 17:00-18:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 18:30-20:00 || Sundowner || ||
|-
| Fri August 31|| 8:00-9:00 || pre conference meetings || ||
|-
| || 9:00-10:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 10:30-11:00 || Tea Break || ||
|-
| || 11:00-12:00 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 12:00-13:30 || Regular hours || ||
|-
| || 13:30-14:30 || Lunch || ||
|-
| || 14:30-15:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 15:30-16:30 || Regular hours|| ||
|-
| || 16:30-17:00 || Regular hours & Take down|| [[Jeff McKenna]] ||
|}

conference program: http://2018.foss4g.org/

== Equipment ==
* Roll-Up
* Flyer console
* 1 high table, 2 stools/chairs
* OSGeo flyer, OSGeoLive Postcards
* OSGeo stickers - printed
* OSGeo Flyer - printed
* Banners
* Brochures
* Table runner
* OSGeoLive 12 on USB (16GB, USB 3)

== Presentations & Activities==

=== Self-Running ===
* OSGeo Live overview [http://osgeo.github.io/OSGeoLive-presentation/#/ presentation]

== Other Considerations ==

* Good reading: Running [http://fromtheinsidelookingin.blogspot.com/2008/10/conference-booths.html Conference Booths]
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]]

== Impressions ==
[[Category: FOSS4G2018]]
[[Category: FOSS4G]]
[[Category: Marketing]]

FOSS4GNA Afterward

2018-06-25T15:45:56Z

Gsteinmon: Initial post

This is an attempt at encapsulating the entire conversation around the FOSS4GNA discussion from the start on twitter and then through the conference dev list and finally to the discussion list. I edited for clarity and brevity, the best I could.
-[[User:Gsteinmon|Guido]]

==May 4th==

===[https://twitter.com/rjhale/status/992384863251689472 Twitter thread]===

@rjhale
“It would be nice if the financial end were open so we can see the sausage being made though”
@TheaClay
“The financials are open, have always been. Happy to share if you're curious.”

===[https://twitter.com/TheaClay/status/992394814749577217 Twitter subthread]===

@sarasomewhere writes
“Hey Thea! Can you share the link to where it's all posted?”
@TheaClay writes
“Sorry, should have clarified, open not posted to google. I'll remedy bc clearly great info for the community.
@TernerGeo @GuidoS how did ya'll post the financials? I'd like to follow your model.”

==May 11th==

===[https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/994930635096641536 Twitter thread]===

@sarasomewhere writes
“Hey #foss4gna folks, any update on getting that open financial info online and publicly accessible?”
@TheaClay writes
"We are still in active registration and finalizing numbers. We're working with sponsors and
the committee to make sure you get the info you're requesting as soon as possible. That
said, I'd prefer to give accurate numbers vs estimates so we truly appreciate your patience."

==May 20th==

===[https://medium.com/sarasomewhere/the-ones-we-leave-out-1a210745fe8f Medium Post]===
@sarasomewhere writes

"I was Program Chair of FOSS4G-NA 2018 until I stepped down from the role in February 2018
(if you liked the keynotes in STL this year, you’re welcome)"

"Conferences, community events, and related gatherings are a known quantity in the tech world.
I readily admit that open-source geo community events are my favorite ones to participate in.
Most of us would probably say a conference offers some combination of professional networking
and development, along with opportunities to share what we know and do, and most of us probably
agree that these reasons are what draw us together. But somewhere along the way, it feels like
we’ve gotten sidetracked."

Our mission has drifted.

Last year, I was asked to Chair the Program Committee of FOSS4G-NA 2018 because, as the
person who approached me put it, they “really needed a woman” to do the job. I let myself
chalk that line up to language barriers, but in retrospect should have seen it for what it was:
an attempt at diversity-washing an otherwise homogeneous affair. And so for six months, on
nights & weekends, I was the woman they needed who did the job.

Ultimately, I stepped down as Program Chair of FOSS4G-NA 2018 because of that hurt.

So who are we excluding from our conferences and community events? For starters:
* non-drinkers or people who avoid alcohol in professional settings
* anyone who can't afford the cost of attendance — and doesn’t have an employer who will foot the bill
* anyone who is unable to follow a tech talk by hearing alone
* parents who lack a support network or the financial means to travel without their kids
* underrepresented minorities, women & non-binary folks; essentially anyone not already
a member of the predominantly-white-and-male old boys’ club of open-source geo.
And many others.

What are we going to do about it?
* Implement — and enforce — a Code of Conduct
* Offer childcare options
* Reduce the booze
* Lower costs & add more scholarships
* Expand the reach of your content

"But I'm not an organizer”
* Advocate for those who might not advocate for themselves
* Commit to only speaking, teaching, or otherwise contributing to events with a Code of Conduct.
* Ask for it: if you're attending a conference, simply asking for information about childcare,
facility accessibility, food options, scholarship funds, and similar can make a huge difference.
* Reach out & invite in
* Put your money where your mouth is

Moving away from our default “this is how we’ve always done it” habits is going to produce some growing pains.

I have faith in the open-source geo community, though: it can grow up, and it can be better. Let’s do this.

==May 29th==

===[https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/1001543441053114368 Twitter thread]===

@sarasomewhere writes
"It's been a couple weeks, and I'm still interested in hearing any updates on this!
This kind of open info is important to our community, especially as folks start thinking
about 2019 events. #gistribe #foss4g #foss4gna"

==June 11th==

===[https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/1006304174332661760 Twitter thread]===

@sarasomewhere writes
"It's been *another* couple weeks, and I'm *still* interested in updates on this! I've learned
that at least one keynote speaker was not paid due to "the money running out"
-- so it would be great for the community to get some official numbers. #foss4gna #foss4g"

==June 13th==

===[http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/FOSS4G-NA-request-for-financial-records-td5367690.html Conference dev email list]===

@sarasomewhere writes
Hi folks,

Some of you may be aware that for the past ~5 weeks, I have periodically renewed a
public request [0] for FOSS4G-NA 2018's financial records.

Yesterday, Marc Vloemans, speaking on behalf of LocationTech, said that I was
"misrepresenting" this issue [1]. That's certainly not my intent, so I'd like to clarify the
basis for my ongoing request in longform, and renew said request in this forum.

On May 4, 2018, a LocationTech representative stated publicly that FOSS4G-NA's
"financials are open, have always been" [2]

- Later the same day, the same representative said that they were "working on
posting all our materials to the wiki (...) Expect those late this week" [3]

- Those statements now appear to be contradicted by the recent comment [1]
that "there is no obligation" of LocationTech to share FOSS4G-NA financials

My ongoing requests have thus far been an attempt to continue the conversation
that originally took place on twitter on May 4th. As Marc said last night that he
does not "communicate with people via twitter" [1], I'm more than happy to continue
the public conversation with him or any relevant representative(s) here.

[0a] https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/1006304174332661760
[0b] https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/1001543441053114368
[0c] https://twitter.com/sarasomewhere/status/994930635096641536
[1] https://i.imgur.com/NlbXb4t.png
[2] https://twitter.com/TheaClay/status/992394814749577217
[3] https://twitter.com/TheaClay/status/993584128279957504

Regards,
Sara Safavi

==June 14th==

===[http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/FOSS4G-NA-request-for-financial-records-td5367690.html Conference dev email list]===

@sarasomewhere writes

Hi Marc:

Please do not bring my employer into this. That is threatening behavior, and is incredibly
inappropriate for anyone in this community to engage in.

The fact that I was Program Chair of FOSS4G-NA 2018 for six months is no secret: among
many reasons documented elsewhere, I found a replacement for myself and stepped down
from the role in order to maintain "separation of church & state", as it were, when I felt it was
no longer tenable to represent both my employer and FOSS4G-NA at the same time (this directly
followed you asking Sara-the-Program-Chair to "wiggle a platinum sponsorship from" her employer).

Come on, folks. I'm not trying to make unreasonable demands. I'm not trying to launch any missiles.
I'm just trying to continue a conversation that LocationTech staff started on May 4. Personal attacks
on me and dismissing this as a "non-discussion" aren't constructive.

--Sara

On Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 8:00 PM, Marc Vloemans <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> After so many tweets, posts, blogs etc. I feel a formal response is needed.
>
> LocationTech - as part of a longstanding agreement with the Core Committee of Foss4g NA - has acted
> as the contractor/producer of this conference. This entailed that all pre-conference investments and financial
> risks were off the shoulders of OSGeo.org. Regional conferences like this one elsewhere in the world are taken
> on by local/regional chapters. But until some weeks ago there was no such chapter in North America. Therefor
> this special construct. LocationTech has informed the Core Committee before “St Louis” that we would not be
> able to continue this arrangement as the financial and human resources were beyond its means.
>
> The demands made by Sara Safavi to give insight into the books are not appropriate. Comparable to a customer
> asking her employer (Planet Labs) to open their books to a customer. Since FOSS4G NA mostly relied on professional
> staff (instead of volunteers like in “Boston” and Companies sponsoring their employee’s time) this would give third
> parties indirect information re salaries etc. And I will not do that. Ever. Especially if persons try to force my hand,
> when they have no legal, moral or other right to this type of personal information.
>
> Furthermore, I would like to emphasise that Sara has been Program Chair of FOSS4G NA 2018 until the deadline
> for the CfP. She has been aware of this arrangement from the beginning....
>
> On another note; this non-discussion is damaging the Core Committee, the FOSS4G NA and overall brands at
> large and OSGeo (both .org and US). And the great working relationship between OSGeo and LocationTech. But
> furthermore, it makes our community a place where those who put in actual work and energy are subjected to
> harassment. With the silent approval of the majority..... If we want to keep present/attract future volunteers,
> partners, supporters and sponsors we need to put a stop to this type of behaviour. Right here and now. Otherwise
> we dig our collective grave.
>
> If the majority keeps their silence then OSGeo has become a very toxic place, indeed!
>
> (And I still wonder whether the demands represent Planet Labs’ (who was a welcome and respected
> sponsor of this year’s FOSS4G NA) opinion or not .....)
>
> Hope this gives background and puts an end to this non-discussion.
>
> Kind regards,
> Marc

==June 15th==

===[http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/FOSS4G-NA-request-for-financial-records-td5367690.html Conference dev email list]===

María (delawen) writes

On Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 2:49 PM, Marc Vloemans <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Hi All,
> Indeed, over the last three FOSS4G NA’s there were no financials published. Eclipse Foundation/LocationTech
> has been the supplier of production/logistical/marketing services. That is a different arrangement from other
> FOSS4G’s. Call it a historical anomaly.
>
> Without the involvement of the amount of volunteers usually involved In organising such event, EF/LT have used
> the services of various sub-contractors. These are suppliers for 12+ years, with rates reflecting the longstanding
> relationship. Divulging the contractual arrangements is bad business practice and in many cases against the
> contractual stipulations. Even asking EF/LT as main contractor for monetary info is not done. Your companies/employers
> don’t do this too re clients.
>
> So again, no numbers are given. For a host of valid and legal reasons.
>
> However. On the income side anybody can do the math (10% early bird) from the publicly available info on the conference
> website. Extra work to provide this seems rather excessive.
>
> So, framing the discussion in terms of ‘transparency’ is - considering the above - somewhat beside the point. In that case no
>
> The handover to future organisers is secured via the Core Committee. That was the ‘client’ of the event.
>
> What everyone seems to ignore is that harassment and misinformation have been happening. In the ‘open’. And that the
> Board and community at large is choosing to ignore this. Which sends a signal as loud as if shouted from the rooftops.
> If that is what we want....

I was agreeing with you until this point.

Why this separation between you and the community? Are you not part of the community? Did I miss something?

And also, why this separation between the community and the board? Is it because the CoC team is dormant and we
should do something about it? We are doing something about it. But my search for volunteers is not being very effective.
People tend to think that either that is not something that affects them or that that is something they don't have to solve
(because they are not the ones that created the harassment). If you have a better way to handle this, please, enlighten
me. Because I am not sure what else to try besides what we are already trying.

Also, on a personal side, I haven't seen any harassment yet. Maybe I missed it? Maybe I saw it but didn't see the
harassment? How can I, as part of the community, answer to something that I haven't seen? Did it happen outside the
OSGeo mailing lists? Outside my social network range? How would I know?

And if you (or anyone else) knows there is harassment, why haven't you pointed at it? Why haven't you told anything
until now? I still don't know where this harassment has happened, you just mentioned an ethereal event I don't know
of, how can I act?

==June 19th/20th==

===[http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/How-to-retire-membership-status-td5368402.html OSGeo Discussion List]===

Thanks Jeff, Maxi. I appreciate both of your messages!

It's not a matter of hurtful words, though; it's no longer wanting to be affiliated with a community whose members make open
threats to my employment. I like & need my job too much to continue making myself a target for that.

Don't worry, I'll still be out here evangelizing/supporting/contributing to open source geo software.

Cheers,
Sara

On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 9:26 AM, Jeff McKenna <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Hi Sara,
>
> Although we haven't (yet) shared FOSS4G travels together I have to say that I truly admire your passion and efforts, and we
> share a lot of the same traits (do-ing, asking questions, diving in, etc.) I strongly second Maxi's words. You are a leader and
> a big part of the OSGeo community. Much of what you have been saying or asking I've been literally taking notes of how we
> can improve. In fact I see you taking on more of a role and not less. I am just speaking from the heart and being open.
>
> I know how the written word can be so hurtful these days (and I don't want / but yet know that unfortunately my own words
> here can be misinterpreted as taking one side versus another), but I hope this public support shown here can give you
> renewed hope and energy for the OSGeo community.
>
> I encourage you to keep being you.
>
> -jeff
>
> On 2018-06-19 2:03 PM, Sara wrote:
>>
>> Hello community,
>>
>> Can someone point me at the relevant documentation re: retiring current membership status? Specifically, related to Charter membership.
>>
>> I understand the processes to nominate & add new charter members but not clear on how current charter members can retire.
>>
>> To put it another way: how to edit https://www.osgeo.org/about/charter-members/ <https://www.osgeo.org/about/charter-members/>?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sara Safavi

OSGeoUS

2018-06-20T15:30:39Z

Gsteinmon: add notes

This page is the most current location for information about the '''OSGeo.US''' group. This group can also be found in the following places:

* [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] Github website
* [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] OSGeo website

== Mission ==

OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==

===2018===

'''Establish group and build awareness'''

Get recognition of OSGeo
* [01] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [-] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [04] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI (Interest in participating, will report back on interest from regional esri meeting)
** MN (may want support for event in 2019)
** TN (wants support for regional event)
** San Diego, CA (FOSS4GNA)
* [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

==Meetings==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

==Events==

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

'''Past Events'''

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Email list==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

OSGeoUS

2018-06-20T15:28:44Z

Gsteinmon: update number of meetings held

This page is the most current location for information about the '''OSGeo.US''' group. This group can also be found in the following places:

* [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] Github website
* [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] OSGeo website

== Mission ==

OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==

===2018===

'''Establish group and build awareness'''

Get recognition of OSGeo
* [01] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [-] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [03] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI
** MN
** TN
* [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

==Meetings==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

==Events==

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

'''Past Events'''

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Email list==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

OSGeoUS

2018-06-20T15:27:15Z

Gsteinmon: Add categories

This page is the most current location for information about the '''OSGeo.US''' group. This group can also be found in the following places:

* [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] Github website
* [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] OSGeo website

== Mission ==

OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==

===2018===

'''Establish group and build awareness'''

Get recognition of OSGeo
* [00] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [-] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [03] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI
** MN
** TN
* [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

==Meetings==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

==Events==

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

'''Past Events'''

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Email list==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

[[Category: Local Chapters]]
[[Category: United States]]

OSGeoUS

2018-06-20T15:25:44Z

Gsteinmon: Update format and goals for clarity

This page is the most current location for information about the '''OSGeo.US''' group. This group can also be found in the following places:

* [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] Github website
* [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] OSGeo website

== Mission ==

OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==

===2018===

'''Establish group and build awareness'''

Get recognition of OSGeo
* [00] Hold 3 community meetings
** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
* [-] Build an application process for grants and support
** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
* [03] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
** Northern MI
** MN
** TN
* [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
* [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
* [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''

* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

==Meetings==

'''Past Meetings'''

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

==Events==

* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018

'''Past Events'''

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Email list==

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

[[user:Kpmontgo|Kellyn Montgomery]]

[[user:Gcmillar|Garrett Millar]]

20180606-osgeous-community-meeting

2018-06-01T19:25:32Z

Gsteinmon: format cleanup

== OSGeo US Community Meeting ==

June 5th, 2018
6pm (EST)

=== connection information ===

We are using Jit.si for our meeting, connection details follow:

* To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoUS
* To join by phone, dial +1.512.402.2718 and enter this PIN: 2367327140#
* To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/static/dialInInfo.html?room=OSGeoUS

=== Agenda ===

* Introductions (GS)
* Report on community day at FOSS4G NA (GS)
* Report on current activities with FOSS4G (GS)
* Report on FOSS4gNA 2019 process (GS)
* Call for support
** Build application process for local chapter funding grants program
** Build application process for fund raising
** Monthly newsletter
** Program

20180606-osgeous-community-meeting

2018-06-01T19:25:00Z

Gsteinmon: format cleanup

== OSGeo US Community Meeting ==

June 5th, 2018
6pm (EST)

=== connection information ===

We are using Jit.si for our meeting, connection details follow:

- To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoUS
- To join by phone, dial +1.512.402.2718 and enter this PIN: 2367327140#
- To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/static/dialInInfo.html?room=OSGeoUS

=== Agenda ===

* Introductions (GS)
* Report on community day at FOSS4G NA (GS)
* Report on current activities with FOSS4G (GS)
* Report on FOSS4gNA 2019 process (GS)
* Call for support
** Build application process for local chapter funding grants program
** Build application process for fund raising
** Monthly newsletter
** Program

20180606-osgeous-community-meeting

2018-06-01T19:23:06Z

Gsteinmon: Setup initial agenda

== OSGeo US Community Meeting ==

June 5th, 2018
6pm (EST)

=== connection information ===

We are using Jit.si for our meeting, connection details follow:

- To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoUS
- To join by phone, dial +1.512.402.2718 and enter this PIN: 2367327140#
- To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://meet.jit.si/static/dialInInfo.html?room=OSGeoUS

=== Agenda ===

- Introductions (GS)
- Report on community day at FOSS4G NA (GS)
- Report on current activities with FOSS4G (GS)
- Report on FOSS4gNA 2019 process (GS)
- Call for support
- Build application process for local chapter funding grants program
- Build application process for fund raising
- Monthly newsletter
- Program

OSGeoUS

2018-06-01T19:15:25Z

Gsteinmon: update page and add link to first meeting agenda

For the latest information visit [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] online, or our [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] on the OSGeo website.

== Mission ==

OSGeo.US will cultivate and support local OSGeo chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US will also support activities and events that build awareness of the OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==

* Chapter is in the process of forming, initial goal is to be recognized as an official local chapter
* Start to hold meetings
* Advocate for the use of Open Source GIS at regional and state levels
* Develop an OSGeoUS presence at conferences

==Meetings==

* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)

===old===

* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Activities==

OSGeo.US is supporting the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]], obtaining a venue for sprint participants.
OSGeo.US is supporting [http://2018.foss4g.org FOSS4G Dar es Salaam 2018], helping with registration

==Email list==
https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

[[user:jrosenthal|Josh Rosenthal]]

[[user:paylakatel|Kayla Patel]]

[[user:Chrismarx|Chris Marx]]

[[user:erikfriesen|Erik Friesen]]

[[user:candrsn|Carl Anderson]]

[[user:helena|Helena Mitasova]]

[[user: Gisn8|Nathan Saylor]]

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

[[user:MichaelTerner|Michael Terner]]

[[user:Bdollins|Bill Dollins]]

[[user:dnewcomb|Doug Newcomb]]

[[user:Wenzeslaus|Vaclav Petras]]

[[user:tmueller|Tom Mueller]]

[[user:Annakrat|Anna Petrasova]]

[[user:Inioslawa|Justyna Jeziorska]]

[[user:Wjreckli|Will Reckling]]

FOSS4GNA Code Sprint 2018

2018-05-09T21:14:27Z

Gsteinmon: add gsteinmon to list

[https://2018.foss4g-na.org/ FOSS4G NA 2018] includes a code-sprint as part of [https://2018.foss4g-na.org/community Community and Workshop day] on Thursday, May 17, 2018:

* Workshops: Your $45 registration includes access to T-REX location, and two workshops: register [https://2018.foss4g-na.org/registration online here]).
* Update: The brand new osgeo-us local chapter has arranged for additional space nearby making the code-sprint free to attend! Thank you so much!

== Projects Attending ==

(i.e what do you wish/want/plan to work on during the sprint ?)

GeoTools
* Java Jigsaw prep!

GeoMesa
* Spark integration

JTS
* CoordinateSequence implementation party for excessively elegant encoding efficiency
* 2.0.0 Roadmap work

GeoTrellis
* Roadmap discussion

== Participation ==

Preparation:

* Bring your own laptop
* Install GIT and compiler tools, and come with a working development environment

Please add your name and the projects you are planning to sprint and note the likeliness of your attendance.

{| border="1" cellpadding="2" class="wikitable sortable"
!width="25"|No
!width="250"|Name
!width="100"|Country
!width="250"|Email
!width="250"|Organisation
!width="250"|Projects
!width="200"|Attending
|-
| 1 ||[[Jody Garnett]] <libravatar email="jody.garnett@gmail.com"/> || CA || jody.garnett@gmail.com || OSGeo || GeoTools, JTS || Limited, workshop coordinator
|-
| 2 ||[[Eugene Cheipesh]] <libravatar email="echeipesh@gmail.com"/> || USA || echeipesh@gmail.com || Azavea || GeoTrellis || Full
|-
| 3 ||[[User:remanuele|Rob Emanuele]] <libravatar email="rdemanuele@gmail.com"/> || USA || rdemanuele@gmail.com || Azavea || GeoTrellis, JTS || Full
|-
| 4 ||[[User:bradh|Brad Hards]]|| AUS || bradh@frogmouth.net || Individual || GeoTools, whatever looks interesting || May attend Cesium wokshop in morning
|-
| 5 ||[[User:jhughes|Jim Hughes]]|| US || jhughes@ccri.com || CCRi || GeoMesa, JTS, GeoTools/GeoServer || Full
|-
| 6 ||[[User:metasim|Simeon Fitch]]|| US || fitch@astraea.io || Astraea, Inc. || RasterFrames, GeoTrellis, GeoMesa || Full
|-
| 7 ||[[User:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]|| US || gstein@appgeo.com || Applied Geographics, Inc. || OSGeo.US, FedGeo Day, || ??
|}

[[Category:Code Sprints]]
[[Category:FOSS4GNA]]

OSGeoUS

2018-05-03T13:00:00Z

Gsteinmon: added my name to list of members

== Mission ==
OSGeo.US will cultivate and support local OSGeo chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US will also support activities and events that build awareness of the OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

==Goals==
*Start to hold meetings
*Advocate for the use of Open Source GIS at regional and state levels
*Develop an OSGeoUS presence at conferences

==Meetings==

Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

==Activities==

OSGeo.US is supporting the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]], obtaining a venue for sprint participants.

==Membership==

[[user:rjhale1971|Randal Hale]]

[[user:Kurt_Menke|Kurt Menke]]

[[user:Micheletobias|Michele Tobias]]

[[user:kgjenkins|Keith Jenkins]]

[[user:gsteinmon|Guido Stein]]

User:Gsteinmon

2017-09-25T14:40:23Z

Gsteinmon:

File:Guido stein headshot.jpg

2017-09-25T14:38:12Z

Gsteinmon:

User:Gsteinmon

2017-09-25T14:35:31Z

Gsteinmon:

{{OSGeo Member
|Name=Guido Stein
|JobTitle=Geospatial Data Alchemist
|Company=Applied Geographics, Inc.
|Address=24 School St, Suite 500
|Country=USA
|State=MA
|City=Boston
|Coordinate=42° 21' 27.581" N 71° 3' 33.080" W
|SocialMedia=@guidos;
|Website=http://guidostein.com
|Languages=english; spanish;
}}
{{OSGeo Experience
|User=Yes
|Committee=Yes
|Board=No
|Coder=No
|Translate=No
|PSC=No
|ExBoard=No
|Charter=Yes
|Chair=No
|SolKatz=No
|Committer=No
}}
= [[File:OSGeo_charter.png]] Guido Stein =
Guido is a charter member of OSGeo and was Co-Chair of the FOSS4G Boston 2017 event and is now working on building a US National chapter to support the growth of local chapters in the US. He has been working in the geospatial technology field for over a decade and has developed a strong community in the Boston area.

* working at [http://www.appgeo.com Applied Geographics, Inc.]
* Co-Chair of [http://2017.foss4g.org FOSS4G Boston 2017]

== Contact ==
: email: gstein(at)appgeo(dot)com
: Twitter: [http://twitter.com/guidos @guidos]
: IRC username - guidos on freenode.net
: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/guidostein

== Community ==
* [http://avidgeo.com/ AvidGeo Founder]
* [http://www.meetup.com/Maptime-Boston/ Maptime Boston Member]
* [http://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/ Clark University Alumni]
* [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Gsteinmon Open Street Map Member]

[[Category:USA]]
[[Category:North America]]
[[Category:Boston]]
[[Category:Community Organizer]]
[[Category:OSGeo Charter Member]]
[[Category:OSGeo Member]]

User:Gsteinmon

2017-09-25T14:34:50Z

Gsteinmon: update with form

{{OSGeo Member
|Name=Guido Stein
|JobTitle=Geospatial Data Alchemist
|Company=Applied Geographics, Inc.
|Address=24 School St, Suite 500
|Country=USA
|State=MA
|City=Boston
|Coordinate=42° 21' 27.581" N 71° 3' 33.080" W
|SocialMedia=@guidos;
|Website=http://guidostein.com
}}
{{OSGeo Experience
|User=Yes
|Committee=Yes
|Board=No
|Coder=No
|Translate=No
|PSC=No
|ExBoard=No
|Charter=Yes
|Chair=No
|SolKatz=No
|Committer=No
}}
= [[File:OSGeo_charter.png]] Guido Stein =
Guido is a charter member of OSGeo and was Co-Chair of the FOSS4G Boston 2017 event and is now working on building a US National chapter to support the growth of local chapters in the US. He has been working in the geospatial technology field for over a decade and has developed a strong community in the Boston area.

* working at [http://www.appgeo.com Applied Geographics, Inc.]
* Co-Chair of [http://2017.foss4g.org FOSS4G Boston 2017]

== Contact ==
: email: gstein(at)appgeo(dot)com
: Twitter: [http://twitter.com/guidos @guidos]
: IRC username - guidos on freenode.net
: Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/guidostein

== Community ==
* [http://avidgeo.com/ AvidGeo Founder]
* [http://www.meetup.com/Maptime-Boston/ Maptime Boston Member]
* [http://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/ Clark University Alumni]
* [https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Gsteinmon Open Street Map Member]

[[Category:USA]]
[[Category:North America]]
[[Category:Boston]]
[[Category:Community Organizer]]
[[Category:OSGeo Charter Member]]
[[Category:OSGeo Member]]