https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Australia%2FNew_Zealand_Chapter_Report_2007Australia/New Zealand Chapter Report 2007 - Revision history2026-04-20T21:34:10ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.35.9https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=Australia/New_Zealand_Chapter_Report_2007&diff=23000&oldid=prevWiki-Bruce.bannerman: New page: = Australia / New Zealand = * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007 * Contact name: Tim Bowden == Key Accomplishments == * Prepared a successful bid to host FOSS4G in 2009. * Generated i...2008-02-23T08:38:43Z<p>New page: = Australia / New Zealand = * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007 * Contact name: Tim Bowden == Key Accomplishments == * Prepared a successful bid to host FOSS4G in 2009. * Generated i...</p>
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* Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007<br />
* Contact name: Tim Bowden<br />
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== Key Accomplishments ==<br />
* Prepared a successful bid to host FOSS4G in 2009.<br />
* Generated interest in OSGeo and FOSS4G in Government, Industry and the Australian Open Source Community.<br />
* Presentation and booth at linux.conf.au, Sydney, January 2007.<br />
* Booth at Spatial Sciences Institute International Biennial Conference, Hobart, May 2007.<br />
* Presentation and booth at GITA 2007 Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference, Brisbane, August 2007.<br />
* Presentation to Victorian Department for Primary Industries Spatial Sciences Workshop, Melbourne, September 2007.<br />
* Obtained legal advice on best structure for incorporation as a non profit organisation. This proposal has been endorsed by members of the Chapter. <br />
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== Areas for Improvement ==<br />
* We need to develop protocols and processes to ensure smooth running of the chapter.<br />
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== Opportunities to Help ==<br />
* Assist with the planning and preparation for FOSS4G 2009.<br />
* Offers of Patronage will be greatly appreciated.<br />
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== Outlook for 2008 ==<br />
* Incorporate OSGeo Australia / New Zealand as a not for profit organisation.<br />
* Seeking Patronage to ensure the future of the chapter.<br />
* Advocacy to spread the word of the quality FOSS4G software available.<br />
* Planning and preparation to ensure an outstanding FOSS4G 2009.<br />
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