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== Mission Statement / Chapter Objectives ==
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== '''GETTING STARTED''' ==
  
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Our inaugural "reboot" meetup is December 4, 2019. We will kick off the discussion there and work to arrive at a shared set of objectives over the next month or so.
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'''Monthly meetups''' are first Wednesday of every month - online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space - and found at [https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter/ '''Meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter''']
  
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'''Points of Interest and Objectives noted from the meeting'''
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'''Learn about Open Source Geospatial Foundation''' at [https://www.osgeo.org/ OSGeo.org]
  
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'''Primary Objectives''' ( derived from the conversation and still being formalized )
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'''Join the Alberta Chapter Mailing List:''' http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta
  
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* '''Setup the Chapter for Ongoing Success'''
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'''Join us on the [https://thespatialcommunity.slack.com/archives/CRBQLANH3 #osgeo-alberta] channel on [https://thespatialcommunity.org/ The Spatial Community] Workspace on Slack.
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- Develop a chapter leadership structure ( target May 2020 )
 
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- Review Chapter best practice / Touch base with other chapters
 
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- Leverage Lessons Learned
 
  
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* '''Contribute to OSGeo Projects'''
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'''Add yourself as a member here [[OSGeo Alberta Members]]''' after requesting your wiki credentials https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount
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- Execute Code-Sprints culminating in pull requests
 
  
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* '''Connect the Community in Building Tools'''
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== Chapter Objectives (Points of Interest and Objectives noted as meetings progress) ==
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- Lightning Talk style meetups with several builders/speakers per event
 
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- Project Pitch/Workshops where folks can bring their problems to the group for discussion or just show how they've accomplished certain things to elicit better/best practices or new approaches
 
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- Execute on Alberta Chapter project for demonstration at FOSS4G2020 conference here in Calgary, August 2020
 
  
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* '''Connect the Community in Learning Tools'''
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'''Connect the Community in Building Tools'''
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- Project Overview sessions
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*A space for geospatial enthusiasts to share their efforts, problems, and solutions. If geospatial efforts and problems are shared, that's a success. If the solutions are open source, that's even better.
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- Workshop sessions ( install app, shared learning )
 
  
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* '''Create Resources for Ongoing Use'''
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'''Connect the Community in Learning Tools'''
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- '''Open Data''' - Develop a well-understood, well-curated repository of open data sources ( not a one-time list of links thrown on a page )
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*Evangelizing OSGeo projects and applications
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*Project Overview sessions
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*Workshop sessions ( install app, shared learning )
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'''Setup the Chapter for Ongoing Success'''
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This has not been discussed since the December 2019 meeting.  Most recent attendees have encouraged a very informal environment.
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*Develop a chapter leadership structure
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*Review Chapter best practice / Touch base with other chapters
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*Leverage Lessons Learned
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'''Contribute to OSGeo Projects'''
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*Execute Code-Sprints culminating in pull requests
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**Please reach out if you are interested in championing specific projects
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'''Create Resources for Ongoing Use'''
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*'''Open Source Geospatial Community Stakeholders Directory'''
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**Scott McHale would like to get feedback on creating a directory here of people and organizations with contributions to, and needs of, the geospatial community. The intent is to connect presenters with learners and users with creators.
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*'''Open Data'''
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**Develop a well-understood, well-curated repository of open data sources ( not a one-time list of links thrown on a page )
  
 
== Members ==
 
== Members ==
  
 
* see the page [[OSGeo Alberta Members]] (feel free to add yourself - after creating a wiki login - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount)
 
* see the page [[OSGeo Alberta Members]] (feel free to add yourself - after creating a wiki login - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount)
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== Projects ==
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'''Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre'''
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*'''Members:''' Yui, Nabila, Tomas, Armando, Tanya
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*'''Link to Project:''' TBD
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*'''Current Status:'''
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** Bob and Ricardo presented for the KOAC at our November meetup, showed maps and talked about their requirements and aspirations for the project
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*** Allow visitors to "self-tour" the sculptures using handhelds with contextual information provided as needed and links for users to the center's webpages
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** Yui and Nabila met seperately to discuss their approach and did some technology investigations
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** Nabila led a meeting with KOAC's Bob and Ricardo (https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/2021.11.12_KOAC_Project#DRAFT_MINUTES_in_progress_Kiyooka_Ohe_Arts_Centre_Project_Meeting_.28_will_be_confirmed_by_attendees_.29)
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** Project will likely begin in earnest in December given current volunteer priorities
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'''Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area'''
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*'''Members:''' Stefan, Shubhreet
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*'''Link to Project:'''TBD
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*'''Current Status:'''
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** Stefan and Shubrheet have had an initial meeting with ASSCA's Greg Shyba
  
 
== Communications ==
 
== Communications ==
  
 
* Our '''email list''' is active and monitored. Please see http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta .
 
* Our '''email list''' is active and monitored. Please see http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta .
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* '''SLACK''': #OSGeo Calgary Channel has been created ( discussion active whether that should be OSGeo Alberta or if we would have distinct channels for Alberta areas )
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* '''SLACK''': Everyone is welcome to join us on the #osgeo-alberta channel of The Spatial Community Slack workspace. Information about joining The Spatial Community can be found here: https://thespatialcommunity.org/
 
* Adding to '''Wiki''': Request a Wiki account here - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount
 
* Adding to '''Wiki''': Request a Wiki account here - https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount
 
* Meetup.com: All of our Meetups will be administered through meetup.com for the time being.  Join Alberta Chapter group here: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Open-Source-Geospatial-Consortium-Alberta-Chapter/
 
* Meetup.com: All of our Meetups will be administered through meetup.com for the time being.  Join Alberta Chapter group here: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Open-Source-Geospatial-Consortium-Alberta-Chapter/
  
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== Chapter Meetings ==
  
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'''Monthly Meetups''' are held the first Wednesday of each month online and IRL at [https://www.assemblycs.com/ Assembly Coworking Space] from 7pm to 9pm. '''(CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY)'''
  
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== Calgary ==
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*Our meetings are online using Jitsi Meet at this link: https://meet.jit.si/OSGeoAlbertaChapterMonthlyMeetup
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We have a venue - Thanks, Assembly Coworking Space, for a monthly meetup in Calgary.  The guys restarting this chapter are mostly in Calgary.  We could really use participants/organizers from elsewhere in the province ( Edmonton / Lethbridge, I'm looking at you ).
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**Join by phone: 647.243.6108 | Meeting ID 2203355915
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Our meetings are now scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at Assembly.  For more info check the postings on the [https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter OSGeo Alberta Chapter page on Meetup.com].  
 
  
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If you have suggestions or comments or anything else, please use the mailing list to allow for transparency.
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*Meetups are posted to Meetup.com as well: https://www.meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter/
  
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If you need to speak with one of the organizers privately, feel free to reach out to Scott McHale: scott.mchale@industryus.ca.
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'''Past Meetings and the Next Agenda''': [[Alberta Chapter/Meetings]]
  
 
== Edmonton ==
 
== Edmonton ==
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== Other Places in Alberta ==
 
== Other Places in Alberta ==
 
C'mon, Lethbridge!  You're the remote sensing capital of Canada!
 
C'mon, Lethbridge!  You're the remote sensing capital of Canada!
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Reach out via the any of our communication channels if you want to help organize something.  The Calgary organizers are willing to travel to host but help in finding speakers, sponsors, venues would be appreciated.  Local champions don't require Calgary organizers to attend.
 
  
 
== Other Geospatial Groups of Interest ==
 
== Other Geospatial Groups of Interest ==

Latest revision as of 13:17, 25 September 2024

GETTING STARTED

Monthly meetups are first Wednesday of every month - online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space - and found at Meetup.com/OSGeo-Alberta-Chapter

Learn about Open Source Geospatial Foundation at OSGeo.org

Join the Alberta Chapter Mailing List: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/alberta

Join us on the #osgeo-alberta channel on The Spatial Community Workspace on Slack.

Add yourself as a member here OSGeo Alberta Members after requesting your wiki credentials https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Special:RequestAccount

Chapter Objectives (Points of Interest and Objectives noted as meetings progress)

Connect the Community in Building Tools

  • A space for geospatial enthusiasts to share their efforts, problems, and solutions. If geospatial efforts and problems are shared, that's a success. If the solutions are open source, that's even better.


Connect the Community in Learning Tools

  • Evangelizing OSGeo projects and applications
  • Project Overview sessions
  • Workshop sessions ( install app, shared learning )

Setup the Chapter for Ongoing Success

This has not been discussed since the December 2019 meeting. Most recent attendees have encouraged a very informal environment.

  • Develop a chapter leadership structure
  • Review Chapter best practice / Touch base with other chapters
  • Leverage Lessons Learned

Contribute to OSGeo Projects

  • Execute Code-Sprints culminating in pull requests
    • Please reach out if you are interested in championing specific projects

Create Resources for Ongoing Use

  • Open Source Geospatial Community Stakeholders Directory
    • Scott McHale would like to get feedback on creating a directory here of people and organizations with contributions to, and needs of, the geospatial community. The intent is to connect presenters with learners and users with creators.
  • Open Data
    • Develop a well-understood, well-curated repository of open data sources ( not a one-time list of links thrown on a page )

Members


Projects

Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre

  • Members: Yui, Nabila, Tomas, Armando, Tanya
  • Link to Project: TBD
  • Current Status:
    • Bob and Ricardo presented for the KOAC at our November meetup, showed maps and talked about their requirements and aspirations for the project
      • Allow visitors to "self-tour" the sculptures using handhelds with contextual information provided as needed and links for users to the center's webpages


Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

  • Members: Stefan, Shubhreet
  • Link to Project:TBD
  • Current Status:
    • Stefan and Shubrheet have had an initial meeting with ASSCA's Greg Shyba

Communications

Chapter Meetings

Monthly Meetups are held the first Wednesday of each month online and IRL at Assembly Coworking Space from 7pm to 9pm. (CURRENTLY ONLINE ONLY)

Past Meetings and the Next Agenda: Alberta Chapter/Meetings

Edmonton

  • We are looking to hold events in Edmonton and the Calgary-based organizers are willing to travel to host an event, if needed. Help in identifying Edmonton ( and surrounding area ) speakers, sponsors, and venues would great.

Other Places in Alberta

C'mon, Lethbridge! You're the remote sensing capital of Canada!

Other Geospatial Groups of Interest

See Also

Resources

see the same section in Calgary IG on GIS software and Alberta GeoData

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