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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | * | + | * This is a first cut at a concept for a San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) local chapter of OSGeo. |
== Mission == | == Mission == | ||
| − | * | + | * The primary mission of the SFBA chapter would be to develop the local geospatial community through in-person events. |
== Objectives == | == 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 == | == 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 == | == Initial Membership == | ||
| − | * | + | * [[mdhancher|Matt Hancher]] : NASA Ames Research Center |
== Community == | == Community == | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 22 October 2007
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 SHDH or 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
- Matt Hancher : NASA Ames Research Center
Community
Start by joining and using the California Mailing List.