Difference between revisions of "British Columbia Chapter"

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INTRODUCTION

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to building and supporting the highest quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects. OSGeo BC is the proposed Local Chapter of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

Scope: OSGeo BC would form a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia. This community would include any individual with any interest in open source geospatial processes, applications, software, data, hardware, networks, etc…

MISSION

(under revision)

OSGeo BC establishes a focal point for liaison, outreach, and technical interests within the geography of British Columbia

Liaison Committee

Officially representing OSGeo BC with OSGeo Board, OSGeo Branches, government departments, or academic institutions…
Taking responsibility for the strategies in planning and developing OSGeo BC, and networking with organizations to enlist participation and support for OSGeo
Committing organizational support to operate OSGeo BC (e.g. facilities, sponsorships, etc…)

Outreach Committee

Creating and managing OSGeo BC official website, including : regular updates, meeting announcements, workshops and training, FAQ, mailing lists and wiki
Managing OSGeo BC Directory List for consulting, solutions delivery, managed services, software development, and technical support and job opportunities
Increasing awareness about open source GIS solutions and promoting adoption in education, research, industry, government, and non-profit organizations through local technical supports.
Encouraging local technical contributions to OSGeo projects

Technical Committee

Software processes
Promotional demo development
Software Packaging and Customization for local and regional needs
Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents in local languages
Supporting open standards and open access to geospatial data

OBJECTIVES

(under revision)

Semi-Annual Meetings:

Presentations (1 hour)
Social Gathering (1 hour)
Committee work (1 hour)

Collaborative Project:

OSGeo BC Promotional demo development
OSGeo Requirements gathering
OSGeo/OGC Requirements gathering
OSGeo Usability evaluation

Regional Events:

Conference participation
Invited speaking engagements
Demonstration activities

Communication:

Mailing Lists
Wiki Development
Quarterly or Semi Annual-Meetings (TBD)
Vancouver/Victoria rotations with video conferencing

Legal Status:

None

MEETINGS

(in reverse chronological order)

Our meetings are not restricted to members. We encourage you to come along and see why open source geospatial is getting so much attention, and how it can help you do business more efficiently. Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.

2008 February 22 (Victoria host)

2007 November 15

MEMBERSHIP

Anyone who wants to help support our mission is free to become a member. Members are self-identifying, so list yourself on our membership page and you're in!

To support operations of the chapter, we have created posts for President and VP, whose main roles are to act as primary and secondary liason with the parent OSGeo organisation, and to facilitate communication within the group. These posts are elected annually, and are currently filled by:

President: Martin Kyle Vice-President: Jason Birch

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-== '''INTRODUCTION''' ==
+== INTRODUCTION ==
 The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to building and supporting the highest quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects.
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 '''Scope:''' OSGeo BC would form a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia. This community would include any individual with any interest in open source geospatial processes, applications, software, data, hardware, networks, etc…
-== ''' MAILING LIST ''' ==
+== MISSION ==
-Please join our mailing list to make sure that you know what's going on.  You don't have to be a "member" to read the mailing list.
+(under revision)
-http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/osgeo-bc
-If you prefer a web-based interface to this mailing list, you can follow along on the Nabble mirror:
-http://www.nabble.com/OSGeo-BC-Local-Chapter-f27774.html
-== ''' MISSION''' ==
 OSGeo BC establishes a focal point for liaison, outreach, and technical interests within the geography of British Columbia
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-== '''OBJECTIVES''' ==
+== OBJECTIVES ==
+(under revision)
 Semi-Annual Meetings:
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 * Vancouver/Victoria rotations with video conferencing
-LEGAL STATUS
+Legal Status:
 * None
-== INITIAL MEMBERSHIP ==
+== MEETINGS ==
-''in alphabetical order by last name''
-* [[user:jasonbirch | Jason Birch]], City of Nanaimo
-* Max Bottoni, Sierra Systems
-* [[user:Willcadell | Will Cadell]], Timberline Natural Resource Group
-* Clare Caldicott, Sierra Systems
-* Yao Cui, BC Government
-* Rick Davidson, TELUS
-* Martin Davis, Refractions Research
-* [[User:jdeolive | Justin Deoliveira]], The Open Planning Project
-* [[User:emmons | Scott Emmons]], GeoBorealis
-* Rob Frame, Sierra Systems
-* [[User:jive | Jody Garnett]], Refractions Research
-* Brian Goble, Cowichan Valley Regional District
-* Daniel Hirner, BC Electoral Boundaries Commission
-* Kevin Ji, Sierra Systems
-* Ken Johansson, District of North Saanich
-* Nicole Jung, Global CADD Systems
-* [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
-* Brian Low, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System)
-* Dean C. Mikkelsen, Terra ETL Ltd.
-* [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]], OSGeo, Williams Lake
-* [[User:Jmorgan | Jonathan Morgan]], Sierra Systems
-* [[User:Dpatton | Dave Patton]], CIS
-* [[User:Pwramsey3 | Paul Ramsey]], Refractions Research
-* Alison Rowles, Global CADD Systems
-* Ken Sam, BGC Engineering
-* Tim Taylor, City of Nanaimo
-* Ronnie Wahi, Pacific Alliance Technologies
-* Chris Webber, Pacific Alliance Technologies
-* Chris West, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System)
-== INITIAL MEETING ==
-Thursday November 15, 2007; 11:00 – 2:00 PM
-* 1177 West Hastings, Suite 2500; Vancouver BC
-* 737 Courtney Street, Victoria BC
-(video conferencing between sites)
-== INITIAL AGENDA ==
-* Chapter Formation(1 hour)
-** Introductions (10 min):
-** Roundtable: Define OSGeo BC Charter (40 min):
-** Chapter Chair and Vice-chair elections (10 min): TBD
-* Lunch (1 hour)
+(in reverse chronological order)
-** RSVP (state Vancouver or Victoria attendance) to [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]]
-* Committee Work (45 min)
+Our meetings are not restricted to members.  We encourage you to come along and see why open source geospatial is getting so much attention, and how it can help you do business more efficiently.  Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.
-** Formation of 3 committees (TBD based on result of Chapter Charter)
-** Define Committee Charters and Terms of Reference
-** Committee Chair and Vice-chair elections
-*Committee Reports (15 min)
+[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-02-22|2008 February 22]] (Victoria host)
-*Next Meeting
-== POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT AGENDAS ==
+[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15|2007 November 15]]
-* Presentations (1 hour)
+== MEMBERSHIP ==
-** OSGeo BC Business (10 min):
-** Application Area (20 min): TBD
-** Technical Area (20 min): TBD
-* Lunch (1 hour)
+Anyone who wants to help support our mission is free to become a member.  Members are self-identifying, so list yourself on [[British Columbia Chapter Membership|our membership page]] and you're in!
-** RSVP (state Vancouver or Victoria attendance) to [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]]
-* Committee Work (50 min)
+To support operations of the chapter, we have created posts for President and VP, whose main roles are to act as primary and secondary liason with the parent OSGeo organisation, and to facilitate communication within the group.  These posts are elected annually, and are currently filled by:
-** Liaison Track, Outreach Track, Technical Track
-*Committee Reports (10 min)
+President:  Martin Kyle
+Vice-President:  Jason Birch
 [[Category:Local Chapters]]
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+[[Category:British Columbia Chapter]]