Twin Cities Chapter Report 2007

Twin Cities, MN Local Chapter Report

• Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
• Contact name: David Bitner

Key Accomplishments

• Became official chapter of OSGeo
• Large presence at FOSS4G2007
• Large presence and many presentations at Minnesota GIS/LIS Conference
• Support of GeoMoose Project
• Support in gaining MetroGIS support for funding and development of PAGC
• Advocacy by members for Open Source in MetroGIS and and MN Governor's Council on GIS
• Regular Meetings

Areas for Improvement

• Scheduling ahead of meetings
• Make ourselves known more

Opportunities to Help

• Come to meetings
• Offer to host or present at meetings

Outlook for 2008

• More meetings
• More outreach