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For the latest information visit [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] online, or our [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] on the OSGeo website.
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This page is the most current location for information about the '''OSGeo.US''' group. This group can also be found in the following places:
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* [http://osgeo.us OSGeo.US] Github website
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* [https://www.osgeo.org/local-chapters/osgeo-us/ page] OSGeo website
  
 
== Mission ==
 
== Mission ==
  
OSGeo.US will cultivate and support local OSGeo chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US will also support activities and events that build awareness of the OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.  
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OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.  
  
 
==Goals==
 
==Goals==
  
* Chapter is in the process of forming, initial goal is to be recognized as an official local chapter
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===2018===
* Start to hold meetings
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* Advocate for the use of Open Source GIS at regional and state levels
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'''Establish group and build awareness'''
* Develop an OSGeoUS presence at conferences
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Get recognition of OSGeo
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* [00] Hold 3 community meetings
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** [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|June Meeting]]
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* [-] Build an application process for grants and support
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** email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
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* [03] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
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** Northern MI
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** MN
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** TN
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* [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
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* [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
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* [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up
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'''Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program'''
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* [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
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* [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
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** OSGeo.US supported the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]] by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
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* [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process
  
 
==Meetings==
 
==Meetings==
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'''Past Meetings'''
  
 
* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)
 
* [[20180606-osgeous-community-meeting|First OSGeo.US Community Meeting]], June 5th, 6pm (EST)
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==Events==
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* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
 
* [[20180813-knoxville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Knoxville TN]] August 13th 2018
 
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018
 
* [[20180814-Huntsville-foss4g | FOSS4G meeting in Huntsville Alabama]] August 14th 2018
  
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'''Past Events'''
  
 
* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!
 
* Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!
  
==Activities==
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==Email list==
  
OSGeo.US is supporting the [[FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018]], obtaining a venue for sprint participants.
 
OSGeo.US is supporting [http://2018.foss4g.org FOSS4G Dar es Salaam 2018], helping with registration
 
 
==Email list==
 
 
https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us
 
https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us
  

Revision as of 08:25, 20 June 2018

This page is the most current location for information about the OSGeo.US group. This group can also be found in the following places:

Mission

OSGeo.US supports and develops OSGeo Local Chapters and projects in the United States. OSGeo.US also support activities and events that build awareness of OSGeo and create opportunities to grow the OSGeo community.

Goals

2018

Establish group and build awareness

Get recognition of OSGeo

  • [00] Hold 3 community meetings
  • [-] Build an application process for grants and support
    • email discussion list to support the initial events that are requesting support prior to a formal process
  • [03] Meet with 5 communities in the US that wish to participate
    • Northern MI
    • MN
    • TN
  • [24] Create a membership list section of wiki and get 20 people to add themselves to the list
  • [00] Create a discussion list and get 20 people to sign up
  • [00] Create an announcement list and get 50 people to sign up

Support US OSGeo community with education and outreach events and program

  • [X] Support US community in participating in FOSS4G 2018
  • [01] Support 3 Community Events in the US
    • OSGeo.US supported the FOSS4GNA_Code_Sprint_2018 by paying for a venue for sprint participants, making this event possible for the national OSGeo community that was able to participate.
  • [00] Support 3 Local Chapters in the US through the recognition process

Meetings

Past Meetings

Events

Past Events

  • Please join us at foss4gna for our first f2f meeting!

Email list

https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/us

Membership

Randal Hale

Kurt Menke

Michele Tobias

Keith Jenkins

Guido Stein

Josh Rosenthal

Kayla Patel

Chris Marx

Erik Friesen

Carl Anderson

Helena Mitasova

Nathan Saylor

David Bitner

Rachel Stevenson

Michael Terner

Bill Dollins

Doug Newcomb

Vaclav Petras

Tom Mueller

Anna Petrasova

Justyna Jeziorska

Will Reckling

Kellyn Montgomery

Garrett Millar