Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer
On 8/19/15 4:51 PM, Maria Antonia Brovelli wrote: I want also to let you know that I nominated Marco Minghini as well. It is my great pleasure to nominate Marco Minghini (known as Mingo) for OSGeo Charter membership. Mingo has been an active advocate of Open Source GIS software and a regular presenter at FOSS4G events. Recently he was the co-organizer of the very successful FOSS4G 2015 Europe at Como, Italy. He has been working tirelessly to promote the development of Open Source software and data in academia and within the COST Networks (an EU funded inter-disciplinary network that involves almost 30 countries) where he is an active member. In July he organized in Como an amazing Training School FOSS4VGI - Using Free and Open Source Software with VGI: integration, analysis and visualisation (supported by the COST Action TD1202 - Mapping and the Citizen Sensor initiative), gathering students and young scientists from all over Europe. I have known and worked with Mingo for many years, starting from his bachelor thesis; he was one of my brightest students and is now an excellent researcher a n d promoter of Open Source Geoinformation. Those who know Mingo know his big brightsmile and his endless enthusiasm. Please welcome Mingo as an OSGeo Charter member. Best! Maria Dear Maria, I'm still waiting for Mingo's confirmation. This is a required step according with http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Membership_Process Best, Vasile ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer
Thank you Anita for this excellent nomination. Lene Fischer's has made excellent contributions to OSGeo education over many years . I am surprised she is not a charter member till now. So let us make sure she becomes a charter member and be strong voice for education and expanding OSGeo principles. Best wishes, Suchith From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:03 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer; Anita Graser; Lene Fischer Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer Forwarding Lene Fischer nomination by Anita Graser. Best regards, Vasile Forwarded Message Subject: Nomination of Lene Fischer for OSGeo Charter Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:41:20 +0200 From: Anita Graser anitagra...@gmx.at To: c...@osgeo.org Hi, I would like to nominate Lene Fischer for the OSGeo Charter. Lene is very active teaching open source geospatial technologies at the University of Copenhagen and helping users on the QGIS mailing list. She also organized the first international QGIS user conference combined with a QGIS developer meeting in 2015. I have confirmed with Lene that she's accepting this nomination. Thanks and best wishes, Anita ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[OSGeo-Discuss] [OSGeo Elections 2015] Nomination for Didier Richard
Forwarding Didier Richard nomination by Vincent Picavet. Best regards, Vasile On 8/17/15 7:07 PM, Vincent Picavet wrote: Hi dear CRO, I would like to nominate the following persons for OSGeo Charter members : Didier Richard. Didier has been a supporter of OpenSource software for Geomatics for long. He works at IGN and promotes openness and free software internally and extrenally. He managed the French Geoportal project, which is based on opensource software and has a big PostGIS backend. Vincent ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer
Dear All I support completely Lene's nomination. I want also to let you know that I nominated Marco Minghini as well. It is my great pleasure to nominate Marco Minghini (known as Mingo) for OSGeo Charter membership. Mingo has been an active advocate of Open Source GIS software and a regular presenter at FOSS4G events. Recently he was the co-organizer of the very successful FOSS4G 2015 Europe at Como, Italy. He has been working tirelessly to promote the development of Open Source software and data in academia and within the COST Networks (an EU funded inter-disciplinary network that involves almost 30 countries) where he is an active member. In July he organized in Como an amazing Training School FOSS4VGI - Using Free and Open Source Software with VGI: integration, analysis and visualisation (supported by the COST Action TD1202 - Mapping and the Citizen Sensor initiative), gathering students and young scientists from all over Europe. I have known and worked with Mingo for many years, starting from his bachelor thesis; he was one of my brightest students and is now an excellent researcher and promoter of Open Source Geoinformation. Those who know Mingo know his big brightsmile and his endless enthusiasm. Please welcome Mingo as an OSGeo Charter member. Best! Maria Prof. Maria Antonia Brovelli Vice Rector for Como Campus and GIS Professor Politecnico di Milano FOSS4G 2015 / - Don't miss it! http://2015.foss4g.org/programme/keynote-speech/ http://smartgeoexpo.kr/eng/conference/conf_call_info.php ISPRS WG IV/5 Web and Cloud Based Geospatial Services and Applications; OSGeo; ICA-OSGeo-ISPRS Advisory Board; NASA WorldWind Europa Challenge; SIFET Via Natta, 12/14 - 22100 COMO (ITALY) Tel. +39-031-3327336 - Mob. +39-328-0023867 - fax. +39-031-3327321 e-mail1: maria.brove...@polimi.it e-mail2: prorettr...@como.polimi.it Da: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org per conto di Suchith Anand suchith.an...@nottingham.ac.uk Inviato: mercoledì 19 agosto 2015 15.12 A: Vasile Craciunescu; OSGeo Discussions Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer; Anita Graser; Lene Fischer Oggetto: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer Thank you Anita for this excellent nomination. Lene Fischer's has made excellent contributions to OSGeo education over many years . I am surprised she is not a charter member till now. So let us make sure she becomes a charter member and be strong voice for education and expanding OSGeo principles. Best wishes, Suchith From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org] on behalf of Vasile Craciunescu [vas...@geo-spatial.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:03 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Cc: OSGeo Chief Returning Officer; Anita Graser; Lene Fischer Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Nomination for Lene Fischer Forwarding Lene Fischer nomination by Anita Graser. Best regards, Vasile Forwarded Message Subject: Nomination of Lene Fischer for OSGeo Charter Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:41:20 +0200 From: Anita Graser anitagra...@gmx.at To: c...@osgeo.org Hi, I would like to nominate Lene Fischer for the OSGeo Charter. Lene is very active teaching open source geospatial technologies at the University of Copenhagen and helping users on the QGIS mailing list. She also organized the first international QGIS user conference combined with a QGIS developer meeting in 2015. I have confirmed with Lene that she's accepting this nomination. Thanks and best wishes, Anita ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [OSGeo Elections 2015] Nomination for Didier Richard
On Wednesday 19 August 2015 16:09:48 Vasile Craciunescu wrote: Forwarding Didier Richard nomination by Vincent Picavet. I support this nomination and would add that Didier is also a committer to GDAL and proj.4 Best regards, Even Best regards, Vasile On 8/17/15 7:07 PM, Vincent Picavet wrote: Hi dear CRO, I would like to nominate the following persons for OSGeo Charter members : Didier Richard. Didier has been a supporter of OpenSource software for Geomatics for long. He works at IGN and promotes openness and free software internally and extrenally. He managed the French Geoportal project, which is based on opensource software and has a big PostGIS backend. Vincent ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Spatialys - Geospatial professional services http://www.spatialys.com ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Elections 2015 starting today
All, If you are thinking about becoming a charter member, it is likely you would also want to add yourself to the list of OSGeo Advocates: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Introduction If so, I suggest adding yourself. For existing OSGeo Advocates, I'd encourage you to review your current description, and update if it has changed. Warm regards, Cameron On 17/08/2015 10:29 pm, Vasile Craciunescu wrote: Dear all, This year OSGeo elections started today with the nomination period for new Charter Members. The nomination period is open for the next two weeks. Please help our Foundation grow and nominate new Charter Members by 2015-08-30. Elections page: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Election_2015 Please help spread the word and also reach out to communities who have not yet been connected with OSGeo. Best regards, Vasile (2015 CRO) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- Cameron Shorter, Software and Data Solutions Manager LISAsoft Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf, 26 - 32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009 P +61 2 9009 5000, W www.lisasoft.com, F +61 2 9009 5099 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Elections 2015 starting today
Dear Cameron, Thank you for the reminder. The invitation to add an entry to the OSGeo Advocates wiki page is part of the e-mail each nominee is receiving from CRO after nomination. I'm thinking in adding this kind of invitation to add/update the OSGeo Advocate profile in the invitation to vote e-mail, after the end of nomination period. Best, Vasile On 8/19/15 11:35 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote: All, If you are thinking about becoming a charter member, it is likely you would also want to add yourself to the list of OSGeo Advocates: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/OSGeo_Advocate#Introduction If so, I suggest adding yourself. For existing OSGeo Advocates, I'd encourage you to review your current description, and update if it has changed. Warm regards, Cameron On 17/08/2015 10:29 pm, Vasile Craciunescu wrote: Dear all, This year OSGeo elections started today with the nomination period for new Charter Members. The nomination period is open for the next two weeks. Please help our Foundation grow and nominate new Charter Members by 2015-08-30. Elections page: http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Election_2015 Please help spread the word and also reach out to communities who have not yet been connected with OSGeo. Best regards, Vasile (2015 CRO) ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss -- - Vasile Crăciunescu geo-spatial.org: An elegant place for sharing geoKnowledge geoData http://www.geo-spatial.org http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/geo-spatial ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Elections 2015 starting today
Dear Johan, Registering on the OSGeo Advocates page is not mandatory for our existing Charter Members or for the Charter Members candidates. It's just an invitation. People are free to ignore that invitation. Best, Vasile On 8/19/15 11:53 PM, Johan Van de Wauw wrote: On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 10:46 PM, Vasile Craciunescu vas...@geo-spatial.org wrote: Dear Cameron, Thank you for the reminder. The invitation to add an entry to the OSGeo Advocates wiki page is part of the e-mail each nominee is receiving from CRO after nomination. I'm thinking in adding this kind of invitation to add/update the OSGeo Advocate profile in the invitation to vote e-mail, after the end of nomination period. Just a remark. I know different people who have done a lot for OSGeo and the larger FOSS4G world, but who are not eager to put their name under OSGeo Advocates are authoritative OSGeo personalities who have volunteered to talk on behalf of the OSGeo foundation. Advocates should be able to speak well, even better if they are entertaining. . For our charter members I believe we should draw from a larger group than people considering themselves to speak well and authorative. Kind Regards, Johan -- - Vasile Crăciunescu geo-spatial.org: An elegant place for sharing geoKnowledge geoData http://www.geo-spatial.org http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/geo-spatial ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] [Election 2015] Elections 2015 starting today
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 10:46 PM, Vasile Craciunescu vas...@geo-spatial.org wrote: Dear Cameron, Thank you for the reminder. The invitation to add an entry to the OSGeo Advocates wiki page is part of the e-mail each nominee is receiving from CRO after nomination. I'm thinking in adding this kind of invitation to add/update the OSGeo Advocate profile in the invitation to vote e-mail, after the end of nomination period. Just a remark. I know different people who have done a lot for OSGeo and the larger FOSS4G world, but who are not eager to put their name under OSGeo Advocates are authoritative OSGeo personalities who have volunteered to talk on behalf of the OSGeo foundation. Advocates should be able to speak well, even better if they are entertaining. . For our charter members I believe we should draw from a larger group than people considering themselves to speak well and authorative. Kind Regards, Johan ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
