Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Frank Warmerdam
Razy,

I am not aware of one in NYC, but I would suggest you see
if there is some social opportunity to hang out with the folks
from OpenGeo or at least ask them if there are good local
meetup opportunities in the geo space.

There is a fairly quiet group in Boston and some interested
folks in the Washington area but I don't personally know about
anyone other than OpenGeo in NYC.

The education group is definately an interesting group in
need of helpful people.

Best regards,
Frank

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Razy Kased  wrote:
> Thanks Frank,
>
> I appreciate the response, looking at the list I would be interest in the
> Education Committee, I'll join their mailing list first and get familiar
> with their network.
>
> Also, I was looking at the local chapters, I'm in the United States in New
> York, is their no local chapter here? Just in California (Based on the link)
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Frank Warmerdam 
> wrote:
>>
>> Razy,
>>
>> I also meant to emphasize that the local chapters are also always
>> looking for keen volunteers to give presentations, organize events
>> and lead/support local initiatives of various sorts.
>>
>>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Local_Chapters
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Frank Warmerdam 
>> wrote:
>> > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Razy Kased  wrote:
>> >> Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
>> >> participate?
>> >
>> > Razy,
>> >
>> > There is a list of committees in the second box on the wiki:
>> >
>> >  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Main_Page
>> >
>> >    * Board of Directors
>> >    * Conference Committee
>> >    * Education and Curriculum Committee
>> >    * Finance Committee
>> >    * Incubation Committee
>> >    * Marketing Committee
>> >    * Project Steering Committees
>> >    * Public Geospatial Data Committee
>> >    * System Administration Committee (SAC)
>> >    * Website Committee - Current WebCom tasks
>> >
>> > Of these I know that the Education, Marketing, Public Geodata,
>> > SAC and Website committees are all looking for volunteers and
>> > in some cases no specific experience is needed.
>> >
>> > Of course, the various projects also need help in various ways,
>> > so if you are interested in, or using some of the software then
>> > look into getting involved there.  Join the mailing lists, file bugs,
>> > fix bugs, write docs, write code, answer questions on the list, etc.
>> >
>> > Best regards,
>> > --
>> >
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>> > warmer...@pobox.com
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>> > and watch the world go round - Rush    | Geospatial Software Developer
>> >
>>
>>
>>
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>>
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RE: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Fawcett, David (MPCA)
This page is a little more up to date.  It includes Cascadia, New Mexico, and 
Twin Cities (MN).

http://www.osgeo.org/content/chapters/index.html

David.

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Subject: Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member 
nomination: Martin Landa)

Thanks Frank,

I appreciate the response, looking at the list I would be interest in the 
Education Committee, I'll join their mailing list first and get familiar with 
their network.

Also, I was looking at the local chapters, I'm in the United States in New 
York, is their no local chapter here? Just in California (Based on the link)
On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Frank Warmerdam 
mailto:warmer...@pobox.com>> wrote:
Razy,

I also meant to emphasize that the local chapters are also always
looking for keen volunteers to give presentations, organize events
and lead/support local initiatives of various sorts.

 http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Local_Chapters

Best regards,

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Frank Warmerdam 
mailto:warmer...@pobox.com>> wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Razy Kased 
> mailto:kas...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
>> participate?
>
> Razy,
>
> There is a list of committees in the second box on the wiki:
>
>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Main_Page
>
>* Board of Directors
>* Conference Committee
>* Education and Curriculum Committee
>* Finance Committee
>* Incubation Committee
>* Marketing Committee
>* Project Steering Committees
>* Public Geospatial Data Committee
>* System Administration Committee (SAC)
>* Website Committee - Current WebCom tasks
>
> Of these I know that the Education, Marketing, Public Geodata,
> SAC and Website committees are all looking for volunteers and
> in some cases no specific experience is needed.
>
> Of course, the various projects also need help in various ways,
> so if you are interested in, or using some of the software then
> look into getting involved there.  Join the mailing lists, file bugs,
> fix bugs, write docs, write code, answer questions on the list, etc.
>
> Best regards,
> --
> ---+--
> I set the clouds in motion - turn up   | Frank Warmerdam, 
> warmer...@pobox.com<mailto:warmer...@pobox.com>
> light and sound - activate the windows | 
> http://pobox.com/~warmerdam<http://pobox.com/%7Ewarmerdam>
> and watch the world go round - Rush| Geospatial Software Developer
>



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Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Razy Kased
Thanks Frank,

I appreciate the response, looking at the list I would be interest in the
Education Committee, I'll join their mailing list first and get familiar
with their network.

Also, I was looking at the local chapters, I'm in the United States in New
York, is their no local chapter here? Just in California (Based on the link)
On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Frank Warmerdam wrote:

> Razy,
>
> I also meant to emphasize that the local chapters are also always
> looking for keen volunteers to give presentations, organize events
> and lead/support local initiatives of various sorts.
>
>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Local_Chapters
>
> Best regards,
>
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Frank Warmerdam 
> wrote:
> > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Razy Kased  wrote:
> >> Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
> >> participate?
> >
> > Razy,
> >
> > There is a list of committees in the second box on the wiki:
> >
> >  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Main_Page
> >
> >* Board of Directors
> >* Conference Committee
> >* Education and Curriculum Committee
> >* Finance Committee
> >* Incubation Committee
> >* Marketing Committee
> >* Project Steering Committees
> >* Public Geospatial Data Committee
> >* System Administration Committee (SAC)
> >* Website Committee - Current WebCom tasks
> >
> > Of these I know that the Education, Marketing, Public Geodata,
> > SAC and Website committees are all looking for volunteers and
> > in some cases no specific experience is needed.
> >
> > Of course, the various projects also need help in various ways,
> > so if you are interested in, or using some of the software then
> > look into getting involved there.  Join the mailing lists, file bugs,
> > fix bugs, write docs, write code, answer questions on the list, etc.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > --
> >
> ---+--
> > I set the clouds in motion - turn up   | Frank Warmerdam,
> warmer...@pobox.com
> > light and sound - activate the windows | http://pobox.com/~warmerdam
> > and watch the world go round - Rush| Geospatial Software Developer
> >
>
>
>
> --
>
> ---+--
> I set the clouds in motion - turn up   | Frank Warmerdam,
> warmer...@pobox.com
> light and sound - activate the windows | http://pobox.com/~warmerdam
> and watch the world go round - Rush| Geospatial Software Developer
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Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Frank Warmerdam
Razy,

I also meant to emphasize that the local chapters are also always
looking for keen volunteers to give presentations, organize events
and lead/support local initiatives of various sorts.

  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Local_Chapters

Best regards,

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Frank Warmerdam  wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Razy Kased  wrote:
>> Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
>> participate?
>
> Razy,
>
> There is a list of committees in the second box on the wiki:
>
>  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Main_Page
>
>    * Board of Directors
>    * Conference Committee
>    * Education and Curriculum Committee
>    * Finance Committee
>    * Incubation Committee
>    * Marketing Committee
>    * Project Steering Committees
>    * Public Geospatial Data Committee
>    * System Administration Committee (SAC)
>    * Website Committee - Current WebCom tasks
>
> Of these I know that the Education, Marketing, Public Geodata,
> SAC and Website committees are all looking for volunteers and
> in some cases no specific experience is needed.
>
> Of course, the various projects also need help in various ways,
> so if you are interested in, or using some of the software then
> look into getting involved there.  Join the mailing lists, file bugs,
> fix bugs, write docs, write code, answer questions on the list, etc.
>
> Best regards,
> --
> ---+--
> I set the clouds in motion - turn up   | Frank Warmerdam, warmer...@pobox.com
> light and sound - activate the windows | http://pobox.com/~warmerdam
> and watch the world go round - Rush    | Geospatial Software Developer
>



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Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Frank Warmerdam
On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Razy Kased  wrote:
> Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
> participate?

Razy,

There is a list of committees in the second box on the wiki:

  http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Main_Page

* Board of Directors
* Conference Committee
* Education and Curriculum Committee
* Finance Committee
* Incubation Committee
* Marketing Committee
* Project Steering Committees
* Public Geospatial Data Committee
* System Administration Committee (SAC)
* Website Committee - Current WebCom tasks

Of these I know that the Education, Marketing, Public Geodata,
SAC and Website committees are all looking for volunteers and
in some cases no specific experience is needed.

Of course, the various projects also need help in various ways,
so if you are interested in, or using some of the software then
look into getting involved there.  Join the mailing lists, file bugs,
fix bugs, write docs, write code, answer questions on the list, etc.

Best regards,
-- 
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Re: Participation in OSGeo (was: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Charter Member nomination: Martin Landa)

2011-11-17 Thread Razy Kased
Where can I learn more about each of the committees or other ways to
participate?

Thanks,

Razy

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:

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> On 17.11.2011 03:54, Daniel Morissette wrote:
> > On 11-11-16 09:36 PM, Helena Mitasova wrote:
> >> I would like to express my support for Martin's nomination.
> > [...]
> >> ...  so he would be great to have on
> >> the conference and education committees.
> >>
> >
> > Nothing against Martin's nomination, but I wanted to point out the fact
> > that it is not a requirement to be a charter member to participate on
> > any of OSGeo's committees AFAIK.
>
> Good point. Let's reiterate, just to make sure: Everybody is free to
> participate anywhere in OSGeo. This includes committee work, conference
> organization, Web site, Marketing, founding Local Chapters, managing
> OSGeo presence at events and so on. This is where the real life happens.
> And if you are chair of a committee (meaning that you were elected by
> peers because of your good work ) you automatically become a vice
> president of OSGeo.
> http://www.osgeo.org/content/foundation/board_and_officers.html
>
> OSGeo Charter Members only nominate and elect the board of directors.
> This happens once a year. In the rare case that OSGeo needs to change
> it's bylaws we also need to go through he Charter Membership. This is
> not to belittle the Charter Membership but just to make sure that this
> is not a barrier to any activity in OSGeo.
>
> Cheers,
> Arnulf
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