On 12/08/2009, at 8:00 PM, Matt White wrote: > I'd be keen to do something local chapter-wise, just not actually sure > what. I've never set up a non-profit association type entity before, > and > no doubt the various applicable laws will provide us with endless joy, > but the concept of a formal AU umbrella organisation certainly > appeals.
I've been involved in several and been on the committee of two, but haven't been part of setting one up from scratch before. > But it's a lot of organisation/hassle etc so whoever is taking charge > will need a fair bit of time. However, there's nothing stopping us > from > creating a local OSM organisation with or without the consent of Mum > and > Dad (OSM/OSMF) As John mentioned, doing it before they get the Local Chapter stuff set up could make it interesting if we were planning on having the Open Street Map trademark in the name. In any case, sorting out what we want to do is a good idea. > Hey, out of interest, how many people on this list are OSMF members? Me as well. _______________________________________________ Talk-au mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-au
