Hey, a cool new tool to find local OSM groups. This one uses OpenStreetMap to find local OSM groups. How cool is that? Matthias, from the German OSM community, extended the tool used in Germany to track OSM meetings. It now takes group data automatically from the OSM wiki, then presents it on the OSM basemap that you can see here.[1] That means that no matter how and where you organize your local group, you can put them all on one map. This is wonderful for new users hoping to find your group, even if they don't know your group exists.
I've added Fredericton, Toronto and Waterloo Region groups to the map. Be sure to add yours too! "Hey, did he say, Fredricton?" Congratulations, Fredericton! I see Bernie is organizing a second OpenStreetMap gathering in Fredericton, NB. All OSMers in the area should be sure to mark the date and attend. It's more fun than you can imagine. Details and RSVP http://www.meetup.com/fredosm/events/16695033/ Bernie, do you have any tips to offer folks considering starting a local OSM group? I know that there have been a few local events in Sherbrooke and Montreal. Any thought to meeting on a regular basis? You know how much fun it is to talk maps with other mappers. The Toronto and Waterloo Region groups are meeting next week. Details at http://www.meetup.com/OpenStreetMap-Toronto/ http://www.meetup.com/Waterloo-OSM/ [1] http://usergroups.openstreetmap.de _______________________________________________ Talk-ca mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-ca
