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Promotion and Visibility Committee

2006-05-05T13:53:33Z

Wiki-AlainGrignon: /* Committee Members */

''('''NOTE:''' The following is all for discussion purposes, and not firmly established yet)''

The Promotion Committee will help produce input to be published by the [[Web Site Committee Motion|Web Site Committee]]. Publishing, controlling and adoption as stable documents is probably done by the latter.

To spread word and build a strong recognition of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, foundation projects and the use of open source in geospatial applications in general every major event should be covered professionally. Smaller events and local conventions in many cases already get covered by associated members (friends of the foundation).

== Committee Website ==
The official committee web site is https://visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org/. For the time being it seems as if this Wiki is more flexible. Once stable documents are available they will move to the official committee web site.

== Committee Meetings ==

* [[First_VisCom_Meeting]] (was March 23rd, 2006)
* [[Second_VisCom_Meeting]] (was April 27th, 2006)
* [[Third_VisCom_Meeting]] (will be May 11th, 2006)

== Tasks ==
Several levels of activity should be addressed to support advertising the OSGeo Foundation depending on the character of the event to take place.
* Web site linking [[Website Committee]]
* Create and provide paperwork (ads, flyers, posters, information brochures)
* Giveaways (focused on larger events with special OS affinity)
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] (large events)
* [[Community Outreach - community contact management, spotlights, case studies]]
Our scratchpad is currently located at the [[VisComTODO]] page.

== Committee Members ==

Members:
* [[User:Arnulf Christl | Arnulf Christl]] (Chair)
* Michael Gerlek (mpg@osgeo.org)
* Dave McIlhagga (dmcilhagga@dmsolutions.ca)
* Peter Moran
* Chris Holmes
* Daniel Brookshier
* Alain Grignon (agrignon@nrcan.gc.ca)

Possible Members:
* Tyler Mitchell

== Linking ==
Links to the OSGeo Foundation web site should be related to the primary context of fostering Free and Open Source Software projects, availability of [[Public Geospatial Data Project]] and Free Geospatial Data. Both [[International Outreach]] and [[Like Minded Regional Organizations]] will establish an efficient network.

== Press Releases ==

The [[Press Release Process]] is under development.

Due to the possibility of a Slashdot affect, CollabNet operations needs to be notified 24 hours in advance of press releases whenever possible. Please email Daniel Brookshier and Michael Lavoie at the following addresses as soon as you have an aproximate time and date: dbrookshier@collab.net, mlavoie@collab.net

First [https://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html Press Release] published 6 March 2006

== Where to Send Press Releases ==

The following are addresses to send press releases:

* submit.news@consortiuminfo.org (see: http://www.consortiuminfo.org/bulletins/ ).
* [http://www.directionsmag.com/press.releases/?duty=Contribute DirectionsMag online]
* [http://slashgeo.org/submit.pl Slashgeo online]
* [http://www.geoplace.com/pressrelease/login.asp GeoPlace.com online]

== Presentations ==
Presentations, promotion and dissemination of the OSGeo Foundation principles and ideas:
* Give talks and [[Presentations]] at conferences
* Hold workshops at conventions
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] at exhibitions, conventions, user meetings

=== Presentation Material ===
A central document directory should feature [[Presentations]] about the OSGeo. Presentations should eventually be managed in the SVN repository of the Promotion and Visibility Project. Externals who need to get the FOSSGIS idea across can use material from this repository to build their own presentations. The material will be appropriately licensed with a free non-software license (e.g., Creative Commons licenses).

At a later stage Posters, Give Aways, Flyers, live-CD, etc. can be added (see also [[Fundraising]]).

=== Formats, Copyright, License of Documents ===
The preferred format would probably be HTML, making it easy to create links and make it searchable using the OSGeo (CN) infrastructure. (Initial discussion and collaborative editing can be done in the Wiki). Please refrain from creating PPTs, PDFs or other closed formats while OpenDocument format will be appropriate for slides. Presentations would preferably be licensed as GNU FDL, CC (or appropriate alternative) to ensure that they are freely available (please use the discussion page registered at the top of this page).

== Sticker, Caps, Promotion Stuff ==
We will want to think up some stuff to give away. This could be mugs, caps, t-shirts, etc. Probably will have to wait until the logo is done. Some slogan (slogans?) (all by [http://weblogs.java.net/blog/jive/archive/2006/02/_open_source_ge.html Jody Garnett]):
* Built on OSGeo
* OSGeo - Think way outside the box
* OSGeo: It's a Spheroid get over it
* OSGeo.org : Spatialize your mind (Alain Grignon)

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Motto discussion

2006-05-05T13:43:51Z

Wiki-AlainGrignon:

We need a slogan/motto to go along with the new logo. There will need to be several different ways of using, so we will likely need a few different ones. We'll need something to follow after the shorter "OSGeo" nickname. And also something to follow the longer title: "Open Source Geospatial Foundation". See if you can avoid any words already in the title.

Please submit your possible mottos here:

# Your Open Source Compass (was part of Aaron's logo submission)
# "It's a spheroid, get over it."
# Open ways
# Open destinations (too airliner-ish, i think)
# Open directions
# Enabling Geo-Power
# Pure Mapping Power
# Great Mapping Tools
# Projecting Worlds
# Find it with the tools from the foundation
# Open the source and find your way
# OSGeo -- Where it's at
# OSGeo shows you to the open source
# Spatialize your mind (Using an invented word could be useful in creating a stronger brand, similar to the use of Mc for all Mc Donalds McProducts)
# We design it spatialy for you
# The open place people
# Putting GeoSpace at work for you
# Putting the where in your work

Promotion and Visibility Committee

2006-04-18T17:09:49Z

Wiki-AlainGrignon: /* Sticker, Caps, Promotion Stuff */

''('''NOTE:''' The following is all for discussion purposes, and not firmly established yet)''

The Promotion Committee will help produce input to be published by the [[Web Site Committee Motion|Web Site Committee]]. Publishing, controlling and adoption as stable documents is probably done by the latter.

To spread word and build a strong recognition of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, foundation projects and the use of open source in geospatial applications in general every major event should be covered professionally. Smaller events and local conventions in many cases already get covered by associated members (friends of the foundation).

== Committee Website ==
The official committee web site is https://visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org/. For the time being it seems as if this Wiki is more flexible. Once stable documents are available they will move to the official committee web site.

== Tasks ==
Several levels of activity should be addressed to support advertising the OSGeo Foundation depending on the character of the event to take place.
* Web site linking [[Website Committee]]
* Create and provide paperwork (ads, flyers, posters, information brochures)
* Giveaways (focused on larger events with special OS affinity)
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] (large events)

Our scratchpad is currently located at the [[VisComTODO]] page.

== Committee Members ==

Potential Members:
* Jason Birch (jasonbirch@osgeo.org)
* [[User:Arnulf Christl | Arnulf Christl]] (Chair)
* Michael Gerlek (mpg@osgeo.org)
* Dave McIlhagga (dmcilhagga@dmsolutions.ca)
* Tyler Mitchell (pending)
* Markus Neteler (pending)
* Sean Sternfeldt (Sean.Sternfeldt@autodesk.com)
* Mark Lucas (mlucas17@mac.com)

== Linking ==
Links to the OSGeo Foundation web site should be related to the primary context of fostering Free and Open Source Software projects, availability of [[Public Geospatial Data Project]] and [[Free Geospatial Data]]. Both [[International Outreach]] and [[Like Minded Regional Organizations]] will establish an efficient network.

== Press Releases ==

Due to the possibility of a Slashdot affect, CollabNet operations needs to be notified 24 hours in advance of press releases whenever possible. Please email Daniel Brookshier and Michael Lavoie at the following addresses as soon as you have an aproximate time and date: dbrookshier@collab.net, mlavoie@collab.net

First [https://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html Press Release] published 6 March 2006

== Where to Send Press Releases ==

The following are addresses to send press releases:

submit.news@consortiuminfo.org (see: http://www.consortiuminfo.org/bulletins/ ).

== Presentations ==
Presentations, promotion and dissemination of the OSGeo Foundation principles and ideas:
* Give talks and [[Presentations]] at conferences
* Hold workshops at conventions
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] at exhibitions, conventions, user meetings

=== Presentation Material ===
A central document directory should feature [[Presentations]] about the OSGeo. Presentations should eventually be managed in the SVN repository of the Promotion and Visibility Project. Externals who need to get the FOSSGIS idea across can use material from this repository to build their own presentations. The material will be appropriately licensed with a free non-software license (e.g., Creative Commons licenses).

At a later stage Posters, Give Aways, Flyers, live-CD, etc. can be added (see also [[Fundraising]]).

=== Formats, Copyright, License of Documents ===
The preferred format would probably be HTML, making it easy to create links and make it searchable using the OSGeo (CN) infrastructure. (Initial discussion and collaborative editing can be done in the Wiki). Please refrain from creating PPTs, PDFs or other closed formats while OpenDocument format will be appropriate for slides. Presentations would preferably be licensed as GNU FDL, CC (or appropriate alternative) to ensure that they are freely available (please use the discussion page registered at the top of this page).

== Sticker, Caps, Promotion Stuff ==
We will want to think up some stuff to give away. This could be mugs, caps, t-shirts, etc. Probably will have to wait until the logo is done. Some slogan (slogans?) (all by [http://weblogs.java.net/blog/jive/archive/2006/02/_open_source_ge.html Jody Garnett]):
* Built on OSGeo
* OSGeo - Think way outside the box
* OSGeo: It's a Spheroid get over it
* OSGeo.org : Spatialize your mind (Alain Grignon)

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Promotion and Visibility Committee

2006-04-18T17:09:29Z

Wiki-AlainGrignon: /* Sticker, Caps, Promotion Stuff */

''('''NOTE:''' The following is all for discussion purposes, and not firmly established yet)''

The Promotion Committee will help produce input to be published by the [[Web Site Committee Motion|Web Site Committee]]. Publishing, controlling and adoption as stable documents is probably done by the latter.

To spread word and build a strong recognition of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, foundation projects and the use of open source in geospatial applications in general every major event should be covered professionally. Smaller events and local conventions in many cases already get covered by associated members (friends of the foundation).

== Committee Website ==
The official committee web site is https://visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org/. For the time being it seems as if this Wiki is more flexible. Once stable documents are available they will move to the official committee web site.

== Tasks ==
Several levels of activity should be addressed to support advertising the OSGeo Foundation depending on the character of the event to take place.
* Web site linking [[Website Committee]]
* Create and provide paperwork (ads, flyers, posters, information brochures)
* Giveaways (focused on larger events with special OS affinity)
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] (large events)

Our scratchpad is currently located at the [[VisComTODO]] page.

== Committee Members ==

Potential Members:
* Jason Birch (jasonbirch@osgeo.org)
* [[User:Arnulf Christl | Arnulf Christl]] (Chair)
* Michael Gerlek (mpg@osgeo.org)
* Dave McIlhagga (dmcilhagga@dmsolutions.ca)
* Tyler Mitchell (pending)
* Markus Neteler (pending)
* Sean Sternfeldt (Sean.Sternfeldt@autodesk.com)
* Mark Lucas (mlucas17@mac.com)

== Linking ==
Links to the OSGeo Foundation web site should be related to the primary context of fostering Free and Open Source Software projects, availability of [[Public Geospatial Data Project]] and [[Free Geospatial Data]]. Both [[International Outreach]] and [[Like Minded Regional Organizations]] will establish an efficient network.

== Press Releases ==

Due to the possibility of a Slashdot affect, CollabNet operations needs to be notified 24 hours in advance of press releases whenever possible. Please email Daniel Brookshier and Michael Lavoie at the following addresses as soon as you have an aproximate time and date: dbrookshier@collab.net, mlavoie@collab.net

First [https://www.osgeo.org/content/news/news_archive/open_source_geospatial_foundation_initial_press_release.html Press Release] published 6 March 2006

== Where to Send Press Releases ==

The following are addresses to send press releases:

submit.news@consortiuminfo.org (see: http://www.consortiuminfo.org/bulletins/ ).

== Presentations ==
Presentations, promotion and dissemination of the OSGeo Foundation principles and ideas:
* Give talks and [[Presentations]] at conferences
* Hold workshops at conventions
* [[Operate OSGeo Booth]] at exhibitions, conventions, user meetings

=== Presentation Material ===
A central document directory should feature [[Presentations]] about the OSGeo. Presentations should eventually be managed in the SVN repository of the Promotion and Visibility Project. Externals who need to get the FOSSGIS idea across can use material from this repository to build their own presentations. The material will be appropriately licensed with a free non-software license (e.g., Creative Commons licenses).

At a later stage Posters, Give Aways, Flyers, live-CD, etc. can be added (see also [[Fundraising]]).

=== Formats, Copyright, License of Documents ===
The preferred format would probably be HTML, making it easy to create links and make it searchable using the OSGeo (CN) infrastructure. (Initial discussion and collaborative editing can be done in the Wiki). Please refrain from creating PPTs, PDFs or other closed formats while OpenDocument format will be appropriate for slides. Presentations would preferably be licensed as GNU FDL, CC (or appropriate alternative) to ensure that they are freely available (please use the discussion page registered at the top of this page).

== Sticker, Caps, Promotion Stuff ==
We will want to think up some stuff to give away. This could be mugs, caps, t-shirts, etc. Probably will have to wait until the logo is done. Some slogan (slogans?) (all by [http://weblogs.java.net/blog/jive/archive/2006/02/_open_source_ge.html Jody Garnett]):
* Built on OSGeo
* OSGeo - Think way outside the box
* OSGeo: It's a Spheroid get over it
* OSGeo.org : Spatialize your ming (Alain Grignon)

{{Template:Event Timetable}}

Second VisCom Meeting

2006-04-18T17:02:53Z

Wiki-AlainGrignon: /* Agenda */

=== Date and Time ===
Proposed day and time (please choose [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html timeanddate.com]).

The meeting will take place on IRC #osgeo.

== Agenda ==
* Officially vote on committee membership (list still shows 'Potential Members')
* Process for press releases
* Developing a contact list for promotions (news organizations and related web sites)
* Evaluate osgeo.org web site stats
* Work out [[VisComTODO]]
* Discuss Slogans
* Start discussion on OSGeo/Project promotion potential
* ''please add your topics''