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Ottawa Chapter Report 2012

2013-03-11T11:20:53Z

Wiki-Cnieman:

Ottawa Chapter Update for 2012

Submitted by Christy Nieman

Key Accomplishments:

- Met every month or two based on member availability.

- Tried planning meetings several months in advance to encourage presentations from non-members with varying success.

- Wide range of discussions and presentations surrounding many areas of spatial domain.

Moving forward:

- Try to increase the number of presentations

- Consider reaching out to other groups (such as Open Data Ottawa)

- Work on increasing visibility to non-members

- Having members volunteer for presentations & other ideas to get off the ground.

Outlook for 2013:

- New co-chair Fabien Ancelin

- Get involved in GIS day again at local educational institutions

Ottawa Chapter

2013-01-14T18:27:02Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Chairs */

== News ==

* Richard stepped down as co-chair November 2012. Fabien volunteers to co-chair with Christy.

[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 

== Upcoming events ==
Next meeting: January 24, 2013 at 6:00pm. I made a reservation for 6-8 people. If you intend to come and haven't already +1'ed on the mailing list, please do so I can increase the reservation if necessary. Reservation under the name "Christy".

 
Our meetups happen here:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].
 
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219
 

Look forward to seeing you there!

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - 2013 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Christy Nieman & Fabien Ancelin
* 2011 - 2012 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2013-01-14T18:20:51Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Upcoming events */

== News ==

* Richard stepped down as co-chair November 2012. Fabien volunteers to co-chair with Christy.

[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 

== Upcoming events ==
Next meeting: January 24, 2013 at 6:00pm. I made a reservation for 6-8 people. If you intend to come and haven't already +1'ed on the mailing list, please do so I can increase the reservation if necessary. Reservation under the name "Christy".

 
Our meetups happen here:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].
 
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219
 

Look forward to seeing you there!

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - present Ottawa chapter co-charis: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2012-11-26T18:06:37Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Upcoming events */

== News ==

* Richard stepped down as co-chair November 2012. Fabien volunteers to co-chair with Christy.

[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 

== Upcoming events ==
With the upcoming holiday season, I'd like to suggest that we skip a meeting in December and plan to meet up January 17th.
 
Christy

 
Our meetups happen here:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].
 
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219
 

Look forward to seeing you there!

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - present Ottawa chapter co-charis: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2012-11-26T18:05:30Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Upcoming events */

== News ==

* Richard stepped down as co-chair November 2012. Fabien volunteers to co-chair with Christy.

[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 

== Upcoming events ==
With the upcoming holiday season, I'd like to suggest that we skip a meeting in December and plan to meet up the third Thursday in January.
 
Christy

 
Our meetups happen here:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].
 
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219
 

Look forward to seeing you there!

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - present Ottawa chapter co-charis: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2012-11-26T18:03:32Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* News */

== News ==

* Richard stepped down as co-chair November 2012. Fabien volunteers to co-chair with Christy.

[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 

== Upcoming events ==
[1] We should be meeting up later this month (August), it's usually the 3rd Thursday at the address below. Please check back soon for confirmation.
 

[2] '''We are planning our upcoming fall sessions'''. Please see [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/Fall-Meetups-Upcoming-Ideas-amp-Need-For-Scheduling-Dates-td4993216.html Fall Ideas] &
feel free to add your suggestions! Look forward to seeing you there:)

 
Our meetups happen here:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].
 
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219
 

Look forward to seeing you there!

 
Richard,
 
Local Chapter Co-Chair

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - present Ottawa chapter co-charis: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2012-03-22T13:01:03Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Chairs */

== News ==

* A new [http://gracilis.carleton.ca/CUOSGwiki/index.php/Intro_to_GRASS_workshop Introduction to GRASS workshop] was presented at Carleton University on 17 October 2011; (corrected) datasets are now all available online from the tutorial document. Thanks to local chapter members who attended and helped work initial bugs out of the tutorial.
* [http://2011.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2011] concludes in Denver

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Thanks to all who attended February's meetup! It was certainly one of the best attended & lively discussions all around.

Stay tuned for the next upcoming meetup.

 
Date: Thursday March 22nd 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather]. Reservation is 2nd floor by patio doors and is under Richard's name.

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

You can also view the local list posts directly from [http://osgeo-org.1560.n6.nabble.com/OSGeo-Ottawa-Local-Chapter-f3730718.html Nabble].

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2012 - present Ottawa chapter co-charis: Richard Burcher & Christy Nieman
* 2010 - 2011 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2011-07-27T15:23:48Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather]. Reservation is for Fox 1 (behind the pool table) and is under Teresa's name.

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

Topic:
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2011-07-18T01:04:57Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather].

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

Topic:
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2011-04-19T15:22:13Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather]. Fox 2's back room reserved under "Christy" for at least 10 people. If they get a larger reservation, we could get bumped elsewhere.

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

Topic: MapServer 6.0 "What's new" presentation by Christy
 Topic 2: MapServer code sprint update (since we didn't get it last time)
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2011-03-21T15:15:16Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather]. We have one of the upstairs rooms reserved under "Christy" and/or "OSGeo".

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

Topic: MapServer code sprint update
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2011-03-21T15:14:56Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.foxandfeather.ca/ The Fox and Feather]. We have one of the upstairs rooms reserved under "Christy" or "OSGeo".

 283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1M1
(613) 233-2219

Topic: MapServer code sprint update
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please note the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2010-11-09T16:46:40Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* News */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.georgetownpub.ca The Georgetown Pub]. We have one of the back rooms reserved under "Teresa Baldwin"

 [http://goo.gl/maps/Y3wN 1159 Bank St] Ottawa, Canada K1S 3X7 phone # 613-731-9191

Topic: general q&a / trading stories
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Anyone as second co-chair??
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please not the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2010-11-09T16:45:06Z

Wiki-Cnieman: /* Next Meeting */

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona - we're hoping for juicy stories at our next meeting
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://www.georgetownpub.ca The Georgetown Pub]. We have one of the back rooms reserved under "Teresa Baldwin"

 [http://goo.gl/maps/Y3wN 1159 Bank St] Ottawa, Canada K1S 3X7 phone # 613-731-9191

Topic: general q&a / trading stories
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Anyone as second co-chair??
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2010 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs:Teresa Baldwin and Philippe Vachon
* 2008 - 2010 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please not the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]

Ottawa Chapter

2010-10-14T19:42:58Z

Wiki-Cnieman:

== News ==

* [http://2010.foss4g.org FOSS4G 2010] concludes in Barcelona - we're hoping for juicy stories at our next meeting
* GRASS 6.4.0 (new stable version) released ! See release announcement at http://grass.osgeo.org/announces/announce_grass640.html.

== Next Meeting ==
[[Image:OSGeo_July_Meeting.jpg|thumb|right|The July 2007 meeting turn out (more or less).]]
[[Image:smaller_IMG_7076.JPG|thumb|right|Ottawa OSGEO members in Sydney for FOSS4G]]

 
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010 
Time: 6:00 PM
 
Location: [http://foxandfeather.ca The Fox and Feather] pub, ask a server where we are, but PROBABLY in Fox 2 back room, on the top floor (all the way to the top flight of stairs, then turn right and go into the smaller room with the TV in the corner). Sometimes lately they've moved us to another room.

 [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=283+Elgin+Street,+Ottawa,+ON+K2P+1M1+Canada&ie=UTF8&om=1 283 Elgin Street (at Somerset W)] Ottawa, Canada K2P 1M1 phone # - (613) 233-2219

Topic: general q&a / trading stories
 Business Items:

* Introductions as necessary
* Ask for reports from FOSS4G conference (in Barcelona)
* Informal discussion (aka Eat, Drink, Be Merry). 
   

== Mailing List ==

You can [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/Ottawa_users subscribe] and review the
[http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/ottawa_users archive] of Ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org.

== About Ottawa OSGEO ==

The OGUG (Ottawa Grass Users Group) and OMSUG (Ottawa Map Server Users Group) have had a preliminary joint meeting and decided to pursue merging and broadening our collective focus to include all OSGeo projects, catering to any interested users or developers in the Ottawa (National Capital Region) area. We are now officially designated as an OSGeo chapter.

The Ottawa MapServer Users Group (OMSUG) began meeting during the winter of 2003. With a strong local user base in Ottawa, representing many diverse users and developers, these meetings provide a unique opportunity for members to meet and discuss how MapServer is being leveraged in Ottawa and ways we can work together to grow its use in the region.

OGUG formed in June of 2005 as a network of GIS practitioners interested in incorporating or replacing their proprietary GIS workflow with Open Source GIS Solutions. OGUG aimed to be a central body of knowledge and expertise for the GRASS GIS Community in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa Chapter of OSGeo was formed by the combination of those original two groups, but also includes active local users and developers of at LEAST the following OSGeo projects: GDAL/OGR, GRASS, Mapbuilder, MapGuide, and Mapserver.

A Powerpoint presentation reporting on our chapter's formation and first year of activity is available for download in its original [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/local-chap.ppt full version], or the [http://cemml.carleton.ca/osgeo_files/OttLocal-chap_condensed.ppt condensed form] created to squeeze into a tighter time constraint.

=== Mission ===

The OSGeo Ottawa Chapter exists to provide support for local users of Open Source Geospatial software, and to promote the goals and projects of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation. The Chapter is focused on the National Capital Region around Ottawa with face to face meetings providing networking, support and educational opportunities to the local members.

=== Objectives ===
* Monthly face to face meetings
** Networking
** Presentations
** Workshops and Tutorials
** User to user support
** Job Opportunities
** HowTos
* Colaborative Projects
** Documentation
** Local Data Sets
** Supporting OSGEO projects at large
* Regional Events
** Conference
** Demonstrations
* Communication
** Active mailing List
** Content Rich Wiki
** Outreach to local Geo community
** Documented Activities

=== Chairs ===

* 2008 - present Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:smitch|Scott Mitchell]] and Philippe Vachon
* 2006 - 2008 Ottawa chapter co-chairs: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]] and [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]
* 2005 - 2006 OGUG Chair: [[User:Dsampson|Dave Sampson]]
* 2003 - 2006 OMSUG Chair: [[User:jmckenna|Jeff McKenna]]

== Chapter Sections ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter | Ottawa Chapter Home]]:
The WIKI Home Page for the Ottawa OSGEO Chapter.


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Admin | Chapter Admin]]:
Information of interest to the chapter at large concerning meetings, events, charter,etc.

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPSERVER | MapServer]]:
Information of interest to local MAPSERVER users (including old OMSUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/GRASS | GRASS]]:
Information of interest to local GRASS users (including old OGUG content)

[[Ottawa_Chapter/MAPBUILDER | MapBuilder]]:
Information of interest to local MAPBUILDER users


[[Ottawa_Chapter/Directory | Local Chapter Directory]]:
Listing of companies, people, universities and government departments involved with or using OSGeo projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/Media | Ottawa OSGEO Media Coverage]]:
Links or snippets of media featuring activities of Ottawa OSGeo from various Sources

== Chapter Resources ==
[[Ottawa_Chapter/data | Data]]:
Free and open data created by local chapter members

[[Ottawa_Chapter/tutorials | Tutorials]]:
Tutorials supporting related FOSS4G projects

[[Ottawa_Chapter/links | Related Links]]:
A Clearing House of related links

[[Ottawa_Chapter/associations| Various associations related to Geospatial ]]:

== Contributing to this wiki ==
=== How To Write WIKI ===
Check out WikiPedia, where else. This is a great resource for many wiki writing tips
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Organizing_your_writing How to Write Wiki]

=== Page Naming Conventions ===
Since the whole wiki uses a flat file structure instead of a directory structure there is a need to organize the pages relavant to our chapter's activities. To get this wiki area started I chose a simple page structure format

PREFIX:
To keep the site clean and to make it easier to locate all WIKI pages connected with the Ottawa Chapter please not the appropriate prefix. Use this prefix when creating new pages.

Prefix= Ottawa_Chapter

The logic:
* Ottawa_Chapter_(Project Area)_(Topic)_(Sub Topic)

Examples: 
* Ottawa_Chapter_OSGEO_meetings_072106
* Ottawa_Chapter_GRASS_Datasets

Additionally you might want to consider adding <nowiki>[[Category:Ottawa Chapter]]</nowiki> to all pages tagging them for the [http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Special:Categories Wiki Categories]. Then add that category to the <nowiki>[[Category:Local Chapters]]</nowiki> and have a category of categories. Or just go have some more beer.

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]