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British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-09-18T16:18:12Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Technical Presentations */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+West+Hastings+Street,+Suite+2500&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ll=49.290426,-123.121977&spn=0.011728,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below
and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===
We need a volunteer to chair the next meeting. Please contact Max or Kyle if you'd like to volunteer. Alternatively, you can just initiate a new meeting page with the proposed details. The meeting can occur in your area of preference. Thanks.

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-09-18T16:17:50Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Post Meeting Activity */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+West+Hastings+Street,+Suite+2500&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ll=49.290426,-123.121977&spn=0.011728,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below
and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===
We need a volunteer to chair the next meeting. Please contact Max or Kyle if you'd like to volunteer. Alternatively, you can just initiate a new meeting page with the proposed details. The meeting can occur in your area of preference. Thanks.

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-09-18T16:17:07Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Post Meeting Activity */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+West+Hastings+Street,+Suite+2500&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ll=49.290426,-123.121977&spn=0.011728,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=addr map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below
and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===
We need a volunteer to chair the next meeting. Please contact Max or Kyle if you'd like to volunteer. The meeting can occur in your area of preference. Thanks.

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-07-16T14:58:08Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meeting Info */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below
and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-07-16T14:57:43Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meeting Info */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-07-14T04:39:23Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meeting Info */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room TBD
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Meeting Number: 578 771 111 Meeting Password: osgeoBC
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=109970237&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: osgeoBC
4. Click "Join".
-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Or, call the number below and enter the meeting number.
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials
exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such
recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, do not join the session.

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

1.) Geospatial Security - Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-06-24T14:48:01Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Minutes/Actions */

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room TBD
Chair: Max Bottoni
Date: Tuesday 22 July 2008
Time: 1730 hrs - 1930 hrs PT
Webex: Information to follow

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===
Tentative Topics

- G - e - o - X - A - C - M - L (strike this bad boy...that's for GeoWeb ;-)

1.) Pick One of the following before July 4, 2008

a. Geospatial Interoperability (e.g. Emerging trends at OGC and their potential application to OSGeo); Current Votes = 0
b. Geospatial Security (e.g. Application threats to OSGeo and defensive countermeasures); Current Votes = 1
c. Geospatial Usability (Common Industry Format for Usability Reporting and its applicability to OSGeo; Current Votes = 0

2.) Open to other presenters (please volunteer)

=== Chapter Business ===
Procedures for organizing a meeting, getting involvement, contingencies.

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person or via webex or not at all.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.
(maxbottoni@sierrasystems.com)
Thanks.

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]
[[Category: British Columbia Chapter Meeting]]

British Columbia Chapter

2008-06-20T04:49:12Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meetings */

== About the OSGeo BC Local Chapter ==

=== Introduction ===

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to building and supporting the highest quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects.
OSGeo BC is the proposed Local Chapter of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

=== Scope ===

OSGeo BC forms a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia, Canada. This community includes any individual with interest in open source geospatial.

=== Mission ===

OSGeo BC establishes a focal point for liaison, outreach, and technical interests within the geography of British Columbia.

The chapter is organized into Local Interest Groups, currently one in Victoria and one in Vancouver, whose primary purpose is to organize successive chapter events. It is the intent of the BC Chapter to integrate other Local Interest Groups into chapter events through enabling technologies like web conferencing, tele-conferencing, video conferencing, etc... we will facilitate the self-organization of other Local Interest Groups to join the chapter and become an organizing node in the event production machinery of the chapter.

The Local Interest Group is the principal component of the chapter and represents the initial structure of the organization in lieu of other committee types and in favour of a high operational efficiency to event impact ratio. Although events may be focused around software, data, and standards applicable to our open source community, these categories and the organizing structure of the chapter do not preclude our evolution of interests and geography through further democratic processes.

=== Objectives ===

Quarterly Meetings:
* Presentations (Application and Technical)
* Chapter business
* Committee work
* Social gathering

Regional Events:
* Conference participation
* Invited speaking engagements
* Demonstration activities

Communication:
* Mailing List
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly meetings
* Video conferencing

Legal Status:
* None

== Getting Involved ==

The BC Local Chapter is an organisation that is guided by the interests of its volunteers. Get involved now and make a difference!

=== Mailing List ===

Please join our mailing list to make sure that you know what's going on. You don't have to be a "member" to read the mailing list, just sign up and participate (or just lurk for a while).

http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/osgeo-bc

If you prefer a web-based interface to this mailing list, you can follow along on the Nabble mirror:

http://www.nabble.com/OSGeo-BC-Local-Chapter-f27774.html

=== Membership ===

Anyone who wants to help support our mission is free to become a member.

'''List yourself on [[British Columbia Chapter Membership|our membership page]] and you're in!'''

Apart from this egalitarian system, we have created posts for President and VP. The main responsibilies of the incubments are to act as primary and secondary liason with the parent OSGeo organisation, and to facilitate communication within the group. These posts are elected annually, and are currently (as of November 15 2007) filled by:

* President: Martin Kyle
* Vice-President: Jason Birch

We also have two local organising groups in Victoria and Vancouver (more welcome!) who have their own Chair positions with responsibility for organising meetings and coordinating local efforts:

* Victoria Chair: Rob Frame
* Vancouver Chair: Max Bottoni

=== Meetings ===

Our meetings are not restricted to members. We encourage you to come along and see why open source geospatial is getting so much attention, and how it can help you do business more efficiently. Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.

(in reverse chronological order)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-06-25|2008 July 21]] (Vancouver host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-02-22|2008 February 22]] (Victoria host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15|2007 November 15]]

=== Presentation Ideas ===

Yes, we're all shy, retiring types, but the work we do on a daily basis is incredibly interesting to others who are trying to do the same work with open source geospatial software, data, and open standards. We'd love the chance to hear what you're working on and, who knows, maybe you'll get some feedback that makes it even better!

[[British Columbia Chapter Presentation Ideas|Sign up here to present at a future meeting]].

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:British Columbia Chapter]]

British Columbia Chapter Membership

2008-06-13T04:44:40Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Current Membership */

Membership in the [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]] is entirely open to anyone who supports our mission. Please fill in your name, join our mailing list, and start helping out!

== Current Membership ==

''in alphabetical order by last name''

* [[user:jasonbirch | Jason Birch]], City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo
* [[user:mbottoni | Max Bottoni]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
* [[user:Willcadell | Will Cadell]], Timberline Natural Resource Group, Prince George
* Clare Caldicott, Sierra Systems
* Yao Cui, BC Government
* Rick Davidson, TELUS, Burnaby
* Martin Davis, Refractions Research, Victoria
* [[User:jdeolive | Justin Deoliveira]], The Open Planning Project, Victoria
* Tony Dinneen, Jacques Whitford - Axys Ltd, Sidney
* [[User:emmons | Scott Emmons]], GeoBorealis, Prince George
* Rob Frame, Sierra Systems
* [[User:jive | Jody Garnett]], Refractions Research, Victoria
* Brian Goble, Cowichan Valley Regional District
* Daniel Hirner, BC Electoral Boundaries Commission
* Kevin Ji, Sierra Systems
* Ken Johansson, District of North Saanich, Victoria
* Nicole Jung, Global CADD Systems
* Rob Knight, Community Mapping Network
* [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
* Brian Low, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System), Victoria
* Dean C. Mikkelsen, Terra ETL Ltd., Victoria
* [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]], OSGeo, Williams Lake
* [[User:Jmorgan | Jonathan Morgan]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
* [[User:Dpatton | Dave Patton]], CIS, Victoria
* [[User:Pwramsey3 | Paul Ramsey]], Refractions Research, Victoria
* Alison Rowles, Global CADD Systems, Vancouver
* Ken Sam, BGC Engineering, Vancouver
* [[User:DuckySherwood | Kaitlin Duck Sherwood]], UBC MS/CS graduate student
* Tim Taylor, City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo
* Ronnie Wahi, Pacific Alliance Technologies
* Chris Webber, Pacific Alliance Technologies
* Chris West, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System), Victoria
* Gerry James, Carteryx Geomatics Consultants, Vancouver
* [[user:mfowler | Mike Fowler]], Western Forest Products Inc., Campbell River
[[Category:British Columbia Chapter]]

British Columbia Chapter

2008-06-13T04:24:13Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meetings */

== About the OSGeo BC Local Chapter ==

=== Introduction ===

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to building and supporting the highest quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects.
OSGeo BC is the proposed Local Chapter of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

=== Scope ===

OSGeo BC forms a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia, Canada. This community includes any individual with interest in open source geospatial.

=== Mission ===

OSGeo BC establishes a focal point for liaison, outreach, and technical interests within the geography of British Columbia.

The chapter is organized into Local Interest Groups, currently one in Victoria and one in Vancouver, whose primary purpose is to organize successive chapter events. It is the intent of the BC Chapter to integrate other Local Interest Groups into chapter events through enabling technologies like web conferencing, tele-conferencing, video conferencing, etc... we will facilitate the self-organization of other Local Interest Groups to join the chapter and become an organizing node in the event production machinery of the chapter.

The Local Interest Group is the principal component of the chapter and represents the initial structure of the organization in lieu of other committee types and in favour of a high operational efficiency to event impact ratio. Although events may be focused around software, data, and standards applicable to our open source community, these categories and the organizing structure of the chapter do not preclude our evolution of interests and geography through further democratic processes.

=== Objectives ===

Quarterly Meetings:
* Presentations (Application and Technical)
* Chapter business
* Committee work
* Social gathering

Regional Events:
* Conference participation
* Invited speaking engagements
* Demonstration activities

Communication:
* Mailing List
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly meetings
* Video conferencing

Legal Status:
* None

== Getting Involved ==

The BC Local Chapter is an organisation that is guided by the interests of its volunteers. Get involved now and make a difference!

=== Mailing List ===

Please join our mailing list to make sure that you know what's going on. You don't have to be a "member" to read the mailing list, just sign up and participate (or just lurk for a while).

http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/osgeo-bc

If you prefer a web-based interface to this mailing list, you can follow along on the Nabble mirror:

http://www.nabble.com/OSGeo-BC-Local-Chapter-f27774.html

=== Membership ===

Anyone who wants to help support our mission is free to become a member.

'''List yourself on [[British Columbia Chapter Membership|our membership page]] and you're in!'''

Apart from this egalitarian system, we have created posts for President and VP. The main responsibilies of the incubments are to act as primary and secondary liason with the parent OSGeo organisation, and to facilitate communication within the group. These posts are elected annually, and are currently (as of November 15 2007) filled by:

* President: Martin Kyle
* Vice-President: Jason Birch

We also have two local organising groups in Victoria and Vancouver (more welcome!) who have their own Chair positions with responsibility for organising meetings and coordinating local efforts:

* Victoria Chair: Rob Frame
* Vancouver Chair: Max Bottoni

=== Meetings ===

Our meetings are not restricted to members. We encourage you to come along and see why open source geospatial is getting so much attention, and how it can help you do business more efficiently. Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.

(in reverse chronological order)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-06-25|2008 June 25]] (Vancouver host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-02-22|2008 February 22]] (Victoria host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15|2007 November 15]]

=== Presentation Ideas ===

Yes, we're all shy, retiring types, but the work we do on a daily basis is incredibly interesting to others who are trying to do the same work with open source geospatial software, data, and open standards. We'd love the chance to hear what you're working on and, who knows, maybe you'll get some feedback that makes it even better!

[[British Columbia Chapter Presentation Ideas|Sign up here to present at a future meeting]].

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:British Columbia Chapter]]

British Columbia Chapter

2008-06-13T04:23:26Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: /* Meetings */

== About the OSGeo BC Local Chapter ==

=== Introduction ===

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to building and supporting the highest quality open source geospatial software. The foundation's goal is to encourage the use and collaborative development of community-led projects.
OSGeo BC is the proposed Local Chapter of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

=== Scope ===

OSGeo BC forms a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia, Canada. This community includes any individual with interest in open source geospatial.

=== Mission ===

OSGeo BC establishes a focal point for liaison, outreach, and technical interests within the geography of British Columbia.

The chapter is organized into Local Interest Groups, currently one in Victoria and one in Vancouver, whose primary purpose is to organize successive chapter events. It is the intent of the BC Chapter to integrate other Local Interest Groups into chapter events through enabling technologies like web conferencing, tele-conferencing, video conferencing, etc... we will facilitate the self-organization of other Local Interest Groups to join the chapter and become an organizing node in the event production machinery of the chapter.

The Local Interest Group is the principal component of the chapter and represents the initial structure of the organization in lieu of other committee types and in favour of a high operational efficiency to event impact ratio. Although events may be focused around software, data, and standards applicable to our open source community, these categories and the organizing structure of the chapter do not preclude our evolution of interests and geography through further democratic processes.

=== Objectives ===

Quarterly Meetings:
* Presentations (Application and Technical)
* Chapter business
* Committee work
* Social gathering

Regional Events:
* Conference participation
* Invited speaking engagements
* Demonstration activities

Communication:
* Mailing List
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly meetings
* Video conferencing

Legal Status:
* None

== Getting Involved ==

The BC Local Chapter is an organisation that is guided by the interests of its volunteers. Get involved now and make a difference!

=== Mailing List ===

Please join our mailing list to make sure that you know what's going on. You don't have to be a "member" to read the mailing list, just sign up and participate (or just lurk for a while).

http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/osgeo-bc

If you prefer a web-based interface to this mailing list, you can follow along on the Nabble mirror:

http://www.nabble.com/OSGeo-BC-Local-Chapter-f27774.html

=== Membership ===

Anyone who wants to help support our mission is free to become a member.

'''List yourself on [[British Columbia Chapter Membership|our membership page]] and you're in!'''

Apart from this egalitarian system, we have created posts for President and VP. The main responsibilies of the incubments are to act as primary and secondary liason with the parent OSGeo organisation, and to facilitate communication within the group. These posts are elected annually, and are currently (as of November 15 2007) filled by:

* President: Martin Kyle
* Vice-President: Jason Birch

We also have two local organising groups in Victoria and Vancouver (more welcome!) who have their own Chair positions with responsibility for organising meetings and coordinating local efforts:

* Victoria Chair: Rob Frame
* Vancouver Chair: Max Bottoni

=== Meetings ===

Our meetings are not restricted to members. We encourage you to come along and see why open source geospatial is getting so much attention, and how it can help you do business more efficiently. Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.

(in reverse chronological order)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-02-22|2008 June 25]] (Vancouver host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-02-22|2008 February 22]] (Victoria host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15|2007 November 15]]

=== Presentation Ideas ===

Yes, we're all shy, retiring types, but the work we do on a daily basis is incredibly interesting to others who are trying to do the same work with open source geospatial software, data, and open standards. We'd love the chance to hear what you're working on and, who knows, maybe you'll get some feedback that makes it even better!

[[British Columbia Chapter Presentation Ideas|Sign up here to present at a future meeting]].

[[Category:Local Chapters]]
[[Category:Canada]]
[[Category:British Columbia Chapter]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-11-27T03:50:02Z

Wiki-Mbottoni: Spelling change constrains to constraints

This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]]

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Vancouver and Victoria
Chair: Martin
Date: 2007-Nov-15 (in North America)
Time: [http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2007&month=11&day=15&hour=19&min=0&sec=0&p1=256 11:00am PST (Click for UTC time)]

== Initial Agenda ==

* Chapter Formation(1 hour)
** Introductions (10 min):
** Roundtable: Define OSGeo BC Charter (40 min):
** Chapter Chair and Vice-chair elections (10 min): TBD

* Lunch (1 hour)
** RSVP (state Vancouver or Victoria attendance) to [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]]

* Committee Work (45 min)
** Formation of 3 committees (TBD based on result of Chapter Charter)
** Define Committee Charters and Terms of Reference
** Committee Chair and Vice-chair elections

*Committee Reports (15 min)
*Next Meeting

== Attendees ==

Rick Davidson, Dejan Horgas, Alison Rowles, Jonathan Morgan, Martin Kyle, Ken Sam, Max Bottoni, Tyler Mitchell, Daryl Getsheimer, Kevin Ji, Rob Frame, Brian Howden, Martin Davis, Yao Cui, Brian Young, Chris West, Dave Patton, Paul Ramsey, Dave Skea, Brian Low, Jason Birch, Ken Johansson

== Minutes ==

Thanks to Max who scribed...

* Martin provided an overview of the meeting and time constraints.
* Discussion occurred over the growth of the BC chapter – organic vs. strategic.
** Decision made: Grow core membership within Vancouver / Victoria and expand as feasible
** Motion passes unanimously
** Keep BC OSGeo as chapter name
** Geographic region Vancouver / Victoria – there is also a strong probability that an interior Interest Group may form as there is a good deal of interest from Timberline within PG, Kamloops and Kelowna offices
** Can expand to other geographic areas of BC and western Canada as interest and individuals join.
* Membership should be open to anyone with any interest in geospatial information, standards or systems – this should be in the charter to simplify the current wording.
* Mailing list administrator. Jason Birch accepted position
* Motion carried to send email reminder for mail list and future meetings at least two days prior to the schedule event.
* There is a potential issue with how the mail list is distributing email notices. Alison mentioned that she was not receiving any notices; however, her colleague from the same company is. It was suggested that it may be an internal setting within her email system. Jason to verify setting at the mail list side.
* Motion to establish two sub-committees based on geography.
** Modified to rename them as local interest groups rather than committees.
** Motion and modification carried.
** Organizational chairs established for each GOI; Victoria – Rob Frame; Vancouver – Max Bottoni
* Discussion on projects / events / discussion groups on the localizing BC data to use within sample applications to promote OS Geo software, standards, and data.
* Discussion held on supporting other OS groups in local area that may lead to cross pollination of ideas and talent. Examples included the Vancouver Python Group. IT may be that OS Geo can present at one of their events and vice versa to build OS interchanges.
* Discussion held on actively building communication bridges to other GIS user groups. In particular, other GIS groups such as the Vancouver GIS Users Group
** Next Vancouver (May 14, 2008) meeting to be held on a Wednesday evening prior to the local GIS users meeting in the hopes of attracting some of them over.
* Discussion had as to the relative importance of promote the use of OS data and data standards as hot topics with BC government and could potentially provide some quick wins for the OS community. OS Geo Software is not to be excluded in our activities.
** Consensus reached was to allow individuals to self-organize in to groups of interest on topics on any OS Geo topic
** Mission statement should explicitly mention all three areas of work: standards, software and data. Suggested phrase: “mission is the discussion and development of open source data, standards and software”
* Discussion on the development of OS Geo Software demo.
** Use existing OS Geo components available fro OS Geo and other organizations
** Assist the development of local data sets that would promote the use of BC data with the applications
* Focus on events / communications
** Events may be informal meetings, talks or conference type gatherings
** Events to be held quarterly and rotate between Local Interest Groups
** Local Interest Group will organize the events on a rotational basis
** Organizing chairs will rotate within the LIG each meeting.
* BC Chapter use of information technology
** Discuss held on the lack of use of information technology by some existing user groups that has led to the decline of membership.
** Promote the effective use of Web technologies for
*** Dissemination of information
*** Discussion forums
*** Collaboration
*** Etc.
** Decision to have one page per meeting to record minutes.
* Organization Structure
** Chair – Martin Kyle elected
*** Action: Post minutes of meeting
*** Action: forward Official Expression to form chapter to OS Geo Executive
** Vice-Chair – Jason Birch elected
** Two Local Interest Groups formed – Victoria and Vancouver. Potential for one or more interior groups.
** Quarterly meetings to be held with ability to conference (video, voice, Webex).
** More frequent informal meetings at the will of the LIG memberships
** Each formal meeting with reserve ½ hour for Chapter business
* Victoria meeting overview
** Date: Feb. 22, 2008 1300-1700
** Place: Sierra Systems Group Inc. offices in Victoria
** Org. Chair: Rob Frame
** Paul Ramsey to send out invitation
** Preliminary Agenda:
*** OS Geo Overview for new participants: 15 min
*** Series of technical sessions 10-15 min duration
*** Plan for next session
*** Chapter business 30 min
* Vancouver meeting overview
** Date: May 14, 2008 1500-1700
** Place: Sierra Systems Group Inc. offices in Vancouver
** Org. Chair: Max Bottoni
** Preliminary Agenda:
*** OS Geo Overview for new participants: 15 min
*** Series of technical sessions 10-15 min duration
*** Plan for next session 15 min
*** Chapter business 30 min
*** Open discussion 15 min
* Question as to whether the presentation can be capture with Webex to allow viewing after the fact.
** Max to investigate and report back prior to next meeting.
** At minimum, we would like to capture the presentation material to post on the web site.

== Action Items ==

As Above

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