https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Wiki-Mdhancher 2026-04-14T00:49:50Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.35.9 https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=San_Francisco_Bay_Area&diff=19810 2007-10-22T23:46:39Z

<p>Wiki-Mdhancher: </p> <hr /> <div>Just starting a page for those in the local area to meet.<br /> <br /> == Introduction ==<br /> * This is a first cut at a concept for a San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) local chapter of OSGeo.<br /> <br /> == Mission ==<br /> * The primary mission of the SFBA chapter would be to develop the local geospatial community through in-person events.<br /> <br /> == Objectives ==<br /> * Introduce the many members of the SFBA geospatial community to each other. We don't talk enough!<br /> * Provide a forum for sharing advice and experiences using different open-source geospatial tools.<br /> * Encourage interop testing and real collaborative development through events a la [http://superhappydevhouse.org/ SHDH] or [http://barcamp.org/ BarCamp].<br /> * Provide a local anchor for the growing state-wide [[California]] chapter.<br /> <br /> == Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008 ==<br /> * Host at least quarterly gatherings for the local community, emphasizing sharing advice, asking questions, and forging new collaborations.<br /> * Support and shape the formation fo the [[California]] state-wide chapter.<br /> <br /> == Initial Membership ==<br /> * [[mdhancher|Matt Hancher]] : NASA Ames Research Center<br /> <br /> == Community ==<br /> Start by joining and using the [[California]] [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List].<br /> <br /> [[Category: Local Chapters]]<br /> [[Category: California]]</div>

Wiki-Mdhancher https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=San_Francisco_Bay_Area&diff=19809 2007-10-22T23:45:31Z

<p>Wiki-Mdhancher: </p> <hr /> <div>Just starting a page for those in the local area to meet.<br /> <br /> == Introduction ==<br /> * This is a first cut at a concept for a San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) local chapter of OSGeo.<br /> <br /> == Mission ==<br /> * The primary mission of the SFBA chapter would be to develop the local geospatial community through in-person events.<br /> <br /> == Objectives ==<br /> * Introduce the many members of the SFBA geospatial community to each other. We don't talk enough!<br /> * Provide a forum for sharing advice and experiences using different open-source geospatial tools.<br /> * Encourage interop testing and real collaborative development through events a la [http://superhappydevhouse.org/ SHDH] or [http://barcamp.org/ BarCamp].<br /> * Provide a local anchor for the growing state-wide California chapter.<br /> <br /> == Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008 ==<br /> * Host at least quarterly gatherings for the local community, emphasizing sharing advice, asking questions, and forging new collaborations.<br /> * Support and shape the formation fo the California state-wide chapter.<br /> <br /> == Initial Membership ==<br /> * [[mdhancher|Matt Hancher]] : NASA Ames Research Center<br /> <br /> == Community ==<br /> Start by joining and using the [[California]] [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List].<br /> <br /> [[Category: Local Chapters]]<br /> [[Category: California]]</div>

Wiki-Mdhancher https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=California&diff=19807 2007-10-22T23:28:25Z

<p>Wiki-Mdhancher: /* Initial Membership */</p> <hr /> <div>== Introduction ==<br /> <br /> == Mission ==<br /> <br /> == Objectives ==<br /> * Maintain a presence at the CalGIS 2008 Conference in Modesto<br /> * Work on something not related to ESRI GIS :] (See the section entitiled &quot;Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008&quot;).<br /> <br /> == Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008 ==<br /> '''Programming'''<br /> <br /> - Simple cross-platform and open source metadata editor similar to Metavist or Corpsmet.<br /> <br /> - Python Extension Scripts for Inkscape that enable cartographic/technical drawing.<br /> <br /> '''Non-Programming'''<br /> <br /> - Catalog of Public GIS Data Sources For California<br /> <br /> - Set up OSGeo liason/ambassador with California Land Surveyors Asssociation.<br /> <br /> - Prepare documentation on cartographic map production using open source tools like the GIMP, Scribus, and Inkscape.<br /> <br /> == Initial Membership ==<br /> <br /> [[User:Cwhitney|Cwhitney]] (Chris Whitney) - I would interested in a California chapter.<br /> <br /> [[User:SunburnedSurveyor]] (Landon Blake) [A.K.A. - The Sunburned Surveyor]<br /> <br /> [[User:Hollander]] (Allan Hollander)<br /> <br /> [[User:cgs_bob]] (Bob Moskovitz)<br /> <br /> [[User:Wildintellect|Wildintellect]] (Alex Mandel)<br /> <br /> [[User:mdhancher|Matt Hancher]] - NASA Ames Research Center - interested in Bay Area local activities<br /> <br /> == Community ==<br /> <br /> [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List Info Page] (You subscribe to the mailing list at this page.)<br /> <br /> == California GIS Links ==<br /> <br /> [http://gis.ca.gov/ The California Spatial Information Library]<br /> <br /> [http://gio.ca.gov/ The California Geospatial Information Office]<br /> <br /> == California Open Source Links ==<br /> <br /> [http://opensource.ca.gov/ California Open Source Working Group]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Local Chapters]]<br /> [[Category: California]]</div>

Wiki-Mdhancher https://wiki.osgeo.org/w/index.php?title=California&diff=19806 2007-10-22T23:27:48Z

<p>Wiki-Mdhancher: /* Initial Membership */</p> <hr /> <div>== Introduction ==<br /> <br /> == Mission ==<br /> <br /> == Objectives ==<br /> * Maintain a presence at the CalGIS 2008 Conference in Modesto<br /> * Work on something not related to ESRI GIS :] (See the section entitiled &quot;Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008&quot;).<br /> <br /> == Proposed Chapter Goals For 2008 ==<br /> '''Programming'''<br /> <br /> - Simple cross-platform and open source metadata editor similar to Metavist or Corpsmet.<br /> <br /> - Python Extension Scripts for Inkscape that enable cartographic/technical drawing.<br /> <br /> '''Non-Programming'''<br /> <br /> - Catalog of Public GIS Data Sources For California<br /> <br /> - Set up OSGeo liason/ambassador with California Land Surveyors Asssociation.<br /> <br /> - Prepare documentation on cartographic map production using open source tools like the GIMP, Scribus, and Inkscape.<br /> <br /> == Initial Membership ==<br /> <br /> [[User:Cwhitney|Cwhitney]] (Chris Whitney) - I would interested in a California chapter.<br /> <br /> [[User:SunburnedSurveyor]] (Landon Blake) [A.K.A. - The Sunburned Surveyor]<br /> <br /> [[User:Hollander]] (Allan Hollander)<br /> <br /> [[User:cgs_bob]] (Bob Moskovitz)<br /> <br /> [[User:Wildintellect|Wildintellect]] (Alex Mandel)<br /> <br /> [[User:mdhancher]] Matt Hancher - NASA Ames Research Center - interested in Bay Area local activities<br /> <br /> == Community ==<br /> <br /> [http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/california Mailing List Info Page] (You subscribe to the mailing list at this page.)<br /> <br /> == California GIS Links ==<br /> <br /> [http://gis.ca.gov/ The California Spatial Information Library]<br /> <br /> [http://gio.ca.gov/ The California Geospatial Information Office]<br /> <br /> == California Open Source Links ==<br /> <br /> [http://opensource.ca.gov/ California Open Source Working Group]<br /> <br /> [[Category: Local Chapters]]<br /> [[Category: California]]</div>

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