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British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-27T16:25:48Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Open to all interested geonerds at no cost.

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )

If you want to dial in, please let us know in advance.

For further information you can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch.

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenStreetMap Update - Speaker (Sam Vekemans - Across Canada Trails [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Acrosscanadatrails OSM Contributor])
** Natural Resources Canada - GeoGratis - CanVec dataset integration to OSM update
** Multiple External Data sets for OSM integration
** License Change Announcement (OdbL)
** OSM Canada Community 'Structure'
* iVAULT - Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure Development based on Open Source MapGuide - '''Eric Schwartz & Dmitry Mishchenko, Pacific Alliance Technologies''' (http://ivault.pat.ca/)
** Eric is a Principal Technical Consultant with PAT dealing with Strategic Accounts and Dmitry is the lead developer at PAT
** iVAULT Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure:
*** System Architecture & Development Insights
*** Challenges of Open Source
*** Contributions to the Open Source Community
*** Currently in Development ...
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the list.

=== Attendees ===

Anonymous Person #1 (who likes Pizza)

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

Steven Citron-Pousty (deCarta Inc., San Jose, CA, USA - http://developer.decarta.com)

Ducky Sherwood (coming independent of my employer, I did http://maps.webfoot.com)

Alison Fischer (Abask Geospatial Solutions, Vancouver)

Meng Li (City of Vancouver)

Adam Dunn (OpenStreetMap contributor) http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Dunnadam

Alan McConchie (Geography PhD student, UBC)

Peter MacKenzie (GIS Officer, Previously with AFAP.org, now job seeking in BC)

Michael Barabanov (OpenStreetMap contributor) http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Mbiker

Patrick Kaiser (Abask Geospatial Solutions)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-20T18:16:40Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Attendees */

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

== Meeting Info ==

Open to all interested geonerds at no cost.

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )

If you want to dial in, please let us know in advance.

For further information you can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch.

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenStreetMap Update - Speaker TBD (Sam Vekemans - Across Canada Trails [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Acrosscanadatrails OSM Contributor])
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* iVAULT - Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure Development based on Open Source MapGuide - '''Eric Schwartz & Dmitry Mishchenko, Pacific Alliance Technologies''' (http://www.ivault.pat.ca/)
** Development of a Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure based on Open Source MapGuide off-the-shelf technology provides our clients with a fully customizable Web Mapping Portal technology and turnkey projects.
** Eric is a Principal Technical Consultant with PAT dealing with Strategic Accounts and Dmitry is the lead developer at PAT
** iVAULT Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure:
*** System Architecture & Development Insights
*** Integrations
*** Project Successes & Demos
*** Currently in Development ...
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the list.

=== Attendees ===

Anonymous Person #1 (who likes Pizza)

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

Steven Citron-Pousty (deCarta Inc., San Jose, CA, USA - http://developer.decarta.com)

Ducky Sherwood (coming independent of my employer, I did http://maps.webfoot.com)

Alison Fischer (Abask Geospatial Solutions, Vancouver)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-20T18:13:41Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Meeting Info */

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

== Meeting Info ==

Open to all interested geonerds at no cost.

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )

If you want to dial in, please let us know in advance.

For further information you can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch.

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenStreetMap Update - Speaker TBD (Sam Vekemans - Across Canada Trails [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Acrosscanadatrails OSM Contributor])
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* iVAULT - Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure Development based on Open Source MapGuide - '''Eric Schwartz & Dmitry Mishchenko, Pacific Alliance Technologies''' (http://www.ivault.pat.ca/)
** Development of a Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure based on Open Source MapGuide off-the-shelf technology provides our clients with a fully customizable Web Mapping Portal technology and turnkey projects.
** Eric is a Principal Technical Consultant with PAT dealing with Strategic Accounts and Dmitry is the lead developer at PAT
** iVAULT Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure:
*** System Architecture & Development Insights
*** Integrations
*** Project Successes & Demos
*** Currently in Development ...
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the list.

=== Attendees ===

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

Steven Citron-Pousty (deCarta Inc., San Jose, CA, USA - http://developer.decarta.com)

Ducky Sherwood (coming independent of my employer, I did http://maps.webfoot.com)

Alison Fischer (Abask Geospatial Solutions, Vancouver)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-20T18:12:52Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Meeting Info */

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

== Meeting Info ==

Open to all interested geonerds at no cost.

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )

You can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch for more information. If you want to dial in, please let us know in advance.

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenStreetMap Update - Speaker TBD (Sam Vekemans - Across Canada Trails [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Acrosscanadatrails OSM Contributor])
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* iVAULT - Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure Development based on Open Source MapGuide - '''Eric Schwartz & Dmitry Mishchenko, Pacific Alliance Technologies''' (http://www.ivault.pat.ca/)
** Development of a Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure based on Open Source MapGuide off-the-shelf technology provides our clients with a fully customizable Web Mapping Portal technology and turnkey projects.
** Eric is a Principal Technical Consultant with PAT dealing with Strategic Accounts and Dmitry is the lead developer at PAT
** iVAULT Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure:
*** System Architecture & Development Insights
*** Integrations
*** Project Successes & Demos
*** Currently in Development ...
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the list.

=== Attendees ===

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

Steven Citron-Pousty (deCarta Inc., San Jose, CA, USA - http://developer.decarta.com)

Ducky Sherwood (coming independent of my employer, I did http://maps.webfoot.com)

Alison Fischer (Abask Geospatial Solutions, Vancouver)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-20T18:08:18Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Minutes/Actions */

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: TBD
Meeting Password: TBD

Webex details TBD

You can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenStreetMap Update - Speaker TBD (Sam Vekemans - Across Canada Trails [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Acrosscanadatrails OSM Contributor])
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* iVAULT - Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure Development based on Open Source MapGuide - '''Eric Schwartz & Dmitry Mishchenko, Pacific Alliance Technologies''' (http://www.ivault.pat.ca/)
** Development of a Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure based on Open Source MapGuide off-the-shelf technology provides our clients with a fully customizable Web Mapping Portal technology and turnkey projects.
** Eric is a Principal Technical Consultant with PAT dealing with Strategic Accounts and Dmitry is the lead developer at PAT
** iVAULT Web Mapping Portal Infrastructure:
*** System Architecture & Development Insights
*** Integrations
*** Project Successes & Demos
*** Currently in Development ...
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the list.

=== Attendees ===

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

Steven Citron-Pousty (deCarta Inc., San Jose, CA, USA - http://developer.decarta.com)

Ducky Sherwood (coming independent of my employer, I did http://maps.webfoot.com)

Alison Fischer (Abask Geospatial Solutions, Vancouver)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-06T16:32:49Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: TBD
Meeting Password: TBD

Webex details TBD

You can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* Open Street Map Update - Speaker TBD
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC''' (http://www.popdata.bc.ca/)
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.

=== Attendees ===

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Michael P. Gerlek (mpg)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-07-06T16:23:04Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-06-28T22:05:47Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 27 July 2010
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: TBD
Meeting Password: TBD

Webex details TBD

You can contact Martin Kyle or Jason Birch

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K.

=== Presentations ===

* Open Source Geospatial Foundation Update - Speaker TBD
* Open Street Map Update - Speaker TBD
* Open Geospatial Consortium Update - Speaker TBD
* OpenGeo Update - Speaker TBD
* Open Source Project Success - Speaker TBD
* Open Source Business Requirements - '''Christy Lightowlers, Population Data BC'''
** Population Data BC, a multi-university platform, is BC’s first pan-provincial population health data service. It is a nationally active and recognised data and education resource that facilitates interdisciplinary research and teaching on the determinants of human health, well-being and development
** Christy is the lead of PopData's Spatial Data Unit, whose mission is to increase the capacity of Population Researchers in British Columbia (BC) by facilitating access to spatial data and services tailored to the needs of the research community.
** PopData BC is currently researching FOSS and proprietary software and Christy will be discussing the requirements for a spatial infrastructure in the population health business domain

=== Chapter Business ===
Call for changes

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.

=== Attendees ===

Jason Birch (City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo - http://www.jasonbirch.com/nodes/)

Michael P. Gerlek (mpg)

Martin Kyle (Sierra Systems, Vancouver)

Michael Weisman (Safe Software, Vancouver)

John Bryant (Mammoth Mapping, Dawson City)

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-06-22T18:51:57Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Attendees */

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2010-07-27

2010-06-17T22:29:01Z

Wiki-Mkyle: Created page with 'This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo BC Local Chapter == Meeting Info == Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver…'

British Columbia Chapter

2010-06-17T22:24:59Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

== 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 2010-07-27|2010 July 27]] (Vancouver Host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28|2009 July 28]] (Vancouver Host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22|2008 July 22]] (Vancouver host)

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

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

=== 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 2009-07-28

2009-07-29T01:00:19Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

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To join the online meeting
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1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

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To join the teleconference only
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Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

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For assistance
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1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian H., Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R., Andreas M., Tim W.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# Introducing OSGeo and ideas for Local Chapters - also general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.

=== Attendees ===
Martin K., Andreas M., Tim A., Brian H., George, Shahab, Pablo, Rick

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== OpenStreetMap ===

=== PromoteGIS ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-29T00:43:12Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian H., Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R., Andreas M., Tim W.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# Introducing OSGeo and ideas for Local Chapters - also general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.

=== Attendees ===
Martin K., Andreas M., Tim A., Brian H.,

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== OpenStreetMap ===

=== PromoteGIS ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-29T00:17:56Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R., Andreas M., Tim W.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# Introducing OSGeo and ideas for Local Chapters - also general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.

=== Attendees ===

=== Announcements ===

=== OSGeo Organization ===

=== OpenStreetMap ===

=== PromoteGIS ===

=== Next Meeting Ideas ===

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-29T00:12:51Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R., Andreas M., Tim W.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# Introducing OSGeo and ideas for Local Chapters - also general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-28T20:56:51Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R., Andreas M.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-28T17:36:53Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker, Anu R.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-28T16:07:46Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fernanda T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-28T16:06:57Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W., Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J., Bernie VS, Fenando T., George NYI, Tim A., Co-worker

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-27T18:51:45Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, plain cheese, meat lovers, vegetarian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B., Michael W, Ducky S., Hernan C., Shahab T., Brian, Pablo J.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-23T17:23:50Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

Topic: OSGeo BC Chapter Meeting
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm, Pacific Daylight Time (GMT -07:00, San Francisco )
Meeting Number: 576 579 442
Meeting Password: SubL1tt0ral-

Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the online meeting
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/j.php?ED=127677597&UID=0
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: SubL1tt0ral-
4. Click "Join".

-------------------------------------------------------
To join the teleconference only
-------------------------------------------------------
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-429-3300
Toll-free dialing restrictions: http://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf

-------------------------------------------------------
For assistance
-------------------------------------------------------
1. Go to https://sierra.webex.com/sierra/mc
2. Click "Assistance".
3. Click "Support".

You can contact me at:
martinkyle[at]sierrasystems[dot]com

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-23T17:06:04Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Pizza Preferences ===

Hawaiian, add more...

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S., Tyler M., Mehdi B.

=== Technical Presentations ===

# [http://www.promotegis.org PromoteGIS.org] overview (Medhi B.)
# OpenStreetMap, Vancouver Island update (Sam V. - remote)
# OSGeo overviews or general Q&A (Tyler M.)
# ...

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-21T16:04:28Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S.

Tentative: Tyler M.

=== Technical Presentations ===

1) Put your ideas here

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-20T21:06:16Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

Confirmed: Martin K., Michael G., Rick D., David S.

=== Technical Presentations ===

1) Put your ideas here

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend (i.e. for the pizza count)...or add your name to the confirmed list above.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-20T21:01:54Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems Vancouver
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
[http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1177+W+Hastings+St,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&geocode=FaQV8AIdeE6p-A&split=0 map]
Room Blackcomb
Chair: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===

1) Put your ideas here

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person (i.e. for the pizza count) or via webex.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-20T21:00:33Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

== Meeting Info ==

Location: Sierra Systems 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: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===

1) Put your ideas here

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person (i.e. for the pizza count) or via webex.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2009-07-28

2009-07-20T19:09:29Z

Wiki-Mkyle: New page: This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo BC Local Chapter == Meeting Info == Location: Vancouver 1177 West Ha...

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: Martin Kyle
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2009
Time: 1800 hrs - 2000 hrs PT

== Agenda ==

=== Welcome and Introduction ===

=== Technical Presentations ===

1) Put your ideas here

=== Chapter Business ===

=== Post Meeting Activity ===

== Minutes/Actions ==

Please let the chair know if you can attend in person (i.e. for the pizza count) or via webex.
Also please let us know if you'd like something more casual.

Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter

2009-07-20T19:00:52Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

== 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 2009-07-28|2009 July 28]] (Vancouver Host)

[[British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22|2008 July 22]] (Vancouver host)

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

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

=== 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 Report 2008

2009-03-17T20:44:33Z

Wiki-Mkyle: New page: == OSGeo BC - British Columbia Chapter == * Contact name: '''Martin Kyle''' === Key Accomplishments === * one meeting held in July 2008 === Areas for Improvement === * one meeting cance...

== OSGeo BC - British Columbia Chapter ==

* Contact name: '''Martin Kyle'''

=== Key Accomplishments ===
* one meeting held in July 2008

=== Areas for Improvement ===
* one meeting canceled in February 2008
* more regular meetings needed

=== Opportunities to Help ===
* volunteers for meeting presentations
* suggestions for collaborative project

=== Outlook for 2009 ===
* some meetings, some presentations, some collaboration

__notoc__
[[Category: Reports 2008]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-07-11T19:13:10Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* 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
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

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

2008-06-26T16:36:40Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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

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 Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-06-23T23:44:49Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

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 [at] sierrasystems [dot] com)
Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2008-07-22

2008-06-23T23:36:29Z

Wiki-Mkyle: New page: This page provides information on a regular scheduled meeting of the OSGeo BC Local Chapter == Meeting Info == Location: Vancouver 1177 West Ha...

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.

== 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 [at] sierrasystems [dot] com)
Thanks.

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

British Columbia Chapter

2008-06-23T23:35:36Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

== 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 2008-07-22|2008 July 22]] (Vancouver host)

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

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

=== 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

2008-06-23T18:56:04Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

== 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 22]] (Vancouver host)

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

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

=== 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 Presentation Ideas

2008-06-12T17:50:21Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

This page is an area for brainstorming ideas (and acting as sacrificial lambs) for future presentations at OSGeo [[British Columbia Chapter|BC Local Chapter]] meetings. Please edit at will!

== Presentation Ideas ==

Application Security for Geospatial Systems

User Experience for Geospatial Systems

Open Source Project Ideas for our Chapter

[[Category: British Columbia Chapter]]

British Columbia Chapter Report 2007

2008-02-19T00:19:34Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

= Project Name =
* Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
* Contact name: Martin Kyle

== Key Accomplishments ==
* Held initial meeting of unofficial OSGeo chapter to gauge interest
* Twenty-two people in attendance linked across two geographies (Vancouver and Victoria)
* Democratically established direction for local chapter charter
* Setup Local Organizing Committees to individually plan alternating meetings for each location.
* Submitted charter and recieved official approval of local chapter

== Areas for Improvement ==
* So new...nothing, everything.
* Probably need to relax Robert's Rules of Order a bit

== Opportunities to Help ==
* Talked about organization of Prince George (and other) group to link into the BC meeting.
** Any interested people in that area with a Video Conference link could join in with Vancouver and Victoria.
* Presentation ideas welcome
** Currently focused around two streams: application and technical

== Outlook for 2008 ==
* Meetings held quarterly
* Presentations and project ideas to gel the community have begun.
* First real presentation-based meeting to be held February 29, 2008.
* Project possibilities include live demo and outreach program.

[[Category: Reports 2007]]

British Columbia Chapter Report 2007

2008-02-19T00:12:39Z

Wiki-Mkyle: New page: = Project Name = * Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007 * Contact name: Martin Kyle == Key Accomplishments == * Held initial meeting of unofficial OSGeo chapter to gauge interest * Twen...

= Project Name =
* Period covered by report: Jan-Dec 2007
* Contact name: Martin Kyle

== Key Accomplishments ==
* Held initial meeting of unofficial OSGeo chapter to gauge interest
* Twenty-two people in attendance linked across two geographies (Vancouver and Victoria)
* Democratically established direction for local chapter charter
* Submitted charter and recieved official approval of local chapter

== Areas for Improvement ==
* So new...nothing, everything.
* Probably need to relax Robert's Rules of Order a bit

== Opportunities to Help ==
* Talked about organization of Prince George (and other) group to link into the BC meeting. Any interested people in that area with a Video Conference link could join in with Vancouver and Victoria.

== Outlook for 2008 ==
* Presentations and project ideas to gel the community have begun. First real presentation-based meeting to be held February 29, 2008.

[[Category: Reports 2007]]

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-12-04T17:38:22Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Action Items */

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 ==

* [Done] HMK: Post minutes of meeting
* [In Progress] HMK: forward Official Expression to form chapter to OS Geo Executive

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-12-04T17:37:01Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Action Items */

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 ==

x HMK: Post minutes of meeting
_ HMK: forward Official Expression to form chapter to OS Geo Executive

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

British Columbia Chapter

2007-11-27T03:55:32Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Mission */

== 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:
* Vancouver Chair:

=== 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 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

2007-11-27T03:41:15Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Action Items */

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 constrains.
* 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

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-11-27T03:40:25Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Minutes */

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 constrains.
* 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 ==

Needs to be populated

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

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-11-27T03:27:46Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Attendees */

British Columbia Chapter Meeting 2007-11-15

2007-11-27T03:26:36Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Attendees */

British Columbia Chapter

2007-11-27T03:24:14Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Objectives */

== 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 ===

(under revision)

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

'''Liaison Committee'''
* Officially representing OSGeo BC with OSGeo Board, OSGeo Branches, government departments, or academic institutions…
* Taking responsibility for the strategies in planning and developing OSGeo BC, and networking with organizations to enlist participation and support for OSGeo
* Committing organizational support to operate OSGeo BC (e.g. facilities, sponsorships, etc…)

'''Outreach Committee'''
* Creating and managing OSGeo BC official website, including : regular updates, meeting announcements, workshops and training, FAQ, mailing lists and wiki
* Managing OSGeo BC Directory List for consulting, solutions delivery, managed services, software development, and technical support and job opportunities
* Increasing awareness about open source GIS solutions and promoting adoption in education, research, industry, government, and non-profit organizations through local technical supports.
* Encouraging local technical contributions to OSGeo projects

'''Technical Committee'''
* Software processes
* Promotional demo development
* Software Packaging and Customization for local and regional needs
* Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents in local languages
* Supporting open standards and open access to geospatial data

=== 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:
* Vancouver Chair:

=== 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 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

2007-11-27T03:18:39Z

Wiki-Mkyle: /* Scope */

== 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 ===

(under revision)

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

'''Liaison Committee'''
* Officially representing OSGeo BC with OSGeo Board, OSGeo Branches, government departments, or academic institutions…
* Taking responsibility for the strategies in planning and developing OSGeo BC, and networking with organizations to enlist participation and support for OSGeo
* Committing organizational support to operate OSGeo BC (e.g. facilities, sponsorships, etc…)

'''Outreach Committee'''
* Creating and managing OSGeo BC official website, including : regular updates, meeting announcements, workshops and training, FAQ, mailing lists and wiki
* Managing OSGeo BC Directory List for consulting, solutions delivery, managed services, software development, and technical support and job opportunities
* Increasing awareness about open source GIS solutions and promoting adoption in education, research, industry, government, and non-profit organizations through local technical supports.
* Encouraging local technical contributions to OSGeo projects

'''Technical Committee'''
* Software processes
* Promotional demo development
* Software Packaging and Customization for local and regional needs
* Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents in local languages
* Supporting open standards and open access to geospatial data

=== Objectives ===

(under revision)

Semi-Annual Meetings:
* Presentations (1 hour)
* Social Gathering (1 hour)
* Committee work (1 hour)

Collaborative Project:
* OSGeo BC Promotional demo development
* OSGeo Requirements gathering
* OSGeo/OGC Requirements gathering
* OSGeo Usability evaluation

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

Communication:
* Mailing Lists
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly or Semi Annual-Meetings (TBD)
* Vancouver/Victoria rotations with 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:
* Vancouver Chair:

=== 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 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

2007-11-05T20:13:08Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

== '''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 would form a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia. This community would include any individual with any interest in open source geospatial processes, applications, software, data, hardware, networks, etc…

== ''' 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.

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

== ''' MISSION''' ==

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

'''Liaison Committee'''
* Officially representing OSGeo BC with OSGeo Board, OSGeo Branches, government departments, or academic institutions…
* Taking responsibility for the strategies in planning and developing OSGeo BC, and networking with organizations to enlist participation and support for OSGeo
* Committing organizational support to operate OSGeo BC (e.g. facilities, sponsorships, etc…)

'''Outreach Committee'''
* Creating and managing OSGeo BC official website, including : regular updates, meeting announcements, workshops and training, FAQ, mailing lists and wiki
* Managing OSGeo BC Directory List for consulting, solutions delivery, managed services, software development, and technical support and job opportunities
* Increasing awareness about open source GIS solutions and promoting adoption in education, research, industry, government, and non-profit organizations through local technical supports.
* Encouraging local technical contributions to OSGeo projects

'''Technical Committee'''
* Software processes
* Promotional demo development
* Software Packaging and Customization for local and regional needs
* Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents in local languages
* Supporting open standards and open access to geospatial data

== '''OBJECTIVES''' ==

Semi-Annual Meetings:
* Presentations (1 hour)
* Social Gathering (1 hour)
* Committee work (1 hour)

Collaborative Project:
* OSGeo BC Promotional demo development
* OSGeo Requirements gathering
* OSGeo/OGC Requirements gathering
* OSGeo Usability evaluation

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

Communication:
* Mailing Lists
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly or Semi Annual-Meetings (TBD)
* Vancouver/Victoria rotations with video conferencing

LEGAL STATUS
* None

== INITIAL MEMBERSHIP ==

''in alphabetical order by last name''

* [[user:jasonbirch | Jason Birch]], City of Nanaimo
* Max Bottoni, Sierra Systems
* Will Cadell, Timberline Natural Resource Group
* Clare Caldicott, Sierra Systems
* Yao Cui, BC Government
* Rick Davidson, TELUS
* Martin Davis, Refractions Research
* [[User:jdeolive | Justin Deoliveira]], The Open Planning Project
* [[User:emmons | Scott Emmons]], GeoBorealis
* Rob Frame, Sierra Systems
* [[User:jive | Jody Garnett]], Refractions Research
* Brian Goble, Cowichan Valley Regional District
* Daniel Hirner, BC Electoral Boundaries Commission
* Kevin Ji, Sierra Systems
* Ken Johansson, District of North Saanich
* Nicole Jung, Global CADD Systems
* [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
* Brian Low, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System)
* Dean C. Mikkelsen, Terra ETL Ltd.
* [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]], OSGeo, Williams Lake
* [[User:Dpatton | Dave Patton]], CIS
* [[User:Pwramsey3 | Paul Ramsey]], Refractions Research
* Alison Rowles, Global CADD Systems
* Ken Sam, BGC Engineering
* Tim Taylor, City of Nanaimo
* Ronnie Wahi, Pacific Alliance Technologies
* Chris Webber, Pacific Alliance Technologies

== INITIAL MEETING ==

Thursday November 15, 2007; 11:00 – 2:00 PM
* 1177 West Hastings, Suite 2500; Vancouver BC
* 737 Courtney Street, Victoria BC
(video conferencing between sites)

== 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

== POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT AGENDAS ==

* Presentations (1 hour)
** OSGeo BC Business (10 min):
** Application Area (20 min): TBD
** Technical Area (20 min): TBD

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

* Committee Work (50 min)
** Liaison Track, Outreach Track, Technical Track

*Committee Reports (10 min)

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

British Columbia Chapter

2007-10-23T21:04:38Z

Wiki-Mkyle: Bump RSVP

== '''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 would form a locus of interaction for the open source geospatial community in British Columbia. This community would include any individual with any interest in open source geospatial processes, applications, software, data, hardware, networks, etc…

== ''' 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.

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

== ''' MISSION''' ==

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

'''Liaison Committee'''
* Officially representing OSGeo BC with OSGeo Board, OSGeo Branches, government departments, or academic institutions…
* Taking responsibility for the strategies in planning and developing OSGeo BC, and networking with organizations to enlist participation and support for OSGeo
* Committing organizational support to operate OSGeo BC (e.g. facilities, sponsorships, etc…)

'''Outreach Committee'''
* Creating and managing OSGeo BC official website, including : regular updates, meeting announcements, workshops and training, FAQ, mailing lists and wiki
* Managing OSGeo BC Directory List for consulting, solutions delivery, managed services, software development, and technical support and job opportunities
* Increasing awareness about open source GIS solutions and promoting adoption in education, research, industry, government, and non-profit organizations through local technical supports.
* Encouraging local technical contributions to OSGeo projects

'''Technical Committee'''
* Software processes
* Promotional demo development
* Software Packaging and Customization for local and regional needs
* Training, Support and Development of e-Learning Contents in local languages
* Supporting open standards and open access to geospatial data

== '''OBJECTIVES''' ==

Semi-Annual Meetings:
* Presentations (1 hour)
* Social Gathering (1 hour)
* Committee work (1 hour)

Collaborative Project:
* OSGeo BC Promotional demo development
* OSGeo Requirements gathering
* OSGeo/OGC Requirements gathering
* OSGeo Usability evaluation

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

Communication:
* Mailing Lists
* Wiki Development
* Quarterly or Semi Annual-Meetings (TBD)
* Vancouver/Victoria rotations with video conferencing

LEGAL STATUS
* None

== INITIAL MEMBERSHIP ==

''in alphabetical order by last name''

* [[user:jasonbirch | Jason Birch]], City of Nanaimo
* Max Bottoni, Sierra Systems
* Will Cadell, Timberline Natural Resource Group
* Clare Caldicott, Sierra Systems
* Yao Cui, BC Government
* Rick Davidson, TELUS
* Martin Davis, Refractions Research
* [[User:jdeolive | Justin Deoliveira]], The Open Planning Project
* [[User:emmons | Scott Emmons]], GeoBorealis
* Rob Frame, Sierra Systems
* [[User:jive | Jody Garnett]], Refractions Research
* Brian Goble, Cowichan Valley Regional District
* Daniel Hirner, BC Electoral Boundaries Commission
* Kevin Ji, Sierra Systems
* Ken Johansson, District of North Saanich
* Nicole Jung, Global CADD Systems
* [[user:mkyle | Martin Kyle]], Sierra Systems, Vancouver
* Brian Low, Natural Resources Canada (National Forest Information System)
* Dean C. Mikkelsen, Terra ETL Ltd.
* [[User:Tmitchell | Tyler Mitchell]], OSGeo, Williams Lake
* [[User:Dpatton | Dave Patton]], CIS
* [[User:Pwramsey3 | Paul Ramsey]], Refractions Research
* Alison Rowles, Global CADD Systems
* Ken Sam, BGC Engineering
* Tim Taylor, City of Nanaimo
* Ronnie Wahi, Pacific Alliance Technologies
* Chris Webber, Pacific Alliance Technologies

== INITIAL MEETING ==

Thursday November 15, 2007; 11:00 – 2:00 PM
* 1177 West Hastings, Suite 2500; Vancouver BC
* 737 Courtney Street, Victoria BC
(video conferencing between sites)

== INITIAL AGENDA ==

* Presentations (1 hour)
** OSGeo BC Business (10 min):
** Application Area (20 min): TBD
** Technical Area (20 min): TBD

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

* Committee Work (50 min)
** Liaison Track, Outreach Track, Technical Track

*Committee Reports (10 min)

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

User:Mkyle

2007-10-23T21:01:36Z

Wiki-Mkyle:

'''TOWARD OPENESS:'''

MapGuide Application Development since 1996

MapGuide Product Designer 1999-2004

OGC Technical Member since 2003

OGC Technical Committee Representative for Sierra Systems since 2007

'''MISCELLANEOUS:'''

Patents, publications, software releases, standards, speaking engagements, etc...

'''PROFESSIONAL FOCUS:'''

Geospatial interoperability and user experience architecture

'''GOALS:'''

Funnel requirements from open source community into open standards community

'''CONTACT:'''

MartinKyle(at)SierraSystemsD0tC0m