[AtlanticCanada] OSM and OSGeo

[Timothy Astle]

Hi all,

I'm a fairly frequent OSM trace contributor in New Brunswick.  We've 
also added OSM support in the CARIS Spatial Fusion Viewer (courtesy of 
OpenLayers) and it is amazing.

On a side note, it would be interesting to consider holding a Mapathon.  
I've read where this was done in other cities and it really fostered a 
feeling of involvement in the community.  
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Atlanta_Citywide_Mapathon

Cheers!

Tim

On 05/07/2010 10:41 AM, Sam Vekemans wrote:
> Hi,
> I'd be happy to attend via skype / video if that is possible.
> BTW the Canada OSM community isn't that big eithor :)
> There is now a growing group on the #osm-ca IRC chat.(on irc.oftc.net)
> The main point of contact to reach the community is on the
> talk-ca at openstreetmap.org discussion list.
>
> There hasn't been that many mapping parties lately, as there has been
> alot of focus on the Canada Import.
>
> I'm only able to attend if the mapping party is on a monday / tuesday
> or a wednesday.
>
> Cheers,
> Sam
>
> On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Connors, Bernie (SNB)
> <Bernie.Connors at snb.ca>  wrote:
>    
>> Jeff,
>>
>>     I like your idea for a joint OSM and OSGeo event for Canada.  I would like to do something smaller for Atlantic Canada.  Could we have an OSM mapping party in conjunction with the inaugural meeting of the OSGeo Atlantic Canada Chapter?
>>
>> --
>> Bernie Connors, P.Eng
>> Service New Brunswick
>> (506) 444-2077
>> 45°56'25.21"N, 66°38'53.65"W
>> www.snb.ca/geonb/
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: talk-ca-bounces at openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk-ca-bounces at openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Jeff McKenna
>> Sent: Monday, 2010-07-05 09:30
>> To: Talk-CA OpenStreetMap
>> Cc: nzopengis at googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Talk-ca] [nzopengis] Fwd: Local OSM entity...
>>
>> Sam Vekemans wrote:
>>      
>>> Any reason why OSM is not promoted within the OSGeo Community? (maybe
>>> it is in New Zealand? But it isnt in  Canada. Which i think it should
>>> be more.
>>>
>>> It seems to me that if more OSMrs want to get noticed professionally,
>>> then the step forward is for more people to try on OSGeo hats.
>>> Rather than trying to re-invent the wheel, as for the 'Outside world'
>>> to use OSM, they need tools&  methods that OSGeo can provide.
>>>
>>>        
>> Well said Sam.
>>
>> Here's a thought: how about, in the next 2 years, we hold a joint event
>> here in Canada, organized by OSM Canada and the Canada chapter of OSGeo
>> (http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Canada)?  It would be a SoTM and FOSS4G
>> co-event (both events would keep their name, but would be at the same venue)
>>
>> How's that for food for thought??!!!??!!!
>>
>> Very do-able!
>>
>> -jeff
>>
>> --
>> Jeff McKenna
>> OSGeo Board of Directors
>> OSGeo conference committee chair
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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