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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">Dear OSGeo.be Member,</p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">You are cordially invited to our
<strong><span
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General Assembly (AGM)</span></span></strong>, where we'll
reflect on our achievements, plan for the future, and strengthen
our community. Your presence and input are invaluable as we shape
the next chapter of OSGeo.be together!</p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>When & Where:</strong> </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">November 20, 2025, 6:30 PM </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">Location to be confirmed (<span
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Station area, Brussels</span></span>)</p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><b>Why attend? </b></p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">-> Learn about our 2025
activities and financial health </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">-> Influence our 2026 plans
and collaborations </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">-> Meet fellow open-source
geospatial enthusiasts </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">-> Consider joining our board
(elections coming in 2026!)</p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Agenda:</strong></p>
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<li>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>2025 Activities
Report</strong> (by the President)</p>
</li>
<li>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>2025 Financial Report</strong>
(by the Treasurer)</p>
</li>
<li>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Discharge of the
Board of Directors</strong> for the 2025 financial year</p>
</li>
<li>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>2026 Provisional
Budget</strong></p>
</li>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Approval of Updated
OSGeo.be Statutes</strong> (<span
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update for ASBL</span></span>)</p>
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<li>
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2024 Debrief</span></span></strong></p>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>2026 Events Preview
& Collaborations:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>OSM Belgium</li>
<li>PGDay Belgium</li>
<li>QGIS Belgium</li>
<li>
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Code Sprints & Meetups</span></span>
</li>
<li>FOSDEM</li>
<li>FOSS4G.be</li>
<li>...</li>
</ul>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Call for Voting
Members</strong>
<em>Passionate about open-source geospatial? Want to
contribute your skills?</em>
<strong>Become a charter member!</strong> Apply by emailing <strong><a
href="mailto:board@foss4g.be" target="_blank"
rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer external"
class="fade-in moz-txt-link-freetext">board@foss4g.be</a></strong>
before <strong>November 15, 2025</strong>.
<em>All members (voting/non-voting) and prospective members
are welcome!</em></p>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Board Member
Opportunities</strong>
<em>We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our
team!</em>
Each role requires some time for meetings, projects, and
representing OSGeo.be - but regular engagement matters more
than hours. The board manages the association, while relying
on our vibrant community.</p>
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<li><b>Various:<br>
</b>Please feel free to send/prepare items for this AGM
yourself.</li>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>Important :</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Proxy voting:</strong> If you can't attend, please
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form (available upon request)</span></span>.</li>
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Board Renewal</span></span>:</strong> Next year's AGM will
include board elections - come this year to get a preview!</li>
<li>The AGM will conclude with drinks and informal discussions.</li>
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<p class="whitespace-break-spaces"><strong>All members
(voting/non-voting) and interested parties are warmly welcome!</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">We look forward to seeing you
there as we celebrate another year of open-source geospatial
collaboration!</p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">Warm regards, </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">The OSGeo.be Board </p>
<p class="whitespace-break-spaces">(Gaël, Jordan, Simon, Céline,
Michel, Roel and Marc)</p>
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