<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; ">From my perspective (others on VisCom can speak too), the only thing we are concerned about is confusing someone's support/membership of OSGeo with somehow making it look like they represent/speak for OSGeo. Having the logo, with a text line saying 'Member Of' protects us from any misuse. Once our current re-working of the logo is complete, we will then be able to pull together some logos for this specific purpose. <DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>We will also eventually have 'Supporter' or 'Sponsor' versions geared toward sponsors. I suggest we keep current logo usage to 'Member of OSGeo'. But, Venka, others are already using the logo on business cards - I see no reason to not use it. However, if they can wait a couple weeks we will have a shiny refurbished logo for them to use!</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>I think this fits with the reading of the trademark motion made earlier.</DIV><DIV><BR class="khtml-block-placeholder"></DIV><DIV>Tyler</DIV><DIV><BR><DIV><DIV>On 20-Nov-06, at 8:40 AM, Gary Lang wrote:</DIV><BR class="Apple-interchange-newline"><BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> <P><FONT size="2">We probably need specific 'Member Of' graphics to support this scenario.<BR> <BR> --------------------------<BR> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Device<BR> <BR> <BR> ----- Original Message -----<BR> From: Mark Lucas <<A href="mailto:mlucas@radiantblue.com">mlucas@radiantblue.com</A>><BR> To: <A href="mailto:dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A> <<A href="mailto:dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A>><BR> Cc: venka.osgeo <<A href="mailto:venka.osgeo@gmail.com">venka.osgeo@gmail.com</A>>; OSGeo-Board <<A href="mailto:board@board.osgeo.org">board@board.osgeo.org</A>>; Tyler Mitchell (External)<BR> Sent: Mon Nov 20 08:27:34 2006<BR> Subject: [OSGeo-Board] Re: [VisCom] RE: [OSGeo-Board] OSGeo logo on business cards and other printed materials<BR> <BR> I'd like to find a way to let them have the logo on their business <BR> cards. If they are promoting OSGeo, I think that is a good thing. <BR> Perhaps with some sort of qualifier -- member of OSGeo or Supporter <BR> of OSGeo.<BR> <BR> Mark<BR> <BR> On Nov 20, 2006, at 11:24 AM, Chris Holmes wrote:<BR> <BR> > Maybe we could have a 'local chapter' logo? So that they can have <BR> > an OSGeo Japan local chapter one that they can use on their cards.<BR> ><BR> > I'm not sure what the culture is in Japan, but I would think having <BR> > an OSGeo specific card could be a nice way to work it. Then when <BR> > they're representing OSGeo they'd give out that card. I agree that <BR> > slapping an OSGeo logo on another business card wouldn't be the <BR> > best thing.<BR> ><BR> > Chris<BR> ><BR> > Jason Birch wrote:<BR> >> That wiki page is considerably dated; I'd imagine that VisCom <BR> >> would have a different take on it at this point. I personally <BR> >> don't think that OSGeo logos should be allowed on business cards <BR> >> unless:<BR> >> - The business card is OSGeo-specific (not an existing company <BR> >> card) or<BR> >> - The company whose card it is on has paid a certain sponsorship <BR> >> level<BR> >> This comes back to members being individuals rather than <BR> >> corporate entities. I can see the visibility benefits of <BR> >> allowing use, but I don't see a way of doing this without diluting <BR> >> the brand.<BR> >> Jason<BR> >> ________________________________<BR> >> From: venka.osgeo<BR> >> Sent: Sat 2006-11-18 9:42 PM<BR> >> To: <A href="mailto:dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A>; OSGeo-Board<BR> >> Subject: [OSGeo-Board] OSGeo logo on business cards and other <BR> >> printed materials<BR> >> Dear All,<BR> >> Some Japan OSGeo Chapter members are requesting the<BR> >> use of OSGeo Logo on their business cards.<BR> >> I have gone thru the discussion on the Logo<BR> >> usage is also available at<BR> >> <A href="http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Logo_Use">http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Logo_Use</A><BR> >> and my present understanding based on the<BR> >> above discussion is that<BR> >> Mori-san can use it since he is Japan Chapter Representative<BR> >> and also one of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation<BR> >> Charter Members.<BR> >> I am also permitted to use the logo on my business card<BR> >> since I am one of the board member and<BR> >> one of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation Charter<BR> >> Members.<BR> >> Could someone please clarify about use of OSGeo logo on<BR> >> business cards by other members of Local Chapter. Business<BR> >> card is a vital part of Japanese business and<BR> >> academic community and it is a good way of increasing<BR> >> visibility of OSGeo at least in Japan. I personally<BR> >> think that more number of people start using the logo<BR> >> on business cards the better.<BR> >> Kind regards<BR> >> Venka<BR> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: <A href="mailto:board-unsubscribe@board.osgeo.org">board-unsubscribe@board.osgeo.org</A><BR> >> For additional commands, e-mail: <A href="mailto:board-help@board.osgeo.org">board-help@board.osgeo.org</A><BR> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: <A href="mailto:dev-unsubscribe@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">dev-unsubscribe@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A><BR> >> For additional commands, e-mail: dev-<BR> >> <A href="mailto:help@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">help@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A><BR> >> !DSPAM:1003,4560e1fd197421804284693!<BR> ><BR> > --<BR> > Chris Holmes<BR> > The Open Planning Project<BR> > <A href="http://topp.openplans.org">http://topp.openplans.org</A><BR> > <cholmes.vcf><BR> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> > To unsubscribe, e-mail: <A href="mailto:dev-unsubscribe@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">dev-unsubscribe@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A><BR> > For additional commands, e-mail: dev-<BR> > <A href="mailto:help@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org">help@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org</A><BR> <BR> <BR> ---------------------------------------------------------------------<BR> To unsubscribe, e-mail: <A href="mailto:board-unsubscribe@board.osgeo.org">board-unsubscribe@board.osgeo.org</A><BR> For additional commands, e-mail: <A href="mailto:board-help@board.osgeo.org">board-help@board.osgeo.org</A><BR> <BR> </FONT> </P> </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>