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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Mr.
McKenna,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings from "Down
Under".</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please follow this
link to an expression of interest to host the FOSS4G conference. <A
title=http://www.scvb.com.au/document/FOSS4GExpressionofInterest2009.pdf
href="http://www.scvb.com.au/document/FOSS4GExpressionofInterest2009.pdf">http://www.scvb.com.au/document/FOSS4GExpressionofInterest2009.pdf</A>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let me introduce
myself and the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB). I am the Business
Development Director of the official bidding organisation for conventions for
Sydney and New South Wales.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>The SCVB is a not
for profit joint venture between the NSW Government and the Tourism Sector and I
am delighted to endorse Sydney’s expression of interest to host the Free and
Open Source Software for Geospatial Conference in 2009. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Time and resources
are a major investment any organisation has to make in order to have a
successful event and you can rely on the support of the SCVB at every step of
the way. From conference venue selection, tendering for a professional
conference organiser to liaising with the Department of Immigration to ensure
that visa procurement is smooth and efficient for all delegates, your conference
is in safe hands.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>By choosing Sydney,
you guarantee to give your delegates a conference experience with memories to
last a lifetime.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>You have the full
support of the SCVB and its partners and we look forward to working with you
towards a completely successful conference in Sydney in
2009.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yours
sincerely,<BR></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=103505608-20072007></SPAN><SPAN class=103505608-20072007><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Josh</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<TD><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Josh Roberts</FONT></B><FONT face=Arial
color=#000000 size=2><BR><B>Business Development
Director</B><BR><BR>Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau<BR>Level 13
<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>80 William St Sydney NSW 2011
Australia<BR>Tel: 61 2 9332 5216 Fax: 61 2 9360 1223<BR><A
href="mailto:jroberts@scvb.com.au">jroberts@scvb.com.au </A><BR><A
href="http://www.scvb.com.au/">www.scvb.com.au</A><BR><BR></FONT></TD>
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<P align=center><FONT face="Palatino Linotype" color=#898989 size=1>The SCVB
(ABN 42 002 630 364) understands that privacy is an important issue for
individuals. Click <A
href="http://www.scvb.com.au/footer/privacy/privacy_home.cfm">here</A> for our
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<TD colSpan=4><FONT face=Arial color=black size=2>To plan your next event
in Sydney and NSW visit:</FONT><BR><BR></TD></TR>
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