[VisCom] RE: [OSGeo-Board] OSGeo logo on business cards and other printed materials

[Chris Holmes]

Maybe we could have a 'local chapter' logo?  So that they can have an 
OSGeo Japan local chapter one that they can use on their cards.

I'm not sure what the culture is in Japan, but I would think having an 
OSGeo specific card could be a nice way to work it.  Then when they're 
representing OSGeo they'd give out that card.  I agree that slapping an 
OSGeo logo on another business card wouldn't be the best thing.

Chris

Jason Birch wrote:
> That wiki page is considerably dated; I'd imagine that VisCom would have a different take on it at this point.  
>  
> I personally don't think that OSGeo logos should be allowed on business cards unless:
>  
> - The business card is OSGeo-specific (not an existing company card) or
> - The company whose card it is on has paid a certain sponsorship level
>  
> This comes back to members being individuals rather than corporate entities.  
>  
> I can see the visibility benefits of allowing use, but I don't see a way of doing this without diluting the brand.
>  
> Jason
>  
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> From: venka.osgeo
> Sent: Sat 2006-11-18 9:42 PM
> To: dev at visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org; OSGeo-Board
> Subject: [OSGeo-Board] OSGeo logo on business cards and other printed materials
> 
> 
> 
> Dear All,
> 
> Some Japan OSGeo Chapter members are requesting the
> use of OSGeo Logo on their business cards.
> 
> I have gone thru the discussion on the Logo
> usage is also available at
> http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/Logo_Use
> 
> and my present understanding based on the
> above discussion is that
> 
> Mori-san can use it since he is Japan Chapter Representative
> and also one of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation
> Charter Members.
> 
> I am also permitted to use the logo on my business card
> since I am one of the board member and
> one of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation Charter
> Members.
> 
> Could someone please clarify about use of OSGeo logo on
> business cards by other members of Local Chapter. Business
> card is a vital part of Japanese business and
> academic community and it is a good way of increasing
> visibility of OSGeo at least in Japan. I personally
> think that more number of people start using the logo
> on business cards the better.
> 
> Kind regards
> 
> Venka
> 
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