[Board] Teach-in 2009

[Paul Ramsey]

I think this is a fine idea, because the more we use the one branding
"OSGeo Teach-in" the more powerful it will be.

I would offer to simply graft this on, but until I have proved the
point once, I'm not willing to risk capital on two nearly-simultaneous
events.  If 2009 works, then 2010 could incorporate multiple sites. Or
if there is a euro-partner willing to put on a co-branded event around
the same time period, we could try and expand 2009.

P.

On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Markus Neteler <neteler at osgeo.org> wrote:
> On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 10:43 PM,  <jo at frot.org> wrote:
> ...
>> The onus is on us as policymakers for the Foundation to counteract
>> that impression. If a "teach-in" provides a very good fit for the
>> Foundation's educational and outreach goals, as well as a means of
>> financial autonomy, then OSGeo should be considering trying to
>> replicate the success of the model worldwide in helping smaller
>> regional conferences come together. This would IMHO be a more
>> beneficial use of our Exec Director's time than sponsor schmoozing and
>> sponsor relationship management.
>>
>> Anyway i would like to hear more non-North-American reactions
>> especially on this last point and how to address it.
>
> As a non-North-American I can foresee harsh reactions if this isn't
> dealt with well politically. I am fighting the battle here for quite some
> time to convince people that OSGeo != North-America.
>
> A suggestion: Clone the idea immediately and offer the same thing
> on 1-2 other continents, too.
>
> Pros:
> - even better marketing effects through event synchronization
> - location easier to reach for many people incl. tutors
> - one more effort to show that OSGeo is thinking globally
>
> Con:
> - need to find likeminded people to organize in parallel
>  Asian/European/... Teach-in events.
>
> Multi-location Teach-in!
>
> Best regards,
> Markus
>