[Board] Joining open source for America

[Frank Warmerdam]

Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> Back in November I met with several folks from Open Source for America
> while at mil-oss.org in Atlanta.  We were discussing the geospatial
> working group idea which was in its infancy back then.  There is a clear
> and welcome role for OSGeo to help drive that working group.  As such
> I'd like to get us registered as an OSA supporter at least and encourage
> others to sign up individually. 
> 
> Any reasons not to get our name in their list of supporters?  A few of
> us are already signed up so we can keep the others in the loop easily.

Tyler,

I have reviewed their Charter and Mission and some other materials and
it seems like there is a clear alignment between their goals and OSGeo.
I see no reason for us not to become a member, and lots of good reasons
to do so.

It might be best to address this via a motion to the board.

Best regards,
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