[Board] foss4gna board participation and coordination

[Michael Smith]

I’m in a workshop on Thursday 2-5 so I’m tied up then. No support for me needed. 

 

I will also be working a lot with our government and university partners that week (NGA and UT Austin) but I should have some time free for some meeting(s).

 

Mike

 

 

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Michael Smith

OSGeo Foundation Treasurer

treasurer at osgeo.org

 

 

From: Board <board-bounces at lists.osgeo.org> on behalf of Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 2:27 PM
To: osgeo-board List <board at lists.osgeo.org>
Subject: [Board] foss4gna board participation and coordination

 

Really looking forward to seeing everyone in Bonn, and taking part in the F2F and Members meeting.

 

We have a couple of activities to coordinate for regional events, I am going to focus on foss4gna and volunteer to do the logistics. The schedule is already pretty booked!

FOSS4G NA Snapshot
 

Monday, May 14 
Day 1 - Main Conference 
@HiltonTuesday, May 15 
Day 2 - Main Conference 
@HiltonWednesday, May 16 
Day 3 - Main Conference 
@HiltonThursday, May 17 
Community 
& Workshop Day 
@T-REX
Morning5 concurrent workshops 
& B2B MeetingKeynote & concurrent talksKeynote & concurrent talks5 concurrent workshopsGeo community activities
Lunch
AfternoonKeynote & concurrent talksConcurrent talksConcurrent talks5 concurrent workshopsGeo community activities
EveningIcebreaker receptionExhibitors ReceptionGala Reception (offsite)
1) osgeo attendance / board member presence

 

As Michael knows from previous last minuet booth setup, without a local chapter to lean on the board members and/or marketing committee end up being responsible for our presence in the exhibitor space.

 

The good news is our booth materials from Boston were shipped to St Louis and are available to setup. I believe Jeff has one of the pop-up banners which he could also bring. I would like to confirm our materials before printing any replacements.

 

I am hopeful that our North American board members can attend, and do so in a formal capacity. Can I ask for confirmation, and if any travel assistance is needed:

 

- Helena Mitasova

- Jeff McKenna

- Michael Smith 

- Jody Garnett - as a conference organizer I do not need any registration covered, and am making arrangements for accomidation. I will check my finances with respect to travel.

 

2) Schedule a Members meeting for FOSS4GNA

 

The obvious time would be as part of Thursday May 17 community/workshops day, as part of the afternoon allowing a smooth transition into a social. The downside is that many attendees will be running for the airport and/or occupied sprinting.

 

The next candidate would be a short birds-of-a-feather style meeting on Monday before the icebreaker reception.

 

3) Schedule a Sponsors/Partners meeting

 

This was a valuable activity in Boston, and one we were asked to repeat. I would like to recommend Tuesday May 15th, providing connections and context ahead of exhibitors reception where we may be called on for introductions.

 


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Jody Garnett

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