[Board] Official Expression of interest for Formation of Local Chapter in Nepal

[Angelos Tzotsos]

Dear Kshitij,

Thank you for your request and sorry for the late reply.

The board has discussed your request yesterday and would like to know 
who is to be assigned the role of the Nepal Chapter representative to OSGeo.

Please read the guidelines document and let us know if you have any 
questions:
https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Local_Chapter_Guidelines

Best regards,
Angelos

On 11/17/23 05:42, Kshitij Raj Sharma via Board wrote:
> Dear OSGeo Board,
>
> I hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to express our interest
> in establishing a Local Chapter of OSGeo in Nepal. Our community has been
> actively engaged in promoting open-source geospatial technologies for the
> past three months, and we believe that the formation of a local chapter
> will further strengthen our efforts.
>
> To provide you with more information, we have created a dedicated wiki page
> (https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Nepal), which outlines our goals, activities,
> and the enthusiastic individuals who have registered their interest in
> joining the local chapter. You can find a list of registered members on our
> Google Sheets document (
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BPi7ZNDHCvV2feDgn_Knpr1DpDpQV3134MYmTA-iOIc/edit?usp=sharing
> ).
>
> We have also prepared a rolling document (
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Ge4eur21vhWZ_JGhyn3RO4XsfoCr6jRvKEzcKUVMIc/edit?usp=sharing)
> that outlines our ongoing activities and plans for the future. We are
> actively engaging with the community through our Facebook group, and we are
> eager to expand our reach and impact.
>
> In moving forward, we kindly request the OSGeo Board's guidance on the
> necessary steps to formalize our Local Chapter in Nepal. Your expertise and
> support will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth and successful
> establishment.
>
> Thank you for considering our expression of interest, and we look forward
> to the opportunity to contribute to the OSGeo community in Nepal.
>
> Regards,
> Kshitij
>
>
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Angelos Tzotsos, PhD
President
Open Source Geospatial Foundation
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