[OSGeo-Conf] OSGeo/FOSS4G '07 Location

[Arnulf Christl]

Frank Warmerdam wrote:
> Markus Neteler wrote:
>> On 8/17/06, Jeff McKenna <jmckenna at dmsolutions.ca> wrote:
>>> First I am not sure if all of the isc2006 members have been moved over
>>> to this list yet (has that been done?).
>>
>> Yes. At least I had made available all member email adresses.
>>
>>> I am also wondering how we should continue, in terms of the RFP idea for
>>> the next conference.  We're obviously really close to FOSS4G2006 now.
>>> Do we maybe plan to announce the RFP at the conference?  Would that be
>>> realistic?
>>
>> Not sure if realistic, but it sounds very good to me.
> 
> Jeff,
> 
> I think announcing the RFP at the conference is pretty much the latest
> we can wait.  It would have been better to be able to announce the next
> venue at the conference.
> 
> I think it would be very helpful to have a definite Chair for the
> conference project (post FOSS4G 2006) to lead preparation of an RFP,
> and related activities.  Is there anyone willing to step forward for this?
> I imagine it would be better if this was not someone too directly involved
> in the FOSS4G conference as I imagine they are seriously overworked 
> already.
> 
> I would add that this Chair position need not be long term, but at least
> someone to get us through the RFP and selection steps for the 2007 
> conference.
> 
> Volunteers?

And a great silence ensued.

> Best regards,

Can you please specify to what state the "RFP idea" has already been 
developed? I do not want to jeopardize any activities already under way 
but is that a request for proposal to local groups who want to organize 
the conference? That could be done easily and will just need a seven 
minute intro slot during the welcome session of the FOSS4G and a 
reminder at the end. Applicants can come to the OSGeo booth for further 
information. Then they should write to this list advertising their 
premises, assets and motivation. Not a big deal, am I missing anything?

I dimly remember that the pre-open conference cabal had suggested 
Refractions / Vancouver as venue of the FOSSGeo '07 conference back in 
'05. Applicants would be sorted out in the order of application and 
appropriateness, this can be done via this list.

Best regards,
Arnulf.