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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear OSGeo Conference Committee, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On behalf of the Calgary Local Organizing Committee (CLOC) we are pleased to submit our Stage 2 Proposal to host FOSS4G2020 in Calgary.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Links: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Tz9USpNY4S6iqljw1BmnWyM8RfuSISw9">FOSS4G Calgary 2020 Bid Book</a>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=19QyvVJMjPIJe1S6Tk71-NUDCZDgD3mrN">Appendix including letters of support</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RjAYx1giHr7PsGUgwmo9NwK6t_hndY86">FOSS4G 2020 Calgary Budget</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Highlights of our proposal include: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>A well established, dynamic, and growing geospatial community in our city<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>A diverse LOC with representatives from the local geospatial community, academia, and industry<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>A commitment to inclusivity and diversity through a fully funded Travel Grant Programme, and activities for families and spouses<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Easy and cost effective access to our city through a major international airport, with daily flights to national and international destinations
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Negotiated discounts for accommodation rates at local hotels
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>Subsidized tickets to the Gala Evening event at the <a href="https://nmc.ca/">
National Music Centre</a>, and an icebreaker event at a local downtown brewery, the
<a href="http://ntnl.ca/national-10th/home-ntnl10">National Beer Hall</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>A stable and conservative budget that delivers a profitable event, while keeping ticket prices low and affordable for all
<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Confirmed sponsorship of $99,857 USD to date from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Universities, and private companies
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span><![endif]>The potential for an additional $200,000 CAD (150,940 USD) in sponsorship from
<a href="https://albertainnovates.ca/">Alberta Innovates</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We hope that you enjoy reading the bid we’ve put together, and we’re excited to host FOSS4G 2020 in Calgary.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jonathan Neufeld <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Co-Chair <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FOSS4G 2020 Calgary <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brad Ashley <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">FOSS4G 2020 Calgary<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">JONATHAN NEUFELD,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:black">108, 8826 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, AB T2J 3J1 Canada</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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