[Foss4g2010] Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] do you already feel as an ambassador for FOSS4G?!?

[Cameron Shorter]

Lorenzo,
Yes, I agree, good marketing is hugely valuable for the conference, and 
would benefit greatly from a dedicated volunteer's attentention.

For a title, maybe "FOSS4G Press Secretary", in a similar vein to: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Press_Secretary

Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
> Thank you Cameron, you're support is day by day becoming fundamental.
>
> I've not inverted time to animate translators because I don't think it 
> is important.
>
> A volunteer we are looking for, actually, is a person that could take 
> care of the difusion of the press releases, checking that all the 
> persons listed in our document have sent the message to the mailing 
> list they are responsible for. At the same time he/she could look for 
> new lists to submit to. It's a task that doesn't take much time but 
> needs precision.
> how would you call this task? "press agent"?!??! "press releaser"?!?
> :)
> is there anybody in this list interested in this role?
>
> joint with Oscar, we have started animating a new local (Barcelona) 
> community that are already helping a lot with the organization.
>
> ciao
> lorenzo
>
>
>
> 2010/3/20 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com 
> <mailto:cameron.shorter at gmail.com>>
>
>     Nice email Lorenzo, and good way to attract volunteers.
>
>     I suggest you send one of these emails out periodically. Ideally
>     tie it to a release or specific event or similar. (These events
>     will pop up every now and then).
>
>     You may find it useful to ask for specific types of help you are
>     looking for.
>     Think about what volunteers you would like, have a personal, or
>     public list, that you can refer people to as they step forward.
>
>     Eg: You may want to email the translators list, asking about
>     translation ideas, possibly getting someone to step forward and
>     manage translations for you.
>
>     Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
>
>         I'm sure I don't need long sentences to convince you:
>         - FOSS4G is fundamental to OSGeo.
>         - 50% of attendees at FOSS4G have heard of it through a friend
>         or a colleague.
>         - the conference in Barcelona will be amazing for size,
>         interest, contents, fun, ...
>         - we all want this conference to be cool
>
>         let's keep the informal networking alive, think about who can
>         be interest in it and feel free to promote it the way you like.
>         Contact your communities, your geospatial-friends, your
>         colleagues and explain why going to Barcelona worth to you.
>         be creative and inspired, Barcelona is the town of eclectic
>         artists! [1] [2] [3] [4]
>
>         some resources:
>         - website: http://2010.foss4.org
>         - flyers, posters and other docs:
>         https://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/foss4g/2010/documents/
>         - sponsorship prospectus:
>         http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/foss4g/2010/documents/sponsorship-prospectus-09122009.pdf
>         - mailing list:
>         http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/foss4g2010-announce
>
>         more on the website, the mailing list or contacting me personally.
>
>         note: abstract submission closes April 1st.
>
>         see you in Barcelona
>         lorenzo
>
>         [1] Picasso: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso
>         [2] Dalí: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD
>         [3] Gaudí: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Gaud%C3%AD
>         [4] Miró: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Mir%C3%B3
>         ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
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>
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>     Cameron Shorter
>     Geospatial Systems Architect
>     Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
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>
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Cameron Shorter
Geospatial Solutions Manager
Tel: +61 (0)2 8570 5050
Mob: +61 (0)419 142 254

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