[GRASS-user] Promoting GRASS GIS at Where 2.0 - OSGeo initiative

[Tyler Mitchell]

Hi all, 
Just a reminder not pass up this great opportunity to promote GRASS.  If you 
have any questions about OSGeo or GRASS's role in it, or the conference 
itself.. don't hesitate to ask!

Tyler

On Tuesday 16 May 2006 22:38, Tyler Mitchell wrote:
> Greetings GRASS users and developers,
>
> Your Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) Promotion and Visibility
> Committee has several great opportunities to promote OSGeo projects at the
> Where 2.0 conference in June (http://conferences.oreilly.com/where). It's
> coming fast and furious and we need your help to promote GRASS GIS.
>
> Our committee (aka Visibility) has been working hard to make it possible
> for OSGeo projects to get as much exposure as possible. This conference is
> just the beginning. You can see some of our discussions on the Visibility
> mailing list archives:
> https://visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org/servlets/SummarizeList?listName=dev
>
> One way we plan to promote is by having a set of brochures, one for each
> OSGeo project, with a common look and feel. We want to have a brochure that
> describes GRASS GIS, so we can distribute it as pamphlets at the
> conference. These will be good to have on file for other events too.
>
> What we need:
> -2 or 3 graphics, screenshots or images that represent your project
> -100-150 words describing the project
> -5-10 bullets listing the 'core features' of your project
> -the main URL your project uses
>
> We will put your info into our template and then let you review it to make
> sure it is something you can be proud of.
>
> If you already have documents or brochures showing the required
> information, please direct me to it and note whether or not I have
> permission to modify or copy from it.
>
> When you have the information collected, please have someone forward it
> directly to me (I won't necessarily be following any mailing list
> discussions). If you could have a single individual volunteer to
> communicate directly with me, that would help.
>
> Please have the information to me by Monday, May 22nd but sooner if
> possible. We have a lot going on, so it would be nice to have it as soon as
> possible.
>
> If you are planning to be at the event and would like to help run a booth
> or help with OSGeo events, please let us know.  We're excited to see that
> GRASS has a prominent place on the Where 2.0 agenda already, with Dylan
> Beaudette's presentation:
> http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/where2006/view/e_spkr/2798
>
> Looking forward to working with you,
> Tyler
>
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