[Local-chapters] [OSGeo-Conf] Using the FOSS4G brand

[Venkatesh Raghavan]

Dear All,

I think this discussion has been done before
in discuss [1] and board lists.
History of FOSS4G is documented at [2] and [3]

FOSS4G refers a philosophy/concept/technology and
cannot be branded. Since it existed before the
formation of OSGeo foundation, OSGeo foundation
cannot/need not claim ownership to FOSS4G.

Hoping see more FOSS4G in the bazaar.

Best

Venka

[1]http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2011-November/009759.html
[2]http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G
[3]http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/2011-November/009762.html


On 2013/11/20 18:47, Seven (aka Arnulf) wrote:
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> Folks,
> there has been some confusion around the brand FOSS4G, how to organize
> local conferences in general, how to link back to OSGeo and so on.
>
> As a result of these ongoings I suggest that OSGeo take more ownership
> of the brand FOSS4G. The main reason is to avoid confusion, improve
> transparency and make sure that the name FOSS4G continues to stand for
> quality events.
>
> Therefore I suggest that anybody who wants to use the name FOSS4G has to
> first ask/announce this on this mailing list *before* making it a public
> event, sign any contracts, etc.
>
> What is "ask/announce"? Not sure, we may need to better define. From a
> do-ocratic [1] point of view anybody should be allowed to go ahead. At
> the same time we should strive to avoid conflicts with other events
> close by, go easy on volunteer resources, etc. Maybe we can implement a
> very simple rule: If nobody complains / raises issues within two weeks
> of announcing on the Conference-dev list the organizer can go ahead.
>
> Later we may also want to make sure (make it a rule) that a trusted
> OSGeo person is part of the LOC.
>
> What is a "trusted OSGeo person"? Anybody with an official role, be it
> board, committee, or chair. If necessary we have to clarify. Again, I'd
> like to keep it simple...
>
> Once we have talked about this here and if we agree I would like to make
> this a motion to be approved by the Board at one of their next meetings.
>
> A general question is whether the conference committee is prepared to
> take on this additional job at all. It appears to be the best place but
> if you think this belongs elsewhere please advise.
>
> Best regards,
> Arnulf
>
> [1] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Do-ocracy
>
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