[Aust-NZ] Brisbane Location suggested

[Jody Garnett]

 I have received the suggestion of "the edge" for a brisbane osgeo meet up - it is next to the main state library with a focus on digital media. Since open source is the ultimate digital media I will make an inquiry to see if it is suitable.

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Jody Garnett


On Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 3:53 PM, Jody Garnett wrote:

> Sounds good. My impression with these thing is you need to start small and be consistent. The bulk of people wait to hear back on how the first couple sessions go. 
> 
> I may actually be fun to do a non-install fest. Since we have a nice 'live' DVD / USB We could try out the software and talk shop without having people worry about cleaning up their machine after. 
> 
> Cheers,
> Jody
> 
> On 25/09/2011, at 3:25 PM, Nathan Woodrow <woodrow.nathan at gmail.com (mailto:woodrow.nathan at gmail.com)> wrote:
> 
> > Hi Jody,
> > 
> > I would be keen for a gathering in Brisbane, code sprint or other. There seems to be a bit of activity down in Vic for OsGeo stuff but not much movement in Qld. Would be good to see something started. 
> > 
> > - Nathan Woodrow
> > 
> > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:06 PM, Jody Garnett <jody.garnett at gmail.com (mailto:jody.garnett at gmail.com)> wrote:
> > >  Thanks for making this go Simone; grass roots events are exactly what local chapters are supposed to be about. 
> > > 
> > > Can I ask how you found space? I would love to have a gathering is Brisbane (or even a code sprint) but am always held back by the financial hurdle of finding a venue. In Canada we always had a local company provide room; but in Australia insurance considerations seem to get in the way. 
> > > 
> > > -- 
> > > Jody Garnett
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Thursday, 22 September 2011 at 11:44 AM, Simon O'Keefe wrote:
> > > 
> > > > The Melbourne Open GIS event is on again at 6pm on Thursday the 29th
> > > > of September at the OpenHub.
> > > > 
> > > > Next week's event includes:
> > > > * Roald de Wit (Bureau of Meteorology) - Free and Open Source Software
> > > >  for Geospatial Conference (FOSS4G2011) Denver debrief
> > > > * Simon Hope (Geoplex) - 'Brewing maps with TileMill'
> > > > * Ben Hosken (Flink Labs) - interactive data visualisation
> > > > * Simon Cropper (Botanicus) - natural resource mapping
> > > >  * job board, community announcements, drinks
> > > > 
> > > > Melbourne Open GIS is a forum to discuss open standards and
> > > > interoperability in GIS. Our meetings bring together professionals
> > > > from geospatial and other disciplines in a casual environment for some
> > > >  presentations, informal discussions, socialising and some drinks
> > > > supplied by our meeting sponsors.
> > > > 
> > > > Meetings are open to anyone, BUT if you wish to attend, you must RSVP
> > > > via our new Meetup website:
> > > > http://www.meetup.com/melbourne-open-gis
> > > > 
> > > > If you want to stay informed of future events, I recommend you
> > > > register your details on Meetup.
> > > > 
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > 
> > > > Simon
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