[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

Thu May 21 11:46:59 EDT 2009

I am heading over there now as well.  I'll be the one with the purple beret,
fleece, and purple-striped shirt.

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 8:06 AM, Kyle, Martin
<MartinKyle at sierrasystems.com>wrote:

> Hi Tyler
>
> I just read this messgae now.
>
> I have a few hours free this morning so I will head over. If you can
> prepare a statement then I will be happy to read it given the
> opportunity...with the chapter's'approval (by abstention if necessary).
>
> Martin
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org <osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org>
> To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada <
> osgeo-bc at lists.osgeo.org>
> Sent: Wed May 20 20:42:07 2009
> Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
>
> Unfortunately, my week has me too busy to really follow up well on
> this topic.  But I see in this article, they welcome comments and
> also invite people to come and speak/support the motion TOMORROW.
>
> http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/05/19/tech-open-
> city-vancouver-standards-source-data-reimer.html
>
> Also a brief note here in their agenda:
> http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/cclerk/20090521/csbu20090521ag.htm
>
> I won't be making it, (if only it was any other week and I had more
> than a few days notice ;-) ) but maybe some of you locals would be
> interested/able.  If you want to work with my on a statement we can
> do that too.  I'm going to try to put something together, but I'm
> afraid it's too late unless you can show up in person.  I'm sure our
> chapter would gladly support anyone who volunteers to speak on our
> collective behalf at 9:30 in the morning ;-)
>
> Something you might be interested in Gerry?  Martin?  Others?
>
> Tyler
>
>
> On 15-May-09, at 11:40 AM, Gerry James wrote:
>
> > Sorry I sent that reply just to Tyler...my bad.
> >
> > I would strongly recommend contacting Jonathan Marks.  He is the
> > GIS manager
> > with the COV (at least he used to be).  I have spoken to him a few
> > times but
> > wouldn't necessarily call him a contact.  I do not have any other
> > contacts
> > but would be very interested to collaborate with you on a meeting.
> >
> > Let me know how I can help with this initiative.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gerry
> > _________________________________________
> > Gerry James, B.Sc., GISP
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> > [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Tyler Mitchell
> > (OSGeo)
> > Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:24 AM
> > To: OSGeo-BC List
> > Subject: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
> >
> > Thanks to Will for sending me this article:
> > http://eaves.ca/2009/05/14/vancouver-enters-the-age-of-the-open-city/
> >
> > I'd like to come up with a plan to discuss this move with city
> > administrators in Vancouver.  So asking for your input on a couple
> > fronts:
> >
> > * Are you familiar with the current geospatial projects going on in
> > the city?  I assume it's a huge list of complex wild stuff, but
> > looking for specific ideas where we could connect.
> > * Do you have a good contact for following up with city management-
> > level staff there?  City Manager is responsible on paper, but who
> > else might you know from the geospatial angle that I could meet with?
> > * Available/interested to join with me if I can get a meeting?
> >
> > Best wishes, brainstorming welcome :)
> >
> > Tyler
> >
> > Tyler Mitchell
> > Executive Director
> > Open Source Geospatial Foundation
> > tmitchell at osgeo.org
> > P: +1-250-277-1621
> > M: +1-250-303-1831
> >
> >
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