[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

[Will Cadell]

Sounds good to me Martin!! Crack on I say!


Will Cadell, GIS Manager

Timberline Natural Resource Group
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On 21-May-09, at 8:06 AM, Kyle, Martin 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
> H. Martin Kyle, CSSLP GISP | Principal
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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
>> President/Lead Consultant
>> *****************************************
>> Carteryx Geomatics Consultants Inc.
>> Spatial Intelligence for a Changing World
>> www.carteryx.com
>> _________________________________________
>>
>>
>> -----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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