[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

Kyle, Martin MartinKyle at SierraSystems.com
Thu May 21 12:31:40 EDT 2009 

Thanks

Will use as needed

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: Thu May 21 09:29:48 2009
Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

I'm assuming that you can take care of introducing yourself :)

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support and promote the development of open geospatial technologies and data.

The British Columbia chapter of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation strongly supports the motion currently before this committee.  

Open source software can in many cases be the correct choice for least cost and highest value, but is often overlooked because it does not fit well into traditional procurement processes.  Organisations as diverse as the United States Department of Defence and the Government of South Africa have passed similar motions to ensure that they have the opportunity to take advantage of the benefits offered by open source software.

We encourage you to consider this motion seriously for the benefits and efficiencies that it will bring to your organisation, residents, and businesses.


(sorry didn't get to open data)


-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle, Martin
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:06 AM
To: osgeo-bc at lists.osgeo.org
Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

Hi Jason

As I am in transit and I cannot get a hold of Tyler to write a statement...can I ask you to start a draft.

E.g. 

We, as members of OSGeoBC, have read the motion before council today concerning open data and open standards.

We feel that it is in alignment with provincial, national, and international momentum among the digital economies. By way of example, the ... Example 1 (maybe EU, Geoconnections, etc...)... have passed similar motions.

..blah blah blah...

OSGeo is an organization...more blah blah.

Martin
H. Martin Kyle, CSSLP GISP | Principal
Sierra Systems Group, Inc.

(T): 604-688-1371 (C): 778-384-5409
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3

Management Consulting | Project Implementation | Managed Services
website: www.SierraSystems.com

----- 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: Thu May 21 08:49:40 2009
Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

I'm happy with you reading a statement Tyler prepares, or one of your own, as president of OSGeo BC. 

Jason

-----Original Message-----
From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org [mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Kyle, Martin
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:07 AM
To: osgeo-bc at lists.osgeo.org
Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

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
Sierra Systems Group, Inc.

(T): 604-688-1371 (C): 778-384-5409
1177 West Hastings Street, Suite 2500
Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3

Management Consulting | Project Implementation | Managed Services
website: www.SierraSystems.com

----- 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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