[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?
Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo)
tmitchell at osgeo.org
Thu May 21 13:16:49 EDT 2009
Good work Jason and sorry for missing your calls Martin - I'm only
working half-time this week with a house full of visitors :) If you
need to chat further, I'm now available on my phone. Holler if you
want me to call you.
Tyler
On 21-May-09, at 9:31 AM, Kyle, Martin wrote:
> Thanks
>
> Will use as needed
>
> 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 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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