[OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

Kyle, Martin MartinKyle at SierraSystems.com
Thu May 21 17:48:56 EDT 2009 

Right...they are talking iabout it right now... here:


-----Original Message-----
From: osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
[mailto:osgeo-bc-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Mark, Jonathan
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:47 PM
To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

I believe discussion resumed at 2pm but I am not there 

-----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 2:47 PM
To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
Subject: RE: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

FYI

I had to leave for a 12:00 PM meeting...I left around 11:30 and they
still had not reached the agenda item of interest. It may have gotten
deferred but I am not sure yet.

Martin

-----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: Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:17 AM
To: OSGeo Local Chapter, British Columbia, Canada
Subject: Re: [OSGeo BC] Vancouver goes open?

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.
>
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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
>> _________________________________________
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>> President/Lead Consultant
>> *****************************************
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>> Spatial Intelligence for a Changing World
>> www.carteryx.com
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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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