<div dir="ltr">Hello folks,<div><br></div><div>I submitted this letter to Andrew. Since it is written in the name of OSGeo Ottawa Local Chapter, I though I would forward it to everyone. </div><div><br></div><div>Have a great night.</div>
<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b><u>LETTER :</u></b></div><div><br></div><div><p class="" align="right" style="text-align:right">OSGeo Ottawa Local
Chapter</p>
<p class="" align="right" style="text-align:right"><a href="http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Ottawa_Chapter">http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Ottawa_Chapter</a></p>
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<p class="">July 2, 2013</p>
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<p class="">Paul Ramsey</p>
<p class="">OSGeo</p>
<p class="">#202 - 1207 Douglas Street</p>
<p class="">Victoria, BC, Canada</p>
<p class="">V8W 2E7</p>
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<p class="">Dear Mr. Ramsey:</p>
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<p class="">On behalf of the OSGeo Ottawa Local Chapter, I would like to
extend our support for Washington DC as the host venue for the 2014 FOSS4G
Conference. </p>
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<p class="" style="text-align:justify">Being an active chapter, it is our
goal to promote and encourage the development of open source geospatial technologies. In that regard, FOSS4G is a unique
opportunity to learn about the latest solutions, share existing ideas and
foster new ones. It gives an unmatched stage for developers and business leaders
that believe in the development of open source GIS solutions. It is a way to
inspire the members of our community and build a common identity.</p>
<p class="" style="text-align:justify"> </p>
<p class="" style="text-align:justify">The OSGeo Ottawa Local Chapter is
very pleased at the prospect of attending a FOSS4G Conference in Washington,
DC. It is a vibrant and dynamic city
with a global reputation and entrepreneurial spirit that is well aligned with
the open source geospatial community. It is a great hub, strongly connected to
the rest of the world. The proximity of this event with Ottawa, the capital of
Canada, and Quebec is a great plus that will strengthen the relationships
between members of the community on both sides of the border. </p>
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<p class="" style="text-align:justify">We hope the Conference Committee
agrees that Washington, DC is the ideal location for the 2014 FOSS4G
Conference. We are one of many
organizations looking forward with great anticipation to your decision. If you should have any questions, please do
not hesitate to be in touch.</p>
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<p class="">Sincerely,</p>
<p class=""> </p>
<p class="">Fabien Ancelin, </p>
<p class="">Co-chair of OSGeo Ottawa Local Chapter<span lang="EN-CA"></span></p></div><div><a href="mailto:myemailaddress@gmail.com">myemailaddress@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra">
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">2013/7/2 Andrew Ross <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fosslc@gmail.com" target="_blank">fosslc@gmail.com</a>></span><br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div dir="ltr">Hi All,<div><br></div><div>I sent the template to Reggie & Fabien who both asked, as well as some examples from other organizations. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you so much for the support!<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br>
</font></span></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div>Andrew</div></font></span></div><div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 1 July 2013 13:24, Fabien Ancelin <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fabien.ancelin@gmail.com" target="_blank">fabien.ancelin@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><p dir="ltr">Sorry guys,</p>
<p dir="ltr">I just read what was written when I was away. If Andrew can provide my with a template, I can get this letter done by tomorrow night.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Cheers</p><div><div>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 2013-07-01 1:17 PM, "Fabien Ancelin" <<a href="mailto:fabien.ancelin@gmail.com" target="_blank">fabien.ancelin@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<p dir="ltr">Good afternoon,</p>
<p dir="ltr">I am back in Ottawa. I would like to catch up on the following: </p>
<p dir="ltr">1. Is there any minutes from the last meeting on June 20?</p>
<p dir="ltr">2. What decisions / actions were taken regarding the support of Washington DC local organizing commitee?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Happy Canada Day to all.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Cheers.</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 2013-06-19 4:05 PM, "Fabien Ancelin" <<a href="mailto:fabien.ancelin@gmail.com" target="_blank">fabien.ancelin@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<p dir="ltr">Sounds good. <br>
If you need one of the co-chair to sign or write and Christy can not do it, I will be happy to deal.with that. It will simply have to wait July the 2nd. If the people meeting at the F&F before decide to do otherwise, just let me know. <br>
Actually, please keep me posted both ways. <br>
Cheers</p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On 2013-06-18 12:30 PM, "Javed Syed" <<a href="mailto:motivism@hotmail.com" target="_blank">motivism@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div><div dir="ltr">Great let's discuss the details this Thursday 20 Jun 13 at F&F.<div><br></div><div>Javed TDW Syed<br><br><div><hr>Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:13:18 -0400<br>From: <a href="mailto:fosslc@gmail.com" target="_blank">fosslc@gmail.com</a><br>
To: <a href="mailto:ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">ottawa_users@lists.osgeo.org</a><br>Subject: Re: [Ottawa_users] FOSS4G 2014 Bid<br><br><div dir="ltr">Thanks again everyone for the support.<div><br></div>
<div>On behalf of the Washington D.C. local organizing committee, we were hoping someone might be willing to write a letter of support on behalf of the OSGeo Ottawa chapter. We have a template and examples to help. Thanks in advance for considering.</div>
<div><br></div><div>For those interested in helping, there's quite a few opportunities even at this early stage. Ping me off-list and we can help you find something you find interesting and rewarding while supporting the event. Thanks again!</div>
<div><br></div><div>Andrew</div><div><br></div></div><div><br><br><div>On 12 May 2013 11:48, Fabien Ancelin <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fabien.ancelin@gmail.com" target="_blank">fabien.ancelin@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style="border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">+1 Too, Hoping it is not too late, I would be happy to help.<br></div><div><div>
<div><br><br><div>2013/5/11 Andrew Ross <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:fosslc@gmail.com" target="_blank">fosslc@gmail.com</a>></span><br>
<blockquote style="border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div>Thank you very much for the support. The letter of intent was officially submitted. If all goes well, the team will be invited to formally bid on FOSS4G 2014. I'm pretty jazzed about it... we've got a great team.<br>
<br></div><div>More in the coming weeks,<br></div><div><br></div>Andrew<br></div><div><div><div><br><br><div>On 10 May 2013 14:12, Scott Mitchell <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:smitch@me.com" target="_blank">smitch@me.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote style="border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>+1<br><br>--------<div>Scott Mitchell (mobile)</div><div><a href="mailto:smitch@me.com" target="_blank">smitch@me.com</a></div>
<div><br></div></div><div><div><div><br>On 2013-05-10, at 13:32, Michael Adair <<a href="mailto:madair@dmsolutions.ca" target="_blank">madair@dmsolutions.ca</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote>
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+1 I like that idea too.<br>
<br>
Mike<br>
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<div>On 10/05/2013 8:53 AM, Andrew Ross
wrote:<br>
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<div>Hi Everyone,<br>
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I am part of a team assembling a bid for FOSS4G 2014.
The bid plans to host it in Washington D.C. in September
2014. Dave McIlhagga, myself are both part of the
conference committee along with an impressive and very
experienced team.<br>
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We were hoping the OSGeo Ottawa chapter could formally
support to the bid?<br>
<br>
The practicalities of supporting the bid might manifest in
a variety of ways such as helping spread the word in
Ottawa & general about the various milestones like the
web site going on-line, call for papers, call for
workshops, early bird registration, etc.<br>
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As far as protocol to decide, perhaps if someone other than Dave
and I would please +1, we'll consider the first +1 the motion,
the next as the second, and subsequent tallied in the vote. If
anyone feels strongly against it, please -1 and suggest why.<br>
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<div><br>
For what it is worth, the OSGeo Quebec chapter's steering
committee voted unanimously to support the bid.<br>
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</div>
<div>Thank you in advance for considering!<br>
</div>
<div><br>
Andrew<br>
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