[OSGeo-UK] Chance for better open source representation at the AGI

[Matt Travis]

Thanks for the tip off Jo.

I think Mike has been an inspiration to many in the OS community and it
would be great to have him on the AGI council.

Now I just have to find my membership number???

Matt

On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM, Jo Cook <jocook at astuntechnology.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> Here in the UK we have been working towards improving the representation
> of open source GIS at the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) for
> a number of years, and we've done pretty well so far. Last year at FOSS4G
> in Nottingham they were instrumental in helping us to organise the event
> and we followed on from their GeoComm conference, where there was a lot of
> interaction between the two communities. The AGI have also helped the OSGeo
> UK local chapter, providing a bank account for us amongst other things. We
> now have an opportunity to increase our representation even further, by
> getting a known open source advocate onto the AGI Council.
>
> Mike Saunt has been an enthusiastic proponent of open source for many
> years, and Astun Technology's products are built on the open source gis
> technology stack. Astun have also sponsored OSGeo and the UK chapter over
> the years. Full disclosure, he is my boss, but I would be doing this anyway
> as I think it's a great opportunity for us to increase the profile of open
> source within the wider UK GIS community, and build on the work that has
> already been done in this area.
>
> So, calling all UK people on these lists- if you are a member of the AGI
> and eligible to vote, then please consider voting for Mike here:
> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AGICouncilElection2015
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jo
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