For some of us who work in state (US) government, approval for out of country travel can be essentially impossible. Even if the location is only about 60 miles out of the country...
I would like to see annual gatherings that I could actually attend, assuming that they didn't draw too many people away from the annual FOSS4G event. David. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Landon Blake Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:43 PM To: OSGeo Discussions Subject: RE: [OSGeo-Discuss] Local Chapter, network and structuration Dave wrote: "If people are saying they can't attend [insert name of OSGeo event here], then it would be useful to state why they can't attend. There is a difference between "travel/accommodation cost is 'too high'" and "my workplace has to authorize the travel, and they do not send people to events outside the continent, regardless of the costs". I suppose my situation is somewhat unique. I only work on open source GIS as a hobby, and it isn't really something my day job will support financially. So in my case only events that are hosted locally or regionally are possible. I'm likely the exception to the rule, and not the rule. Landon Personal website: Maps, GPS, etc. http://members.shaw.ca/davepatton/ _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss Warning: Information provided via electronic media is not guaranteed against defects including translation and transmission errors. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately. _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss