Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
Slightly off topic... Anyone in Central Florida on the night of Sept 28 and want to give an Ignite style OSM presentation? It will be in a Hotel at the southern edge of Disney World in Orlando. http://www.urisa.org/gispro2010ignite Lots of GIS types will be there and it will help connect the OSM and GIS communities. -- Carl Anderson ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
DC's been on a hiatus because I think we bit off a lot more than we could chew at the time. Part of that's been myself, Kate and Steven doing so much for OSM US! After talking to Steve at SOTM US we're going to do more social events, less structured events. And that means our mapping parties can be a bit smaller if we want, but not require so much planning either. - Serge ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
In the bay area we have a great partnership with a local sierra club group. Most of the events that are now posted on the meetup group are co-organized with them. This might be a good alternative for more "rural groups". For bay area folks, if anyone is interested in being added as an organizer to our meetup group (http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-OpenStreetMappers/ ), please let me know. I don't make it to these events too often anymore, but do keep an eye here and on meetup. If you do start a meetup, I would recommend contacting folks who list they are interested in similar topics, or have similar groups. Joining forces can be a great way to introduce folks to OSM who may have no idea we exist. As for locations, when I hosted events more often, we went to cafes, libraries, local community centers and even a local sports store. Asking around check on yelp, or even call your local community relations department, they can be a great resource to find out if there are free local rooms to rent. Cheers, Sarah ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Toby Murray wrote: > I'm a 2 hour drive from any semblance of an urban area (Kansas City). I > suppose > if there were regular meetups I would probably make an effort to make it to > at least some of them. I also, live a couple of hours from a large metropolitan area and rarely get to a mapping party. This got me thinking, how about a "live" mapping party over the internet. We could pick out an area to map, talk on IRC or some other form of communication, and get one specific area mapped well. Obviously, there would have to be one or more people in the area to mark up the buildings and POIs, but any area with relatively high resolution should be mappable. I know, I know, why don't we spend our time mapping our own area, but I spend many hours mapping my own area a week and after a while of getting into it I take a step back and realize I am just acting like a digitizer with a glazed stare at the screen. :) It would be good to communicate with other mappers, and get ideas for things we as individuals are missing while mapping, seeing other people's workflow process, etc. I think it would be very interesting. Good/bad/horrible idea? ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
Bah! All you city slickers. I'm a 2 hour drive from any semblance of an urban area (Kansas City). I suppose if there were regular meetups I would probably make an effort to make it to at least some of them. Other than that, Denver is probably the nearest city but it is 8 hours away. Guess I need to get a pilots license. Then I can capture high res aerial imagery on the way to meetups! Toby ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
I know this is a US forum, but I'm considering doing a small last minute mapping meet up in Ottawa, Ontario next weekend (Friday the 3rd). Not really anything big, but it's a good way to see a new city, and meet mappers. There is a list available in the wiki: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Current_events I've always had good luck with coffee shops, they like to have the customers. As long as you're not taking up their whole floor. -- Jim McAndrew On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Katie Filbert wrote: > On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, SteveC wrote: > >> >> Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:52 AM schrieb Katie Filbert: >> >> > On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees wrote: >> > >> > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 >> or 8 people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups >> would be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the >> "bar-scene" very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this >> together? >> > >> > >> > Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs >> is that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or >> high school students) For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in >> mind, as that age group includes many of our volunteers. >> >> Good point. Under 21's are generally allowed in a pub/restaurant though, >> they just can't order is that right? >> >> > Depends on the place. Also, may depend on time of day. Definitely a good > idea to ask the pub/restaurant. > > -Katie > > >> >> > >> > Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events. (the >> pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...) >> > >> > -Katie >> > >> > >> > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map >> mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? >> > >> > >> > ___ >> > Talk-us mailing list >> > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Katie Filbert >> > filbe...@gmail.com >> > @filbertkm >> >> Steve >> >> stevecoast.com >> >> > > > -- > Katie Filbert > filbe...@gmail.com > @filbertkm > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, SteveC wrote: > > Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:52 AM schrieb Katie Filbert: > > > On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees wrote: > > > > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or > 8 people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups > would be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the > "bar-scene" very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this > together? > > > > > > Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs is > that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or high > school students) For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in > mind, as that age group includes many of our volunteers. > > Good point. Under 21's are generally allowed in a pub/restaurant though, > they just can't order is that right? > > Depends on the place. Also, may depend on time of day. Definitely a good idea to ask the pub/restaurant. -Katie > > > > > Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events. (the > pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...) > > > > -Katie > > > > > > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map > mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? > > > > > > ___ > > Talk-us mailing list > > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Katie Filbert > > filbe...@gmail.com > > @filbertkm > > Steve > > stevecoast.com > > -- Katie Filbert filbe...@gmail.com @filbertkm ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:52 AM schrieb Katie Filbert: > On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees wrote: > > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 > people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would > be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" very > much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together? > > > Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs is > that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or high > school students) For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in mind, > as that age group includes many of our volunteers. Good point. Under 21's are generally allowed in a pub/restaurant though, they just can't order is that right? > > Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events. (the pub > could be afterwards, separate, optional...) > > -Katie > > > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map > mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > > > > -- > Katie Filbert > filbe...@gmail.com > @filbertkm Steve stevecoast.com ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees wrote: > > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 > people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would > be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" > very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together? > > Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs is that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or high school students) For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in mind, as that age group includes many of our volunteers. Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events. (the pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...) -Katie > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map > mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > -- Katie Filbert filbe...@gmail.com @filbertkm ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:44 PM, David Carmean wrote: > > In the SF Bay Area, we had the unfortunate experience one weekend of > not noticing that the Cafe had a policy of providing wi-fi only during > the low-traffic week days, but turned it off for Saturdays and Sundays, > so make sure to check that it will be available when you actually need it. > > > Agree. Always a good idea to check with them and give them a heads up that a group is coming. And hopefully the wi-fi won't be down. -- it's happened -Katie > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > -- Katie Filbert filbe...@gmail.com @filbertkm ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:39:03PM -0400, Katie Filbert wrote: > Getting together at a coffeehouse or cafe works too. The local library is > also a good place to meet (they probably have rooms available to reserve for > free + wi-fi). Making it a combo mapping-socializing event works. > > If it's only 7-8 people, then reserving space may not be needed, but I know > some (e.g. not starbucks) may have a back room or space that can be reserved > for meetup groups. > > Make sure they have wi-fi. And, if people go out to map, it helps to have > someone stick around at the coffeehouse (for any stragglers & to keep the > space). In the SF Bay Area, we had the unfortunate experience one weekend of not noticing that the Cafe had a policy of providing wi-fi only during the low-traffic week days, but turned it off for Saturdays and Sundays, so make sure to check that it will be available when you actually need it. ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees wrote: > > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 > people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would > be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" > very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together? > > Ian, Getting together at a coffeehouse or cafe works too. The local library is also a good place to meet (they probably have rooms available to reserve for free + wi-fi). Making it a combo mapping-socializing event works. If it's only 7-8 people, then reserving space may not be needed, but I know some (e.g. not starbucks) may have a back room or space that can be reserved for meetup groups. Make sure they have wi-fi. And, if people go out to map, it helps to have someone stick around at the coffeehouse (for any stragglers & to keep the space). > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map > mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? > Sure, that would be great. Also, make sure to list them on the calendar on the OSM wiki main page. (most of the events listed are in Germany, let's get more US events listed) -Katie > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > -- Katie Filbert filbe...@gmail.com @filbertkm ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:31 AM schrieb Ian Dees: > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 > people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would > be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" very > much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together? Setup a meetup on meetup.com. A lot of people won't do facebook for meetups. Make sure they're on defined days like "third thursday each month". Have a few goals like discussing where to map, or having an editing intro class or something. Doesn't have to be in a bar, but the availability of beer often makes for a fun evening. Cafe can do just as well. The key is regularity and building a core of people to build the local community, I think. > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map > mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? wiki.openstreetmap.org has a master calendar that I add events to. Steve stevecoast.com ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
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On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:25 PM, SteveC wrote: > There was a super fun OSM meetup in Denver last night with about 20 people > there. It was the second one (they're monthly now), hosted upstairs in a bar > that did good food. > >Picture: http://opengeodata.org/osm-denver-second-meetup > > There are various plans to start running mapping parties and other events > We need to make our zoo here in Denver as well mapped as DC or Berlin :-). > It's a format that's working pretty well in places like the UK and Germany - > regular meetings to chat OSM. > > I think there are fairly regular meetups in SF? And in DC there is a geo > meetup with an OSM slant (correct me if I'm wrong). > > Is there anyone here from other major metros like Chicago? Seattle? LA? > Boston? NY? Do you want some help getting a meetup started? It feels like > the community is mature enough here in the US to begin regular meetups in > most cities, publicize them on things like meetup.com and get a community > going. Each will have it's own goals per city of course. > > Anyone in NYC is most welcome & encouraged to come to our mapping party workshop on Sunday. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiki-Conference) I'm sure beer & socializing will happen on Saturday evening w/ Wikimedians . I know that NYC has a meetup group, though doesn't appear overly active. I can make effort to reach out to them and see who is interested in getting things going there. http://www.meetup.com/NYC-OpenStreetMap-enthusiasts/ In DC, it's been a while since our last meetup. We should do one soon and a mapping party, as autumn (cooler, nice weather) will be upon us. Cheers, -Katie > Thoughts? > > Steve > > stevecoast.com > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > -- Katie Filbert filbe...@gmail.com @filbertkm ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] Meetups around the US
On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM, SteveC wrote: > There was a super fun OSM meetup in Denver last night with about 20 people > there. It was the second one (they're monthly now), hosted upstairs in a bar > that did good food. > >Picture: http://opengeodata.org/osm-denver-second-meetup > > There are various plans to start running mapping parties and other events > We need to make our zoo here in Denver as well mapped as DC or Berlin :-). > It's a format that's working pretty well in places like the UK and Germany - > regular meetings to chat OSM. > > I think there are fairly regular meetups in SF? And in DC there is a geo > meetup with an OSM slant (correct me if I'm wrong). > > Is there anyone here from other major metros like Chicago? Seattle? LA? > Boston? NY? Do you want some help getting a meetup started? It feels like > the community is mature enough here in the US to begin regular meetups in > most cities, publicize them on things like meetup.com and get a community > going. Each will have it's own goals per city of course. > > Thoughts? > > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7 or 8 people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups would be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the "bar-scene" very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this together? Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere? ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
