[Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Weait
Dear All, The results of the US local chapter board election have been received and found to be valid. Fourteen valid ballots were received from 50% of the eligible members. I would like to thank the outgoing members of the board for their service to the community. I would also like to thank al

[Talk-us] Local groups, monthly meetings

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Weait
We had a great meeting last night in Waterloo. Five attended including one newcomer. We enjoyed delicious refreshments at our host venue and adequate wifi connectivity. I really enjoy these meetings with a combination of "regular mapping pals" and enthusiastic newcomers. It feels good to be abl

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Michal Migurski
Hey, cool! Thanks everyone. I'm excited to get started with Martijn, Randy, Jim, and Richard. According to the wiki page there is a monthly chapter meeting tomorrow, but the most recent one was six months ago. I'll dial the number tomorrow and see what happens. =) -mike. On Oct 12, 2011, at

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread SteveC
Well done all, good luck and looking forward to seeing what you accomplish! :-) On 10/12/2011 11:32 AM, Michal Migurski wrote: Hey, cool! Thanks everyone. I'm excited to get started with Martijn, Randy, Jim, and Richard. According to the wiki page there is a monthly chapter meeting tomorrow,

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Weait
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Michal Migurski wrote: > Hey, cool! > > Thanks everyone. I'm excited to get started with Martijn, Randy, Jim, and > Richard. > > According to the wiki page there is a monthly chapter meeting tomorrow, but > the most recent one was six months ago. I'll dial the nu

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Jim McAndrew
I agree about the idea of the handoff agenda, but with or without, I will also be in the meeting tomorrow. We should at least go in with some goals on what we plan to accomplish this year, and discuss if those goals are practical and how we can work together to help each other with our goals, and

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Randal Hale
Yippee for me - I'm at a workshop tomorrow and I'll do my best to be on the call. I don't want to miss the first meeting. Randal Hale, GISP North River Geographic Systems, Inc. ESRI Business Partner and Certified Trainer http://www.northrivergeographic.com 423.653.3611 rjh...@northrivergeographi

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Michal Migurski
Hand off agenda is a great idea. My computing habits mean that IRC is probably unrealistic for me. As far as goals for this year, I know that Ian has been building a server intended for hosting tile renders. I'd like to see that continue with a US-specific tile layer ready for public consumptio

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread SteveC
I'd urge you guys to think about /community/ as well as /technology/. Import some Weait's or something. Steve On 10/12/2011 12:03 PM, Michal Migurski wrote: Hand off agenda is a great idea. My computing habits mean that IRC is probably unrealistic for me. As far as goals for this year, I kn

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Martijn van Exel
Hah, hooray for all newly and re-elected members, including myself. I'm eager to get started as well. Thanks to Ian, Richard, and Jonathan for overseeing and managing the elections! A meeting tomorrow sounds like a great way to kick start. It would be great if a few outgoing board members could j

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Welty
i'll be there, although i think i'll call the number at 6:30pm ET tonight to verify that it works. anyone should feel free to join me at that time. cheers, richard On 10/12/11 5:50 PM, Martijn van Exel wrote: Hah, hooray for all newly and re-elected members, including myself. I'm eager to ge

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Welty
i have sent out invitations to all new board members to join the board mailing list. another early agenda item is to figure out roles on the new board. in the past we've talked through who will be president, vp, treasurer, secretary and it has been easy and non-controversial, but this board is

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Welty
the number works, i'm enjoying hold music. no need for an emergency search for another free conference call service. On 10/12/11 6:13 PM, Richard Welty wrote: i'll be there, although i think i'll call the number at 6:30pm ET tonight to verify that it works. anyone should feel free to join me at

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Jim McAndrew
The Drop-U? call in that we used to use still appears to work. We have used it recently for GeoBus calls: Call-In: 218-486-3891 x663610833 You can't call in from google voice though. On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM, Richard Welty wrote: > the number works, i'm enjoying hold music. no need f

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Ian Dees
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Richard Weait wrote: > Dear All, > > The results of the US local chapter board election have been received > and found to be valid. Fourteen valid ballots were received from 50% > of the eligible members. > > I would like to thank the outgoing members of the boa

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Ian Dees
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Richard Weait wrote: > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Michal Migurski wrote: > > Hey, cool! > > > > Thanks everyone. I'm excited to get started with Martijn, Randy, Jim, and > Richard. > > > > According to the wiki page there is a monthly chapter meeting tomorr

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Steven Johnson
Would next Thu (20 Oct) work for an annual meeting/presentation from the outgoing board? That would at least give us a chance to prepare (i.e. gather our wits). -- SEJ -- twitter: @geomantic -- skype: sejohnson8 "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." -- Einstein

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Ian Dees
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Steven Johnson wrote: > Would next Thu (20 Oct) work for an annual meeting/presentation from the > outgoing board? That would at least give us a chance to prepare (i.e. gather > our wits). > > I think that'd work for me. I'm pretty sure Kate will be with me at the

Re: [Talk-us] US local chapter board election results

2011-10-12 Thread Richard Welty
On 10/12/11 8:26 PM, Ian Dees wrote: On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Steven Johnsonwrote: Would next Thu (20 Oct) work for an annual meeting/presentation from the outgoing board? That would at least give us a chance to prepare (i.e. gather our wits). I think that'd work for me. I'm pretty s