As someone currently in the OSM US group, I thought I'd share what I hoped we could accomplish:
On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Richard Weait <rich...@weait.com> wrote: > I'd like to see more discussion and guidance for the US local chapter. > > So, questions for the community: > > 1) What would you like to see the US local chapter do? > I want OSM US to improve the map as much as possible by doing the following: - Let as many people in the US know about OpenStreetMap as possible - Draw more people to social events - Make it easier for new mappers to contribute - Facilitate the use of OpenStreetMap data - Demonstrate the breadth and depth of OSM data by rendering a US-specific map - Distribute data in formats and pieces that are easily digestible by data consumers > > 2) Why should this be done by the local chapter, and not by individual > mappers? > A local chapter can present itself to potential donor organizations and interested mappers as a group rather than a cabal of disorganized mappers. > > 3) Why should this be done by the local chapter and not by the OSMF? The OSMF is already busy enough. Having an organization that can focus on a particular area means it can be more successful.
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