On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 8:47 AM, Kathleen Danielson < kathleen.daniel...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not to toot my own horn, but I gave a talk on this very subject at SOTM US > 2013, which you can watch here: > http://vimeopro.com/openstreetmapus/state-of-the-map-us-2013/video/68098498 > > Among my key points is my intense loyalty to Meetup (I understand the > reservations, but it *just works*). I also have some recommendations around > how to structure such a group, and how to keep yourself from burning out. > > I'll have more to say soon, but here's the main thing I want to say: No > matter what anyone tells you, or what you tell yourself, this isn't an easy > task, so don't get down on yourself if your local community seems to be > struggling. Community is hard. You're doing great. > Kathleen, How about holding a Hangout for Mapping Party Organizers to discuss and share ways to improve our mapping parties? We might also discuss ways to get funding to start new groups. -- Clifford @osm_seattle OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch
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