<div dir="ltr">Happy New Year from OpenStreetMap US!<div><br></div><div>Here are this week's updates:</div><div><br></div><div>1) OSM US Board election season is here! To nominate yourself or a colleague, go to the election wiki page and add yourself to the list by January 22nd. You can also see more information about the schedule and process: <a href="https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2022#Election_to_the_Board" target="_blank">https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2022#Election_to_the_Board</a>. To be eligible to vote please make sure your OpenStreetMap US membership is in good standing by January 29th. Here is information about OSM US membership: <a href="https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2022#Election_to_the_Board" target="_blank">https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Foundation/Local_Chapters/United_States/Elections/2022#Election_to_the_Board</a>.</div><div><br></div><div> 2) Join us in mapping parks & playspaces in Colorado to make an impact with KABOOM! The data will be directly used for a strategic road map in collaboration with the Colorado Health Foundation. Start mapping here: <a href="https://tasks.openstreetmap.us/explore?campaign=Mapping%20for%20Impact">https://tasks.openstreetmap.us/explore?campaign=Mapping%20for%20Impact</a>  <br></div><div><br></div><div>3) State of the Map US is coming to Tucson April 1-3rd! You can purchase your tickets for State of the Map US here: <a href="https://ti.to/osmus/state-of-the-map-us-2022" target="_blank">https://ti.to/osmus/state-of-the-map-us-2022</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>4) The deadline for session proposals for State of the Map US has been extended! You have until January 9th to submit your proposals. Get all the details: <a href="https://sessionize.com/state-of-the-map-us-2022" target="_blank">https://sessionize.com/state-of-the-map-us-2022</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>5) Read our latest blog post here: <a href="https://www.openstreetmap.us/2021/12/osmus-trails-working-group" target="_blank">https://www.openstreetmap.us/2021/12/osmus-trails-working-group</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>