[talk-au] OSM representation in Australia

[James Livingston]

On 12/08/2009, at 8:00 PM, Matt White wrote:
> I'd be keen to do something local chapter-wise, just not actually sure
> what. I've never set up a non-profit association type entity before,  
> and
> no doubt the various applicable laws will provide us with endless joy,
> but the concept of a formal AU umbrella organisation certainly  
> appeals.

I've been involved in several and been on the committee of two, but  
haven't been part of setting one up from scratch before.


> But it's a lot of organisation/hassle etc so whoever is taking charge
> will need a fair bit of time. However, there's nothing stopping us  
> from
> creating a local OSM organisation with or without the consent of Mum  
> and
> Dad (OSM/OSMF)

As John mentioned,  doing it before they get the Local Chapter stuff  
set up could make it interesting if we were planning on having the  
Open Street Map trademark in the name. In any case, sorting out what  
we want to do is a good idea.


> Hey, out of interest, how many people on this list are OSMF members?

Me as well.