[OSM-talk-be] Association/Veriniging OpenStreetMap Belgium

[Pierre Parmentier]

Hello,

I am following with interest the discussion about the 'OpenStreetMap
Belgium asbl/vzw' project and the arguments in favour of one or two
associations.

   1. As an argument in favor of _one_ association, I can present the
   example of an asbl/vzw working in Belgium in English: the BIMCC (
   http://www.bimcc.org). The Circle is dedicated to the history of
   cartography and ancient maps, etc. The bylaws are in French (see appendix).
   We 'work' in English and our Newsletter as well as our Website are also in
   English. We organise conferences in English. Meetings and visits are held
   anywhere in Belgium. But we may discuss in Dutch or French or German:
   anybody can express himself in his own language. Contacts with the various
   public departments are according to their language. It is true that our
   members from the south of Belgium are not so numerous. It is not only due
   to a lack of knowledge of the language but - in my opinion - to a lesser
   interest in the subject.
   2. Another example: the Swiss OpenStreetMap Association. Their Website
   is in four languages!
   3. In a very different domain, but still in a 'culture' matter, look at
   the 'Vrijheids Festival des Libertés': bilingual with a large scope of
   sponsors/partners, including public authorities.
   4. May I also suggest to think about a support from the King Baudouin
   Foundation?

Ready to participate!

Pierre Parmentier
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