[Talk-us] U.S. SOTM Call for Venue Bids

[Richard Shank]

Richard Welty wrote:
> On 12/3/09 9:15 AM, Richard Shank wrote:
>> I see from the notes that Charlotte suggested going into an area with 
>> an established community.  I would like to throw out the idea of the 
>> opposite approach.  It might help to jump start activity in an area 
>> that is currently inactive by having the SOTM there. 
>>
>> I don't know which cities would qualify, but I wanted to throw that 
>> idea out.
> it's an interesting idea, but putting these things on takes a critical 
> mass of volunteers.
> trying to use it to jumpstart an area would be difficult if not 
> impossible, certainly high risk.
>
> i would not attempt to lead a bid for Albany, NY, there don't seem to 
> be enough active mappers
> around here.
>
You guys have talked me out of my idea...for now.  Maybe next year ;)

Richard

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