[Talk-us] Meetups around the US

Jim McAndrew jim at loc8.us
Wed Aug 25 18:13:22 BST 2010


I know this is a US forum, but I'm considering doing a small last minute
mapping meet up in Ottawa, Ontario next weekend (Friday the 3rd).  Not
really anything big, but it's a good way to see a new city, and meet
mappers.

There is a list available in the wiki:
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Current_events

I've always had good luck with coffee shops, they like to have the
customers.  As long as you're not taking up their whole floor.

--
Jim McAndrew

On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:56 PM, Katie Filbert <filbertk at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, SteveC <steve at asklater.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Am Aug 25, 2010 um 10:52 AM schrieb Katie Filbert:
>>
>> > On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Ian Dees <ian.dees at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > I'm here in Minneapolis and have done a couple mapping parties (with 7
>> or 8 people) where mapping actually happened. I think get-togethers/meetups
>> would be a good next step. I'm not very social and don't enjoy the
>> "bar-scene" very much. Have any tips for pulling something like this
>> together?
>> >
>> >
>> > Another issue with doing meetups and mapping parties in the US at pubs
>> is that it can exclude people younger than 21 years old. (e.g. college or
>> high school students)  For Wikimedia meetups, we always have to keep that in
>> mind, as that age group includes many of our volunteers.
>>
>> Good point. Under 21's are generally allowed in a pub/restaurant though,
>> they just can't order is that right?
>>
>>
> Depends on the place.  Also, may depend on time of day.  Definitely a good
> idea to ask the pub/restaurant.
>
> -Katie
>
>
>>
>> >
>> > Pubs are fine for socializing, but I say not for mapping events.  (the
>> pub could be afterwards, separate, optional...)
>> >
>> > -Katie
>> >
>> >
>> > Also, since I'm a nerd: would it be helpful to have a list/calendar/map
>> mashup of active meetups on the osm.us page somewhere?
>> >
>> >
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>> > Katie Filbert
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>> > @filbertkm
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>> Steve
>>
>> stevecoast.com
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