OpenStreetMap US Newsletter - Issue #13
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OpenStreetMap US

November 2020
Welcome to Issue #13 of the OSM US Newsletter!
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What's Happening This Month?

Thanks for Attending Connect 2020 

Over the 3 day event we had 500+ registrants, heard from 36 speakers on Friday, held 15 community-led sessions on Saturday and raised nearly $15,000. Did you miss it? Talk recordings are available here & event resources are here. Thanks for your support!

Congratulations to costume contest winners
Jennings Anderson & Lisa McCune-Noll! 

Charter Project Program - Still Accepting Applications!

Are you a project using OpenStreetMap? Consider applying to be part of the OSM US Charter Project Program! We support the development of tools, programs and services that contribute to the growth and sustainability of OpenStreetMap in the US and beyond. Learn more in this blog post. Application window closes December 31.

30 Days of OSM Challenge

There is still time to participate in the 30 Days of OSM Challenge! Find daily tasks and more info on this Wiki page. Follow @OpenStreetMapUS on Twitter to see the daily challenge. Map all 30 challenges to win a prize!

Virtual OSMF Local Chapters Congress

On Saturday November 21, the Local Chapters and Communities Working Group hosted the annual Local Chapters Congress. During the Congress, OSM US participated in a Local Chapter signing ceremony alongside OSM Argentina, OSGeo Oceania, and OSM Kosovo. There are 14 Local Chapters, with 6 added in 2020. What does that mean for the US? Read this blog post from Minh Nguyen, OSM US Board Chair.  

Upcoming OpenStreetMap Events
November 24, Online    OSM Salt Lake City - OSM Virtual Mapping Night
December 4, Online      HOT Summit
December 16, Online    OSM US Mappy Hour with guest Diane Fritz
Have an idea for an event or mapping initative? Let us know!

Find more events at osmcal.org

OSM US Mappy Hours

OSM US hosts regular virtual Mappy Hours featuring a variety of topics and speakers. Recorded presentations can be found here. Don't miss the next one December 16 at 8:30pm ET!

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