OpenStreetMap US Newsletter - Issue #6
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OpenStreetMap US
April 8, 2020

Dear Friends,
As we navigate through this unique and challenging time, we want you to know that OpenStreetMap US is here for you. COVID-19 has affected our daily lives and shrunk our geographies to the neighborhood level, but maps remain essential. In this month's Newsletter you'll find some COVID-19 resources and ways to get involved. Amidst the uncertainty and anxiety, it is inspiring to see the many ways that the OpenStreetMap community has risen to this challenge. 

In times like these it is more important than ever for us to stay connected, and we are committed to supporting your connections. We are hosting frequent Mappy Hours and plans for the State of the Map US conference continue. We will keep you informed of any changes as we closely monitor the situation.

Stay safe!

Your OpenStreetMap US Leadership Team
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Announcements

OpenStreetMap US Draft Code of Conduct 

The Code of Conduct Committee invites your review of a Draft Code of Conduct and Draft Process for Moderation for the OpenStreetMap US community. Feedback can be posted as a comment on this wiki (on the Discussion page) or email coc@openstreetmap.us with comments, questions, or other feedback. Thanks!

State of the Map US Logo Contest Winner Announced 

Congratulations to our State of the Map US 2020 Logo Contest Winner, Kaycee Faunce! Thanks to all of you who took the time to enter - see you in Tucson!

Guest Blogger of the Month 

This month, educator Celeste Reynolds shares her thoughts and advice for integrating OSM into high school classrooms. Read more on the OSM US blog!



Interested in sharing your story? Message us at team@openstreetmap.us and we’ll work with you to craft a blog post to share with the community!

Announcing the Nodes & Ways Podcast 

Community member Austin Bell has started Nodes & Ways, a podcast featuring monthly conversations and interviews about OpenStreetMap with the people who make and use it. The first episode is out now “An interview with Maggie Cawley” and episodes 2 and 3 are in the works! Read more here.

OpenStreetMap Resources Corner

SUPPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORTS
There are so many volunteers going above and beyond to support the crisis response. Here are some ways to get involved:

Upcoming Events
April 8, Online - Missing Maps Virtual Mappy Hour - Learn how to validate!
April 9, Online - OSM US Virtual Mappy Hour - OSM & Accessibility
April 16 Online - Civic Hack & Map Night hosted by Code for San Jose
June 7, Flushing NY - Mapping Downtown Flushing - put the map in your hands
June 11-12 Online - FedGeo Day will be a virtual event
July 4 & 5 Online - State of the Map will be a virtual event
November 5-7 Tucson, AZ - State of the Map US
The HOT Summit has been postponed until further notice. 

If you are interested in hosting a virtual event for your community and would like our support, please reach out to us at team@openstreetmap.us.
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