Spring news from the OSM US crew
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members!

We are grateful for the renewing support of two organizational members:

Organizational OSM US members play a crucial role supporting the work of OpenStreetMap US. Through their investment as members, they demonstrate their commitment to the availability of open geospatial data. 

Learn more about membership options for your organization or company!

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New Blog Post: Inside OSMCha's New Upgrade

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You may have noticed that OSMCha is running faster and more reliably since early April, and that's thanks to OSM US Software Engineer Jake Low! Read all about Jake's recent improvements to the inner workings of OSMCha in this blog post:

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State of the Map US gets under way in less than one month! Good news: there is still time to register!

    Here are some helpful links to help you plan:

🦞 Snag your tickets... we've added one-day passes! 

🦞Check out the schedule

🦞 Book your stay at Boston University dorms or the Hyatt Regency Cambridge.

Announcing the State of the Map US

 Public Service Scholarship Fund!

This scholarship is the first of its kind and is dedicated to supporting current or former government employees based in the United States who have been impacted by recent budget changes. The scholarship program's goal is to maintain crucial networks and strengthen government capabilities while mitigating costs that would have otherwise prohibited attendance. Scholars must be US-based and are either currently employed by or have worked for a government agency within the last 4 months. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis.

Call for Photos & Stories

OSM US wants to feature local mappers and community groups in our 2024 annual report! Do you have photos, stories, or projects to share from last year? Email newsletter@openstreetmap.us!

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This year OpenStreetMap US celebrates 15 years as a nonprofit organization! 

Help OSM US grow! Your financial support is essential in our work to advocate, educate, build community and improve access to OSM in the US.

Become a member or invest in our programs with a  charitable contribution today!

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

South Bay Map Night
May 27  ~ online

OSM Utah Monthly Map Night
June 10  ~
online

South Bay Map Night
June 10  ~
online

Education Working Group
June 12  ~
online

Pedestrian Working Group
June 17  ~
online

State of the Map US
June 19 - 21 ~ in person

Fill out this form to have your OSM-related event featured in a future newsletter!

Want to meet up with your local community but don't see an event near you? Check out the OSM Community index or join a #local- channel on the OSM US Slack.

Connect with Us!

We're refining our social media presence. Find us on these platforms:

BlueSky | LinkedIn | Facebook | Mastodon | Instagram | YouTube

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