OpenStreetMap US Newsletter - Issue #26
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The OSM US board election season is fast approaching!


To nominate yourself, go to the election wiki page and add yourself to the list by January 22nd. You can also see more information about the schedule and process there. Nominations for board members open on  January 1. To be eligible to vote please make sure your OpenStreetMap US membership is in good standing by January 29th. Learn about the nomination process here. 
Are you a member of OpenStreetMap US? Join today!
Make an impact this holiday season through mapping!
Last summer, the OpenStreetMap community mapped over 3,000 playspace features in Philadelphia to support KABOOM! in their mission of eliminating playspace inequity! We need your help again - this time to map parks & playspaces in Colorado. 
 
With the support of the Colorado Health Foundation, this playspace data will become the basis of a strategic roadmap that details not only where playgrounds are, but their condition- enabling KABOOM!, community members, municipal leaders, and other philanthropic partners to accurately understand what playspace inequity looks like within these communities and address it through advocacy and data-guided investment.
 
Community Spotlight: OSM US Trails Working Group
In October, individuals came together virtually to discuss how the OpenStreetMap community can better support responsible recreation and use of OpenStreetMap trail data.

Since then, this conversation has developed into the Trails Working Group with representatives from the OSM US mapping community, land management agencies including the National Park Service, US Forest Service, and US Geological Survey, and companies that develop navigational apps. 

Learn more about the Trails Working Group's approach and how you can get involved in our latest blog post!
Congrats to our 30 Days of OpenStreetMap winners!
Congratulations to OpenStreetMap contributors r1608t, sinclarius, AKLAB, & zbrown4 for winning 30 days of OpenStreetMap prizes. All four winners tied for most number of days contributing during the month and won gifts from our swag shop. Thank you to the winners and the other 17 mappers that joined the fun this year! 
 

'Tis the season to support OpenStreetMap US

Your generosity sustains our work to educate, engage, and connect through OpenStreetMap. There are so many ways to invest in the mission of OSM US:

Make a donation to OpenStreetMap US
Want to support a specific program like TeachOSM or OpenHistoricalMap? You can choose to allocation your donation to your favorite program or charter project. Does your company offer matching gifts? You can  increase the impact of your donation with a corporate match.

Become a member of OpenStreetMap US
Join OSM US as a member to invest in the community and organization and be part of shaping our future. Members are able to vote for the OSM US board and receive discounts to events like the State of the Map US conference. 

Show off your love for OpenStreetMap
It's not too late to grab something from the OpenStreetMap US swag store. Proceeds go towards supporting this community. Get yours (and a few gifts) today! Be sure to tweet us @OpenStreetMapUS with a pic of your gift. 

Thank you for supporting our work at OpenStreetMap US!
Call for proposals extended!
Good news! You still have time to submit your proposal for State of the Map US! Enjoy your holidays and then get your session proposals in by January 9th!

State of the Map US tickets
Get your tickets to State of the Map US here! Did you know that OSM US members receive discounts? Not a member? Not a problem. Click here to sign up to become an OpenStreetMap US member.
Upcoming Events
January 1            ~  OSM US Board nominations open
January 4            ~  South Bay Map Night
January 11          ~  PHXGeo Meetup
January 12          ~  OSM Michigan Meetup
January 18          ~  South Bay Map Night
January 19          ~  MapABQ Meetup
January 25          ~  Open Columbus Sidewalk Mapping Party
January 29          ~  PHXGeo Papago Park Survey
February 1          ~  South Bay Map Night
February 8          ~  Mapping DC Mappy Hour
April 1-3             ~  State of the Map US, Tucson AZ
 
Have an idea for an event or interested in presenting at an upcoming Mappy Hour? Let us know!
Find more events at osmcal.org
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