US Chapter Communication Work Group

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Draft: This is the initial place holder for a proposed CWG for the US Chapter of OpenStreetMap.

Goals

  • Increase awareness of OpenStreetMap and its accomplishments among the general public and within the mapping community
  • Improve communication within OpenStreetMap US so members are informed about current activities and mapping efforts

Roles

  • Provide press releases on upcoming US events and other OSM worldwide events that impact the US Chapter.
  • Provide local communities tools to help them communicate effectively (not just prewritten releases but also mailing services)
  • Build metrics to track effectiveness
  • Use social media, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. Support owners of these accounts with recommendations.

Members

Clifford Snow
Michael Sidoric
Charlotte Wolter