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Invite to Google Map Makers

OpenStreetMap is holding the 2016 State of the Map US conference in Seattle, July 23-25 on the campus of Seattle University. Come join us to learn more about OpenStreetMap. The first two days will be presentation from mappers and users of OpenStreetMap data. Monday will include numerous workshops and code hack sessions. You can register and learn more about the conference on our website http://stateofthemap.us. Use the code Welcome_Google_Map_Makers to recieve a 33% discount off the regular $150 registration fee or just use the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-the-map-us-2016-tickets-23623737234?discount=Welcome_Google_Map_Makers

Thank you, Clifford Snow

Childcare

The organizers of the OpenStreetMap State of the Map US conference are excited to announce that childcare will be available to attendees of this years conference. If you are interested in childcare please reply to this email with the number of children you wish to register. We will contact you with more information about the service and ask you to complete a child registration form.

Thank you, Your State of the Map US team

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State Of The Map U.S. 2016 Call for Participation

As announced last week, the State of the Map US (SOTM US) 2016 will be held on July 23-24 in Seattle, Wa. This fun-filled and informative two-day event will showcase presentations from some of the best and brightest members of the North American OpenStreetMap (OSM) community and provide a platform to showcase the world’s largest online collaborative open geodata project to a larger American audience.

This years conference theme is Building Community. Building Community touches on growing the mapping community, increasing our diversity, and strengthening our existing communities expertise. The Program Committee will consider any and all submittals that help build a diverse community of mappers.

The SOTM US 2016 Program Committee calls on mappers, academics, policy makers, developers, geo-hackers, business leaders and open geodata supporters from around the country to submit your 200-word abstract for a talk or workshops at SOTM US 2016.

The Ca

	- 6 - 8pm Campion Ballroom Includes beverages. Wine and Beer extra
	- Pizza + bar service $1,900
	- Pizza, salad, dessert $3,600
	- Light Appetizers $1,900
	- Heavy Appetizers $2,200
	- 8:30ish - ? Flat Stick - room?

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