[Marketing] Local Chapter and fundation representation

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Hi,

I have some question about logo and sponsorship for local chapter. As nothing
seems clear (to me) but some ideas were published on this thead [1]. :slight_smile:

# Logos
Here some idea from thread [1]
- we are not supposed to change the OSGeo logo (what does it mean? Don't
modify the logo: color, shape, etc.) (cameron)
- but allowing creativity with logos (like mixing the OSGeo logo with the
Southern Cross for the Aust/NZ chapter) (cameron)
- Don't modify 'OSGeo' text (Jody) ;
- "open" approach for local chapters, while retaining clear
control over the "main" logo (Tyler).

It seems that the consensus is "to move toward "open" approach for local
chapters, while retaining clear control over the "main" logo".

Finally, I don't know if the OSGeo-fr logo [2] use correctly the Offical
branding guide or not! I think a clear guide and process need to be
established to avoid problem later. :wink:

# Sponsorship

The Californian LC "want to collect sponsorships, or at least get sponsors to
help shares costs for events." [3], the OSGeo-fr LC aims to get some funds by
this way as well. We already have some contact but our sponsorship process is
still a draft document.

What are the possibility for LC to get funds without create issue for OSGeo?
How can we create a process which could allow local sponsor to move up to
sponsor OSGeo fundation later? Finally, what is the allowance?

OSGeo-fr think to :
1. create sponsorship page (logo and description) on their own website ;
2. create some sponsorship OSGeo-fr logos as you did for OSGeo (it seems
important to me to be allowed by OSGeo marketing board) ;
3. publish a press release ;
4. display logo on OSGeo-fr booth.

Thanks in advance to share your idea :slight_smile:

Y.
[1] http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/marketing/2009-June/002252.html
[2] http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/local/Francophone/Templates/logos/
[3] http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Marketing_Meeting_2009.01.15#Agenda
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Jacolin Yves wrote:

# Sponsorship

The Californian LC "want to collect sponsorships, or at least get sponsors to help shares costs for events." [3], the OSGeo-fr LC aims to get some funds by this way as well. We already have some contact but our sponsorship process is still a draft document.

What are the possibility for LC to get funds without create issue for OSGeo? How can we create a process which could allow local sponsor to move up to sponsor OSGeo fundation later? Finally, what is the allowance?

Yves,

I think it is entirely appropriate for local chapters to seek sponsorship from
organizations in their area of activity. From my perspective my main concern
would be that local chapters make it clear that the money is being managed
at the local chapter level - not by the OSGeo Foundation, and I think that
local chapters who do handle money need to take responsibility for their
own financial accountability. This should, I think, include some sort of
annual finacial report listing income and expenses so people can understand
what is happening with the money.

I think it might also be reasonable for local chapters who are serious about
collecting sponsorship, and who have "sponsorship web pages" to be listed on:

   http://www.osgeo.org/sponsorship/opportunities

though I can imagine there might need to be some further discussion before
this would happen.

I would appreciate it if those seeking sponsorships for local chapters also
make potential sponsors aware of some of the other sponsorship options so the
sponsor can pick the approach that best fits their objectives. I do think
local sponsorship can be attractive to many organizations.

Best regards,
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Le Monday 06 July 2009 17:21:53 Frank Warmerdam, vous avez écrit :

Jacolin Yves wrote:
> # Sponsorship
>
> The Californian LC "want to collect sponsorships, or at least get
> sponsors to help shares costs for events." [3], the OSGeo-fr LC aims to
> get some funds by this way as well. We already have some contact but our
> sponsorship process is still a draft document.
>
> What are the possibility for LC to get funds without create issue for
> OSGeo? How can we create a process which could allow local sponsor to
> move up to sponsor OSGeo fundation later? Finally, what is the allowance?

Yves,

I think it is entirely appropriate for local chapters to seek sponsorship
from organizations in their area of activity. From my perspective my main
concern would be that local chapters make it clear that the money is being
managed at the local chapter level - not by the OSGeo Foundation, and I
think that local chapters who do handle money need to take responsibility
for their own financial accountability. This should, I think, include some
sort of annual finacial report listing income and expenses so people can
understand what is happening with the money.

I think it might also be reasonable for local chapters who are serious
about collecting sponsorship, and who have "sponsorship web pages" to be
listed on:

   http://www.osgeo.org/sponsorship/opportunities

though I can imagine there might need to be some further discussion before
this would happen.

I would appreciate it if those seeking sponsorships for local chapters also
make potential sponsors aware of some of the other sponsorship options so
the sponsor can pick the approach that best fits their objectives. I do
think local sponsorship can be attractive to many organizations.

Best regards,

Frank,

Thank for your answer. Some information: OSGeo-fr is a legal association under
French law so we have to follow the french rules and have to :
* meet together once per year in AGM ;
* publish annual fund report ;

For your last comment about "make potential sponsors aware of some of the
other sponsorship options" it seems clear to me that local chapter could be a
way to find OSGeo sponsorship for company seeking global overview.

Y.
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