<div dir="ltr">FWIW, Susan and I have known Hong Phuc and her husband Mario Behling for a long time (and were there when they met at an LGM conference).<div><br><div><div>They are the organizers of FOSS Asia, and also organize teams for Google summer of code, and are generally good people who have a really good network, especially in Germany and Asia.</div><div><br></div><div>It might be interesting to other people to hear about some things going on - in particular the history of ITAR, how it impacts open work, and how we're trying to change that. It's US-centric but has global implications.</div><div><br></div><div>Steve</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 2:11 PM Michelle Thompson via Ground-Station <ground-station@lists.openresearch.institute> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Upcoming Open Source Summit from Open Source Initiative.<br><br>ORI is an affiliate member of OSI. <br><br>Thoughts? Questions?<br><br>Interested in presenting? Please let me know and I'll help make it happen. <br><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">-Michelle W5NYV<br><br><div dir="ltr"><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Hong Phuc Dang</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:hong.phuc.dang@opensource.org" target="_blank">hong.phuc.dang@opensource.org</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM<br>Subject: OSI State of the Source<br>To: Michelle Thompson <<a href="mailto:mountain.michelle@gmail.com" target="_blank">mountain.michelle@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div align="right" style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:8px;font-weight:normal">
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<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Hello Michelle, </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The OSI is thrilled to announce our first ever, around-the-world</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2118&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>State of the Source Summit</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> happening September 9 -
11.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The State of the Source addresses non-technical topics that foster development and community--the licenses that enable collaboration, the practices that promote contribution, and issues confronting cooperation. The goal is to help build local communities by engaging participants from around the globe.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Through an innovative program that follows the sun, regional projects and communities in every timezone are invited to create and deliver content relative to local issues and interests, while also engaging with the OSI’s international audience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">HOLD THE DATE (actually… hold the time zones)</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">You are invited to visit <a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2311&qid=284035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource</a> for more</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> information about the event. There you will also find a Google calendar where you can download an entry to “hold the dates” on your calendar in your local time zone.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">CALL FOR PROPOSALS</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">The State of the Source will be by and for the global community, who themselves are working across diverse communities and projects. The program will consist of their shared experiences and expertise in the following subject areas:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2119&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>Open Source Licenses and the OSI</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2120&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>Projects & People</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2121&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>Principles, Policy, & Practices</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2122&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>“Hot Topics”</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> (what did we miss?) </span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">State of the Source seeks both experienced presenters, as well as those who may not have had the opportunity to directly participate or present at traditional, in-person or even virtual events. Those interested in submitting a presentation proposal should visit</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2123&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource#CFP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> for more information.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">HELP SPREAD THE WORD</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">We would greatly appreciate any help you can offer to help spread the word about the event.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Key information</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Name: State of the Source</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Dates: September 9 - 11, 2020</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Location: Earth (and local watch parties)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Website:</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2118&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Call for Proposals:</span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://opensource.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=2123&qid=" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span><span>https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource#CFP</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Tweets</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">NEWS: @OpenSourceOrg announces their first-ever global event, The State of the Source. OSI invites #opensource communities of practice from around the world to organize and contribute to a global conversation on the current state of open source software. <a href="https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource" target="_blank">https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">A World-wide Open Source Summit: Build your local community, while engaging the global community. The State of the Source: <a href="https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource" target="_blank">https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource</a> #StateOfTheSource</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">State of the Source: an innovative program that follows the sun. Regional projects and communities in every timezone create/deliver content relative to local #opensource interests, while engaging with an international audience of peers. <a href="https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource" target="_blank">https://opensource.org/StateOfTheSource</a> #StateOfTheSource</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Thank you for your support,</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Hong Phuc</span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
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<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">____________________________</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-variant:normal;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Hong Phuc Dang</span></span></span></span></span></span><br>
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