Local Chapter Survey
The newly re-established Local Chapters and Communities Working Group is looking for yourfeedback on Local Chapters and how we can improve the relationship between the OSM
Foundation and Local Chapters.
We welcome your input to help the Local Chapters and Communities Working Group(https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Local_Chapters_and_Communities_Working_Group) (LCCWG)
improve the existing working relationship between the Chapters and the OSM Foundation. Our goal
is to find ways to strengthen the relationships.
This survey is in English. If you need translations help outside of your community, please contact
any member of LCCWG.
We want to make sure that you are comfortable with the Local Chapters and Communities WorkingGroup sharing the results of the survey. Our plans are to share combined results with theFoundation Board and the OSM community. Only members of the LCCWG will be able to see
responses from individual Chapters If this is not acceptable, please contact the LCCWG to discuss
your concerns before continuing with the survey.
There are 37 questions in this survey.

Sharing Results
We want to make sure that you are comfortable with the Local Chapters and Communities Working
Group sharing the results of the survey. Our plans are to share combined results with theFoundation Board and the OSM community. Raw results will only be shared as needed with theFoundation Board. LCCWG members will have access to the raw results.

I agree that the raw results will be shared with the Local
Chapter and Communities Working Group and Foundation
Board members? *Please choose only one of the following:
YesNoCreation ProcessThis section looks at the chapter creation process. Even if you are still in the progress of forming
your chapter, please complete as much as possible.

Which Local Chapter or organization do you belong to? * Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
Asociación Civil Geolibres (Argentina)
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
OpenStreetMap Belgium
CanadaChileCuba
OpenStreetMap Česká republika z.s.
Democratic Republic of Congo
OpenStreetMap Deutschland / FOSSGISFranceEstonia
Ethiopia
Ghana
OpenStreetMap India
OpenStreetMap á ÍslandiIndonesia (HOT ID)
OpenStreetMap Ireland CLG
OpenStreetMap Italia
一般社団法人オープンストリートマップ・ファウンデーション・ ジャパン
(OpenStreetMap Foundation Japan)
Free Libre Open Source Software KosovaLesothoNepal
OSGeo Oceania LimitedPeru

Philippines
PolandRussia
Freemap Slovakia
Spain
Sri Lanka
Switzerland
TaiwanTanzania (HOT TZ)
Swiss OSM Association
OpenStreetMap Uganda
OpenStreetMap United Kingdom
OpenStreetMap United States
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOTOther
Please provide the name of your Local Chapter or proposed Local Chapter. Use the Otheroption if you don't see your organization listed.

Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement with theFoundation? * Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:Yes
In progress
We are still considering formally becoming a Local Chapter
OtherWhat difficulties did the Chapter have setting up the localgroup and obtaining non-profit status?
Please write your answer here:

If you are still in the process of setting up the Chapter, tell us what problems you are having.

Would a grant from OSMF have helped? Please explain.
Please write your answer here:

If you are not a formal Local Chapter, would a grant from the Foundation help?

What difficulties did you have registering your Local Chapter
with OpenStreetMap Foundation?
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

Are there other ways OSMF could have helped? *Please write your answer here:

Please describe where what your organization has yet toaccomplish before submitting a request to the Foundation to
be recognized as a Local Chapter. *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'In progress' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapteragreement with the Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

When do you anticipate starting the process to become aLocal Chapter? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'We are still considering formally becoming a Local Chapter' at question '3[D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement with the Foundation?)
 Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
More than 3 Years
OtherResponsibilities
In this section we ask about your Local Chapter's responsibility to the OSM Foundation and theOSM Foundaton's responsibility to your Local Chapter. We want to see if improvements can bemade to the Local Chapter Agreement.

The agreement states “The Chapter shall represent theinterests of its constituency to the OpenStreetMap
Foundation.” How do you represent your members to OSMF?
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

Does your Local Chapter currently have a representative onthe OSMF Advisory Board?
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please choose only one of the following:
YesNoWhat would help you better represent your members toOSMF?
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

Section 7.3 the Foundation agrees to support the activities ofthe Chapter. What has the Foundation done to support yourChapter? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

Section 7.2 of the agreement requires that the Chapter
support the activities of the Foundation. What are you doingto support OSMF? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)Please write your answer here:

Section 9.2 of the agreement requires that the Chapter
supply an annual report within 18 months of your chapters
year end. Have you met those requirements? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
 Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
Yes
No, we are still before our first due dateNo, we are past due
OtherWhy haven't you submitted an annual report? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'No, we are past due' at question '15 [R005]' (Section 9.2 of the agreement
requires that the Chapter supply an annual report within 18 months of your chapters year
end. Have you met those requirements?)
Please write your answer here:

Do you feel that the Foundation is making good use of theAdvisory Board? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please choose only one of the following:
YesNoHow could the Foundation improve the value of having yourChapter representative on the Advisory Board?
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

What value does your Chapter receive from being on theOSMF Advisory Board? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '3 [D001]' (Have you signed the Local Chapter agreement withthe Foundation?)
Please write your answer here:

Improvements
In this section we will look at how to improve the Local Chapter relationship with the Foundation.

What can the Foundation do to better support your Chapter?
* Check all that apply
Please choose all that apply:
Financial support for the Chapter
Receive scholarship tickets to the International SOTM conference for one or two
members to represent the Chapter at the conference
Ability to recommend microgrants to individuals or groups in your Chapter
Local Chapter signup link on the OpenStreetMap.org website
If you are not yet a chapter, what can the Foundation to better support Local Chapters?

What other benefits to Local Chapters would you like theFoundation to consider providing?
Please write your answer here:

What uses would a Local Chapter have from financial
support? *Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was at question '20 [I001]' (What can the Foundation do to better support yourChapter?) Check all that apply
Please choose all that apply:
Conference Planning
Community support
IT infrastructure
Hosting on OSMF servers
Other:

What can the Local Chapters and Communities Working
Group do to help? *Please write your answer here:

Would you be interested in participating in our monthly
meetings to discuss your recommendations?
Please choose only one of the following:
YesNoPlease provide your email address so we can contact you toschedule a convenient time to discuss yourrecommendations.
Only answer this question if the following conditions are met:
Answer was 'Yes' at question '24 [I007]' (Would you be interested in participating in ourmonthly meetings to discuss your recommendations? )Please write your answer here:

Demographics
How many members do you currently have? * Only numbers may be entered in this field.
Please write your answer here:

If your Chapter or group has been in operation for more than
three years, have you seen an increase or decrease inmembership?
 Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
Increase in membership
No change in membership
Decrease in membershipOther

To what do you attribute the results?
Please write your answer here:

How do you actively seek new members? * Check all that applyPlease choose all that apply:
Mailing list announcements
Social media announcements
Newsletter announcements
Announcement in the Local Chapter website
Signup booth at the Local Chapters conference
Asking specific people in the community
Other:

Is your Local Chapter or community a sub-organization oflarger organization? * Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
We are a pure OSM Chapter
We are an OSM branch of a larger organization
We are part of a larger organization but not a branch of that organization
Other

How does your Chapter accomplish its various tasks, likepaying bills, managing IT infrastructure, tax filings, etc?
Please write your answer here:

For example, do you have employees, contract with outside suppliers, only use volunteers
or some combination of methods.

How would you describe the financial health of your Chapter
or community? * Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
PoorFairGood
Excellent
Other

How are you funded? Please rank from highest to lowest.
 All your answers must be different and you must rank in order.
 Please select at most 6 answers
Please number each box in order of preference from 1 to 6

Membership Fees
Donations
Conference Registration Fees
Conference Sponsors
GrantsFunding from parent organization

What is your total annual Budget? Count just the budget
related to OSM if your group is part of a larger organization.
Please enter the amount in EUR (€) currency.
Please write your answer here:

We would appreciate your help by converting your local currency to Euros.

What are your major expenses?
 Check all that apply
Please choose all that apply:
ConferenceCommunity Projects
IT Infrastructure
Employees
Contracted Services (e.g. legal or professional fees)
Other:

Does your Local Chapter or community have a Code ofConduct? * Choose one of the following answers
Please choose only one of the following:
Yes
NoIn progress or discussion
OtherFinal Question
This is the last question, we promise.

What is the one thing OSMF should change to be more
useful for you and other local chapters and communities? *Please write your answer here:

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. The LCCWG will compile the results andshare the combined results with you, the OpenStreetMap Community and the Foundation Board.

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