\title{China Chapter}
\author{Pro.Chen \& Gao Ang \footnote{Pro.Chen: chenrg\@lreis.ac.cn, Gao Ang: gaoang\@lreis.ac.cn}}
\maketitle

\section{Key Accomplishments}
\begin{itemize}
\item  Enhanced \href{http://osgeo.org.cn/}{OSGeo China Website} (in Chinese language).
\item  Promote local OSGeo activites every month at \href{http://osgeo.org.cn/}{OSGeo China Event}.
\item  4 local sponsors, ESRI China, 3SNews, Sun China ERI and InfoQ China.
\item  Organized "Monthly OSGeo Lecture" at Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Science.
\item  Bid for FOSS4G 2010 conference with 3 other cities.
\end{itemize}

\section{Areas for Improvement}
\begin{itemize}
\item  Give lectures at local universities and promote the reputation of OSGeo.
\item  Provide technical help at OSGeo China mail alias for the OS GIS users in China.
\end{itemize}

\section{Opportunities to Help}
\begin{itemize}
\item  Launch local sponsorship, which could help us to keep regular activities and visible.
\item  Contribute us translated materials of OSGeo.org pages.
\item  Become sponsor of the China Chapter and support local activities in financial or event goods and materials.
\end{itemize}

\section{Outlook for 2009}
\begin{itemize}
\item  Enrich the local OSGeo China web site.
\item  Organize off line activities and lectures for students and researchers.
\item  Get more connect with other OSGeo local chapters.
\item  Contributes to OSGeo event such as FOSS4G conference.
\item  Organize annual local meeting.
\end{itemize}