\title{OSGeo-DACH: German Language Chapter}
\author{Georg L\"osel, \url{http://www.fossgis.de}}
\maketitle

\section{Key Accomplishments}
\begin{itemize}
\item  Former GRASS-Anwender-Vereinigung e.V. (GAV) becomes FOSSGIS e.V. to emphasize the topic of the association.
\item  FOSSGIS e.V. becomes official \href{http://www.fossgis.de/}{German Language Local Chapter} involving OSGeo People in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
\item  Establishment of its own server, to provide services for the community.
\item  Establishment of a strong connection with the German language \href{http://www.openstreetmap.de}{OpenStreetMap Community}, which decided to cooperate with FOSSGIS e.V. instead of founding its own german association.
\end{itemize}


\textbf{Visibility at conferences and workshops:}
\begin{itemize}
\item  1-3 Apr 2008: Hosting the \href{http://www.fossgis.de/konferenz/wiki/2008}{FOSSGIS 2008}, at Albert-Ludwigs-Universit\"at, Freiburg, Germany 
\item  Intergeo 30.9 -- 2.10 2008 Bremen: OpenSourcePark with companies and projects.
\item  Linuxtag 2008 (28.-31-5.2008): Booth in cooperation with OpenstreetMap and organisation of an \href{http://www.linuxtag.org/2008/de/conf/events/vp-freitag.html}{own slot with 6 presentations concerning Free Software and GIS}.
\end{itemize}

\section{Areas for Improvement}

\begin{itemize}
\item  More active members;
\item  Support in organising the annual FOSSGIS Konferenz (Conference Software).
\end{itemize}

\section{Outlook for 2009}

\begin{itemize}
\item  Hosting the annual \href{http://www.fossgis.de/konferenz}{FOSSGIS Conference}, this year taking place in Hannover (17.-19.03.2009).
\item  concept of restructuring and relaunch of the \href{http://www.freegis.org}{FreeGIS Project}.
\item  Preparation of the 10th anniversary of GAV/FOSSGIS foundation (2000 -- 2010).
\end{itemize}
