< Operation Cowboy
Operation Cowboy/own
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Operation Cowboy is a global mapping event, but it fundamental consists of people organizing the local events.
So here is a how to get started with your own event:
| Checklist | |
| Invited local mappers? Announced to media? | |
| Got IT equipment? (Laptops, mouses, projector, cables, Wifi, power connector...) | |
| Added a Template:Operation cowboy to your local wiki page for your city? | |
| Added a Template:User OPC to your user page? | |
| Got digicam, webcam, printed maps? | |
| Got junk food and coffee? | |
- Find a good location (ideally with a computer pool)
- Activate your local mapping community (you need to delegate jobs)
- Print a giant map of your state or region (for teamwork )
- Try to find local sponsors
- Contact local media (you want to get attention or some cool radio music while mapping)
- Print posters, flyers, contact everybody that might be interested (see Promotion
- Occupy your room, put out directions (e.g. hints on the floor)
- DO MAPPING :)
How to get your event on the Cowboys map:
In order for mappers close by to find your party, let it show up on the worldwide OPC map.
Just use a Template:Operation cowboy on the OSM-wiki page where you announce the party (e.g. your city's wiki page) and put in the required information. The user:UserGroupsBot searches the OSM wiki periodically for the template and eventually puts your party locations on the map, too.
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