Preparation for upcoming issues of the [Grassroots Mapping Forum](/forum)

##Issue 2##

**PLANNING DOC for Issue 2 is now here: [Google doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nv8Xo5jlNTj--7_r_6ndbjEAMV3lUY-b2U-6IHn7zZI/edit) (being ported over)**

* Site: [Chandeleur Islands, May 9](http://publiclaboratory.org/map/chandeleur-islands-louisiana/2010-05-09)
  * (this site selection is from old discussion, we can change our minds)
* Estimated cost shipped: ~$3.50
* Template "dummy" pdf: https://publiclab.org/sites/default/files/gmf-template-4.2.pdf

###Timeline of issue 2:###

* 2 months overall (late february to late april 2012):

**Featured map:** http://publiclaboratory.org/map/chandeleur-islands-louisiana/2010-05-09 

**Create template for document**

* Text Templates-- Mathew-- 2page automailer
  * Create editable google doc templates for images, text that work with: Calculation guidelines based on a ½ column grid.  ½ column = x picture area = x text.  Each subdivision = x space for titling
  * this requires editorial decision to calculate page counts for this issue (right?)
* Map templates-- Stewart
  * Vector files for:
  * standard scale, compass, lat long siting on map...
* Layout for print-- Jeff? -- adobe ain’t accessible/FOSS-- can we do this with LaTEX?
  * Wiki accepts LaTEX....  can we make a fill-in generator for the doc? 

How do we involve the PLOTS community?  we shouldn’t be writing this...can we create it the way the blog is, from research notes?

**We are here in timeline**		

* send template out to staff/team
  * include “sketching” instructions for PDF preview -skitch screenshots
  * have everyone get a chance to block in the articles
* vote on preferred layout options/features
  * layout
  * which map print?
    * inside feature-- b&w line art  Korean mapping, something else- can’t be ink heavy.
    * I like the idea of a light, all line art instructional every month... invents future work	

* talk to local site to share editorship?
* article ideas:
  * safe flying areas in butte
  * Adam-- wetlands?  barnraising? ‘cept he’s in the Grand Canyon
  * RI-- all about thermal cameras?  how to, why...

* sponsorship
* tech distributor?	
* NEED subscribe callout for everyone getting only 1 issue.
* interviews, transcriptions
  * SIP Interviews...
* reference base data
  * USGS, OpenAerialMap (jeff will find)
* basic layout, # of pages, jacket?
  * 3: 1 text, 1 line art, 1 poster
* rough drafts submitted, word count check
* all media final


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**Features:**

* [Google Doc folder](https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B0Fw5SXgMHWTbXVJa21oSUlTYTJwWkVRQm9CTlR0dw)
* Place feature: 14400 chars, ~7000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GvGGs4uPxglbGc_3vyxoeRx7WstfTusvO-bKuwHZ08/edit)
  * Author: 
* Editorial: 4070 chars, ~2000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KyfTf_dQu8t_nR_RfXmuJlqTT6ScKvtLtc8-HeMLnU/edit)
  * Author: Jeff (i'd like to, i have a piece on "opening public lab")
* Field notes: 4255 chars, ~2000 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KyfTf_dQu8t_nR_RfXmuJlqTT6ScKvtLtc8-HeMLnU/edit)
  * Author: This could be "cartographer notes" too, by Stewart. 
* Meet the Mappers: 2710 chars, ~1300 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqsKbRMRlV8wSNb47fBvLEHRYqsZ5Y4q1-XvclPAVf8/edit)
  * Author: 
* Tool feature: 7400 chars, ~3500 word: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqsKbRMRlV8wSNb47fBvLEHRYqsZ5Y4q1-XvclPAVf8/edit)
  * Author: 
* Back cover blurb + Authorship/Sponsorship: [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1se7pNKuzzK45J9t_pkVxFx42litYpwY9-XFxspnbEJ4/edit)

##Issue 3##

* Site: none yet
* Publication date: none yet
* Estimated cost shipped: ~$3.50

**Features:**

* [Google Doc folder](https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B0Fw5SXgMHWTbXVJa21oSUlTYTJwWkVRQm9CTlR0dw)
* Place feature: 14400 chars, ~7000 word
* Editorial: 4070 chars, ~2000 word
* Field notes: 4255 chars, ~2000 word
* Meet the Mappers: 2710 chars, ~1300 word
* Tool feature: 7400 chars, ~3500 word
* Back cover blurb + Authorship/Sponsorship

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**Old notes:**

* More detailed context/introduction to the map (by Adam Griffith?)
* Interview related to the map (Shannon in charge)
* new layout (mathew)
* editorial by Mikel Maron
* Possible $1400 alternative printing process on heavier paper?
* Trim edges to avoid "newspaper" look of GM Forum 1
* Need to capture subscriptions in Kickstarter Campaign