Prepare for launch

[acouch]

@jqnatividad please list the next steps.

[acouch]

Some next steps:

• [x] Get final agreement on initial launch language
• [ ] Identify N Signatories for launch
• [ ] Decide on channels for launch
• [ ] Work with CA marketing team on launch (@kimdavidson started engaging them)
• [ ] Draft press-release
• [ ] Identify channels for press-release

[stain]

Given that https://opensourceopendata.org/ is live with the manifesto I guess at least some of these are now done?

[acouch]

@stain thanks for asking and for signing up. i've clicked off the first item.

we've done what we consider right now a "soft-launch".

we haven't told many folks about it, gotten signatories, or written a press release.

right now we are targeting the CFA summit as a time to do a "full launch". that will also include a nicer looking design and logo.

we should also figure out a way for more folks like yrself. suggestions are welcome.