URISA
URISA Digest
February 1, 2013
2013 Dues Renewal 
If you have not yet renewed your 2013 membership, you can easily renew online or print an invoice. 
Of Interest:
Dubai Map

Future U.S. Workforce for Geospatial Intelligence

Chris Hadfield is commander of the International Space Station  - his twitter feed is full of amazing images of the earth.   (@Cmdr_Hadfield)

Great Streets Project - Maryland Heights, Missouri
(URISA Past President Hilary Perkins is very involved)

And a bit of fun for a Friday afternoon:
 
 Contributions to URISA - a 501(c) (3) organization - are tax deductible in the U.S. All contributions will be used to further the mission of URISA through the delivery of existing programs and the development of new programs.   
giscorps Watch a great informational webinar about GISCorps! Click here for the link to the Adobe Connect session. 
   

Are you a certified GIS Professional yet? Learn more. 
 

Presentation Proposals Invited 

 GIS-Pro 2013: URISA's 51st Annual Conference for GIS Professionals
September 16-19, 2013
Providence, Rhode Island


GIS-Pro 2013 is the perfect venue to share big ideas, solicit feedback, and get noticed.

All are welcome to submit presentation proposals. There are no membership, certification nor experience requirements, and the presentation opportunities are plentiful... from formal speaking slots and panel discussions to casual luncheon presentations and ignite talks.

In addition to earning points toward GISP certification and renewal and generating attention for your accomplishments, presenting at a conference is a great way to improve your public speaking skills and develop professionally.

The suggested topics list is extensive. Take a moment to review the list and develop your own ideas.

But don't delay... submissions are due on or before March 4.
Click here for details and submission guidelines.
Featured Sessions at GIS/CAMA
March 4-7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Opening Keynote Address: New Hampshire Mosaic: Parcel Driven Analysis Decision Making

The demand for parcel based, geospatial decision making tools is growing rapidly. Find out how they're doing it in New Hampshire where they annually collect, standardize, and compile discrete CAMA databases and parcel maps called Mosaic. It has changed the GIS landscape in the Granite state!

 

National Parcels Forum

Check out this new HUD publication, The Feasibility of Developing a National Parcel Database: County Data Records Project Final Report for some preconference reading on this important and timely topic.

 

New Mexico Initiatives: Statewide "standardized" parcel points and polygons. Learn how local, State, and federal collaborations illustrate the value of enhancing land records and property data for public safety, property protection, and public infrastructure improvement and modernization.


Closing Plenary: Integrated GIS/CAMA System for iPad in King County (Seattle, WA) 

 

For complete conference details, click here.

Thanks to our primary conference sponsors: Thomson Reuters and Esri!
Two Deadlines Extended to February 11
URISA Corporate & Business Partners

Are you a technology solutions provider? URISA invites your participation as a 2013 Corporate or Business Partner.

It's not just about exhibiting at conferences. The opportunities for engagement are limitless and the levels of partnership were designed to accommodate a wide range of budgets and resources (from global software companies to one-person consulting firms). Partnership details are posted online, along with a directory of current URISA partners.   
Awards & Competitions

A number of annual URISA awards and competitions are underway. Take note of deadline dates and requirements: 
Let's Get More Students Involved in URISA!

Are you interested in preparing students for the geospatial life after college?

Have an alma mater you'd like to connect with URISA for GIS student development opportunities?


Join the Outreach Committee, started by URISA's Vanguard Cabinet for Young Professionals! 
Calendar of Events

  • March 1: Last opportunity to receive the early registration rate for the URISA Leadership Academy (May 13-17 in San Antonio, Texas)    

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  • April 15-17: CalGIS 2013  (Long Beach, California) URISA Certified Workshop: GIS Program Management... and a Port of Long Beach Tour

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Take some time to visit our online calendar for dates and links to many more URISA chapter conferences and events including Be Spatial 2013 (Hamilton, Ontario), and the Washington GIS Conference (Lynwood, Washington) - both taking place in May. 
Mark Your Calendars - Just Announced!

 GIS in Transit Conference 

Jointly organized by NCTR, TRB and URISA
October 16-18, 2013
Washington, DC 

 

Jointly organized by URISA and the National Emergency Number Association
- an updated vision of the successful URISA/NENA Addressing Conference!
November 3-6, 2013
St Louis, Missouri
February so soon? 

Time sure does fly when you're busy...don't let the opportunities slip away.

Commit to making a presentation at a conference; write an article for an upcoming issue of THE GIS PROFESSIONAL; talk to students at your local college about the URISA Student Competition; become a GISCorps volunteer; nominate an influential GIS leader for the Hall of Fame; get involved with your local chapter; encourage a client to apply for an ESIG Award!

The opportunities are endless.

Stay warm (it was 3 degrees F here in Chicago this morning! 
Wendy Nelson

Executive Director, URISA  

    

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