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| IMAGIN E-News - November, 2007 |
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| Participate in the 2008 IMAGIN Membership Census Survey Today! - IMAGIN has just released the 2008 membership census survey which all IMAGIN members are invited to complete online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Yc4U_2b65DJX2JPJilTd05eQ_3d_3d |
| Completing this short, ten-minute survey will help IMAGIN inventory its membership base, identify its members' geographic application interest areas, appreciate its members' backgrounds, and help the organization deliver the best resources, services, and information possible. It will also help the IMAGIN organization assess what you appreciate most, what could be improved, and where we can work together to strengthen/expand the benefits of your membership. IMAGIN will use the survey results to ensure the organization is responsive to the needs of Michigan's community of geographic data users and geographic application professionals. |
| Become an IMAGIN Member Today! Receive the benefits of membership by downloading our newly updated membership application today! http://www.imagin.org/membership/index.html |
| Joining IMAGIN will provide opportunities to bolster your knowledge through educational seminars and technical training sessions advancing your professional growth. Additionally, benefits include immediate access to the entire membership directory so you can establish networking connections with over 300 members engaged in similar geographic applications or interest areas. Members receive discounted registrations to special events and training opportunities (including the annual conference). Members are also invited to learn and share perspectives in the IMAGINews, the organization's quarterly newsletter distributed to the entire membership. Past editions of the newsletter are available online for you to explore at http://www.imagin.org/. |
| IMAGIN 2008 Conference "GIS: Strengthening our Economic Future" - Call for Abstracts Announcement: The IMAGIN 2008 Conference event is scheduled at the Marriott Dearborn Inn on May 4 - 7, 2008 in Dearborn, Michigan. The upcoming Conference theme will feature geographic applications supporting economic development initiatives along with a host of other great topics. |
| For more information on the conference and to submit an abstract online visit: http://www.imagin.org/conference/index.html |
This 2008 Annual Conference abstract submission topics have been expanded to include:
- Applications in Public Works & Asset Management (Newly Added)
- Geospatial Applications for Community Planning & Economic Development
- Emerging Technologies
- GIS Partnerships in Action
- Server Based Geographic Applications
- Geospatial Applications for Assessors & Property Analysis
- Vendor Spotlight: Showcasing New Product Offerings
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Are you unsure of how to go about submitting your abstract or would like more information about the abstract review process? Email AnnualConference@imagin.org for more information. |
Share your knowledge and experiences with others by submitting
your 2008 Conference Abstract by November 30, 2008. |
Future of IMAGIN - Membership Involvement Drives Its Future Success
The vast majority of work accomplished by IMAGIN originates from volunteer commitment and dedication. This happens because our members believe in the potential of geographic applications to transform the organizations we serve. IMAGIN is an inclusive organization with the purpose of promoting those who advance the geographic sciences discipline by embracing opportunities to educate, network, and professionally develop our ability to utilize geographic information resources. IMAGIN members collectively benefit from witnessing, understanding, and advocating the activities our members develop and share at IMAGIN conferences and seminars. IMAGIN members have also committed themselves to pursue opportunities for continuing educational development to remain aware of the latest advancements and techniques applied using today's geographic technology and methods. In short, IMAGIN provides the opportunity for you to receive the benefits and acknowledgment you deserve as a student, professional user, architect, and/or supporter of geographic information resources and applications. |
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IMAGIN Announces Opportunities to Further Your Professional Development - IMAGIN is excited to invite its members to support opportunities for geographic education/advocacy, networking, professional development, and member service delivery throughout the year. Participating on a committee is rewarding, enhances your networking abilities/knowledge, and allows you to actively guide the organization in ways strengthening the benefits of membership which matter most to you. Committee meetings are held via conference calls, web ex sessions, and at locations throughout the State. Learn more about each Committee by reviewing a summary of each Committee below including contact information to join or learn more about current activities underway. |
| Professional Recognition Committee: Members in this Committee identify, recognize, and celebrate successful individuals and programs in geographic applications and information systems. The Committee actively seeks out nominations for outstanding contributions to our discipline, college students to participate in poster/paper competitions, and lifelong achievers who have distinguished themselves and their profession. To learn more or join, send an email to ProfessionalRecognition@imagin.org. |
| Services & Benefits Committee: This Committee works to define, develop, and deliver useful services and benefits for members in the most effective way possible. This includes providing services such as the IMAGINews newsletter, E-News, and the IMAGIN web site. Activities members in this Committee pursue include the maintenance of the IMAGIN member database, identification of changing member needs, and improving the level and utility of communication and information sharing between and among members. To learn more or join, send an email to ServicesBenefits@imagin.org. |
| Annual Conference Committee: This Committee promotes members committed to supporting the highest quality annual conference for individual members, interested professionals, and to attract a diverse cross-section of public, private, and non-profit organizations. This Committee develops the conference marketing strategy for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers. If you would like to learn more or join, send an e-mail to AnnualConference@imagin.org. |
| Partnerships & Outreach Committee: The Committee is charged with increasing IMAGIN's membership base through recruitment and retention efforts and to establish partnership relationships with other groups interested in utilizing geographic applications and resources. These activities will strengthen the organization, increase its visibility, and improve the awareness of geographic resources and geographic applications for its members. To learn more or join, send an email to PartnershipsOutreach@imagin.org. |
| New in 2007-2008: Emerging Technologies Seminar Series: This is a special initiative being introduced this year to expose IMAGIN members to newer technologies (LIDAR, Multispectral Image Analysis, Orthophoto Processing, etc.) they may be unfamiliar with which allow them to become more efficient or produce new products/analysis. Starting in the Fall of 2007, a two-hour seminar will be held on a monthly basis covering a specific aspect of a geospatial emerging technology. Those unable to attend in person will be able to participate through a web meeting environment. This series is well suited for both the student and the geographic applications professional. To learn more or suggest topics of interest to you send an email to EmergingTechnologies@imagin.org. |
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Upcoming E-News Themes - In addition to our
permanent 'GIS in Michigan' coverage, we include an additional theme for each
monthly issue. The theme will not limit the E-News articles to only
this theme, but rather it will provide an additional focus for some articles.
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The theme for the December 2007 issue of E-News will feature
"Emerging Technologies in GIS
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Send any ideas you have relating to the general 'GIS in Michigan' theme of the E-News
or the special theme for next month to enews@imagin.org.
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November 11-17, 2007: National Geography Awareness Week
November 14, 2007: GIS Day
December 13, 2007: FREE Remote Sensing Workshop: Imagery: So Much More Than a Backdrop
November 5-7, 2007: 2007 ESRI Homeland Security GIS Summit, Denver, CO
January, 2008: ESRI Northern Michigan User Group meeting, TBA
March 9-12, 2008: GITA Annual Conference 31, Seattle, WA
May 4-7, 2008: IMAGIN Conference, Dearborn Inn, Dearborn, MI
August 4-8, 2008: 2008 ESRI International User Conference, San Diego, CA
For more events, see the IMAGIN Calendar of Events
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For links to Michigan GIS training facilities visit the IMAGIN training page.
To include your Michigan GIS training in this list, send the details to: enews@imagin.org
D = IMAGIN Members get a 10% discount on this training.
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 Grand Traverse County - The GIS Division of Grand Traverse County is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the parcel ownership layer, road easement layer, ArcIMS Internet application, and the geocoding application among others. The Division acts as a GIS service center providing tailor made maps and conducting analysis upon request for county, local government units, and the private sector requiring geographically based information. It is envisioned that all capital improvement planning will be conducted on a fully integrated GIS system, which when fully implemented will analysis of the effects of improvements on the population, recreational facilities, roads, etc.
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For more information about Grand Traverse County's GIS program, please see its web site at:
http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/departments/Equalization_G_I_S_
/Geographical_Information_Systems.htm
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| STS Company - STS is a professional services firm specializing in site planning, design and construction engineering. STS helps our clients succeed with unique and complex projects around the world with nearly 60 years of experience and more than 550 staff members in 18 offices. STS delivers best-in-class services by employing qualified professionals that are supported by an established GIS infrastructure. STS offers a diverse cross section of GIS applications and services using ESRI's Suite of software products. Their applications and services include:
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- Base Map Creation
- Custom Mapping
- Emergency Response Map Integration
- Environmental Management Support
- GIS Implementation Planning
- Site Selection
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- Graphic Display
- Infrastructure Display
- Land Records Management
- Simulation of Environmental Effects
- Grant Preparation
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For more information about STS, please visit their comprehensive web site to further explore their service offerings at: http://www.sts.aecom.com. |
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Each month, this section will highlight two of our supporting organizations.
If your organization would like to be in the spotlight, please
contact IMAGIN headquarters
about becoming a supporting organization.
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in this section, please send the information to enews@imagin.org.
Please include the URL for your organization also. Check the
IMAGIN jobs page
for other openings.
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Editors:
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Tara Maguire, GIS Coordinator, City of Birmingham. |
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Matt Malone, GIS Coordinator, City of Farmington Hills. |
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Derek Moy, Outreach Specialist, MSU Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Science Research and Outreach Services. |
Publication Date: November 14, 2007
E-News Web Page:http://www.imagin.org/resources/enews.html
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