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About the IMAGIN-MiCAMP ConsolidationIn 2023, the DTMB reached out to GIS professionals across the State of Michigan to gather their input for the Strategic Plan for Statewide Geospatial Coordination. The survey respondents and interview participants alike emphasized the value of the statewide professional GIS organizations IMAGIN and MiCAMP. They also stated a strong desire for a unified organization, leading to the creation of a dedicated team of ten individuals, five from each organization, to explore this transformative path forward. Since then representatives from both IMAGIN and MiCAMP have been meeting to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to reflect the understanding and agreement between IMAGIN and MiCAMP for the consolidation of the two professional Geographic Information Systems (GIS) organizations within the State of Michigan into a new organization, but leveraging the structures and existing incorporations of one of the organizations. On June 26, 2024, IMAGIN and MiCAMP’s boards of directors joined together to formally vote on bringing the MOU to their memberships for an official vote. IMAGIN voted ten in favor, two against, two abstained, and one absent. MiCAMP voted unanimously with nine in favor. On August 23, 2024, the voting for the IMAGIN-MiCAMP MOU Consolidation Proposal ended. We're thrilled to share that our members showed strong engagement and support!
✅ MiCAMP membership voted to approve the MOU and the request to dissolve the 501(c)(6). ✅ IMAGIN membership voted to approve the MOU and the bylaws amendment to incorporate MiCAMP membership.
This vote marks a significant step forward in our shared mission to better support and connect the Michigan GIS community.
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Consolidating our two GIS professional organizations presents a remarkable opportunity to amplify our impact and transform the way we serve our respective community. The MOU represents the foundation for a partnership that seeks to turn this opportunity into action. While there is room for further refinement, the MOU serves as an outline to propel us forward.
Let us embark on this exciting journey towards unity, knowing that our collective potential far surpasses what we can achieve alone.
September 26, 2024 Update: We have taken steps to engage legal counsel to ensure all necessary steps are taken for a smooth and successful merger. As expected, this process involves complex legal considerations that will take more time to resolve. As a result, there will be a delay in the proposed timeline for the merger that was described in the MOU. While we are committed to moving forward as efficiently as possible, we want to ensure that all legal matters are fully addressed before finalizing the consolidation. We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and will share a revised timeline once we have more clarity from legal counsel. |
Questions? Comments? Concerns? We want to hear them!
Please share your thoughts with us via our consolidation by emailing governance@imagin.org
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IMAGIN: Improving Michigan's Access to Geographic Information Networks IMAGIN is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with offices at 416 S. Cedar Street, Suite H, Lansing, MI 48912 |
