shrug-l: Workshop Registration Rate Increases...

Brandt, Holli Holli.Brandt@dep.state.fl.us
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:26:06 -0400


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The Seven Hills Regional User Group for GIS
is proud to announce the

2004 SHRUG GIS Workshop
   "Mapping Our Future"

Tallahassee - Leon County Civic Center -=20
November 15 - 18, 2004
=20
We invite you to join us at our third annual SHRUG GIS workshop.
http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/   <http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/>  =

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In This E-Mail
Workshop Registration Rate Increases.....
Sponsors & Exhibitors Thanks=20
Training Classes
Posters=20
Social Events Finalized
Technical Sessions Posted on Web




Workshop Registration=20
The Standard Registration Rate is currently $100.00.  On November 3rd =
the
registration rate increases to $125.00.  Only 12 days left to register =
before
the rate increases to $125.00.  We are no longer able to take Purchase
Orders, so please plan accordingly.


We encourage students from all disciplines to join us in learning about =
the
wide application of GIS in our community with our special student rate =
of
$50.00.  =20

Included in everyone's registration is:=20
	*	2 great full days of GIS knowledge sharing and fun!=20
	*	Admission to over 50 GIS presentation sessions with three
separate lines of technical tracts; Newbie, Geek and Guru=20
	*	Project Showcase=20
	*	Dr. Shop Presentations
	*	2 Continental breakfasts=20
	*	2 Buffet lunches=20
	*	Beverage/Snack Breaks with Raffle Prizes
	*	A Tuesday evening Pre-Workshop Social Event with Food,
Drinks, Entertainment and Raffle Prizes
	*	A SHRUG bag filled with novelty items & information=20
	*	A 2004 SHRUG GIS Workshop Program and Name Badge=20
	*	A SHRUG lanyard=20
	*	A Workshop T-shirt=20
	*	A Wednesday evening Social Mixer with more Food, Drinks,
Entertainment and More Raffle Prizes=20
	*	1 Automatic Prize Drawing Ticket to be used during Thursday's
Big Lunch Raffle=20
	*	Contests and social activities
We are no longer able to take Purchase Orders, so please plan =
accordingly.
Register today  http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/registration.htm
If you have any questions prior to registration, please contact Patrick =
Pence
at registration@shrug-gis.info or 850-891-4941.



Sponsors & Exhibitors Thanks

Thanks for the following companies are already confirmed exhibitors and
sponsors: =20
Platinum: Tallahassee Leon County GIS, CADD Centers of Florida, Merrick =
&
Company, ESRI, I.S. Consulting, GIS Solutions, and URS Corporation
Gold: Hummingbird Ltd.
Silver: Landmark Systems, FREAC, FLURISA, ROK Technologies, Orion =
Technology
Inc., 3001 Inc., PBS&J, EarthData International, Jones, Edmunds & =
Associates,
Utility Automation Integrators Inc., Wilson Miller Inc., Woolpert LLP,
SimWright Inc., Canin Associates, GPServe Inc., Leica Geosystems, =
Intermap
Technologies, Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation, Concurrent
Technologies Corporation, BinaryBus LTD, MobileVideo, Information =
Builders
Inc., Keck & Wood, Layton Graphics, Imaging Technologies Software =
Solutions,
MapLogic Corporation, and PhotoScience
Bronze:  TeleAtlas and Challenger Learning Center

We have also had the following companies donate items for the conference
registration bags or for the Workshop raffle:  Blue Marble Geographics,
Manifold.net, PBS&J, UAI Inc., the USGS EROS Data Center and EarthData.  =
If
you are interested in making a donation of an item (pens, paper, =
novelties,
etc.) for the registration bags, or an item for the raffle (software, =
gadget,
bags, shirts, etc.) contact Janis Paulsen at (850)245-8543 or
janis.paulsen@dep.state.fl.us. =20

Thanks also to I.S. Consulting for donating entertainment for =
Wednesday's
Social Mixer.  And thanks to The GIS Shop, Inc for also donating to our
social events.=20

If you are still thinking about exhibiting/sponsoring the 2004 Workshop =
and
have not had the opportunity to complete the registration process =
contact
Erika Brandenburg ASAP at (904)722-2531 or BrandenE@ctc.com.  She will =
do
whatever she can to assist you in completing the process.     For more
information visit the website=20
http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/Sponsors-Main.htm


Training Classes
Most of our classes have begun to fill up.  Due to high demand we have =
added
another 'Introduction to ArcGIS' course that is also almost already =
full.
However,  the following classes are at risk of being cancelled due to =
low
registration numbers:    Building Geodatabases needs 5 more participants =
to
meet the minimum to be able to hold the class and Introduction to ArcIMS
needs 7 more.   So get your co-workers to also register today.   =20

This is a great opportunity to get the specified and certified training =
you
need at a discounted price.  Two day classes will be held on Monday =
November
15th and Tuesday November 16th.  Three day classes will be November =
15th,
16th and the final day on Friday November 19th. These classes are also =
on a
limited basis, and typically accommodate 14-15 students. =20
This is a list of the classes we are offering:
		*	Introduction to ArcGIS I  (2 days)=20
		*	Introduction to ArcIMS  (2 days)=20
		*	Advanced Analysis using ArcGIS Desktop  (3 days)=20
		*	Building Geodatabases I  (3 days)=20
		*	Managing GIS Implementation: URISA (1 day)=20
		*	GIS/CADD Integration Advanced User (1 day)=20
		*	Autodesk Map (2 days)=20
		*	GPS Training Workshop Course (2 days)
Register today and reserve your spot.
http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/training.htm

Poster Extension=20
Due to the effect the hurricanes have had on everyone, we are extending =
the
poster deadline until the end of the month. =20
Remember -  All we need from you is a title and a brief description to =
enter
your poster.  Then simply bring your poster when you come to the =
workshop on
November 17th.  Register today.

Display your "Project Presentation" or your "Spatial Analysis or
Visualization" on a Poster at this year's workshop.  We will be offering
several place prizes in each category and honorable mentions.  We also =
have a
separate "Student Entry" for college level students.  And don't forget =
about
the Peoples Choice "Best of Show" award.  All GIS-related subjects are
welcome.  Posters will be judged by a panel of peers, with the exception =
of
the additional category, "Best of Show," that will be voted on by the
Workshop attendees. First, Second, and Third Place plus Honorable =
Mention
Awards will be given.
Don't forget that all entries should contain minimum cartographic =
elements
used for presentation of spatial data as appropriate. These may include =
but
are not limited to: north arrow, legend, scale bar, units of measure, =
map
projection etc.=20
Register Today online:  http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/posters.htm =20

Social Events Finalized
Please join us for the numerous social events we have organized for this
year's workshop. =20

Tuesday, November 16th:=20
Registration opens at 4:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun filled party in the exhibit hall for our WORKSHOP KICK =
OFF
PARTY which begins at 4:30 p.m.  Enjoy cocktails with a Mexican feast =
and a
vast array of hors d'oeuvre.

Wednesday, November 17th:
At 5:15 p.m. please join us in room A-3 for the SHRUG SOCIAL MIXER. =
There
will be a DJ, with cocktails and lots of great food including a carving
station, veggies, fruit, and an assortment of other delicious =
appetizers.=20

Everyday Break Time Raffles:
Join us during the breaks in the exhibit hall for your chance to win =
several
great items.  No tickets needed just have to be present to win.

Final Day Big Raffle:
All of our 'Big' raffle items will be given out at our SHRUG business =
meeting
during lunch on Thursday.   Bring the raffle tickets you received in =
your
registration bag to win these items.  Turn in your workshop survey form
before lunch on Thursday and receive an extra raffle ticket.

Post-workshop Off-Road Bike Ride:
The annual post-workshop off-road bike ride will be held on Thursday,
November 18th from 4:00 pm at the Phipps - Overstreet - Redbug group of
trails.  These trails vary in level of difficulty from open jeep trails =
to
highly technical single track.

Riders of all levels as well as walkers and runners will find a trail =
well
suited for them.  There are specific trails dedicated to walkers so if =
you
don't ride but would like to get out and enjoy the afternoon please be =
sure
to join us.

Sunshine Cycles of Tallahassee will be providing water, snacks, =
mechanical
support as well as handouts and prizes!

Stop by the Tallahassee-Leon County GIS exhibit booth at the workshop =
for
more information and a map to the trail.



Technical Sessions Posted on Web
We have finalized our technical sessions.  The list of speakers and =
topics
will be posted on our website this week. =20



The SHRUG Website is a wonderful display of information waiting for you =
to
explore.  Find more details about SHRUG and this year's workshop at
http://www.shrug-gis.info

Nothing but Volunteers... that is what has always made up the SHRUG =
Workshop
Planning Committee.   We are from local state, county, and private =
entities.
Join us!  For more info reply to this e-mail or workshop@shrug-gis.info.

SHRUG's mailing address for payments and correspondence:
SHRUG, Inc.   PO Box 3887   Tallahassee, FL 32315-3887

Thank you and see you in November.


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<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">The =
Seven Hills Regional User Group for GIS</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">is =
proud to announce the</FONT></P>

<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" FACE=3D"Verdana">2004 SHRUG =
GIS Workshop</FONT></B></P>

<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
FACE=3D"Verdana">&nbsp;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT COLOR=3D"#FD530B" =
FACE=3D"Verdana"></FONT> <FONT COLOR=3D"#D5006A" =
FACE=3D"Verdana">&#8220;Mapping Our Future&#8221;</FONT></B></P>

<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><B><I><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Tallahassee &#8211; Leon County Civic Center =
-</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" FACE=3D"Verdana"></FONT></I> </B></P>

<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">November 15 - 18, 2004</FONT></B></P>

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<P ALIGN=3DCENTER><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">We invite you to join us at our third annual SHRUG GIS =
workshop.&nbsp;</FONT> </B><A =
HREF=3D"http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/"><B><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/</FONT><FONT =
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FACE=3D"Verdana">=A0</FONT></U></B></A><B><FONT FACE=3D"Verdana"> =
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<P><U><B><FONT FACE=3D"Verdana">In This E-Mail</FONT></B></U>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" FACE=3D"Verdana">Workshop Registration =
Rate Increases&#8230;..</FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Sponsors &amp; =
Exhibitors Thanks </FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" FACE=3D"Verdana">Training =
Classes</FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Posters </FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" FACE=3D"Verdana">Social Events =
Finalized</FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#333399" FACE=3D"Verdana">Technical Sessions =
Posted on Web</FONT></B>
</P>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" FACE=3D"Verdana">Workshop Registration =
</FONT></B></U>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" FACE=3D"Verdana">The Standard =
Registration Rate is currently $100.00.&nbsp; On November 3<SUP>rd</SUP> =
the registration rate increases to $125.00.&nbsp; Only 12 days left to =
register before the rate increases to $125.00.&nbsp; We are no longer =
able to take Purchase Orders, so please plan accordingly.</FONT></B></P>
<BR>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" FACE=3D"Verdana">We encourage students =
from all disciplines to join us in learning about the wide application =
of GIS in our community with our special student rate of =
$50.00.&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></B></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Included in =
everyone&#8217;s registration is:</FONT>=20
<UL>
<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">2 great full days of =
GIS knowledge sharing and fun!</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Admission to over 50 =
GIS presentation sessions with three separate lines of technical tracts; =
Newbie, Geek and Guru</FONT> </P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Project =
Showcase</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Dr. Shop =
Presentations</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">2 Continental =
breakfasts</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">2 Buffet =
lunches</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Beverage/Snack Breaks =
with Raffle Prizes</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A Tuesday =
evening</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Pre-Workshop Social Event</FONT></B><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> with Food, Drinks, =
Entertainment and Raffle Prizes</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A SHRUG bag filled =
with novelty items &amp; information</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A 2004 SHRUG GIS =
Workshop Program and Name Badge</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A SHRUG lanyard</FONT> =


<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A Workshop =
T-shirt</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">A Wednesday =
evening</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Social Mixer</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> with more Food, Drinks, Entertainment and More Raffle =
Prizes</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">1 Automatic Prize =
Drawing Ticket to be used during Thursday&#8217;s Big Lunch =
Raffle</FONT>=20

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Contests and social =
activities</FONT>
</UL>
<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">We are no longer =
able to take Purchase Orders, so please plan accordingly.</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Register =
today&nbsp;</FONT> <A =
HREF=3D"http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/registration.htm"><U></U><U><FON=
T COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/registration.htm</FONT>=
</U></A>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#008000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">If you have any =
questions prior to registration, please contact Patrick Pence at =
registration@shrug-gis.info or 850-891-4941.</FONT></P>
<BR>
<BR>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Sponsors &amp; =
Exhibitors Thanks</FONT></B></U><B></B>
</P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Thanks for the =
following companies are already confirmed exhibitors and sponsors:&nbsp; =
</FONT></B>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Platinum:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> Tallahassee Leon County GIS, CADD Centers of Florida, =
Merrick &amp; Company, ESRI, I.S. Consulting, GIS Solutions, and URS =
Corporation</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Gold:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> Hummingbird Ltd.</FONT>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Silver:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> Landmark Systems, FREAC, FLURISA, ROK Technologies, =
Orion Technology Inc., 3001 Inc., PBS&amp;J, EarthData International, =
Jones, Edmunds &amp; Associates, Utility Automation Integrators Inc., =
Wilson Miller Inc., Woolpert LLP, SimWright Inc., Canin Associates, =
GPServe Inc., Leica Geosystems, Intermap Technologies, Southeastern =
Surveying and Mapping Corporation, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, =
BinaryBus LTD, MobileVideo, Information Builders Inc., Keck &amp; Wood, =
Layton Graphics, Imaging Technologies Software Solutions, MapLogic =
Corporation, and PhotoScience</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Bronze:</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">&nbsp; TeleAtlas and Challenger Learning Center</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">We have also had =
the following companies donate items for the conference registration =
bags or for the Workshop raffle:&nbsp;</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Blue Marble Geographics, Manifold.net, =
PBS&amp;J, UAI Inc., the USGS EROS Data Center and =
EarthData.</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">&nbsp; If you are interested in making a donation of an =
item (pens, paper, novelties, etc.) for the registration bags, or an =
item for the raffle (software, gadget, bags, shirts, etc.) contact Janis =
Paulsen at (850)245-8543 or </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"mailto:janis.paulsen@dep.state.fl.us"><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">janis.paulsen@dep.state.fl.us</FONT></U></A><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">.&nbsp; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Thanks also =
to</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">I.S. =
Consulting</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> =
for donating entertainment for Wednesday&#8217;s Social Mixer.&nbsp; And =
thanks to</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">The GIS Shop, Inc</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> for also donating to our social events. =
</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#008080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">If you are still =
thinking about exhibiting/sponsoring the 2004 Workshop and have not had =
the opportunity to complete the registration process contact Erika =
Brandenburg ASAP at (904)722-2531 or BrandenE@ctc.com.&nbsp; She will do =
whatever she can to assist you in completing the =
process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information visit the website =
</FONT></P>

<P><A =
HREF=3D"http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/Sponsors-Main.htm"><U></U><U><FO=
NT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/Sponsors-Main.htm</FONT=
></U></A>
</P>
<BR>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" FACE=3D"Verdana">Training =
Classes</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Most of our =
classes have begun to fill up.&nbsp; Due to high demand we have added =
another &#8216;</FONT><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Introduction to ArcGIS&#8217;</FONT></B><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> course that is also almost =
already full.&nbsp;&nbsp; However,&nbsp; the following classes are at =
risk of being cancelled due to low registration =
numbers:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Building Geodatabases</FONT></B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"></FONT><I> <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">needs 5 more</FONT></I><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> participants to meet the minimum to be able to hold =
the class and</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">Introduction to ArcIMS</FONT></B><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"></FONT><I> <FONT =
COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">needs 7 more</FONT></I><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">.&nbsp;&nbsp; So get your =
co-workers to also register today.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">This is a great =
opportunity to get the specified and certified training you need at a =
discounted price.&nbsp; Two day classes will be held on Monday November =
15<SUP>th</SUP> and Tuesday November 16<SUP>th</SUP>.&nbsp; Three day =
classes will be November 15<SUP>th</SUP>, 16<SUP>th</SUP> and the final =
day on Friday November 19<SUP>th</SUP>. These classes are also on a =
limited basis, and typically accommodate 14-15 students.&nbsp; =
</FONT></P>

<P><I><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">This is a list =
of the classes we are =
offering:</FONT></I><I><U></U></I><I><U><B></B></U><U><B></B></U></I>
<UL><UL>
<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Introduction to ArcGIS =
I&nbsp; (2 days)</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" FACE=3D"Verdana"> </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Introduction to =
ArcIMS&nbsp; (2 days) </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Advanced Analysis =
using ArcGIS Desktop&nbsp; (3 days) </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Building =
Geodatabases=A0I&nbsp; (3 days) </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Managing GIS =
Implementation: URISA (1 day) </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">GIS/CADD Integration =
Advanced User=A0(1 day) </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Autodesk Map=A0(2 =
days)</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" FACE=3D"Verdana"> </FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Symbol">&#183;<FONT =
FACE=3D"Courier New">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> =
<FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">GPS Training Workshop =
Course (2 days)</FONT>
</UL></UL>
<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF0000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Register today and =
reserve your spot.</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> </FONT><A =
HREF=3D"http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/training.htm"><U><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/training.htm</FONT></U>=
</A>
</P>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Poster Extension =
</FONT></B></U>

<BR><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Due to the effect the =
hurricanes have had on everyone, we are extending the poster deadline =
until the end of the month.&nbsp; </FONT></B></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" FACE=3D"Verdana">Remember -&nbsp; All we =
need from you is a title and a brief description to enter your =
poster.&nbsp; Then simply bring your poster when you come to the =
workshop on November 17<SUP>th</SUP>.&nbsp; Register =
today.</FONT></B></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Display your =
&#8220;Project Presentation&#8221; or your &#8220;Spatial Analysis or =
Visualization&#8221; on a Poster at this year&#8217;s workshop.&nbsp; We =
will be offering several place prizes in each category and honorable =
mentions.&nbsp; We also have a separate &#8220;Student Entry&#8221; for =
college level students.&nbsp; And don&#8217;t forget about the Peoples =
Choice &#8220;Best of Show&#8221; award.&nbsp; All GIS-related subjects =
are welcome.&nbsp; Posters will be judged by a panel of peers, with the =
exception of the additional category, &#8220;Best of Show,&#8221; that =
will be voted on by the Workshop attendees. First, Second, and Third =
Place</FONT><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" FACE=3D"Verdana"> </FONT><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#800080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">plus Honorable Mention =
Awards will be given.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Don&#8217;t forget =
that all entries should contain minimum cartographic elements used for =
presentation of spatial data as appropriate. These may include but are =
not limited to: north arrow, legend, scale bar, units of measure, map =
projection etc.</FONT> </P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#800080" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Register Today =
online:&nbsp;</FONT> <A =
HREF=3D"http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/posters.htm"><U></U><U><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">http://shrug-gis.info/workshop04/posters.htm</FONT></U><=
/A><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">&nbsp;</FONT>=20
</P>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" FACE=3D"Verdana">Social Events =
Finalized</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Please join us for =
the numerous social events we have organized for this year&#8217;s =
workshop.&nbsp; </FONT>
</P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Tuesday, =
November 16th: </FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Registration opens =
at 4:30 p.m.</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Join us for a fun =
filled party in the exhibit hall for our WORKSHOP KICK OFF PARTY which =
begins at 4:30 p.m.&nbsp; Enjoy cocktails with a Mexican feast and a =
vast array of hors d'oeuvre.</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Wednesday, =
November 17<SUP>th</SUP>:</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">At 5:15 p.m. =
please join us in room A-3 for the SHRUG SOCIAL MIXER. There will be a =
DJ, with cocktails and lots of great food including a carving station, =
veggies, fruit, and an assortment of other delicious appetizers. =
</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Everyday Break =
Time Raffles:</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Join us during the =
breaks in the exhibit hall for your chance to win several great =
items.&nbsp; No tickets needed just have to be present to =
win.</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Final Day Big =
Raffle:</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">All of our 'Big' =
raffle items will be given out at our SHRUG business meeting during =
lunch on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Bring the raffle tickets you received in =
your registration bag to win these items.&nbsp; Turn in your workshop =
survey form before lunch on Thursday and receive an extra raffle =
ticket.</FONT></P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Post-workshop =
Off-Road Bike Ride:</FONT></B>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">The annual =
post-workshop off-road bike ride will be held on Thursday, November 18th =
from 4:00 pm at the Phipps - Overstreet - Redbug group of trails.&nbsp; =
These trails vary in level of difficulty from open jeep trails to highly =
technical single track.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Riders of all =
levels as well as walkers and runners will find a trail well suited for =
them.=A0 There are specific trails dedicated to walkers so if you don't =
ride but would like to get out and enjoy the afternoon please be sure to =
join us.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Sunshine Cycles of =
Tallahassee will be providing water, snacks, mechanical support as well =
as handouts and prizes!</FONT>
</P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#FF6600" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Stop by the =
Tallahassee-Leon County GIS exhibit booth at the workshop for more =
information and a map to the trail.</FONT>
</P>
<BR>
<BR>

<P><U><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#333399" FACE=3D"Verdana">Technical Sessions =
Posted on Web</FONT></B></U>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#333399" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">We have finalized =
our technical sessions.&nbsp; The list of speakers and topics will be =
posted on our website this week.&nbsp; </FONT>
</P>
<BR>
<BR>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">The SHRUG =
Website is a wonderful display of information waiting for you to =
explore.&nbsp; Find more details about SHRUG and this year&#8217;s =
workshop at&nbsp;</FONT></B> <A =
HREF=3D"http://www.shrug-gis.info"><U></U><U><FONT COLOR=3D"#0000FF" =
SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">http://www.shrug-gis.info</FONT></U></A><B></B><B></B><B=
></B></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Nothing but =
Volunteers&#8230; that is what has always made up the</FONT><B> <FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">SHRUG Workshop Planning =
Committee.&nbsp;</FONT></B>&nbsp;<FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana"> We are from local state, county, and private =
entities.&nbsp; Join us!&nbsp; For more info reply to this e-mail =
or</FONT> <A HREF=3D"mailto:workshop@shrug-gis.info"><U><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#0000FF" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">workshop@shrug-gis.info</FONT></U></A><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 =
FACE=3D"Verdana">SHRUG&#8217;s</FONT><B> <FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" =
SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">mailing address</FONT></B><FONT =
COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana"> for payments and =
correspondence:</FONT>

<BR><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">SHRUG, =
Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp; PO Box 3887&nbsp;&nbsp; Tallahassee, FL =
32315-3887</FONT>
</P>

<P><B><FONT COLOR=3D"#000000" SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Verdana">Thank you and =
see you in November.</FONT></B>
</P>

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