shrug-l: FW: March 2008 Georgia URISA Monthly Luncheon

[Tripp Corbin]

EVENT: 	March 2008 Georgia URISA Monthly Luncheon

WHEN:		Tue, Mar 11, 2008 11:30AM - 1:30PM 

WHERE:	DeKalb County Emergency Operations Room
		1960 West Exchange Place, 4th Floor
		Tucker, GA 30084
		770-724-7805
------------------------------------------------------------
MAP TO LOCATION:	
	
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1960+West+Exchange+Plac
e,+Tucker,+Georgia,+30084&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.704107,81.73828
1&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr
------------------------------------------------------------
OVERVIEW:

Georgia URISA luncheons are intended to provide educational and
networking opportunities, along with a sensible meal. Most of our
luncheons are orchestrated according to the following agenda:

11:15 - 11:30: Registration
11:30 - 12:00: Lunch & Networking
12:00 - 12:10: News & Announcements
12:10 - 1:30:  Presentation or Panel Discussion
------------------------------------------------------------
THIS MONTH: PRESENTATION

TOPIC:  	Bridging the Gap between CAD and GIS 

SPEAKER:  	Chris Tolken
		President
		Munsys, Inc.
 
DESCRIPTION:

Many organizations face the challenge of duplicated effort by trying to
maintain both drawing and GIS data in two different systems. Munsys
bridges the gap between Engineering and GIS departments by allowing
these departments to effectively share this data using Open GIS
standards. This presentation will demonstrate how easy it is to maintain
your engineering information in an open accessible format where this
data can then be utilized by traditional GIS.

Chris Tolken is the founder and president of Munsys Inc, a company that
specializes in GIS software development and consulting services for the
utilities and government sector. He started his career in civil
engineering 20 years ago and soon realized the benefits that CAD, GIS
and databases could provide. In 1993 he founded Munsys in South Africa
to offer consulting and software development services to local
government and started developing the Munsys applications. In 2000 he
established offices in Australia and since 2004 he has been living in
Florida while working on expanding Munsys operations in North America.
------------------------------------------------------------
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY HOURS:  

You can earn two (2) Professional Activity Hours towards a certification
by attending this event.
------------------------------------------------------------
REGISTRATION AND RSVP INSTRUCTIONS:

**NOTE: We are transitioning to a new online process for registration
and RSVP. Please begin using the new process now. Here are some
guidelines: 

1.	If you are a Georgia URISA member, you will need to login to the
Georgia URISA website (www.gaurisa.org) with your login name and
password. Next, go to the Calendar page. Under the Calendar of Events
you will see the March luncheon. Click the hyperlink in the text
"Registration: complete this form prior to event". Click the button
"Register & Pay Later". That's it, you're done. You will receive a
confirmation email from the Secretary. 

2.	If you have forgotten your login credentials, or if you are not
a Georgia URISA member, then go directly to the Calendar page on our
website (http://www.gaurisa.org/index.php?content=Calendar). Under the
Calendar of Events you will see the March luncheon. Click the hyperlink
in the text "Topic: March 2008 Georgia URISA Monthly Luncheon". You will
be taken to the web version of this announcement. In the text above the
announcement there instructions with hyperlinks, click the one you need.


a.	If you have forgotten your login credentials, enter your email
address and click the button "Send me a Reminder". You will receive an
email from the Secretary with your login name and password. When you get
it, follow the instructions in Step 1 above.
  
b.	If you are not a Georgia URISA member, fill out the form to
create an account. At the end, click the button "Register & Pay Later".
That's it, you're done. You will receive a confirmation email from the
Secretary.  

Please complete your RSVP by Friday 03.07.08 so that nametags can be
prepared and we have an accurate headcount for food. 

If you have any questions regarding the online RSVP process, please
contact Jason Kandrick (secretary at gaurisa.org).

**NOTE: If you have not registered by the deadline of Friday 03.07.08,
and still attend the meeting, please display professional courtesy in
allowing those who registered to prepare their food first. Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------
LUNCHEON ATTENDANCE FEE:

$12.00 for Georgia URISA members
$15.00 for non-members

PAYPAL accepted: paypal at gaurisa.org

** NOTE: Advanced payments are not refunded for no-shows
------------------------------------------------------------
QUESTIONS:

Please contact the Georgia URISA Vice President:

Tripp Corbin, CFM, GISP
Vice President, GIS/IT
Keck & Wood, Inc.
2425 Commerce Ave.
Building 2100 Suite 300
Duluth, GA  30096
tcorbin at keckwood.com
------------------------------------------------------------
MEMBERSHIP:

The grace period is almost over. Don't forget to renew your Georgia
URISA Membership for 2008. Application and credit card forms are
available on our website:
http://www.gaurisa.org/index.php?content=Membership
------------------------------------------------------------
MORE:

Visit the Georgia URISA BLOG to leave suggestions and feedback on
previous topics: http://blog.gaurisa.org or visit www.gaurisa.org for
more information.
------------------------------------------------------------
END.