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<DIV><SPAN class=356020819-08022006><FONT face=Arial size=2>From Steve Betz (<A
href="mailto:sbetz@gita.org">sbetz@gita.org</A>) of
GITA:</FONT> </SPAN></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Greetings!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I just wanted to let everyone on
the SHRUG list know that GITA’s Annual Conference 29 is coming to your home
state this spring. The event will be held in Tampa, April 23 through 26. </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">A couple of new things we’re
offering this year are a job fair and poster session. The job fair is free, so
if you or someone you know is looking for a position, be sure to keep it in
mind. If you’re interested in participating, just s<SPAN
class=356020819-08022006>hoot</SPAN> me an e-mail.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The poster session is new this
year, too. There’s no entry fee, so we want to encourage all the users out there
to submit their maps. Details about the poster session can be found at <A
href="http://www.gita.org/poster.htm">www.gita.org/poster<SPAN
class=356020819-08022006>.htm</A></SPAN>.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The conference will also include
63 paper presentations, nine preconference seminars, panel discussions, user
forums, and of course the 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall. Those of you who are
interested in attending can get more info by going to <A
href="http://www.gita.org/">www.gita.org</A> and clicking on the Tampa logo.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Let me know if you have any
questions. I hope to see you there!</P>
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