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<TD class=pagebody>Due to the prevailing economic environment and
budgetary constraints, we realize and fully understand that many
organizations are making necessary adjustments to deal with this difficult
environment. Consequently, SHRUG has decided to postpone the 2009 GIS
Workshop held annually in Tallahassee, Florida. The primary factor for
making this decision is you - our user community.<BR></TD></TR>
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<TD class=pagebody>Our workshop attendees are from a variety of
organizations in both the public and private sectors throughout the
region. Nearly all of them are feeling the effects of reduced travel
budgets or related business decisions. SHRUG recognizes that our attendees
are the reason for an annual workshop. The SHRUG Workshop Committee will
continue to develop and plan for the 2010 SHRUG Workshop.<BR></TD></TR>
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<TD class=pagebody>In staying true to our grass roots heritage,
camaraderie, and the essence of building an exceptional GIS community over
the last 10 years, the SHRUG Board of Directors has decided to bring an
exciting opportunity to the community this year by retooling the Quarterly
Meetings. These revamped meetings will consist of half-day seminars that
include: breakout sessions focusing on specific GIS subjects and other
participation opportunities for organizations. Also, look forward to
additional training sessions provided by SHRUG throughout the
year.<BR></TD></TR>
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<TD class=pagebody>For more information concerning seminar dates,
opportunities, and locations please visit the SHRUG website (<A
href="http://www.shrug-gis.info/index.htm">www.shrug-gis.info</A>).<BR></TD></TR>
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<TD class=pagebody>Thank you for your continued support! We hope to see
you at both the 2009 Quarterly Seminars and the 2010 GIS
Workshop.<BR></TD></TR>
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<TD class=pagebody>The Seven Hills Regional Usergroup for GIS Workshop
Planning Committee</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>