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<p>ANNOUNCING A SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST – START TEXTING!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The <strong>2010 Geospatial Conference</strong> is leveraging <u>Social
Media</u> as a means to emphasis the Conference theme, which is “<em><b>Partnering
for Success</b></em>”. We want to engage you whether you plan to physically
attend the Conference or not. We have made it a contest and encourage
your participation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Both GITA and Georgia URISA have hosted “Return-On-Investment (ROI)”
Workshops over the past year with a focus on communicating the value in
geospatial investments to decision-makers and the public. To bring continuity
(and *awards*!!) to this year’s conference, we will be showcasing your
geospatially related ROIs via Facebook at: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3xx2qh6">http://tinyurl.com/3xx2qh6</a>
. Please submit comments about your ROI(s) to the 2010 Geospatial Conference
Facebook page <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3xx2qh6">http://tinyurl.com/3xx2qh6</a>
. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Among other awards to be announced, the top 2 ROI Case Studies submitted by
September 30, 2010, will receive the following: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>1 Registration Reimbursement to the 2010
Geospatial Conference ($225)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>1 Pre-Conference Workshop Reimbursement ($195)<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming <em><b>2010 Geospatial
Conference</b></em> in Athens, GA on Oct 19 – 21. More information at: <a
href="http://www.georgiaspatial.com/">http://www.georgiaspatial.com</a> ,
sponsored by Georgia URISA, ASPRS, GITA and SAMSOG. This is the first
co-located conference of its kind in Georgia and the Southeast region. You will
gain insights from over 40 breakout sessions, hear from distinguished speakers
and experience networking and one-on-one interaction only available in this
immersive environment. If you haven’t yet registered, please do so by October 1<sup>st</sup>
to save on the early bird registration.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>2010 Geospatial Conference Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><strong><u> Guidelines:</u></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>All ROIs submitted by COB Oct 21 will be eligible
for awards.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Awards for the most popular ROI to be given on
Oct 22 at the closing session of the Conference.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>ROIs should preferably be from Georgia, but this
is not a requirement.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>ROIs with a focus on improved flood
management/planning and/or increased revenue from geospatially managed tax
rolls are highly desirable.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>If your ROI wins, but you are not in attendance,
you will have to make arrangements to collect your award.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>No limit, submit as many ROIs as you can
document. However, only 1 award per entity.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Whether you submit an ROI or not, please vote on your
favorite ROI submittals via the Facebook “Like” preference. Considerations
for “winning” ROIs include: <o:p></o:p></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>ROIs that can be emulated elsewhere across
the state (i.e., “scalability”)<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>ROIs that is quantifiable as possible<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2'>ROIs that address saving lives, generating
revenue, saving money, cost-avoidance, increasing efficiency, increasing
accuracy, increasing productivity, supporting decision-making, automating
workflow, building information base, managing resources, improving access
to government, increasing communication & collaboration<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p>For more information please contact Ron Mullberry <a
href="mailto:events@gaurisa.org">events@gaurisa.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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