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Thought some of you might find this interesting. I know
Redistricting is an issue many of us are facing. <br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP | Chief Executive Officer
eGIS Associates, Inc.
678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-304-3864 Fax
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:tcorbin@egisassociates.com">tcorbin@egisassociates.com</a> | <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.egisassociates.com">www.egisassociates.com</a>
Esri Certified Trainer | Esri Certified Desktop Associate
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jgriffith@urisa.org">jgriffith@urisa.org</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:jgriffith@urisa.org">mailto:jgriffith@urisa.org</a>] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 21, 2011 9:41 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:trippcor@bellsouth.net">trippcor@bellsouth.net</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> URISA Connect Event: Redistricting in Ohio
Enhanced by PPGIS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">URISA
is pleased to announce that URISA Member and industry
leader, Mark Salling, will present his webinar, <em><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Redistricting
in Ohio Enhanced by Public Participation GIS</span></em>.
This URISA Connect Event will expand on his article,<em><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""> Public
Participation Geographic Information Systems for
Redistricting - A Case Study in</span></em> <em><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ohio</span></em>,
which was published in the most recent issue of the URISA
Journal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Every
ten years, following the release of Census data in the United
States, each state’s legislature begins the process of
redistricting, by which census data is used to redraw the
lines and boundaries of electoral districts within a state.
The purpose of redistricting is to adjust for population
changes to ensure continued equal representation This process
affects districts at all levels of government — from local
school boards and city councils to state legislatures and the
U.S. House of Representatives. <br>
<br>
Redistricting determines political representation for the
decade to come. In preparation for the release of the 2010
Census data, the State of Ohio tested the feasibility and
merits of using a public participation GIS (PPGIS)
redistricting system to develop alternative district plans
aimed at meeting several objectives concerning fair and
competitive elections. <br>
<br>
This educational webinar will present an overview and basic
information about state legislative and congressional
redistricting, with an emphasis on how GIS data and software
are used. It will not be a software training session.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The
session will cover concepts that reflect the purpose of the
redistricting process, including the principle of one person -
one vote, the Voting Rights Act, and the several objectives of
ensuing fair representation such as compactness, competition,
communities of interest, and representational fairness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">During
this event, we'll discuss:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Database
development and issues of accuracy<br>
The use of GIS in Public Participation redistricting <br>
Examples from Ohio, with mention of how states differ in how
boundaries are drawn.<br>
<br>
<strong><span
style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Title</span></strong>:
Redistricting in Ohio Enhanced by Public Participation GIS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Presenter</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">:
Mark Salling, Ph.D., GISP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">When:</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
Wednesday, September 28, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Time:</span></strong><span
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1 PM ET/ 10 AM PT <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Duration
is one hour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Fees</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">:
$20 for URISA Members/ $35 for non-members<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Click<a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.urisa.org/URISAConnectRedistricting"> here</a>
to register<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><strong><span
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is URISA Connect?</span></strong><b><span
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</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">URISA
Connect is an excellent way to connect with your peers and
develop your professional skills without leaving the office.
This new program brings you educational webinars, interactive
presentations and collaborative virtual meetings without
putting a strain on your travel or training budget.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Upcoming
Events: </span></strong><b><span
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</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Wednesday,
October 19, 2011: Introduction to Asset Management <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Visit
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for more information or contact URISA Education Manager, Jeni
Griffith, at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
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