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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>GITA Southeast is pleased to announce a Lunch and Learn meeting scheduled on Thursday , August 23 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. This event will be held at the Esri office in Alpharetta. Southern Company’s, Jeff DeWitt will be presenting on how Southern Company used GIS Technology to support various activities and the community. You do earn education points toward getting or maintaining the GISP certification when you attend this meeting. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>Agenda:<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:30 - Noon Registration and Networking<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Noon - 12:30 Lunch and Networking<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:30 - 12:40 News and Announcements<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:40 - 1:10 Presentation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:30 Adjourn meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>Location:<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Esri Atlanta<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3650 Brookside Pkwy # 450<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Alpharetta, GA 30022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>Cost:</u></i></b> $12.00 for Members, $15.00 for non-members<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>Lunch:</u></i></b> Will be provided. Please make sure to let us know if any dietary concerns when you RSVP<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>RSVP:</i></b> Please contact <a href="mailto:nculpepper@esri.com?subject=GITA%20SE%20Aug%20Lunch%20and%20Learn">Natalie Culpepper</a>, GITA Southeast President, to RSVP.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u>Presentation Information:<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Topic:</i> Southern Company use of GIS to support activities and the community<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Speaker:</i> Jeff DeWitt, GIS Administrator Georgia Power<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Presentation Description:</i> Jeff DeWitt will be presenting on how Southern Company used GIS Technology to support various activities including system maintenance and inspections, land acquisitions, parcel management and more. He will also talk about how Southern Company is using GIS technology to help support the community and internal customers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Speaker Bio:</i> Jeff first started with Georgia Power as a GIS Analyst in April of 2002. In March of 2008, he was promoted to his current role as a GIS Administrator. Jeff has extensive work experience with geographic information systems (GIS), database administration, electric distribution systems, project management, managing people, and problem solving. He has a Masters in Forest Management and Policy from Auburn University. Prior to joining Georgia Power, Jeff was a GIS Analyst for Space Imaging. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Don’t forget the Georgia Geospatial Conference in Athens on Oct 16 -18, hosted by GA URISA, GITA Southeast and SAMSOG. Go to <a href="http://www.GeospatialConferenceGA.com">www.GeospatialConferenceGA.com</a> for more information. Presentation abstracts and posters are still being accepted. This is a great way to earn GISP points. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Tripp Corbin, MCP, CFM, GISP</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>| Chief Executive Officer</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><br></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#244061'><a href="http://www.egisassociates.com/"><span style='color:#244061;text-decoration:none'>eGIS Associates, Inc.</span></a></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:tcorbin@egisassociates.com">tcorbin@egisassociates.com</a> | <a href="www.egisassociates.com">www.egisassociates.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>678-710-9710 ext 21 | 866-</span><span lang=EN style='color:#244061'>304-3864 Fax</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Esri Certified Trainer | Esri Certified Desktop Associate</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>