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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Right now everyone's training and education budgets are tight. So each dollar spent must be justified. So why should you attend the <a href="http://www.shrug-gis.info/workshop12/">2012 SHRUG GIS Workshop</a>? Here are just a few of benefits you and your organization will realize if you present at and/or attend the workshop: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>See how other similar organizations are implementing and using technology. You might pick up a tip or two that would be helpful back in your shop. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Learn how related professions and organizations are utilizing geospatial technologies (Surveying, GIS, Planners, Floodplain Managers, Utility Crews, EMA and so on). You might see a way you could expand the use of Geospatial Technologies in your organization to save time and money.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Learn about new technology and how it may be able to help your organization. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Show case your projects so others can see what you have accomplished and learned. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Share lessons learned with your fellow professionals. You might be able to learn a tip or trick that could prevent your organization from wasting time or money trying to make something work that doesn't. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Earn Professional Contribution Points for the GISP certification when you present or submit a Map/Poster <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Earn GISP Education Points and/or Continuing Education (PDHs/CEUs) hours for attending. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Network with other professionals. Get to know some of the best and brightest Geospatial Professionals here in Florida and the Southeast. You never know when knowing someone will come in handy.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Attend low cost training as part of the Workshop. SHRUG is providing a couple of training classes for under $400. That is quite a big savings.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>See the direction the technology and profession are heading. Should you move forward with that Flex based application or should you consider HTML 5? Is crowd sourcing an option? Will crowd sourcing impact our industry? <o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These are just a few of the many reasons and benefits for attending the <a href="http://www.shrug-gis.info/workshop12/">2012 SHRUG GIS Workshop</a>. The ROI will be almost immediate as you attend workshops, presentations, and talk with your fellow Geospatial Professionals. Go to <a href="http://www.shrug-gis.info/workshop12/">http://www.shrug-gis.info/workshop12/</a> for more information or to register. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may also still submit a paper for presentation. This is a great way to earn Professional Contribution Points for the GISP certification. <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'>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"><span style='color:blue'>tcorbin@egisassociates.com</span></a> | <a href="www.egisassociates.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.egisassociates.com</span></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>