Just a friendly reminder that the count down is on!

Its FALL!!!  NEARC is quickly approaching! Have you registered yet?  See all the info you need below!

FYI, in addition to the great line-up outlined below we have an awesome program of very enlightening user presentations - check out the schedule!  

Our keynote speakers line up is pretty spectacular too! It includes:

Monday, November 6 • 9:00am







Tuesday, November 7 • 9:00am
avatar for Malcolm Spaulding

Malcolm Spaulding

Professor Emeritus, Ocean Engineering, University of Rhode Island








Tuesday, November 7 • 6:30pm
avatar for Andy Woodruff

Andy Woodruff

Web Cartographer, Axis Maps



Hope to see you all in Newport, RI!









Michele Giorgianni, GISP
Senior Project Manager 
860-339-4254 Direct | 860-643-4401 Main
Applied Geographics, Inc. 


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From: Northeast Arc Users Group (NEARC) <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Subject: Fall NEARC Conference - Three Weeks Away!
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Newport, RI waterfront pic
The Rhode Island Host Committee and the NEARC Board of Directors look forward to welcoming you to the 32nd Annual NEARC Conference! Join us for an exciting program showcasing the diversity and depth of GIS activity in the northeast, as well as emerging technologies that make our profession so interesting and exciting! This event will feature an excellent mix of user presentations, hands-on workshops, lively panel discussions, plus cutting-edge technical workshops by Esri, all against the spectacular backdrop of coastal Newport, Rhode Island, in the completely remodeled Marriott Hotel!  
FALL NEARC IS JUST
​NEXT WEEK
Registration discounts are available if you stay at the host hotel, the Newport Marriott - this is your final reminder to make a reservation before the cutoff date of Monday, October 16! They are offering NEARC attendees a group rate of $155/night, plus tax.
FEATURED EVENTS | There's Something for Everyone!
Check out the website for a complete schedule of sessions and social activities. www.northeastarc.org/fall-nearc
Ticket Required: 
Welcome Mixer on Sunday, November 5 / 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. / Offsite: Fire House Theater, 4 Equality Park Pl, downtown Newport
Additional fee of $45 and advance registration required. Don’t miss all the fun, sign up today!
A first for NEARC … our very own comedy show! Come join fellow NEARCers at the Firehouse Theater for the award-winning live improv comedy The Bit Players. The Bit Players are a fast-paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy show is full of audience interaction so come ready to be part of the funny! Don't feel like being a part? NO PROBLEM! Just sit back and enjoy!  Hors d'oeuvres and some beer/wine will be provided, but it’s also BYOB so feel free to bring your own! 

For Educators:
GIS Educators Day on Sunday, November 5th, is devoted to topics and issues pertaining to the use of GIS and other geospatial technologies in K-12, college and informal education. The program will feature a Keynote Presentation by Joseph Kerski, PhD, Education Industry Curriculum Development Manager, Esri entitled “Five Forces Catapulting Geography on to the World Stage.”

En”lightning” and Informative:
Lightning Talk Session: Tuesday, November 7th / 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This general session will feature up to 10 individual presentations to be given “ignite style” - each speaker will have only five minutes to articulate their point, tell a story, show passion for a new idea, and show their creativity! Fun and fast-paced! 

Special Recognition:
Awards Banquet: Tuesday, November 7th / 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Find out this year’s recipient of the prestigious Peter S. Thacher Award!  
The Thacher Award is a memorial to Peter Shaw Thacher of Stonington, Connecticut. Mr. Thacher, a retired diplomat with the United Nations, and Distinguished Fellow with the World Resources Institute, lived the phrase "Think Global, Act Local." He was an active member of NEARC and an outspoken advocate for GIS. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in using Geographic Information System Technology to achieve success in natural resource management and conservation at the local level. This year is no exception and will be presented to a deserving individual who happens to be one of the founding members of NEARC from 1986.

Esri: 
Esri Collaboration Center & Hands-on Learning Lab will provide instruction and hands-on exercises using the latest software available. NEW THIS YEAR: The Collaboration Center has been repurposed to include specific presentations during scheduled timeslots. Otherwise the center is “open” for users to drop-in and meet with Esri staff to answer questions/receive additional information on workflows and implementations.  

The “Solutions Showcase” portion will be as follows:
  • Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - ArcGIS Solutions for Combating the Opiod Epidemic, Andrew Falker, Local Government Account Executive, Esri-Philadelphia
  • Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - ArcGIS Pro Demonstration Showcase, Mark Scott, Solutions Engineer, Esri-Boston
  • Wednesday, 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. - ArcGIS Solutions for Supporting Community Resiliency, Matt Deal, State Government Account Executive, Esri-Boston

Open/Drop-in times for Collaboration Center as well as the Hands-on Learning Lab: 
  • Monday, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Eats & Treats:
The Full Conference Registration fee includes a number of meals and refreshments with many opportunities for socializing and networking, including: daily coffee breaks, the Vendor Reception & Poster Social on Monday, Awards Banquet on Tuesday, Continental Breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as Lunch on Monday and Tuesday. The breakfasts and lunches will be held in the Atrium for all attendees and vendors to take advantage of casual, social time and share food and conversation. Use this valuable time to share ideas and make connections!  
Northeast Arc Users Group | www.northeastarc.org
NEARC | c/o Delaney Meeting & Event Management, One Mill Street, #315, Burlington, VT 05401
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