This week is the February Meeting. Oh and we are looking for a Utility and Non-Profit persons to apply for the Steering Committee, in case you know anyone out there 😉. Register to join the Steering Committee: https://forms.gle/TdX8rs8ymd84B5ej6

 

Connecticut GIS Network

Friday February 10, 2023 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Link. Capacity 100 Seats . First come first serve. Will be recorded.

08:45 - 09:00     Networking Social Time

09:00 - 09:30     CT GeoPortal. Alfredo Herrera - OPM

09:30 - 10:00     IPUMS. Kurt Schlichting

10:00 - 10:15     Break

10:15 - 10:45     Waste Crisis StoryMap. Glenda Prentiss - NVCOG

10:45 - 11:00     Elections

11:00 - 11:30     Computing Lake and Reservoir Capacity with the Delaunay Triangulation. Gary Lucas

11:30 - 11:45     Committee Updates

11:45 - 12:00     Steering Meeting to Elect Officers

 

 

 

😎 Hey there network! Next week is the February Meeting for the CTGIS Network and we have an action-packed agenda. We are also seeking candidates for the Steering committee.

 

Steering committee is a lightweight professional group to get involved with for those looking to dip their toes into the mix. We organize some events, no membership cost, and meetings are brief and entertaining. All levels are welcome from the upbeat new intern 🐣 to the grizzled map veteran 🧙‍♂️.

 

Register to join the Steering Committee: https://forms.gle/TdX8rs8ymd84B5ej6. Roles include:

• Municipal Representative (Sector Seat)
• Private Sector Representative (Sector Seat)
• Utility Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Nonprofit Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Member At Large x4

 

🙀 Now for the Meeting Details

Connecticut GIS Network

Friday February 10, 2023 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Link. Capacity 100 Seats . First come first serve. Will be recorded.

08:45 - 09:00     Networking Social Time

09:00 - 09:30     CT GeoPortal. Alfredo Herrera - OPM

09:30 - 10:00     IPUMS. Kurt Schlichting

10:00 - 10:15     Break

10:15 - 10:45     Waste Crisis StoryMap. Glenda Prentiss - NVCOG

10:45 - 11:00     Elections

11:00 - 11:30     Computing Lake and Reservoir Capacity with the Delaunay Triangulation. Gary Lucas

11:30 - 11:45     Committee Updates

11:45 - 12:00     Steering Meeting to Elect Officers

 

😎See you all soon in the virtual world!

 

 

Mike Towle, CT GIS Presdient

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Now Seeking Candidates for the CT GIS Steering Committee ✨

 

If you want to grow your Professional Network, joining the CT GIS Network Steering Committee is an effective approach. We meet monthly in a casual meeting format to discuss GIS topics at the state level and help plan for future events (like the quarterly meetings and GIS Day). This year a number of slots are open and registration is easy.

 

Step 1. Register as a candidate before February 10^th (The registration asks for a name and short bio).

Step 2.  Vote occurs at the February Meeting (no public speaking needed, woohoo!).

Done!

 

CANDIDATE REGISTRATION

 

We look forward to having you on board.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mike Towle, President of CT GIS Network

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PS There are a number of seats open this year, they include:

• Municipal Representative (Sector Seat)
• Private Sector Representative (Sector Seat)
• Utility Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Nonprofit Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Member At Large
• Member At Large
• Member At Large
• Member At Large

 

 

 

🤖Hey all, we are gathering virtually, February 10th and holding CT GIS Network Elections.

🙀Oh wow, can I present?

🤖You sure can, contact Mike Towle at [log in to unmask] pronto. There are two slots left.

😼Ok… cool… but what if I wanted to join the CT GIS Network steering team too?

🤖Easy… just fill out this short survey and we’ll get your name into the elections process. In fact, I have all the details below.

😻I’ll check that out right MEOW!

 

 

Connecticut GIS Network

Friday February 10, 2023 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom Meeting Link. Capacity 100 Seats

08:45 - 09:00     Networking Social Time (In person feature only)

09:00 - 09:30     CT GeoPortal. Alfredo Herrera - OPM

09:30 - 10:00     IPUMS. Kurt Schlichting

10:00 - 10:15     Break

10:15 - 10:45    

10:45 - 11:00     Elections

11:00 - 11:30    

11:30 - 11:45     Committee Updates

11:45 - 12:00     Steering Meeting to Elect Officers

Elections 🤓✅

• Candidate Registration Link for Steering Committee Elections.
• Elections will be held during the zoom meeting.
• Majority vote wins the seat.
• Candidates will be presented in written format with name and short blurb (no public speaking).
• Available seats for Steering committee include
• Municipal Representative (Sector Seat)
• Private Sector Representative (Sector Seat)
• Utility Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Nonprofit Representative (Sector Seat, partial term)
• Member At Large
• Member At Large
• Member At Large
• Member At Large
• If a candidate runs for a Sector Seat and do not win, they will be placed into the Member at Large Ballot
• We will run an election for each seat starting with Sector Seats.
• Steering committee duties and benefits include
• Assist in coordinating at least one GIS Network Meeting or event. (This is done in teams)
• Attend Steering Meeting (1/month). This is to get state GIS updates and check in on meeting coordination. Meetings are fun and never go over an hour.
• Serve as a point of contact for GIS Network information. Receive and share information.
• You get to really expand your professional network and be front row to State GIS activities.
• Steering members after the meeting will elect executive roles of
• President.
• Vice President
• Secretary

 

Hope that wasn’t too much information!

 

Best regards,

 

Mike Towle, President of CT GIS Network

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