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To better serve the California geospatial community, we have restructured our Hot News page into four areas: Feature News, General News, Training Opportunities, and Employment Opportunities. The Statewide Events Calendar is a quick way to see the major events that have come to our attention. Please email George White, CGIA Chair ( ) regarding any news items that you would like to see included in any of our news categories so that we can serve you better.

HOT NEWS ITEMS:
APRIL 2007 FEATURE NEWS

CGIA at CalGIS 2007
At the CalGIS 2007 CGIA Board meeting, the following materials were distributed during Mary Hurley's (CGIA Chair) presentation. The PowerPoint slide presentation provides an overview of CGIA's role, responsibilities, current accomplishments, and future direction. The Council CGIA Partnership document provides a summary of CGIA's partnership with the California GIS Council (as outlined in the PowerPoint Slides). The proposed membership dues for 2007-08 will be reviewed, discussed, and voted on by the CGIA Board. Subsequently, the current paid membership will be provided the opportunity to vote on the proposed dues change per the CGIA By-Laws. The regional map was discussed as the key audience for CGIA's 2007-08 efforts with respect to framework data, strategic and business planning.

CGIA Elections
The CGIA election process has begun. We will be seeking new Board members to fill seats that become vacant each year. The process will be completed by 30 June 2007. Elected Board members serve for two years, representing one of nine sectors, starting in July 1, 2007. For more details, please review the CGIA Board Roster so you can see which second year Board seat may apply to your interest. The About CGIA page contains detailed background information about CGIA. You may also contact any CGIA Board member to get your questions answered if you are considering running for a CGIA Board member position.

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