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To
be better informed on important issues, events, legislation, and
other matters that affect the GIS community, join the CGIA email
list!
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Be
in the Know - Join CGIA
CGIA is a non-profit, statewide association
formed in 1994 to facilitate coordination, collaboration and
advocacy for California’s Geographic Information
System (GIS) community. CGIA promotes the creation and maintenance
of the best practices in the governance and application of geographic
information within the state of California that can become a model
for the nation.
Stay informed in 2008 with a membership to
California's premier association for GIS coordination, collaboration,
and advocacy.
Membership Options:
- Regular - $50
- Student - $25
- NonProfit/Education - $250
- Sustaining - $500
We encourage you to join today and support
CGIA.
Benefits of
Membership:
- Participation
in the shaping of GIS Industry Standards, Best Practices and
Legislation affecting California and the nation
- Website
& Monthly e-Newsletter
- Grant Project
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Statewide
Job Board
- Social
Events & Networking Opportunities
- Education/ Information Sharing at Workshops,
Conferences & Forums
- Online Learning Resources & Training
Opportunities
- Awards Program
- Statewide Events Calendar
- Sustaining and Nonprofit/ Education members
may post GIS industry jobs online
Facilitating
Coordination, Collaboration &
Advocacy for California’s GIS Community
Coordination:
- CGIA represents the geographic distribution
and cross-section of California including: city, county, regional,
state and federal governments, public utilities, education groups,
private business, professional societies and non-profits.
- CGIA works as the "leader of the leaders"
in partnership with other organizations to create a unified
voice on policy and legislation.
- CGIA facilitates the development of education
session topics to “ensure the accuracy and quality of geographic
information to support resolving important, relevant public
policy issues.”
- CGIA provides a statewide forum to support
California’s engagement with local governments.
Collaboration:
- CGIA membership offers opportunities to
work with other organizations and businesses.
- CGIA promotes the use of consistent standards
for ensuring the accuracy and quality of geographic information.
- CGIA promotes the development and sharing
of data.
- CGIA promotes the development of industry
“best practices.”
- CGIA membership provides the financial foundation
to apply for, accept and implement grants.
- CGIA, in concert with the National States
Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), works to promote National
Geospatial Initiatives.
Advocacy:
- CGIA promotes increased public awareness
of the use of GIS in everyday life.
- CGIA works towards the implementation of
strategic initiatives designed to encourage greater use of GIS
for improving public service delivery.
- CGIA advocates for the geospatial community
on policy and legislative matters concerning the development
of California Spatial Data Infrastructure for promoting the
public interest.
- CGIA champions GIS to the executive and
legislative branches of state, regional, county and local government.
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CGIA
By-Laws
If you are interested in joining CGIA, we recommend reading
the by-laws to get a more in-depth understanding of the
organization.
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CA
GIS Council Encourages Membership in CGIA (PDF)
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2008-09
CGIA Membership Application Form
If you
are paying by check, acheck for the appropriate dues payment
must be submitted with each form. Please send your membership
payment by mail with a completed CGIA Membership Form to:
CGIA
1440 Broadway, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94612
If
you have any questions, contact
. As we plan to confirm your membership via email, please
make sure that we have your correct email address.
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