• @GeodataPolicy drawing conculsions from a 9 year old survey in this market is pretty spurious - i agree it is time for a redux #urisa
• @DaleLoberger @geocrusader80 Do you think more local gov'ts are moving towards #opendata since the 2003 #URISA survey? // cc @kpomfret 2/2
• @DaleLoberger I believe I suggested that it's time for an update to the #URISA data policy survey. 1/2
• Two #URISA Certified Workshops are being offered at the Alaska Surveying and Mapping Conference, February 13-14. t.co/25EG41tz
• Bravo!: URISA's GISCorps Continues to Impact the World: t.co/W17ey6VL via @gisuser #URISA #GISCorps

Your Opportunity to Experience URISA International Membership for $20 - Expired

URISA Board of Directors has just announced a new Introductory Membership Initiative!

The intent is to provide a targeted group of potential members the opportunity to experience URISA  membership for a pre-defined period, at a significantly discounted rate.

URISA International Member Benefits Include:

• URISA Journal – one of the top ranked peer-reviewed journals in the geospatial industry, published biannually (a $295 value)
• The GIS Professional – URISA’s bimonthly publication with member-contributed articles on technology, trends, case studies and more (a $60 value)
• Publications - online publications library with dozens of electronic publications and conference proceedings ($3,000 value)
• Advocacy – national level advocacy in multiple nations for local interests based on a collaboratively-developed advocacy agenda (priceless)
• Affiliation with an International organization active in advocacy on behalf of members and the profession (priceless)
• Best Practices – consensus and publication of best practices on a wide variety of processes and procedures (priceless)
• Contribution Opportunities for GISPs – conference speaking & attendance; publication of articles; opportunities for involvement (priceless)
• Leadership Development – opportunities to develop or improve leadership skills within URISA committees and work groups (priceless)
• Numerous Educational Opportunities – webinars, conferences, workshops ($200 value)
• GIS-Pro Annual Conference registration savings ($150 value)
• Specialty Conference registration savings – GIS/CAMA Technologies, URISA/NENA Addressing, GIS in Public Health, GIS in Public Transportation, URISA's Caribbean GIS Conference and more ($375 value)
• URISA Leadership Academy registration savings ($200 value)
• URISA Digest – updates on URISA activities, announcements, and industry news ($40 value)
• Job Opportunities/Postings – access to comprehensive listings of job openings ($250 value)
• Website Forum – opportunity to communicate at any time with peers and colleagues on issues (priceless)
• Build Your Professional Network – with members beyond your own local area and in a variety of disciplines (priceless)

Total it up and URISA membership is worth considerably more than the regular dues rate and the introductory membership is further discounted by $155!

Initiative Details:

• This offer is available now for $20 (regular dues rate is $175) and provides membership benefits through December 31, 2011.(The earlier you join, the more time you will have to take advantage of membership benefits.)
• This offer is available to anyone who is not currently a dues-paying member of URISA International and has not been a member since 2008. (If you don't know your URISA membership status, contact URISA staff at 847/824-6300, info@urisa.org.)
• All benefits accorded regular URISA members will be accorded to new members for the period of their introductory membership.
• A completed Opt-in Member Information form, accessible via the Internet, will be required to secure an introductory membership.
• The Opt-in form will request a minimal amount of contact information to enable electronic communications and direct mailings to occur. This information will not be shared or sold.
• An automatic invoice for annual membership at the regular rate will be sent out near the end of the introductory membership term as a convenience to the member, with no obligation to continue membership beyond the introductory membership period.

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