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 The Metroplex Arc User Group (MAUG) is an official sub-chapter of South Central Arc User Group (SCAUG) which is a regional non-profit organization. The purpose of both SCAUG and MAUG is to act as a professional forum that promotes the sharing and exchange of ideas, information and techniques concerning the utilization of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software among GIS professionals and other interested individuals. Are you a MAUG member? Becoming a active MAUG member is easy. Just become an active South Central Arc User Group (SCAUG) member! SCAUG membership cost $30 per year. if you are not a SCAUG member you can join online www.scaug.org. Once you are a SCAUG member you are also a MAUG member with no additional fees. Why become a MAUG member?In the near future MAUG will provide exclusive services to our active MAUG members through our member sign in page. These will include resources and links to data and other services, archived training sessions with easy to access features and a GIS classified section where you can advertise your services or look for future employment. MAUG Member Access. If you attended the MAUG Conference in January, your user name and password will be emailed to you shortly. If you did not attend the conference please email rwachal@highlandvillage.org for a user name and password. Once SCAUG confirms you are an active SCAUG member the information will be sent to you. Metroplex Arc User Group Training 17- 20 August
MAUG Social Rock Bottom Brewery San Diego California. July 12th, 8:00pm To attend you must be a current MAUG member and
RSVP no later than 7 July.
MAUG GIS SOCIALS
MAUG NEWS......
1 July - Author Peter Croswell, The GIS Management Handbook book signing August
20th from 12:00 -1:00pm. Peter Croswell the author of The GIS Management Handbook will have a book signing on August 20th at the
University of North Texas from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in the lobby of the EESAT Building. Peter will have discounted copies of his
current publication available for purchase. Mr. Croswell will also be instructing the GIS Project Management workshop
taking place on that day.For more information regarding his latest release visit http://www.urisa.org/gisbookorder
29 June - MAUG Social, August 21st The next MAUG Social will be
August 21st directly after the MAUG meeting which will be held at the University of North Texas. The social will take place
at the Boiler Room located on the square in Denton. Appetizers and drinks will be taken care of by MAUG. This event will be
for active MAUG members only and wristbands will be required. Members must RSVP no later then the 18th of August. You can
RSVP to rwachal@highlandvillage.org
21 June 2009 MAUG's Links Page MAUG is in the process
of building a comprehensive links page that can help our members find information in a simple one stop shopping web page.
If you have any helpful/useful link were our members can find data, resources ect... please forward them to dfwmaug@gmail.com
14 June 2009 - Water/Wastewater/Stormwater SIG Meeting 13 June 2009 San Diego MAUG Social 19 May 2009 - MAUG August Training Classes Finalized. MAUG
has finalized the classes scheduled the week of 17 August 2009. The classes include three that are hands on in the computer
lab, SQL 2005 Database Management cost $450, Spatial Analysis cost $350, Advance Server class cost $600, and finally
a URISA Certified 8 hour workshop "GIS Program Management" The MAUG board has authorized that MAUG pick up
85% of the class cost for our members. This will leave our members to only pay $30.00 per member. MAUG has also authorized that
the board pick up %50 of the books for the Spatial Analysis Class which include ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Vol 1 & 2 and
GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook. Class space is limited, register early to get your seat. Please view
the "MAUG August Training" page for class descriptions and registration.
17 May 2009 - MAUG to Make GISP Points Easier to Collect. 12 May 2009 - North Central Texas Council of Governemnts and ESRI sign on as hosts for the North
Central Texas GIS Day/GIS Job Fair. North Central Texas Council of Governments along
with ESRI signed on as hosts for the North Central Texas GIS Day along with the University of North Texas and MAUG.
This will be the third year NCTCOG has participated and have been one of the hosts. North Central Texas GIS Day/GIS Job Fair,
that will take place Tuesday November 17, 2009 at the University of North Texas Environmental Education, Science and
Technology Building.
5 May 2009 - MAUG lays out framework for mentoring program. MAUG
now has a new Outreach Coordinator (Rebecca Fong) what will be focusing on a MAUG Mentoring Program for K-12 schools.
Please check back for more information as it becomes available.
5 May 2009 - MAUG Board approves Scholarship Program Other Information: All MAUG Financial information is available to any active MAUG member upon request.
To request the latest board certified financial report please contact rwachal@highlandvillage.org. If you are interested in participating
in the MAUG Mentoring Program please contact Rebecca Fong rfong@cityofallen.org. If you are
interested in teaching one of the new Live Learning Series sessions please contact rwachal@highlandvillage.org.
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