Metroplex Arc User Group
 
MAUG HomeMAUG August TrainingMAUG NewslettersMAUG PhotosMAUG Member ResourcesMAUG Training Survey ResultsMAUG ClassifiedsArchived Live Learning SeriesMAUG Board MembersMAUG Board Meeting MinutesMAUG CharterMAUG Contact InformationWater/Wastewater SIG

Google Groups
Subscribe to Metroplex Arc User Group
Email:
Visit this group

This site  The Web 

Metroplex Arc user Group is a subchapter of South Central Arc User Group

scauglogo.jpg
MAUG.JPG

    

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
17-18 August - SQL 2005 ArcSDE Geodatabase Management. Cost $
450.00
17-18 - August Spatial Analysis. Cost $350.00
19-20 August - Advanced Server. Cost $600.00
20 August - GIS Program Management a URISA Certified Workshop. Cost $30.00
For class descriptions or to register
click here

 
picslogos/logo.jpg
IT Nexus is the sponsor for two of MAUG's classes this year, SQL 2005 Database Management and Advanced Server.  MAUG would like to thank IT Nexus for there contribution and there continuing support for our organization.


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

DATE
PLACE
Sunday July 12th
Friday August 21st
Friday September 18th
Friday October 30th
   


mauglls.jpg
The Metroplex Arc User Group has begun a new live on-line service for its members, starting the 5th of June, 2009.  This service will be called the Live Learning Series which will feature 20-30 minute live training sessions focusing on ARCGIS applications and tools. During the sessions users will be able to email any questions to the instructor and have them answered live.

Date
Session
Website
July 10 11:00am
Emergency Response- Plume Modeling
Robert Wachal, City of Highland Village
Available Soon
July 30 11:00am
A Quick overview of Time Saving Functionality
Stephanie Long, HDR Inc
Available Soon
August 14 11:00am
Geodatabase Design
Teri Landrum, Jacobs
Available Soon
September 3 11:00am
Geometric Networks
                       
Available Soon
September 24 11:00am
Map Book Design
Josh Caster, Denton County                       
Available Soon
October 12 11:00am
Creating an SDE Geodatabase in SQL
Tanya Hardison, CDM                      
Available Soon


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
The DFW area Water/Wastewater/Stormwater SIG will have its first meeting on Wednesday, June 24 2009 at 9:30 am in the City of Highland Village's Council Chambers. David Wachal an ESRI Water/Wastewater consultant will discuss current GIS implementation patterns in Water/Wastewater Utilities focusing on GIS for decision making, disseminating GIS across the organization, mobile GIS, and integration with enterprise systems. David will also highlight the ESRI Water Resources Center and demonstrate a few of the downloadable templates provided. Following the presentation, the group will discuss current GIS implementation strategies of participating utilities, GIS challenges within Water/Wastewater utilities, and future objectives of the special interest group. This discussion is not meant to highlight ArcGIS product functionality or provide ‘Tips and Tricks’. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Rob Wachal at rwachal@highlandvillage.org.

13 June 2009 San Diego MAUG Social
On Sunday July 12th at 8:00 pm, MAUG will be hosting a Social at the Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown San Diego. Stop by and visit with your fellow MAUG members. Come by, have some food, a couple of drinks and let MAUG pick up the tab. This event is only open to active MAUG members and wrist bands will be required for this event. Please RSVP to rwachal@highlandvillage.org before July 7, 2009

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.
On August 19th 2009, MAUG will provide an opportunity for our members to collect GISP points. MAUG will arrange a volunteer event where our members can volunteer there skills and time and in return earn GISP points.  MAUG will also provide written documentation for any members that attend this event.  Additional details will be posted as they become available.

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
On April 24th the MAUG Board approved a Scholarship Program that will provide at least a $250 cash prize to one University of North Texas Undergraduate GIS student. The program details are in the process of being finalized and will be posted in the near future.


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.


Give MAUG Your Feedback

How did you hear about our web site?
How often do you visit the site?
How satisfied are you with the information on the site?
How likely are you to recommend this site to other GIS users?
Comments: