The 2009 Fall Conference

Naperville Satellite Campus of Northern Illinois University

October 5-6, 2009

The 2009 Fall Conference Registration Brochure is now available!

Early bird registration rates are good through September 1, 2009.  Register early to take advantage of discounts.   

New this year, reduced student rates!  

October 5-6, 2009 Location:  Naperville Satellite Campus of Northern Illinois University  

Join us as we host another exciting educational and professional conference.  Registration for the upcoming October 5-6, 2009 Conference can take place either on-line or via fax/mail.  

IF you are interested in Exhibiting, please register here.

The 2009 Fall Conference Committee is still accepting submissions for the following presentations for the upcoming October 5-6, 2009 Conference

Submissions for Professional or Student presentations
Submissions for Professional or Student posters

Please register on-line no later than August 15, 2009

Nominations for the 2010 ILGISA Board of Directors are now being taken!  Submissions for consideration are due by August 21, 2009.

  We are seeking candidates for four Directors and a President-Elect.

According to our By-Laws, Directors shall hold office for two years. The President-Elect and any Directors full-time or principal work may not involve ownership, operation, or employment by an organization which manufactures, distributes, or sells equipment, software, data, or services for profit to users of geographic information systems.  The President-Elect and any Directors may accept fees for making presentations, writing articles, teaching classes, or providing consulting advice on a part-time or occasional basis, provided such services are not provided to ILGISA itself.  The President-Elect and any Directors engaged in such part-time activities may not advertise themselves or their services in any manner in ILGISA publications, or by giving presentations or displaying posters at ILGISA events which reflect their part-time work. A Director must be a resident of the State of Illinois, or have principal employment in the field of GIS in an organization located in the state of Illinois if they live in an adjoining state.  Nominees for President-Elect should have had experience on the ILGISA Board.  

Members of the Board of Directors are charged with setting the direction and managing the affairs of the organization.  Historically, the Board has met monthly either in person at conferences or through conference telephone calls.  Board members are expected to participate in all Board meetings and play an active role in the management of the affairs of the organization.  ILGISA provides no financial compensation, so Board Members must provide support personally or through their employer.  Members of the Board should have had an active involvement in ILGISA through participation in meetings and committee work.

Individuals may nominate themselves or someone else for one of these positions.  The Nominating Committee will select from those names received to propose a slate of candidates.  The endorsed candidates’ names and picture will be placed on the ballot, which will be emailed to the membership so that everyone will have the ballot at least 30 days before our Annual Meeting on October 6, 2009.

Please send names and addresses of potential candidates by August 21, 2009 by email or mail to:
Tracy Rogers, Executive Director, ILGISA

Fall 2009 Award Nominations

Each year the Illinois GIS Association may present two types of awards during the Fall Conference:  

Dahlberg Distinguished Achievement Award
(One award each year, presented in October)

Presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the development and advancement of geographic information systems.

Service Award
(Up to three awards each year, presented in October)

Presented to an individual or organization, which has provided exemplary professional service or support to the GIS Community.

  Submit Online
Thank you,
ILGISA Honors Committee

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Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Update Session Registration

Learn how you can prepare your students for a global interview, bring industry professionals to your classroom, and use affordable technology with high quality lessons from the Curriculum Revitalization Project (CR). Social network with Deborah Hopper, ISBE Principal Consultant for "FCS Updates from the State" along with other FCS partners!

Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Update Session Registration

CR-P Workshop
Twin Rivers
301 S. Cross
Robinson, IL
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

This CR presentation is for teachers and counselors. Participants attending this one hour session will receive information on the features of the www.ilcte.org website, including building and sharing course outlines.

Free CTE Resources
Teachers’ Institute Cass, Brown, Morgan, and Scott Counties
October 9, 2009
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State Street
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2130
Presented by Linda Walker

Participants attending this one hour session will receive information on the features of the www.ilcte.org website, including building and sharing course outlines.

Olivet University FCS CR Training
October 14, 2009
Olivet University
2:00pm-4:00 pm
Presenter: Linda Walker

Participants will receive hands on training on the features of the www.ilcte.org website, including building and sharing course outlines.

FCS CR Training West Leyden High School
October 28, 2009
West Leyden High School
1000 Wolf Road
Northlake, IL
8:00am-11:00am
Presenter: Linda Walker

Participants will receive hands on training on the features of the www.ilcte.org website, including building and sharing course outlines.

FCS CR Training West Leyden High School Northlake
October 28-29, 2009
Mt. Vernon Conference
Mt. Vernon Township High School
320 S 7th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864-4186
Presenter: Linda Walker

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