NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Suite 200 Bel Air, MD NSGIC New Member Orientation Minneapolis, September 12 th, 2010

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL A Welcome From the Past Prez

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL What is NSGIC ? People Conferences –Caucus Information Committees Hot Topics Action

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL What is NSGIC ? Small 501 (c) 6 nonprofit organization Formed in 1991 Promote statewide GIS coordination councils Serve as the voice of States for geospatial issues Actively engaged with many Federal organizations –especially focused on the FGDC and the NSDI Promote effective and efficient government through the prudent adoption of geospatial technologies Each State has A single VOTE! –Caucus membership in each state

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Organizational Structure of NSGIC President (1 year term) President-Elect (elected 1 year term) Past President (1 year term) 6 Board of Directors (elect 3 every 2 yrs) –Secretary (Appointed) –Treasurer (Appointed) –Committee/Work Group Chairs –Washington Liaison

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Washington Liaison Bill Burgess Our established voice and advocate in DC

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Working DC Outreach and Legislative Issues

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL NSGIC HQ - Management KingStringfellow Group, Inc Bel Air, Maryland Fred Diane Other support staff

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Membership (2010) State Gov71 Institutional11 Bus/Corporate66 State Leaders (3)15 State Council (3) 68 Federal Partner (5) 249 Federal Member (1) 91 Total 571

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Leadership and Results Strategic Plan Committees Monthly Board Meetings Weekly Leadership Calls A Lot of Work – and Fun

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Leadership with Purpose Long Term Purpose and Role in NSDI Financial Bottom Line and Forecast Alignment with Organizations Member Services Short Term Focus Managing Our Work

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Committees & Work Groups (WG) Communication –In Reach Conference –Awards –Conference Sponsorship Corporate Leadership Council Sponsorship Outreach –Federal Coordination Factors –50 States Initiative / Imagery for the Nation –Legislative Issues –Manage Liaisions for other Associations

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Committees and Work Groups… continued Technical Issues –Addresses for the Nation –Transportation for the Nation –Enterprise Architecture –Ramona Geospatial Preparedness Membership Elections Each Committee/WG: –Charters –Strategic Plan Assignments –Rosters / Annual Report Responsibilities

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL NSGIC’s Current Priorities Regular review of NSGIC’s Advocacy Agenda Strategic plan focus Staying informed on hot topics

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Getting and Staying Connected Web presence – huge resource: –Presentations –White papers –Documentation Conferences WebEx sessions /listserv

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Web Presence

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Conferences – Mid Year ~250 Attendees Federal and Congressional Focus Hill Visits Hill Event Stakeholder Mtg.

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Conferences – Annual 300+ Attendees State Sessions Lots of Speakers Lots of Sessions Lots of Session Hours Lots of Food Wisconsin in 2007 Colorado in 2008 Cleveland 2009 Minnesota 2010 Boise 2011 Rotation

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL WebEx and /Listserv WebEx – interactive environment coupled with conference calls – content recorded for later viewing – membership book with all /contact info for members Listserv – efficient way to ask questions across membership / results are searchable

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Get Involved Maximum value to members through active participation Nominal time commitment Where are your interests focused? Where is your expertise focused? What would you like to learn more about? What committee(s) or work groups interest you?

NATIONAL STATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL Questions Learon Dalby, 2010 Past President Ed Arabus / Tim De Troye – Co-chairs Membership Committee National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)