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Tucson GIS Co-op Subcommittee Descriptions
July 2005 (Updated April 2006)
Overall subcommittee mission: Each subcommittee is charged with supporting the GIS Co-op in its goal of benefiting the public good by providing the highest quality resources available to GIS Co-op members and the local GIS community.
If you have questions or suggestions for a particular subcommittee, or if you wish to volunteer, please email the contact person for that subcommittee (listed below).
Budget Planning Subcommittee: (contact Dave.Koss@tucsonaz.gov)
Objectives: Developing budget strategies so that financial resources are utilized fairly and efficiently to meet Co-op objectives. Such strategies include: short-, intermediate-, and long-term financial planning; appropriating funds to achieve those objectives; researching alternative funding sources such as grant opportunities; and developing justifications for current and future budgets.
Present members:
Dave Koss, COT Department of Transportation
Education Subcommittee: (contact Autumn.Figueroa@tucsonaz.gov)
Objective: Developing GIS educational opportunities for members to advance their knowledge and professional development. Such opportunities include: developing local training/education curricula; providing financial assistance for professional registration; and providing resources for educational support including mentoring, training facilities, and software.
Present members:
Autumn Figueroa, COT Urban Planning and Design
Melisa Hadinger, COT Water
Dave Koss, COT Department of Transportation
Executive Subcommittee: (contact Bryn.Enright@tucsonaz.gov)
Objective: To develop a new leadership structure for the GIS Co-op. This entails the formation of executive offices, their respective duties, and length of terms.
Present members:
Bryn Enright, COT Water
Steve Whitney, Pima County Department of Transportation
(Christine O'Connor, COT Information Technology – advisor)
Recruitment Subcommittee: (contact Lawrence.Cassen@tucsonaz.gov)
Objective: To recruit additional members from the Tucson-area GIS community and to publicize the Co-op to the GIS community at large. Entails modifying existing recruitment tools such as the Tucson GIS Co-op webpage, and developing new recruitment materials such as informational flyers and letters of introduction. Other activities include researching organizations and resources, and networking with possible future member organizations and individuals.
Present members:
Blanca Espino, COT Development Services
Mike Schrade, Town of Sahuarita
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