From newsletter at nwgis.org Wed Dec 12 15:40:02 2012 From: newsletter at nwgis.org (Northwest GIS User Group) Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:40:02 -0600 Subject: [gis_info] [NWGIS News] GIS-Pro / NWGIS 2012 Post Conference Survey Message-ID: An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jon.k.bowers at state.or.us Fri Dec 14 15:36:06 2012 From: jon.k.bowers at state.or.us (Jon Bowers) Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:36:06 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] ODFW Software Developer/Database Manager (ISS6 - Corvallis/Salem) Message-ID: <8E3331FE26802D41B303EDEAA55016010803637A@fwhqeb.odfw.int> ODFW recently announced an open Developer / Database Manager position (ISS-6) located in Corvallis / Salem. The position will be permanently located in Salem with the Natural Resources Information Management Program beginning in August 2013. While it is mostly focused on application development and database management, this involves GIS to a degree. Job announcement: Information Systems Specialist 6 (Software Developer/Database Manager) The announcement closes January 3rd, 2013. Please contact ODFW Human Resources at 503-947-6051 with any questions. Jon Bowers GIS Coordinator Natural Resources Information Mgt. Program Fish Division, ODFW 503-947-6097 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Steve.Erickson at oregonmetro.gov Fri Dec 14 16:28:42 2012 From: Steve.Erickson at oregonmetro.gov (Steve Erickson) Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:28:42 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] RLIS subscriber meeting 2012 Message-ID: <7972042A2F7A5D4EA6D9EE3AE1DF3FBB6A3365BDB3@mex> RLIS subscriber meeting. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9 a.m. to noon Metro Regional Center 600 NE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97232 Getting to Metro Regional Center Regional Land Information System (RLIS) subscribers and interested parties are invited to attend the annual RLIS subscriber meeting, hosted by Metro's Data Resource Center. Learn more about the RLIS data, improvements and changes for the next year as well as tips and tricks for getting the most out of the product. Why should you attend? * Be informed of the latest changes to the RLIS data. * Learn about planned enhancements and improvements to the program. * Get tips and tricks to get the most out of RLIS. * Learn more about using the RLIS web services. * Ask your questions face to face with DRC staff. Coffee, Tea and light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about RLIS Metro calendar Steve Erickson GIS Specialist Metro Data Resource Center Steve.erickson at oregonmetro.gov 503.797.1595 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From milton.e.hill at state.or.us Tue Dec 18 10:28:18 2012 From: milton.e.hill at state.or.us (HILL Milton E * CIO) Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:28:18 +0000 Subject: [gis_info] Large format scanner recommendations? Message-ID: Hello all, We're looking into possibly replacing our Graphtec large format scanner. It's done a good job, but it's aging and sensitive to static discharge. Do folks have any recommendations and/or things to watch out for? I'll summarize and post back. Thanks, Bob Robert Harmon, GISP GIS Coordinator Oregon Water Resources Dept. 725 Summer St. NE, Suite A Salem, OR 97301-1266 robert.c.harmon at wrd.state.or.us http://www.wrd.state.or.us voice 503.986.0866 fax 503.986.0902 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Wed Dec 19 09:06:51 2012 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * CIO) Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:06:51 +0000 Subject: [gis_info] Statewide Address Point Repository update Message-ID: <1153D380A8408D40A473EDB6B63869D3351AE942@WPDASEXCL01.ad.state.or.us> GEO has been working toward the development of a Statewide Address Point Repository for about a year now. We've been meeting with lots of folks around the state who would be involved in developing and maintaining such a repository to gauge the feasibility of moving forward and to better define the scope of such a project. We have a project update posted at the link below. We are finalizing a formal project charter now, as well as drafting a more formal project plan. When those two documents are completed, they will also be posted on the website. http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/CIO/GEO/fit/preparedness/docs/Oregon%20Address%20Point%20Project%20status%20V2-20121214.pdf cy Cy Smith, GISP, Oregon State GIO DAS/CIO Geospatial Enterprise Office Secretary, Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) Past President, Urban & Regional Info Sys Assoc (URISA) Past President, Natl States Geographic Info Council (NSGIC) 503-378-6066 http://gis.oregon.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bruce at kesslergis.com Sun Dec 23 16:11:32 2012 From: bruce at kesslergis.com (Bruce Kessler) Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:11:32 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] All sales aren't over yet! GIS Classes and a Python tip Message-ID: <0bc801cde16b$3e87f460$bb97dd20$@com> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, GISers! 2013 New Year's sale through January: Register during January for one web class and get the next one 10% off. If you are a past student (and can tell me when and what - web or otherwise), you can get 10% off for any one class. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Kessler BlogGIS: New! I've decided to document my tips in a blog. Not much there yet, but my tip for this time is a Python/ArcPy issue with definition queries. See it at Kessler BlogGIS . Click Home to get all the blogs. Web-based ArcGIS Classes: Taught by Bruce Kessler Click the Web link for more info and registration. 1/7 - 1/9 What is GIS and ArcGIS Desktop? more info here A 3-session class covering all the basics. A great class for managers and beginning GIS technicians. 1/10-11, 1/14-15 Using ArcMap and Creating Simple Effective Maps more info here A 4-session class introducing the power of ModelBuilder. 1/22-25, 1/28-31 Understanding and Using Python & ArcPy in ArcGIS more info here An 8-session class introducing Python and ArcPy. 1/28 - 2/1 ArcGIS Desktop: Managing Data more info here A 5-session class introducing ArcCatalog, GeoDatabases and editing data. 2/4-8 ArcGIS Desktop: GeoDatabase Power User more info here A 5-session class delving into Topology and other advanced topics of GeoDatabases. 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Look around Kessler GIS web pages for student and client comments. - 25+ YEARS GIS EXPERIENCE - TEACHING, CONSULTING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT Bruce Kessler, MS, GISP, CTT+ testPure GIS Service! Kessler GIS 20414 W Baker Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 +1 (509) 235-5500 www.kesslergis.com www.kesslergis.blogspot.com ESRICertifiedDesktopAssoc.bmp esri-CertTrainer_sRGB.png New! Anything Goes GIS T Kessler GIS wants to honor your choice. If you do not want to receive these announcements, simply reply Bruce Kessler, MS, GISP, CTT+ testPure GIS Service! Kessler GIS 20414 W Baker Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 +1 (509) 235-5500 www.kesslergis.com ESRICertifiedDesktopAssoc.bmp esri-CertTrainer_sRGB.png Web, On-Site, and Custom classes available. Coaching provided for your convenience. New! Anything Goes GIST -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <1153D380A8408D40A473EDB6B63869D3351C13E4@WPDASEXCL01.ad.state.or.us> From: Doyle Jack D [mailto:jack.d.doyle at state.or.us] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 10:49 AM To: SMITH Cy * CIO; ARABAS Edward P * CIO; ROGERS Wallace B * ETS Subject: FYI: Better Living using Open Data... Take a look at http://www.govtech.com/e-government/Better-Living-Using-Open-Data.html?elq=a26c4ea19b8841a3b68c09a9f4e8543e&elqCampaignId=2851 Just for fun/food for thought! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: