Registration instructions for GISMO/NYSGISA
Greetings GIS Enthusiast, We invite you to become a member of NYC GISMO!
Founded in May 1990 by Jack Eichenbaum, GISMO is the New York Metropolitan Area’s largest user-oriented GIS users group with members from city, state and federal agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and the private sector. Our mission is to assist and educate Geospatial and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) professionals in Greater New York City and to work to improve the development, implementation and applications of geospatial research and technology. We run on a completely volunteer basis by our members and provide significant networking and professional development opportunities to our members.
Benefits of GISMO membership include:
- Joint membership to the New York State GIS Association (NYSGISA)
- Networking and learning opportunities
- Notices of geospatial-related job openings
- Ability to run for leadership positions and vote in elections
- Participation in GISMO Committees
- Attendance at GISMO & NYSGISA sponsored events & presentations
- Discounted attendance at partner conferences
- Earn points towards GISP certification
- Voice your ideas in shaping policies and positions regarding GIS
Your membership means you are part of a geospatial community that advocates for our profession and joins together to move GIS and spatial data science forward. It means organizing in ways that furthers your career and the careers of your colleagues. GISMO can also give you the opportunity to take on leadership roles in your profession by working with colleagues on initiatives of interest to you.
Combined GISMO and NYS GIS Association membership now exceeds 500 total members. Numbers like these translate into influence and the ability to get things done. There is no question that Federal and State GIS leaders pay attention to us. Won’t you join us and add your voice and energy to our efforts? Please visit nysgis.net/joinus and sign up with the GISMO/NYSGISA option.
Best regards,
GISMO President and Board of Directors
GISMO is an affiliate member of the New York State GIS Association and when you join GISMO, you automatically become a member of the state association as well. Dues paying members are eligible to vote as outlined in the GISMO By-Laws.
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