The Manitoba GIS User Group (MGUG) is a group of geomatics professionals and interested individuals using or supporting the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial data management, analysis, and visualization. Formed to facilitate communication between people working in all areas of GIS, the User Group meets to allow its members to learn more about current activities and technologies within the industry and to network with their peers.
OUR PURPOSE
To facilitate communication amongst the geomatics (GIS, GPS, surveying and remote sensing) community in Manitoba.
OUR OBJECTIVES
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Promote communication and exchange of information among the membership
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Focus on interests that impact Manitoba
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Provide opportunities for networking
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Provide opportunities for professional development
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Organize and hold one or more conference-type meetings per year
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Promote the Manitoba geomatics community
OUR ACTIVITIES
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The development and maintenance of a website for use by members
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The holding of and participation in Conferences and Workshops
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The publication of regular or special newsletters
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The development and maintenance of a Manitoba Geomatics Directory
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The dissemination of information on GIS and Geomatics topics of interest to its members
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Working or partnering with like-minded groups or organizations
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Such other activities and undertakings as may seem appropriate and consistent with the Group’s Purpose and Objectives
MGUG Board Job Descriptions
Manitoba GIS User Group (MGUG) Board members collectively and individually are responsible to the membership of MGUG to oversee the business of the organization in an effective manner. The MGUG Board of Directors is accountable for the performance, strategies, policies and performance of the organization.
Strategic Direction 2013-2015
The 2012 MGUG Annual General Meeting and Workshop was held February 10 at the University of Winnipeg. Forty-two MGUG members participated in a morning Strategic Planning Meeting to engage Manitoba GIS User Group members for ideas on MGUG’s strategic direction. The results of this meeting were used to inform the development of this Strategic Planning document. It is envisioned that current and future MGUG Boards will use input from this strategic session to guide priorities of the Group over the next 2-3 years. If you have some ideas to include in our Strategic Direction, please send them to us with our Contact Form.