The NYS GIS Association was formally incorporated in April 2006 as a not-for-profit professional organization in the State of New York. Our mission is to assist, educate, coordinate and guide the implementation, development and maintenance of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology in the State of New York.

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The New York State GIS Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, October 26th at the NYS GIS Conference in Lake Placid from 4-5 PM.

The 25th Annual New York State Geographic Information Systems Conference will be held this year from Sunday-Tuesday, October 25 - 27, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid.

“The NYS GIS conference has a long standing tradition of providing attendees with an opportunity to meet fellow New Yorkers active in the GIS field, exchange information and real experiences, and seek solutions to your geographic data management needs.”

Important Dates and Deadlines for the conference:
• Wed. Sept. 9, 2009 - Maps and Poster abstracts are due
• Fri. Sept. 25, 2009 - Hotel room rate cut off (per contract)
• Wed. Sept. 30, 2009 - Discount registration rate ends

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5 Candidates are competing for 3 vacancies on the Association's Board of Directors. These candidates are: Alexander Chaucer, Ann Deakin, Elizabeth DeGironimo, Verne LaClair, and Dennis Wischman. Voting on these candidates will take place at the Association's Annual Meeting at the NYS GIS Conference on October 26th. Click Here to find out more about the candidates!

The NYS GIS Association is proud to announce the introduction of its 2009 Awards Program. This program recognizes those individuals in the New York State geospatial community who have made exceptional contributions to that community through their technical work, advocacy or leadership.

Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Profession
Awards will be given to up to five people in recognition of their outstanding contribution to GIS in New York State. Contributions can include the implementation of GIS technology, conducting innovative research, providing exemplary service, or advancing GIS technology through strong advocacy, management, and leadership. Awardees will also be recognized at the Association’s plenary session at the Annual NYS GIS Conference, and receive a free one year membership to the NYSGIS Association.

Lifetime Achievement Award
The Association will also accept nominations for a Lifetime Achievement Award, which is intended to recognize the longstanding contributions of members of the GIS profession who have had a significant impact on both the Association and the profession in New York State over the course of their careers and who deserve special and separate recognition by the Association. Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award must be either current or past members of the Association.

If you have a colleague or know someone in the GIS field in New York deserving of an award, please recognize them by nominating them for the 2009 award. All nominations must be made using the award application document below and submitted in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

NYSGISA Award Program Procedures
NYSGISA Award Application
NYSGISA Award Program Narrative Guidance

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The NYS GIS Association represents the interests of the entire geospatial community within New York and is the premier, statewide, professional organization for the GIS and related industries. While the Association supports the continued success of New York’s GIS groups and regional chapters, it is uniquely positioned to advocate within the state on issues of importance to the GIS industry, reach out to sister organizations in other professions in building strong collaborations, and provide a statewide forum for advancing our profession through shared experiences, learning, and training.

The New York State GIS Association has been tracking the legislation as proposed by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS). 

We believe the proposed legislation may have significant negative impact on the ability of the geospatial community to do GIS. As a result, we have brought this to the attention of the GIS community as well as the sponsors of the legislation. 

As was agreed in our general meeting of May 20, 2008, we are providing you a summary of our actions to date, copies of the letters sent to the legislators, talking points, and a sample letter which members of the geospatial community may use to make their position known to their State Senator and Assemblymember. As more relevant material is created, we will notify you and add it to this page.

It is our desire to keep you informed on this important issue and we encourage you to take appropriate actions to make your position known to your legislators. 

As the legislative session is winding down rapidly, we urge you to act now!

The NYS GIS Association has been tracking the legislation (S04396 / A01927) as proposed by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS).

Thank you for your support.