================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ Subject: NACIS conference Oct. 12-15 Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 From: Dennis McClendon <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]> This fall's NACIS conference is only five weeks away. Many of you recently received preliminary programs inviting you to attend this affordable, friendly conference, Oct. 12-15 in Salt Lake City. This is the 25th anniversary of NACIS, and we'll be marking the occasion with a plenary breakfast and other celebrations. A special focus this year is historical mapping, and there are at least a dozen presentations on the topic. Earlier this week, David Rumsey agreed to be the speaker at our Friday night banquet, which should prove extremely interesting. Anyone who's ever attended knows what a fun and friendly conference NACIS is. Practical Cartography Day gives working mapmakers a chance to swap tips on production and design. The conference itself starts this year with the popular Map-Off, a lively discussion of cartographic design, and an opening reception. Thursday night, we'll choose from a buffet of free and fun activities in downtown Salt Lake City. Friday night after the banquet the fun and games will include Geodweeb Geopardy. And the conference concludes on Saturday with an optional excursion to Snowbird for early autumn fun. If you enjoy talking about maps, please join us in Salt Lake City for a terrific conference in a spectacular setting. You can download a program and register online at http://www.nacis.org If you'd prefer, I'll be happy to drop a program in the mail to you. -- :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Dennis McClendon, Chicago CartoGraphics [log in to unmask] --