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Subject: RE: Julie Sweetkind-Singer appointed to National Geospatial Advisory Committee
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:20:47 -0500
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Congratulations Julie!

~Heather
Heather Collins

Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 06:33:42 -0600
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Subject: Re: [Waml] National Geospatial Advisory Committee membership update
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:33:15 -0700
From: Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>
To: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
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Congratulations, Julie! Great news!

-Katie

Katie Lage


Sent from my mobile phone.�

On Feb 20, 2014, at 3:12 PM, "Julie Sweetkind-Singer" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi, all,

I'm pleased to report that I've been named to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee.� As the first librarian named to this group, my job is to represent the interests of the library, museums and archives community.� As I get more involved, I'll send periodic updates to the list and will ask for feedback on matters that come before the committee.�

Interior Department Appoints 17 Members to National Geospatial Advisory Committee

http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-appoints-17-members-to-national-geospatial-advisory-committee.cfm


Best,

Julie

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Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data & Services
Head Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
Stanford University
397 Panama Mall; MC 2211
Stanford, CA 94305
(650)725-1102

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Interior Department Appoints 17 Members to National Geospatial Advisory Committee

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http://www.doi.gov/news/pressreleases/interior-department-appoints-17-members-to-national-geospatial-advisory-committee.cfm

WASHINGTON, DC� – Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has appointed 17 new and continuing members to the� National Geospatial Advisory Committee� (NGAC). The advisory committee provides recommendations on geospatial policy and management issues to the� Federal Geographic Data Committee� (FGDC), the interagency executive group responsible for providing leadership and direction in federal geospatial programs. �

The NGAC also reviews and comments on geospatial policy and management issues, and provides a forum for conveying the views of non-federal representatives in the geospatial community. The integration of the massive amounts of data maintained by federal agencies into its geospatial context provides invaluable insights that support better decision-making throughout the government and better information to the American public.�

"We are honored to have these distinguished geospatial professionals as new and continuing members of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee,” said Anne Castle, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science, who serves as Chair of the FGDC. “The NGAC has been a valuable resource and an excellent partner for the Federal geospatial community, and has provided excellent advice and recommendations on a wide range of critical geospatial policy and management issues. Effective and innovative use of geospatial information is essential for Federal agencies and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with this dynamic and accomplished set of leaders.” �

The NGAC includes up to 30 members, selected to achieve a balanced representation of the varied interests associated with geospatial programs and technology. NGAC members are appointed to serve staggered terms on the committee. The appointees to three-year terms on the NGAC are:

Mr. Dan Cotter, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ms. Patricia Cummens, Esri
Mr. Steve Emanuel, State of New Jersey�
Prof. Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz, University of Mississippi (reappointed to a second term)
Mr. Bert Granberg, State of Utah (reappointed to a second term)
Mr. Jack Hild, DigitalGlobe, Inc.
Mr. Jeff Lovin, Woolpert, Inc.�
Mr. Keith Masback, U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
Mr. Kevin Pomfret, Centre for Spatial Law and Policy
Major General William N. Reddel III, New Hampshire National Guard
Mr. Anthony Spicci, State of Missouri (reappointed to a second term)
Ms. Julie Sweetkind-Singer, Stanford University
Mr. Gary Thompson, State of North Carolina (reappointed to a second term)
Dr. Harvey Thorleifson, Minnesota Geological Survey
Ms. Molly Vogt, Oregon Metro (reappointed to a second term)
Mr. Jason Warzinik, Boone County, Missouri
Mr. David Wyatt, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (reappointed to a second term)
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The NGAC meets three to four times per year. The public is invited to comment and make suggestions at all committee meetings, which will be announced by publication in the Federal Register at least 15 days before the meeting date. The� U.S. Geological Survey, a bureau of the Department of the Interior, provides support services for the NGAC. The NGAC functions solely as an advisory body.

The NGAC was created under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, enacted by Congress in 1972 to ensure that advice rendered to the executive branch by advisory committees, task forces, boards, and commissions formed by Congress and the President, be both objective and accessible to the public. The Act formalized a process for establishing, operating, overseeing, and terminating these advisory bodies.
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Additional information about the NGAC, including a complete list of the committee members, is available at� fgdc.gov/ngac.