The 2011 Municipal Technology Conference is less than 2 weeks away and the online registration process is quick & easy and does not require much more than your name and address for MMA to send the invoice for your registration payment – so don’t put it off any longer!

The next MEGUG event will be our Annual Meeting which we affectionately refer to as “Summer School” and will be held at Sunday River in Bethel on Friday, June 24th. MEGUG Summer School is designed to be a series of workshops aimed at expanding your geospatial skills and knowledge. Please contact Angela Brady ([log in to unmask]) if you would like to present or have topic suggestions for these workshops. In addition to the day of workshops, we are also seeking a vendor to sponsor a social event Thursday evening for current and new MEGUG members. Please contact Aimee Dubois ([log in to unmask]) if you would like more information on this opportunity.

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2011 Municipal Technology Conference

presented by
the Maine Municipal Association & the Maine GIS User Group

March 3, 2011
Bangor Civic Center

Program | Online Registration

Hey! Don't forget, the Technology Conference is coming soon! Register online now and plan to meet in Bangor on March 3rd.

See Full Program and Speaker Information Online

Register Online Now! Do you qualify for the $65.00 rate? Find out at the Online Registration form. (You will be billed.)

- Program -

The future of Municipal Government:
How will the next five years change our world?

This year, the Municipal Technology Conference will be looking at the dramatic technological changes underway today and look at their impact on government services.

Telecommuting: is it a Fit for Municipal Government?
Cloud Computing - what could it actually mean to Maine State and Local Governments.
On-Demand Training?
Financial tools and security?
Open Source Projects on a Shoestring?
Accountable and Efficient Government through Innovative Technology.
Information Security and Communications Technology - Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
Using internal resources to develop data tracking systems.
Managing Office Technology - Day to day business tools for busy municipal offices

The ever-growing impact of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) on municipal government will be discussed in:

Future of GIS/GPS Technology in Maine (Keynote Speech)
Status of Flood Mapping in Maine: Funding sources to expedite FEMA mapping
GPS Everywhere
Town Level Landslide Risk Assessment
Maine Orthoimagery Program: More Information and Lower Costs Through Partnerships
High Accuracy GPS - the Pitfalls of Post Processing
Crime Analysis: Using GIS in Law Enforcement
GeoParcels Panel Discussion

Pre-Reg closes 2/28/11. Register at the door after this date.

Of Interest:

Re-Certification Credits:

* Approved for 7 CEUs for CMAs (Certified Maine Assessors) and CATs (Certified Assessing Technicians) by Maine Revenue Services.

* Approved for up to 8 training credits by the Office of Information Technology.

* Approval pending for Code Enforcement Officers.

Student Attendees:

Please note that we do have a Student Rate of $35.00 for students interested in GIS or municipal technology.

A student ID is needed at the door to receive this rate.

Please forward this e-mail to anyone you think will be interested.

*for Grant Writers, Community Development, Planners*:
	Accessing and Utilizing Census Data for Your Community! Accessing the most recent demographic and economic data available will aid your municipality in numerous areas: applying for grant opportunities, planning, economic development, analyzing potential barriers in implementing programs, etc.
GovOffice User Group Session:
	This session will include Best Practices Tips to allow you to improve your site appearance and functionality. The session will also address the recent GovOffice User Survey, Google Analytics and much more! If your community has a new site administrator, this session is a must - the event is also open to those considering moving their websites to GovOffice.
Storm Policy:
	If there is inclement weather, a decision to postpone will be made by 5:00 pm the day prior to the event. MMA encourages attendees to check the MMA website or call the training hotline at 207-624-0117 before traveling to ensure that the event schedule has not changed.
ADA Message:
	In order to ensure your complete participation, we would appreciate your informing us of any special requirements you may have due to a disability.
Questions/Cancellations:
	If you have any questions, or wish to cancel, call the Educational Services Office at 1-800-452-8786 (Augusta area 623-8428). Notification must be given at least 72 hours before the session begins to obtain a refund (minus a $10.00 processing fee.) ALL cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee for processing and to cover guaranteed expenses.

About MMA

Maine Municipal Association

The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is a voluntary membership organization offering an array of professional services to municipalities and other local governmental entities in Maine. MMA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization governed by an Executive Committee elected from its member municipalities. Founded in 1936, MMA is one of 49 state municipal leagues that, together with the National League of Cities, are recognized at all governmental levels for providing valuable services and advocating for collective municipal interests.

The Maine Municipal Association has a core belief that local government is a fundamental component of a democratic system of government. MMA is dedicated to assisting local governments, and the people who serve in local government, in meeting the needs of their citizens and serving as responsible partners in the intergovernmental system.

60 Community Drive | Augusta, ME 04330
(MMA is located off I-95, Exit 112A Northbound, Exit 112 Southbound, behind the Augusta Civic Center)

1-800-452-8786 (Augusta Area 623-8428) | www.memun.org