Announcements
Please donate items to the auction!
Online registration will close 14th June 2010. Onsite registration will be available at the conference.
Pre-conference field trip!
Learn more>Volunteers Needed!
Interested in assisting with technical support at the conference? Email Gillian Woolmer at
gwoolmer@wcs.org
The Society for Conservation GIS would like to invite you to the 13th Annual Conference that will be held from July 8th to 11th, 2010 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Monterey, California.
Theme
The theme for the 2010 Society of Conservation GIS conference is "Building Community".
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8th July, Thursday
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Pre-conference workshops. Conference registration begins at 7pm.
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9th July, Friday
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Opening session and paper sessions
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10th July, Saturday
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Paper Sessions
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Please note that the 2010 ESRI User Conference in San Diego will open for registration the evening of Sunday July 11th in San Diego.
Online registration is closed. Onsite registration will be available at the conference.
Registration fees:
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Students
(Includes a new, one-year membership*)
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$60
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SCGIS Members
Sign in to check your membership status
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$110
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Non-membersJoin now to receive the member rate!
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$140
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*Special registration rate for students! If you are currently enrolled as a student, conference registration is only $60! This includes a new, one-year membership if you are not a member already. First, join SCGIS at the "basic" membership level ($20), then click the link below to register (you will be charged the remaining $40).
PAPERS, WORKSHOPS, and POSTERSWe invite you to contribute to the 2010 SCGIS Conference by presenting a paper, poster or workshop.
Paper Presentations: These presentations will be approximately 20 minutes. We will group paper presentations into a 90 minute session that will include three to four 20-minute presentations, with time for more in-depth discussion. Abstract submission deadline for paper presentations is March 26th. Click the link below to submit your abstract. Once logged on, be sure to select "Presentation" in the drop down list.
Paper abstract submission is now closed
Workshops: These will be 90 minute sessions of a more technical nature that will go into more depth than traditional paper presentations. Previous years’ topics included but were not limited to cartography, international metadata standards, application development, spatial analysis, and modeling. Workshop topics are expected to provide an exceptional professional development experience. If you have an idea for a workshop you would like to discuss email conference@scgis.org. Abstract submission deadline for workshops is March 26th. Click the link below to submit your abstract. Once logged on, be sure to select "Workshop" in the drop down list.
Workshop abstract submission is now closed
Posters: Hard-copy posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference. Authors should be present during the poster reception on Friday July 9th, 2010, to explain their posters and answer questions. Individuals presenting papers are encouraged to bring a poster as well. Either bring your poster with you to the conference or submit online at ESRI.com for printing. Submission deadline for posters is June 10th. Click the link below to submit your poster.
Online poster submission option is now closed
Register for accommodation (including meals) at Asilomar using the accommodation registration form below. For questions regarding accommodations, please contact Asilomar at (831) 372-8016, or visit their
accommodations page.
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Standard Double Occupancy
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$386.18 each
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Historic* Double Occupancy - Sold out -
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$339.98 each
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Youth (ages 3 - 17)
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$251.69 each
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PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP: June 9th, 2010
The 13th annual SCGIS Conference is pleased to offer 2 pre-conference full 1-day workshops that will take place on Thursday July 8th in Monterey, California.Cost: There is no cost for registration for any of the pre-conference workshops.
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Workshop 1
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Register by June 9th
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Workshop 2
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Learn more and register for a workshop 
Pre-conference Field Trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium
DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP FOR THE FIELD TRIP: July 6th, 2010
The SCGIS conference is offering a pre-conference field trip to the
Monterey Bay Aquarium on the afternoon of Thursday, July 8th. We will meet in the reception area of the Asilomar Conference Grounds, located in the Phoebe A. Hearst Social Hall, at 1:00 pm and then make our way to the aquarium. The cost of this field trip will be approximately $28 to be paid on the day. To register for this field trip email
Gillian Woolmer.
TRANSPORTATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE GROUNDSFrom the North and the Nearest Airport (San Jose)The San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the nearest major port and about 75 miles north of Asilomar. San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) International Airports are each approximately 35 miles north of San Jose. From SJC, take Interstate Highway 101 south towards Gilroy. Take State Highway 156 west towards Monterey Peninsula. Turn south on State Highway 1. Exit at Highway 68 West to Pacific Grove. Stay on Highway 68 for 3.5 miles until it becomes a city street called Forest Avenue. Continue on Forest Avenue for .4 miles and make a left turn onto Sinex Avenue. In just under 1 mile, Sinex Avenue ends at the front gates to Asilomar.
From the East (Salinas/Highway 101)
Take Highway 68 West from Salinas. Turn south on Highway 1 (approximately 15 miles). From Highway 1 take Highway 68 West into Pacific Grove and proceed as above.
Other Attractions at Asilomar
Panoramic beauty along miles of California's central coast is the life spring for recreational activities for those visiting Asilomar, and the Monterey Area. Bicycle rentals, bird watching, strolling along the boardwalk or swimming in a heated pool are just a few ways to start the day. Lodge guests can also take up a friendly game of volleyball, ping-pong or billiards in the Social Hall. Part of what makes Asilomar so unique is the natural surroundings. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Asilomar's historical architecture and natural surroundings.
Extending Your Stay
Asilomar welcomes all conference guests to extend their stay to include additional nights before or after a conference based on availability. You may have to switch rooms to do so, but every effort will be made to make such a transition a smooth one!
Guest Services
Business Services - Fax and photocopying services are available at the Front Desk for a nominal charge. Our Business Center provides internet connections, computer access, and a printer. Please inquire at the front desk for access and fee information. Wireless Internet is available in the main reception area.
Cribs and Rollaway Beds - These items are available in some guestrooms with advance notice.
Park Store - Open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily, offers a wide selection of gift items and personal care products, as well as various refreshments such as coffee and espresso drinks.
Telephones - There are public telephones located throughout the grounds, and there are house telephones in each building for on-grounds calls only. To contact an Asilomar associate, please call 888-733-9005.
Asilomar Conference Grounds
800 Asilomar Boulevard
PO Box 537
Pacific Grove CA 93950
Tel: (831) 372-8016
Fax: (831) 372-7227
Sales Office: (831) 642-4222
Leisure Reservations: (866) 654-2878
E-mail:
AsilomarSales@DNCinc.com
Links
AUCTIONEvery year at the conference we hold a silent and live auction to fund the SCGIS scholarship program. It's a super fun event that's always a highlight of the conference. Where do the auction items come from, you ask? They come from your generous donations!
We invite you to donate an item to the auction as a way to show your support for SCGIS. Past auctions have seen unique and exotic items from many countries and diverse cultures. Ideas for donations include artwork, pottery, masks, baskets, carvings, jewelry, books, musical instruments, photographs, specialty foods, alcoholic beverages, vacation opportunities, or anything else you can think of. No item is too large, small, or unusual, and all donations are greatly appreciated. Consider items from your own travels that you're ready to part with, or enlist the generosity of a talented family member or friend to create an item for the auction. We will display a summary statement with each item that can tell its story, so please include information on the origin, cultural meaning, or any other special significance of the item.
Even if you don’t have an item to donate, please come to the auction ready to bid on items and socialize with your fellow conference attendees. You'll be sure to treasure any purchase as a memento of the wonderful times and ideas we all share at the annual SCGIS conference.
Let's make this year's event a huge success! If you have any questions you can contact
Paul Angelino.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Please feel free to contact us with questions:
Abstract submissions: Abstracts@scgis.org
Membership: Membership@scgis.org
SCGIS annual auction: Auction@scgis.org
Conference (general): Conference@scgis.org