About Chesapeake URISA
Furtherance of the geospatial field
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
The Chesapeake chapter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). We exist to develop, promote, and grow the field of geographic information systems (GIS) through member meetings, workshops, information and technology sharing, and networking.
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
Our members live and/or work in the National Capitol Region and beyond. They represent the geospatial community at the local, city, state, and Federal levels of government, as well as, non-government organizations, non-profit groups, and the private sector.
A Network of Networks
GIS professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia
A Network of Networks
Chesapeake URISA strives to collaborate and network with a variety of groups ranging from educational institutions, Meetup.com groups, other URISA chapters, URISA International, state information committees, and leading GIS technology businesses.
CHESAPEAKE URISA CHAPTER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Join Chesapeake URISA!
The URISA Chesapeake Chapter is pleased to announce Executive Board vacancies for the following positions for 2-year, elected terms. General duties of each position are described below. More information can be found in the chapter bylaws which are available on our website at https://chesapeakeurisa.org or by sending inquiry to our email address at info@ChesapeakeURISA.org
- PRESIDENT-ELECT - The President Elect assumes the duties of the President in the absence of the President. The President Elect performs other duties as the President and Board recommend. The President Elect must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.
- TREASURER- The Treasurer shall be responsible for managing the Chapter finances and shall handle the Chapter funds in accordance with procedures established by the Board. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the verification and filing of the Annual Chapter Report, which includes the Chapter's financial statement, and shall be responsible for all other reports and filings as required by other agencies. The Treasurer must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.
- SECRETARY - The Secretary shall prepare accurate minutes of all proceedings and meetings of the Chapter and Board. The Secretary must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.
- MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR - The Membership Coordinator produces the membership directory, mails renewal letters, and answers questions about membership benefits. The Membership Coordinator sends out mailings for workshops, membership renewals, and conferences. This position also responds to emails that are received from the website which include requests and questions. The Membership Coordinator must be an active URISA and Chesapeake Chapter member in good standing.
The chapter welcomes nominations (including self-nomination) of qualified candidates via email to info@ChesapeakeURISA.org. Elections will be held at the URISA Chapter general meeting.
Board nominees should be active members of URISA in good standing and shall reside and/or work within Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia.
The chapter is also seeking volunteers to participate in several chapter activities and items including:
- Sponsorship Coordination
- Event Coordination (e.g., webinar speakers, in person events, etc.)
- Chapter Outreach
- Social Media/Web
The geographic distribution of our chapter is wide, and we welcome support from all our chapter members. No contribution is too small as our volunteer organization requires many contributors to ensure the success of the chapter.
====================================================
Thank you and have a wonderful season!
Chesapeake Chapter Executive Board
Sponsorship Opportunities
Chesapeake URISA Sponsorship Opportunities
Your contribution will allow Chesapeake URISA to grow and help the geospatial community in the DMV area connect. Chesapeake URISA is continuing to provide high quality educational and networking opportunities in 2024. We are planning 3 webinars and 3 in-person networking events to be held throughout the year. We are pleased to share with you Chesapeake URISA sponsorship opportunities where your company can help support our organization and members while gaining visibility to a growing population of GIS users.
We have put together the following offerings for supporting Chesapeake URISA throughout 2023:
Diamond Corporate Sponsorship is offered at $2,500/yr and includes the following benefits:
- Webinars
- Event registration list with contact information
- Logo prominently displayed on Agenda.
- Opportunity to submit commercial/video which will air before general sessions.
- Special acknowledgement during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.
- Logo on Chesapeake URISA web page and all materials
- Opportunity to include a lightning talk during the Webinar.
- Mappy Hour Networking Events
- Logo on Promotional Materials
- Event registration list with contact information
- Opportunity/acknowledgment to include a lightning talk during Chesapeake URISA events
Platinum Corporate Sponsorship is offered at $1,500/yr and includes the following benefits:
- Webinars
- Event registration list with contact information
- Logo prominently displayed on Agenda.
- Special acknowledgement during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.
- Networking Events
- Logo on Promotional Materials
- Event registration list with contact information
Virtual Sponsorship is offered at $750/yr per webinar is for those that enjoy the flexibility of supporting Chesapeake URISA webinars, and includes the following benefits:
- Webinars
- Logo displayed on event registration page.
- Logo prominently displayed during event Welcome, Closing, and session breaks.
- Event registration list with contact information
Please contact us for more information by email at info@ChesapeakeURISA.org
GIS Day 2023
Additional Information
GIS Day 2023
Date: 11/18/2023
Time: 10 am-4pm
In-person Address: 7799 Leesburg Pike,
2nd floor conference room #228
Fall Church, VA 22043
Virtual Zoom Meeting ID: 898 5549 4879
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89855494879
Meeting ID: 898 5549 4879
===========================================
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,89855494879# US (New York)
+13017158592,,89855494879# US (Washington DC)
=============================================
Learn More
Call for Presentations
Presenting your research provides you with an important opportunity to share your findings and results with others. Please contact us for more information by email at