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CALL FOR PAPERS and REGISTRATION
OFWIM 1997
"Connecting People with Resources through Digital Information
Systems"
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The Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers
(OFWIM) is holding its 5th Annual Conference in Reston,
Virginia on August 3 and 4,1997. The theme of the conference
is "Connecting People with Resources through Digital
Information Systems" and will be held at the Hyatt Regency
Reston. The conference offers attendees the opportunity to
exchange ideas via oral or poster presentations, a Hackers'
Ball (hands-on demonstrations), as well as through
participation in the OFWIM business meeting. Additionally,
participants will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues
specializing in spatial information management because the OFWIM conference
is being held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the National
Biodiversity Gap Analysis Program (August 4 through 8).
Agenda Topics
The theme of the conference is "Connecting People with Resources through
Digital Information Systems". Session topics include:
Information systems structured for intra- and interagency use,
Distribution of fish and wildlife information for publics, and
GIS and desktop mapping applications using fish and wildlife
information.
The hands-on demonstrations presented during the Hackers' Ball will
introduce tools that information managers can use to approach these
topics.
Submissions
Presentations can take the form of oral or poster presentation, or
demonstration of computer program(s) or new technology (privately or
government owned, commercial, or otherwise). If interested in presenting
during the paper or poster sessions or during the hands-on Hackers' Ball,
prepare a tile and contact the conference organizer by June 15, 1997.
After placement on agenda is confirmed, final papers are due July 15 1997.
The conference organizer:
Hope Barrett, OFWIM 1997
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Game Farm Road
Frankfort, KY. 40601
Phone: 502/564-4406 or leave a message on recorded
Voice Mail:502/564-7109 ext. 405,
FAX: 502/564-6508,
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1997 Conference Deadlines:
June 28: all interested attendees:
registration form and fee due to OFWIM treasurer.
June 15: all interested presenters:
contact conference organizer for placement on agenda.
July 15: papers due to conference organizer.
Instructions to Authors
Individuals should contact conference organizer (Hope Barrett) by
June 15, 1997 to express interest in presenting. After placement
on agenda is confirmed, final papers will be due July 15, 1997.
Final papers are to be submitted on paper and diskette (either
5.25" or 3.5"). Acceptable formats are: 6.0 DOS text,
WordPerfect for Windows 5.0 or later, Word for Windows 6.0 or
later, Word for Macintosh 5.0 or later or ASCII text. Original
graphics are preferred in TIF or PCX format. Mail papers by July
15, 1997 to Hope Barrett (OFWIM 1997), KDFWR, #1 Game Farm Road,
Frankfort, KY. 40601. Phone:(502) 564-4406, FAX: (502)564-6508,
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Conference Registration
Advanced registration cost for the conference is $75.00. Interested
participants must send completed registration forms to the OFWIM treasurer
(Lisa Sausville) to be included in accurate meal and meeting counts.
Completed advanced registration forms should may be mailed no later than
June 28, 1997. Registration after June 28 is $90.00; on-site registration
will be available.
Hotel Registration
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Reston. A block of rooms
will be reserved OFWIM conference participants. Prices for rooms will be
available soon and will be accompanied by a list of hotels in close
proximity to the Hyatt. More hotel information will follow.
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Registration Form
OFWIM 1997 Annual Meeting
August 3-4, 1997
"Connecting People with Resources through Digital Information
Systems"
Name:__________________________________________________________
Affiliation:___________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City:__________________ State:_____________ Zip:_____________
Phone: __________________________
FAX:_______________________________
E-mail:__________________________________________________________
Registration cost includes:
session participation with breaks,
Hackers' Ball (hands-on demonstrations),
business meeting attendance, and
1 copy of OFWIM 1997 Proceedings.
Advanced registration: $75.00 due June 28, 1997.
Late registration and on-site registration: $90.00.
Checks should be payable to: OFWIM, c/o Lisa Sausville,Treasurer.
Completed registration forms and fees should may be mailed to:
Lisa Sausville (FWIS), OFWIM Treasurer 1997 Virginia
Department of Game & Inland Fisheries
P.O. Box 11104
Richmond, VA. 23230-1104
(804) 367-8747
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All interested attendees and presenters must communicate your intentions
to guarantee an accurate meal count. After the conference, paid
registrants will receive the Proceedings that contains written papers from
presentations and demonstrated technologies.
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Who is OFWIM?
The Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM)
is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote the management
and conservation of natural resources by facilitating technology and
information exchange among fish and wildlife information managers.
OFWIM is working to accomplish its goals by providing coordination,
outreach, technical assistance, and continuing education services to
fish and wildlife information managers. The Organization publishes a
newsletter and, once a year, holds a national conference. Throughout
the year, OFWIM sponsors regional meetings and training sessions for
fish and wildlife agencies and organizations that are interested in
dynamic information management. Over 50 federal, state, and private
agencies have participated in OFWIM meetings and events.
OFWIM Membership
OFWIM is made up of federal, state, and private individuals
interested in fish and wildlife information. Three types of
membership exist.
General Members annual dues are $25.00; individuals are
entitled to one vote.
Government Members annual dues are $200.00;
this includes:
1) agencies responsible for the administration of fish and
wildlife resources or habitat in each state, province, or
commonwealth and
2) federal or international agencies responsible for the administration of
fish and wildlife resources or habitats. Government members are entitled
to two votes.
Sponsoring Members annual dues are $500.00; this includes
those who are interested in contributing to the goals of OFWIM, but are
from for-profit organizations.
All memberships for OFWIM may be attained by sending your name, address,
agency affiliation, E-mail address, phone number, and dues (made
payable to:
OFWIM c/o Lisa Sausville, Treasurer:
Lisa Sausville (FWIS), OFWIM Treasurer
VA Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries
P.O. Box 11104
Richmond, VA. 23230-1104
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Jeffrey B. Trollinger
FWIS Research Specialist Sr.
Fish and Wildlife Information System
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries
4010 West Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23230-1104
Phone: (804) 367-9717 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FAX: (804) 367-2427
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Stefanie S. Rixecker
Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University, Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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