This document provides information about the Geomatics Atlantic conference taking place from June 12-14 at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. It outlines details about parking limitations on campus due to construction, recommends attendees arrive early or take public transportation. It highlights some of the speakers and topics that will be covered at the conference, including presentations on coastal change mapping, policing, media, and more. The document also advertises the social events during the conference, including receptions and entertainment, encouraging attendees to network.

1. 25 Years
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax
Geomatics Atlantic News Service Vol. 3 June 12-14, 2012
www.geomaticsatlantic.com
Where the news is. Where it happens.
CONTENTS: The last few key things! WE HAVE SPEAKERS AND POSTERS DID WE MENTION?
PARKING YOU WILL WANT TO SEE AND HEAR: We checked a few things, and
FACTS AND FUN Let’s face it. You saw the program and here are some of the better
realized the place to be was GA 2012. Is things to KNOW BEFORE you
SOCIAL NETWORKING ON SITE Arrive! There are washrooms
PROGRAM there a need to review everyone on site. Hey, some of us have
CAMPUS MAP speaking and talking? DO we have to been to places where wash-
tell you how exciting it will be? Is it rooms were not in the same
really critical to outline the benefits of building! I think next to parking
PARKING?? CAN I BRING MY VEHICLE? all of the events, social or otherwise? areas or? Yes, we said it again,
Normally we would say “certainly!” This Well of course it is! There is no doubt parking is an issue so please
year, to everyone’s surprise (including find a friend and share a ride
that every year, Geomatics Atlantic or use the bus after all, we
some SMU staff helping us) the one attracts the best and brightest to speak can also be green at Geomatics
large parking lot that would have been and present the latest developments in Atlantic. If you think about it,
available is not. Construction has caused our field within the region. This year will some of the things to avoid
us all an issue with cars – one we did be no different! We have attracted and check should be obvious
not expect or plan for!!. What we speakers from across the region and – no text, no talk and no phone
suggest is: (a) get to the campus early – during the sessions. However,
beyond. The topics range from how the a few people will be texting as
before 8 – and go to security in the World Bank operates and how can work they will be posting comments
bottom of the McNally building to buy a within the international financial From the event to blogs and
parking pass; (b) park along the side systems, to how mobile applications twitter as a favor to the event.
streets –not a good option at all were developed to recognize the 100th But those folks will be in back
because the time limits are 1 to 2 hours anniversary of the Titanic. There will be and will be otherwise quiet.
maximum; or (c ) car pool or bus. The Make certain you check out the
talks on the use of LiDAR for coastal posters while you are in the
last option is probably the best for you. change from storms, policing and exhibit area, and talk to the
The bus routes 9 and 10 will take you to geomatics, and how the media and exhibitors about all your needs,
Saint Mary’s. changes in the industry merge to ideas and thoughts about
communicate the latest developments partnerships. Enjoy the drinks
and snacks during the breaks,
WWW.GEOMATICSATLANTIC.COM in the sector. We have posters covering
and really kick back and have
everything from education to some fun with the opening
Don’t forget, if you have stories or maybe a governmental infrastructure efforts. We reception and the COGS 25
picture from the last 25 years, for COGS and will hear from marine experts and those celebration. Cassie and Maggie
even for GA. Send them along or bring them with control over the most critical MacDonald are entertaining us
with you and we will let the world share the all on Wednesday evening.
infrastructure from water, gas and
fun! We promise to be tasteful too. How That will surely be a great time
about we start the ball rolling? power. And that is only a taste of what
to hear some traditional and
is to come. AND WHAT ABOUT NET- not-so-traditional Celtic music.
WORKING? As always, receptions, ice- And did we mention parking?
For example: breakers and evenings on your own are
Guess Who?
DON’T GET LOST! See
both critical and traditional. You can’t
Or Where the campus map in this
attend Geomatics Atlantic and not mix
and When newsletter, and note
in some fun and friendship. That would
simply be “un-Atlantic Canadian” the time table of events!
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It’s less than a week away!! SEE YOU AT GA2012 IN HALIFAX JUNE 12-14 N
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2. 25 Years
Saint Mary’s University,
Halifax
Geomatics Atlantic News Service Vol. 2 June 12-14, 2012
Where the news is. Where it happens. www.geomaticsatlantic.com
The AGM is Coming! TOP TEN REASONS TO BE AT GA: 25 years ago? Those were the days!
The AGM IS Coming! (apologies to David Letterman) Meech Lake Accord signed
Regan President, Brian Mulroney PM
Yes, it’s that time of the year. 10: It is the best in the region; after 25 (remember? when Irish eyes are
years, it is THE event! smiling?) Wall Street crash of 22%.
The Annual General Meeting
for the Geomatics Association 9: Everyone you know will be there. Gary Hart exists US Presidential
of Nova Scotia is upon us. Those you don’t know, you will want to.
Campaign due to infidelity charges
Wednesday at Lunch! while Jim Bakker resigns from his TV
McNally Theatre… 8: Saint Mary’s is a great venue, and to
enjoy the “social life” of residence. church for the same reasons
Be involved Be Heard Be there (Let’s not define “social”)
Prozac hits the market. Top Music
DO YOU LIKE YOUR SMART PHONE? 7: the mix and mingle events are Artists U2, Madonna and Michael
Then keep track of everything happening fantastic; with COGS 25th! Jackson – no connection to Prozac
on site during the event (and updates stocks increasing.
before too!). Link to our channels on 6: Halifax is a great city (ok, we can’t
Twitter and Lanyrd, also via our Linkedin say it is the best in the region because
“Three men and a baby” is the
or GANS home page. that would be rude, even if it is true,
but we didn’t say that).
number one movie.
@GeoAtlantic 5: We are pretty sure that Mr. Harper Edmonton Oilers win the Cup.
isn’t coming (we asked, but he couldn’t Toronto didn’t (again, and again, and)
find us on a map).
And with Tweets and Lanyrds, Halifax’s own Ellen Page was born.
use the #geoAtlantic. 4: It’s the 25th anniversary
Maria Von Trapp, Lorne Green,
3: the weather will be great! Really.
http://lanyrd.com/2012/geomaticsatlantic2012/ Rudolf Hess, Dean Martin, Jackie
honest ! (ok, you all know Atlantic
Canada, but we will try)
Gleeson, and Fred Astaire die.
Post a note, ask a question, upload a
photo, make a comment, follow your 2: the speakers and posters and work- Average home listing in Halifax
friends! If it is worth telling, then log on. shops are top notch! $90,000 (According to MLS)
But….save it until after the speaker has
spoken. Smartphones are smart enough 1. Did we mention it is the 25th Prime Rate 9.25% - 9.5%
to know how to be polite. Anniversary? CDN dollar is 75cents to USD
DID WE MISS ANYONE? We know so. Canada population: 25 million
New members, 1st time attendees, and (now 10 million more)
students! If you see these people, or
there is someone who looks like they AND LASTLY!!
could use a little help, then step up and We won’t forget you, so stay tuned to
introduce yourself. You never know, you email, twitter, lanyrd, web sites,
may be meeting the next CEO of a etc….updates will be sent and we will
geomatics firm! be on site to help in any way.
QUESTIONS? Send us a note any time! geomaticsatlantic@gans.ca