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What’s New in the PODS AssociationNew MembersPODS welcomes the following new members (view complete list):
The annual meeting will be Thursday, September 17, from 8am to 5pm at the Marriott Westchase in Houston, TX. This is a great opportunity to meet with other operators and service providers to learn how they are using the PODS model to meet their business and regulatory needs. You will also hear updates from the working groups, information about the Technical Committee, and the future plans of the Board of Directors. The following areas are open for your participation:
Registration is now open. You may register here. Call for PapersThe annual PODS User Group Meeting is September 17, 2009. Thanks to your participation, we will have another successful year. Do you have a subject on which you would like to speak? Do you have ann idea you would like to share? Has your organization over come a difficulty from which the pipeline industry could learn? Now is the time to share that information. The PODS Association Board of Directors invites you to submit a paper for presentation at the PODS User Group Meeting. Who Will Be AttendingGIS Analysts, Database Administrators, Pipeline Operators, Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Software Providers, Web Developers, Spatial Data Managers, GIS Managers, Programmers, Application Developers, GIS Developers, Systems Integrators, Right of Way Managers, Tax Managers, Pipeline Managers, Engineers & Constructors, Mapping Professionals, Safety & Compliance Officers, Information Systems, Environmental Coordinators, Corrosion & Cathodic Protection Personnel, Risk Analysis Personnel, Integrity Management Personnel Abstract FormatPlease provide the following speaker information:
Please note that only presenters and copresenters listed on the abstract form may present at the conference. Please provide the following presentation information:
Note: Abstracts must be submitted by July 2, 2009. You are responsible for confirming that your abstract was received. Please contact Sheila Wilson by email or phone (918-246-9343) to verify that the abstract was received. Remember, all presentations must be noncommercial. Conference Registration Is Required Open Standard Policy Thank You SponsorsThe following companies are sponsoring the PODS User Conference on September 17, 2009. We appreciate your contribution to this event and to the pipeline industry.
All sponsorships are $500. Please contact Sheila Wilson if you would like to sponsor. Technical CommitteeWould you like to participate on the Technical Committee? The Technical Committee is composed of five groups:
The team leaders from each group comprise the leadership team that oversees the Technical Committee as a whole. Members of the Technical Committee must meet the following requirements:
If you are interested in participating on one of the teams, please send a resume or CV to Sheila Wilson. The Technical Committee will then review the applicants. |