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To: PODS Interested Parties TWO NEW MEMBERS - Welcome!Paragon Engineering Services www.paraengr.com PODS 3.2.1 - Patch ReleaseOn October 22, the PODS Technical Committee released version 3.2.1 of the PODS data model. This is a patch release that corrects several issues that the Technical Committee considered important to address before the release of PODS 3.3. Scripts for Oracle 8.1.7.4, 9.0, 9.2.1.4 and 10g, and SQL Server 2000 were provided to PODS member companies. If you have any questions regarding this patch release please e-mail tech@pods.org or Scott Hills sjhills@chevrontexaco.com. PODS Technical CommitteeThe PODS Association technical committee is pleased to announce the addition of the following individuals to the PODS Technical Committee:
If you are interested in participating in the PODS Technical Committee, please contact Scott Hills sjhills@chevrontexaco.com, the committee Chairman for more information. PODS Direct Assessment SubmodelIn 2005, the PODS Technical Committee will be working on the addition of new Direct Assessment tables for the PODS model. If you are interested in participating on a subcommittee to develop a Direct Assessment submodel for PODS, please contact Ron Brush ronb@newcenturysoftware.com. PODS Committee ContactsGPS Data Dictionary -- Alan Herbison alan.herbison@terasen.com About PODSPODS is the Pipeline Open Data Standard, initiated by and supported by gas and liquid pipeline operators and service providers. The PODS Association was initially formed in 1998 with the idea of developing pipeline industry data standards, specifically related to spatial attribute and operational data, for the benefit of pipeline operators developing facility databases or GIS systems. Building upon best practices, the goal of the association is to help develop industry data standards that can be used by pipeline operators and vendors to reduce new development risk, speed-up development and implementation, and provide a basis upon which better systems can be developed. How to Become a MemberThe PODS Association, Inc. is currently accepting new members. Membership fees cover the cost of committee conference calls, web site, promotion and literature publication and advertisements. The membership application can be downloaded at Membership Form. If you prefer to be invoiced, please contact myself or one of the other officers. If you are currently using the PODS data model or plan to, we encourage you to join the association and contribute your time, suggestions and ideas. PODS Association membership is not required to use the PODS data model, but it is encouraged. If you have questions about the PODS Association, Inc. or the PODS data model, please visit the PODS web site or contact myself or one of the contacts listed above. To be removed from this list, please reply and indicate so. Best regards, Ron Brush |