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Dear [your supervisor’s name]:

I would like your support to attend GIS-Pro 2019 taking place September 28-October 2, 2019 in New Orleans.

The event will allow me to participate in education that is directly applicable to my work. I will be able to meet with my peers and find out what’s working at organizations similar to ours and connect with them after to continue sharing solutions and ideas.

[If you wish to attend one of the workshops, check out the offerings and note why a particular topic is important] There are several workshops on Sunday, September 29. Attendance is included in the registration fee. These workshops are periodically presented regionally at an additional cost. I am particularly interested in this workshop: [FILL IN along with the reason it is important to your work]

After reviewing the program, I have identified a number of sessions that are of particular relevance. The speakers/instructors include industry experts and colleagues who have faced similar challenges. I chose each of these sessions as it directly relates to an issue we are dealing with.

• Focus on what you will specifically bring back to the organization as payback for the investment.

• List at least 3 sessions that will provide the greatest benefit to your organization

• Mention a track that is specifically important to you and your organization, a focus you won’t find elsewhere:

o GIS Leadership & Management

o Community Resiliency and Sustainability

o Social Justice and Equity Implications of GIS

o GIS Supporting Health and Human Services

o Data Management and Analysis

o Geospatial Technology Innovations

o Inspiring the Future of GIS and Education

Additionally, I will be able to meet one-on-one with representatives from companies we currently work with such as [check out the exhibitor/sponsor list and name a few] to discuss ways in which we can maximize our current investment. I will also have the opportunity to check out solutions being offered by other companies which might further improve our processes and efficiencies.

Costs

I have broken down the costs to attend this conference. For a total of , I can attend GIS-Pro 2019.

Registration: $

Airfare (or mileage): $

Transportation: $

Hotel: ($179 per night)

Meals: The conference already provides one hosted lunch, one hosted breakfast and a hosted social event. There are numerous options for the rest of my meals. I estimate the cost to be about $xx per day.

Total:

My registration fee includes access to workshops and dozens of sessions taking place in one venue over a 3½ day period. I will prepare a summary of what I’ve learned and share it with you and other staff members after the event.

Thank you for your consideration of this request and I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

[your name]

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