NGS Height Modernization Conference

July 17-18, 2007

Desired outcomes:

· Develop a shared vision for a national Height Modernization Program

· Define specific strategies and actions for Partners in expanding the program to national level

Agenda

Day 1 – July 17 – 8:00am – 4:30pm

8:00 - 8:30 Refreshments/Social

Provided by National Geodetic Survey

8:30 – 8:45 Welcome/Opening Remarks

Renee Shields, Height Modernization Manager

8:45-9:15 Over-Arching Objectives

David Zilkoski, Director, National Geodetic Survey

9:15-10:00 Envisioning the Future

John Riordan, Facilitator, Lynne Carbone and Assoc

Groundrules, Process, Roles

Table session: Response to Dave Zilkoski’s remarks

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-10:45 Draft, National Height Modernization Plan

Gilbert Mitchell, Chief, Geodetic Services Division

10:45 - 12:30 Implementation Challenges

John Riordan, Facilitator, Lynne Carbone and Assoc

Table Session:

Task 1: Response to the Draft Plan

Task 2: What will it take for us to successfully implement such a Plan and achieve our vision?

12:30 -1:30 Lunch on your own

1:30 - 3:00 Implementation Strategies – Round I

Table Session

3:00 – 3:15 Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:30 Report Outs – Presentations and Discussion

Day 2 – July 18 – 8:00am – 12:00pm

8:00 - 8:30 Refreshments/Social

Provided by National Geodetic Survey

8:30 – 9:00 Discussion of Round 1 Results

John Riordan, Facilitator, Lynne Carbone and Assoc

9:00 - 10:15 Re-Group for Implementation Strategies – Round II

Table Session

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Report Outs – Discussion and Prioritization

11:30 – 12:00 Closing Remarks

David Zilkoski, Director, National Geodetic Survey