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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello GIS Professionals,</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Please find below my current list of upcoming workshops, which I'll be conducting in person at the MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon (Whitefish, Montana) and ORURISA GIS In Action (Portland, Oregon) conferences in April.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b>April - MAGIP Big Sky GeoCon In-Person Workshops, The Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish, Montana</b></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Introduction to ArcGIS Data Management Using Python</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Monday, April 13, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Description: <a href="https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Python">https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Python</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Registration: <a href="https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration">https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Please note that the prerequisite Introduction to Python Programming workshop is not currently scheduled, but if you're interested, please let me know and we can work something out</li></ul></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Description: <a href="https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade">https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Registration: <a href="https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration">https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration</a></li></ul></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Friday, April 17, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Mountain Time</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Description: <a href="https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade2">https://www.magip.org/2026BSGCWorkshops#Arcade2</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Registration: <a href="https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration">https://www.magip.org/bigskygeocon#Registration</a></li></ul></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><b>April - ORURISA GIS In Action In-Person Workshops, Standard Insurance Center, Portland, Oregon</b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Monday, April 27, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Description: <a href="https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops">https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Registration: <a href="https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration">https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration</a></li></ul></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pacific Time</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Description: <a href="https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops">https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-Action-Workshops</a></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Registration: <a href="https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration">https://orurisa.org/GIS-in-action/registration</a></li></ul></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Descriptions</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Descriptions for all of the workshops can also be found at <a href="gispd.com/training">gispd.com/training</a>. Please pay particular attention to any prerequisite requirements in the descriptions and below.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Approach</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">The nature of these workshops is as much coaching as it is teaching, in that, rather than working through fixed exercises, attendees seem to prefer to follow along as I give explanations and demos and then spend time practicing what they've learned, helping each other out in the process. This allows for an engaging and flexible approach, with discussion and experimentation greatly enhancing the collective experience.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Things to Note</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">For all workshops, please read the associated details carefully and note the following:</p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Prerequisite requirements</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">As explained in the descriptions:</p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">The Introduction to ArcGIS Arcade workshop is a prerequisite requirement for the Intermediate ArcGIS Arcade workshop;</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">My Introduction to Python Programming workshop is a prerequisite requirement for the Introduction to ArcGIS Data Management Using Python workshop;</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Please get in touch if you would like to discuss a waiver of any prerequisite requirements or would like me to provide a prerequisite workshop offering.</li></ul><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Setup</li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">I'll send you setup instructions well before a workshop commences.</li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">You're welcome to register at any time before a workshop starts. If you have trouble registering at the last minute, please let me know and we'll work it out. Please bear in mind that it’s important that you’ve completed all setup requirements BEFORE a workshop begins.</li></ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Acknowledgements</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">I'm most grateful to the <a href="https://www.magip.org/">Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP)</a> and <a href="https://orurisa.org/">Oregon URISA (ORURISA)</a> for supporting the provision of these workshops and I highly encourage you to support these organizations by attending their conferences and becoming a member and an active participant.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Please let me know if you have any questions. You can reach me by phone at the number below or by email at <a href="mailto:info@gispd.com">info@gispd.com</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Thanks.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">David</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">David A. Howes</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#042453">Geospatial Information Scientist</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#042453">David Howes, LLC</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">PO Box 50614, Bellevue, WA 98015<br>c: 253-312-3441</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://dhowes.com/"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#042453">dhowes.com</span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://gispd.com/"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#042453">gispd.com</span></b></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>