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1 Everything you need to know about MEMBERSHIP Being a member gives you access to the right conversations for you and your industry. It also gives you services that are right for your business when you need them

2 Page 1 Cover Image DigitalGlobe: Table Rock, Wyoming, United States, June 11, 2012, WorldView-2 INTRODUCTION Become a SIBA GITA member Our members tell us the greatest value comes from raising our collective voices in support of our community. Being a member gives you access to the right conversations for you and your industry. It also gives you services that are right for your business when you need them. Our members include businesses and governments who create and use spatial information across the spectrum of surveying, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, hydrography and spatial system development.

3 Page 2 Image Aecom BENEFITS Why become a member? In a complex business environment, collectively addressing certain challenges beats going it alone. But it s more than thinking there is strength in numbers. Our members genuinely believe there is strength in sharing knowledge and supporting one another in an authentic way. We are a community of communities. We coordinate shared resources and effort, and bring specialised skills to serving the collective needs of our member communities. Networking Our members value the nurturing networks we develop, and the connections we help them to make with peers, suppliers, industry decision-makers, and potential clients. We look for opportunities to promote relationship building, through the numerous events we host throughout the year, as well as facilitating introductions between individual members. In short, we ll do everything possible to open the right doors for you. Growth We focus on two areas of growth: assisting and promoting the growth of our members; and assisting and promoting the growth of the spatial industry. As a SIBA GITA member you can access advice, templates, webinars, marketing opportunities and services that suit your stage of growth. You will also benefit directly from industry-wide activities SIBA GITA is leading in member-identified growth markets including transport, built environment, agriculture, health, energy and mining, defence and security, environment and communications. Support Our members are supported by a range of business tools, saving you time and money which ultimately helps you to run your businesses more effectively and more efficiently. Contact us for expert advice related to running a spatial business, ask about mentoring, customise your preferences for staying up to date on industry news, or access our third party relationships for insurance and quality assurance products and services. There is strength in sharing knowledge and supporting one another in an authentic way. With this in mind we work for, and on behalf of, our members Influence Our members enjoy the benefits of our work with governments and other stakeholders to promote and advocate for an optimal business environment. As a member you ll have a direct voice into a range of government initiatives and reviews that are topical for the industry. We ll also look into issues that you raise and seek your advice on matters we take to our government and private sector stakeholders.

4 Page 3 Image DigitalGlobe: Boco Raton, Florida, United States, April 3, 2014, WorldView-2 TIERS SIBA GITA Membership Levels TIER 1: The Basics If your organisation wants to support the spatial industry, be represented and have access to information about ethics, standards and best practices. Tier 1 would suit sole traders, start-ups and partnerships, or small teams within larger organisations where the broader organisation is not a heavy user of spatial information. We support our members through a number of business tools, saving them time and money which ultimately helps them run their businesses more effectively and more efficiently TIER 2: Enhanced Access If your organisation desires to become stronger with access to the latest ideas and innovations, professional development resources and SIBA GITA discounts. Would suit small-to-medium enterprise, or well established spatial business unit within a larger organisation. TIER 3: Full Suite of Benefits If your organisation aspires to be a leader in the spatial industry, wants the full suite of SIBA GITA s products and support services and recognition for our commitment to the industry. Would suit a larger or fast-growing organisation.

5 Page 4 We work with, and for, our members to influence governments and external markets impacting our members business and the spatial industry, in general CATEGORY TIER ANNUAL FEE Individual 420 TIER 1: Basic 950 Be part of the Industry Be informed and get support Grow your business Save time and money Recognise excellence TIER 2: Enhanced 2,950 Tier 1 benefits Recognise excellence Influence/shape policy agenda TIER 3: Full 7,950 Tier 1 and 2 benefits Exclusive access, branding and leadership opportunities MEMBERSHIP SERVICE INDIVIDUAL TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Annual Subscription (+GST) ,950 7,950 BE PART OF INDUSTRY Influence as a member of Branches/Special Interest Groups Submit articles to be published on SIBA GITA website Stand as a candidate and vote in SIBA GITA board elections Use the SIBA GITA membership logo in your branding GROW YOUR BUSINESS/BUILD PROFILE Tender alert services Attend targeted networking events Receive introductions to potential clients and collaborators Promote your business in our searchable directory Access member-only banner advertising opportunities Be a preferred speaker at industry events Access exclusive sponsorship opportunities Profile your company/people/projects in industry publications* Receive support to submit articles in industry publications* * planned for introduction in 2017/18 fees apply per item or able to be purchased as a membership add-on

6 Page 5 MEMBERSHIP SERVICE INDIVIDUAL TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Annual Subscription (+GST) ,950 7,950 BE INFORMED/GET SUPPORT Personalise your newsfeed in the member portal Receive a copy of the annual report Seek expert advice on spatial business matters Access the knowledge-base (white papers, presentations) Access the premium knowledge base materials (webinars, special reports)* Download business support tools (templates, example documents) Sign up for special industry updates Access the Salary Survey Receive a subscription to Position and Utility magazines INFLUENCE/SHAPE THE POLICY AGENDA Participate in knowledge communities Participate in industry advocacy groups Contribute to industry reports, white papers and government submissions Be invited to exclusive leadership events Participate in selected industry-research collaboration activities Participate in selected industry-research collaboration leadership groups SAVE TIME AND MONEY Save with discounted member rates for events and shop Save with discounted member rates for tickets and exhibition at allied events Receive complimentary tickets to selected events Enjoy complimentary access to SIBA GITA boardroom and hot-desk facility in Brisbane RECOGNISE EXCELLENCE Save on entry fees for Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards 1 Free PA 1 Free PA 1 Free PA * planned for introduction in 2017/18 fees apply per item or able to be purchased as a membership add-on

7 Spatial Industries Business Association (SIBA) and Geospatial Information Technologies Association (GITA ANZ) ABN: National Office 64 Sylvan Road Toowong QLD 4066 For further information Please contact us on E: P: W: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Member Information Business Name: ABN or ACN: Year of formation: Type: Public Company Private Company Partnership Sole Trader Government Other Contact Person Name: Mobile: Address: Postal Address: Phone: Fax: Membership Fees (exclusive of GST) Category Fees Other Individual 420 Tier Tier Tier Payment Method Payment Calculation Our members include businesses and governments who create and use spatial information across the spectrum of surveying, GIS, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, hydrography and spatial system development Bank Transfer (BSB: A/C: ) Cheque enclosed (Made out to Spatial Industries Business Association Ltd) Credit Card Visa Mastercard Card Number: Name on Card: Expiry: Note: Choosing to pay by credit card will incur a 3% surcharge. CVV: Amount GST 10% Credit Card 3% Surcharge (if applicable) TOTAL info@spatialbusiness.org Post: 64 Sylvan Road, Toowong, QLD 4066 Web: Enquiries: Signed:

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