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Top Stories National Technology Champion Award Nominations are Now Open NASCIO is now accepting nominations for the 2010 National Technology Champion Award. The award recognizes one individual annually for outstanding contributions in the field of information technology in the public sector. NASCIO strives to acknowledge innovators who promote excellence in both technology and good government. Nominees should have a proven track-record of sustained interest in and advocacy for IT in the public sector. For more information or to submit a nomination visit www.nascio.org/awards/ntc. Nominations will be accepted through January 20, 2010. Help Plan the Midyear Conference Agenda NASCIO's Programs Committee is collecting suggestions for speakers and session topics for the 2010 Midyear Conference. This is an opportunity to help ensure that the conference program addresses issues of interest and importance to you. Please use the Call for Ideas form to enter your suggestions online. The Programs Committee will utilize these suggestions as starting point in planning the conference program. The deadline for submitting ideas is Friday, January 8, 2010. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - The 2010 Midyear Conference is April 28-30, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore Maryland. The Sponsorship Opportunities will open on January 6, 2010 at 12:00 pm ET. Note: Certain sponsorships are limited in quantity and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Conference registration will open on February 1, 2010. Director Named to the Executive Committee NASCIO President Steve Fletcher appointed Greg Wass, State of Illinois CIO, as a new Director on the NASCIO's Executive Committee. Watch the NGA/CSG Webcast Managing in Times of Change: The Effective Use of Technology Can Make a Difference - Speakers included Steve Fletcher, NASCIO President and State of Utah CIO and Andy Cannon, State of Alabama, Assistant Director for Information Services Division and President of the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD). Click here to view the webcast. NASCIO Members Among Premier 100 IT Leaders David Taylor, State of Florida CIO and Dan Lohrmann, State of Michigan CTO, were among those honored as Premier 100 IT Leaders in 2010 by ComputerWorld. Click here to read the article. Click here for a complete list of recipients. NASCIO In The News American City and County - State CIOs Identify Top 2010 Priorities Dotgov Buzz - NASCIO Director of Government Affairs Pam Walker, is Highlighted in this Dotgov Buzz Monthly Newsletter Dotgov Buzz - NASCIO Released List of Top Priorities for CIOs Government Technology - Year in Review: Cyber-Security, Health IT Remain Important Issues for 2010 Government Technology - NASCIO's Top 10 Priorities for State CIOs Government Technology Blog - Dan Lohrmann's Take on NASCIO's Top Priorities for 2010 Whitehouse.gov - Open Government Laboratories of Democracy Members In The News Several State CIOs are quoted in the following articles: Government Technology interviewed Steve Fletcher, State of Utah CIO, Ken Theis, NASCIO Treasurer and State of Michigan CIO and Patrick Moore, State of Georgia CIO for this article on cloud computing. > Read More... This STATETECH Magazine article on Government IT leaders banding together includes comments from Oskar Anderson, State of Wisconsin CIO and Gopal Khanna, State of Minnesota CIO. > Read More... COLORADO Mike Locatis, State of Colorado CIO, launched a new public benefits website. > Read More... GEORGIA Patrick Moore, State of Georgia CIO, is quoted in this article regarding the state's impact from outsourcing. > Read More... MICHIGAN Ken Theis, State of Michigan CIO, will oversee the consolidation of the department of Management and Budget (DMB) and Information Technology (DIT) and will ultimately be named Director of the new department. > Read More... MINNESOTA Gopal Khanna, State of Minnesota CIO, discussed the launch of Minnesota's On-Demand Technical Support Program . > Read More... NEBRASKA Brenda Decker, State of Nebraska CIO, spoke about the state's transparency website. > Read More... UTAH Stephen Fletcher, State of Utah CIO, was interviewed by Federal News Radio 1500 AM on the changing role of the state CIO. > Listen to the Interview... Fletcher is also mentioned in this InformationWeek article on using state IT departments to provide cloud service to public agencies. > Read More... Fletcher discussed consolidating data services and vitalizing operations to create a center of excellence with STATETECH Magazine. > Read More... WASHINGTON Tony Tortorice, State of Washington, discussed future plans for a new data center. > Read More... New Members NASCIO would like to welcome Uptime Institute as a new corporate member. Committee & Work Group Updates The Enterprise Architecture & Governance Committee will sponsor a series on Best Practices and Innovations. The first forum "State Collaboration to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion" will be Tuesday, January 12 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET. Learn how states are employing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs to address prescription drug abuse and diversion. The forums are for state members only. Be sure to save the date. Dial-in information will be provided at a later date. All members are encouraged to get involved in NASCIO committee and working group activities for the 2009-2010 program year. Currently we are looking for volunteers for the following Committees and Working Groups: Awards Committee Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) Enterprise Architecture and Governance Committee Federal Cost Allocation and Regulatory Reform Working Group (State Members Only) Security and Privacy Committee Social Media and Government Working Group (State Members Only) To view descriptions of these committees and volunteer to serve, visit www.nascio.org/aboutNascio/committeeSignUp.cfm. Mark Your Calendar Upcoming Committee Calls Social Media and Government Working Group - Thursday, December 17 at 4:00 pm ET Executive Committee - Thursday, January 7 at 2:00 pm ET Programs Committee - Monday, January 11 at 3:30 pm ET Enterprise Architecture and Governance Committee - Thursday, January 14 at 2:00 pm ET Security and Privacy Committee - Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00 pm ET Corporate Leadership Council - Wednesday, January 20 at 3:00 pm ET


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