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CulminisÒ Now Has A New Name


Global IT Community Association (GITCA)

Following consultation with the members Culminis will be renamed to Global IT Community Association (GITCA). After December 1st, 2009 all reference to the organization will be under the new name. Until the changeover can be completed either name may appear depending upon the circumstances.

During the last year’s transition from a Corporation to a fully volunteer organization, it was felt that a name change was necessary to complete the cycle and begin anew. The primary values and aims of the volunteer organization have not changed and we eagerly look forward to serving your needs in the future.

This name was chosen because:

  • It is descriptive of our geographic coverage, our “customers” and our objective of bringing people together for mutual benefit

  • It can be shortened to GITCA for easy recognition

  • GITCA lends itself to a short memorable domain name such as www.gitca.org which can now be used to access this site 

The process to complete the name change will occur over the next 4 – 6 weeks. During that time a new logo and associated house colors will be developed and the necessary technical changes will be made.

This name change presents an excellent opportunity to take the learning from the past and combine that with fresh, bright ideas from the volunteers and the community as a whole to move forward with purpose and determination to benefit all.

GITCA Global Board

This new site is currently under construction and is subject to frequent changes. Please bear with us as we work diligently to get through all the GITCA Infrastructure changes (You can read about these changes here). Over time, this new site will be reconstructed with input from the GITCA membership.

GITCA is the world's largest international not-for-profit independent organization powered by dedicated volunteers devoted to the development and growth of the IT community by providing services to support leaders and connect user groups, associations, and student IT organizations. GITCA stands committed to the free exchange of resources, ultimately elevating the status of the IT Professional both in their industry and in the community.

ü  Elevating the Status of the IT Professional

ü  Providing recognition for service and volunteerism

ü  Making connections and exchanging resources and user group best practices

ü  Catalyst for your skills and career growth

ü  Bringing the volunteer IT Community together

ü  Providing essential no charge services to leaders of IT associations, user groups and student groups

The Structure

GITCA is governed by dedicated volunteers from the IT Pro community. The principal governing body is the 10 member (9 voting + 1 non-voting) Global Board [GB] supported by Regional Boards [RB’s] representing the 4 main geographic regions North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific. Each of the Chairs of the RB’s sits on the GB.

Working with GITCA, INETA and PASS, Microsoft has developed the User Group Support Services (UGSS) portal through which member groups can obtain a variety of services including applying for event funding, which is administered by Microsoft.

Group Membership & Leader Participation

To apply for membership to GITCA or to re-register please go to the registration page. You can also navigate to the UGSS (User Group Support Services) Portal to see and participate in the range of services provided there.

 

GITCA Core Benefits

Community Development – facilitate the continued growth of IT Pro User Groups and Associations.
Relationship mapping – provide leaders a point of contact with other leaders worldwide.
Event Support – promote and sponsor user group led events.

Participation – recognize & reward volunteers, leaders and user groups.
LiveMeeting - free account for user group leaders.

TechNet Subscription – free account for use by user groups
Preferential access to User Group Support Services (UGSS): Speaker’s Repository; Sponsorship Repository; Event Management; UG Kits in supported regions; Study Group support.

 

 

Communications and the role of GITCA

Clear two-way communication is vital if the needs of the community are to be understood and acted upon. The role of GITCA is to provide a collective voice for the community when communicating with strategic partners, business, industry, governments, academia, media, and internationally.

The current principal means of communication to the community are via newsletters, occasional email messages covering specific topics and announcements.  The volunteers supporting GITCA make best efforts to keep the community informed and in turn, your regular feedback and input is needed. Feedback and input can be provided directly to the GITCA Regional Boards. Please remember that the role of GITCA is to represent YOU to satisfy your needs. That cannot be done without a clear understanding of what those needs are.