Over 100 people attending the annual winter conference of MAPPS at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., competed to win prizes for care packages to be sent to deployed military service members. This was part of the "Team Up for Troops" networking event held during the conference.

"On a regular basis the members of MAPPS are working to provide information to our military partners and clients, but today we are providing a different type of support. As business owners, MAPPS members are not just interested in profit, but professionalism and community service as well. This is a gratifying opportunity to benefit active duty service members protecting our freedom and in harm's way," said Jeff Lower, MAPPS president. "As a trade association, MAPPS is an advocate for professionalism in the geospatial market and this event is an example of the community spirit of the organization and its mission of service to others."