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<body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='tab-interval:.5in' onload="FP_preloadImgs(/*url*/'images/button3.jpg', /*url*/'images/button4.jpg', /*url*/'images/button9.jpg', /*url*/'images/buttonA.jpg', /*url*/'images/button15.jpg', /*url*/'images/button16.jpg', /*url*/'images/button18.jpg', /*url*/'images/button19.jpg', /*url*/'images/2008Conf/buttonB.jpg', /*url*/'images/2008Conf/buttonC.jpg')"> <div class=Section1> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='mso-no-proof:yes'><img width=419 height=255 id="_x0000_i1026" src="images/communigram2.jpg"></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Dear AITP Region 18 Member,</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Welcome to the March edition of the AITP Region 18 CommuniGram. We will keep you informed on a regular basis of current news and upcoming events around the region. <b><i>Be a contributor for your chapter or as an individual member</i>. </b>To submit a short article, send it via email to John Parkinson at <a href="mailto:jwparky@gmail.com">jwparky@gmail.com</a>.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>See the Chapter Events for upcoming meeting or events. Thanks to everyone for submitting information. I appreciate this more than you know!</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Many thank to Bob Logan for his President s Message.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next month I am going to try to have a webcast interview with one of our Region 18 members with some important news for Chapter Leaders.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>John Parkinson, Greater <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wheeling</st1:place></st1:City> Chapter</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><br> <br> &nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="#Region_18_Treasurer_-_Barbara_Shaver">Region 18 President</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>      </span><a href="#Contributors_Corner">Contributors Corner</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>       </span><a href="#Chapter_Spotlight">Chapter Events</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>   </span><span style='mso-tab-count:1'>   </span><a href="archives.htm">C-Gram Archives</a><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span><span style='mso-tab-count: 1'>   </span><a href="#Did_You_Know">Did You Know</a></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><a href="#Region_18_Treasurer_-_Barbara_Shaver"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Region 18 President Bob Logan</span><span style='mso-bookmark:Region_18_Treasurer_-_Barbara_Shaver'></span></a><![if !supportNestedAnchors]><a name="Region_18_Treasurer_-_Barbara_Shaver"></a><![endif]></p> <p><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello Region 18 Members</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>,</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Spring is in the air, and I can see my yard for the first time in over a month!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>I m sure that by now you have heard about the significant achievement made by the Pittsburgh Chapter in winning the Association Outstanding Chapter Award (AOCA). Once again congratulations to the Pittsburgh Chapter and President Stan Hoffman for a job very well done  Region 18 is proud of your accomplishment!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Information on the Region 18 Spring Board Meeting and Planning Session, to be held on Saturday, April 24th in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Charleston</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">WV</st1:State></st1:place>, is available on the Region 18 website using this link. If you are a Region Officer, or a <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Professional Chapter RD</st1:address></st1:Street>, please make your reservation before April 1st.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>I d also like to mention once again the SQL Saturday event being hosted by the Greater Wheeling Chapter on May 1st.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>You can check it out on the <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/">Region 18</a> website using this link.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>In my last report, I mentioned that one of my priorities was to help save chapters that are at risk. One such chapter is <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:City>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>As I write this report, I am in the final stages of working with volunteers from the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Akron</st1:place></st1:City> and Pittsburgh Chapters to plan a membership night event for the Cleveland Chapter. This event will be held at the Microsoft Office in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Independence</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State></st1:place> on March 10th.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>I will let you know how it goes in my next report. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Also, don't forget to mark your calendars now for the 2010 Region 18 Fall Conference which will be hosted by the Research Triangle Park Chapter November 19-21, 2010 at the Pipestem Resort in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">West Virginia</st1:place></st1:State>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Sincerely,<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Bob Logan, Region 18 President</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><br> &nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><a name="Contributors_Corner"></a><span style='mso-no-proof: yes'><img border=0 width=279 height=228 id="_x0000_i1025" src="images/Communigram%20news%20logo.jpg"></span><b><span style='font-size: 28.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#632423'>Contributor's Corner<br> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#632423'><br> </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow","sans-serif"; color:#632423'><br> </span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:18.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Weather Technology Aids Local Government Agencies</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><br> Beginning this year the National Weather Service (a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has been holding weather forecast webinars for state, county, township and municipal officials. These webinars are scheduled for moderate or severe weather events and are not for daily forecast. The local webinars are based out of the Pittsburgh District of the NWS. Webinars were held in the days prior to the heavy snows that we experienced in early February, which enabled our County Road Department to better prepare for road conditions. The webinar included graphics which showed air and ground temperature, wind speed, surrounding weather systems and snow pack depth.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>You can see some of this same information at <a href="http://www.noaa.gov">www.noaa.gov</a>. Enter your zip code to get weather updates in your area.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>    </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>John Parkinson<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Script MT Bold"'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><a name="Chapter_Spotlight"></a><b><span style='font-size: 28.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#632423'>Chapter Events </span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Region 18 Holds a Cleveland Chapter Revitalization Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>On the evening of March 10th, Bob Logan, the Region 18 president, held a meeting at the Microsoft Cleveland offices to start the process to bring the Cleveland Chapter back to life. Visiting dignitaries included Barb Shaver, Akron Chapter and Region 18 treasurer; George Ilkka, Pittsburgh Chapter and Region Director; Harvey Schoenman, Pittsburgh chapter and Region 18 EVP; Mary Jane Scruggs, Akron Chapter; and Carol Noel, Pittsburgh Chapter but now living in the Cleveland area.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>We had a number of guests show up. Most found out about the meeting on LinkedIn.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Bob opened the meeting, welcomed everyone and introduced Matt Hester, the regional Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist. Matt gave a presentation on the upcoming Microsoft Office 2010. Harvey talked about the benefits of belonging to AITP and of the chapter belonging to GITCA and UGSS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>A number of prizes were raffled off to benefit Haiti relief. Those signing up with AITP at the meeting had their choice of a number of higher-end products for joining. We had three people join AITP during the meeting with the rest considering it. Everyone got a Windows 7 T-shirt and pens, compliments of Microsoft.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Brian Epp was named the new AITP Cleveland Chapter president.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Bob has planned a follow-up meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>If you have IT relatives, friends or acquaintances in the Cleveland area who might be interested in finding out more about AITP, please have them contact Bob Logan at rlogan@kent.edu. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>           </span>Harvey Schoenman<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>           </span>AITP Region 18 EVP<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>           </span>AITP Pittsburgh Chapter Board<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Fayetteville Technical Community College of North Carolina to Attend Conference <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The Fayetteville Technical Community College student chapter will have 3 members and 1 advisor attend the National Collegiate Conference in St. Louis.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Kenneth Kleiner, CCNA, CCAI, IC3, CAW, Security+, RHCT, ICMP<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Web Technologies Department Chair - AITP Adviser<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>From the Tarheel Chapter <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The Tarheel Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals co-sponsored with the Triad SBS Group, a Microsoft event for the Month of March.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>This event was held in Greensboro on March 4, 2010<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>at The Wyndham Garden Hotel, from 7:30am  12:00pm. 90 people attended the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Our topic, &quot;Presenting Windows 7,&quot;<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>   </span>Our presenters were Yung Chou and John Baker, IT Pro Evangelists, Microsoft.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>In addition we provided a free breakfast for the earlybirds as well as a mid-morning break.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>   </span>Microsoft provided door prizes and other &quot;goodies&quot; for the attendees.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>   </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Carolyn Walters, Elsie Pearce and Teretha Coe-Oakes from the Tarheel Chapter organized and ran a very professional meeting!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Lance Kull<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Father / Son Duo Featured in Online Magazine<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Stan Hoffman of the Pittsburgh Chapter and his son Matt of the Johnstown Chapter were featured in an article in the Keystone Edge, an online magazine that features economic stories about people, businesses and new development in Pennsylvania. Follow this link to read the story:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><a href="http://www.keystoneedge.com/features/hoffmans0304.aspx">http://www.keystoneedge.com/features/hoffmans0304.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Akron Canton Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>What's New in Office 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Location: Brehme Conference Center at Malone University [2600 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, Ohio 44709]<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Anyone who's downloaded the Office 2010 Beta or Release Candidate knows that Microsoft has added some great features. But what abouth those of you that haven't tried the Beta? This is your opportunity to hear about, and SEE, how the new features will help you and your business enterprise be more productive. Join the Akron-Canton Chapter of AITP as we welcome back Microsoft IT Pro, Matt Hester, to present on this timely and important topic. Get a jump on your friends - and your competitors - register by sending email to akron@aitp.org. For more information, and for directions, visit our website at www.akron-aitp.org.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next Month is Student Presentation Night - Tuesday, April 27, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Each or our student chapters will be selecting the best student project for presentation at this special meeting. Come see what tomorrows IT leaders are learning today!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Two great topics  same low price !!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>From the Pittsburgh Chapter for March 15, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Microsoft Server Disaster Recovery<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Mike Betcher, Director of Business Development<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>NetCare Managed Services<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>a division of Link Computer Corp<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The next time you are in your data center, look around, and imagine for a moment that it is gone. And not just the computers. Imagine that the entire building no longer exists. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Next, imagine that your job is to get as much of the work that was being done in the data center going in some fashion, somewhere, as soon as possible. What would you do?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>We all know  Disasters come in different sizes. IT emergencies can be as simple as a single server failure. With NetCare BDR you can be prepared for the total loss of a datacenter or the loss of a single server.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>IBM System i Modernization<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Derek McLaurin, Solutions Architect<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Link Computer Corp<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>This is not your father s AS/400. We will present some of the new features of the IBM System i including: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>New Tools& & & & .<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>New Interfaces& & .. Green Screen to GUI with Looksoftware<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>New Languages& & . PHP Development on i<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>New Reporting& & & IBM DB2 WebQuery for i<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>For details see the Events page.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>But wait& there s more !!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Even more great door prizes this month, complements of Microsoft. The number of door prizes will depend on the number of people that register, so be sure to register now. Prizes will come from a prize pool of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Office 2007 Professional, Arc Mice, Xbox games, books and more.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>And& bring a non-perishable food item for the Washington County Food Bank and win a chance on Halo 3: DST for the Xbox 360.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><a href="http://aitp-region18.org/images/sqlsat36_print.png">Wheeling Chapter Host SQL Saturday</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server and ASP.NET. This event will be held May 1st 2010 at West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street, Room 120A B&amp;O Bldg, Wheeling, WV 26003. Admittance to this event is free, all costs are covered by donations and sponsorships. Please register soon as seating is limited, and let friends and colleagues know about the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>The call for speakers is currently open.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>We could also use a few good sponsors.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Online registration is also open at this time.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>We look forward to seeing you.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Contact John Sterrett at <a href="mailto:jsterrett@gmail.com">jsterrett@gmail.com</a> or John Parkinson at <a href="mailto:jwparky@gmail.com">jwparky@gmail.com</a> if you have any questions about this event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><a href="images/SQLSaturday_Flyer.pdf">More details in this PDF document.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>See the website at http://www.sqlsaturday.com/36/eventhome.aspx.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:6.0pt'><a name="Did_You_Know"></a><b><span style='font-size:28.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#632423'>Did you know& </span></b></p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>That in addition to belonging to your local chapter& </p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>You also belong to the AITP national association, <a href="http://www.aitp.org/">http://www.aitp.org/</a>, and& </p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Region 18, the Leadership Region, <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aitp-region18.org/</a>. </p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Your Region 18 Officers, <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/officers.html" target="_blank">http://www.aitp-region18.org/officers.html</a>.</p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Your Region 18 Chapter Directors (RDs), <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/directors.html" target="_blank">http://www.aitp-region18.org/directors.html</a>. </p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>You can ask questions of or request information about Region 18 via email at <a href="mailto:region18@aitp.org" target="_blank">region18@aitp.org</a>. </p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Region 18 is comprised of <st1:State w:st="on">Ohio</st1:State>, Western Pennsylvania, <st1:State w:st="on">West Virginia</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Virginia</st1:State> and <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">North Carolina</st1:place></st1:State>. See the region map on the <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/">Region 18 website</a>.</p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Region 18 currently has <b>11</b> active chapters, 1 inactive chapter and 1 that qualifies as active but does not hold meetings.</p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='margin-bottom:6.0pt;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><a name="Active_Chapters"></a>Active chapters can be found in the following cities: <a href="http://www.akron-aitp.org/" target="_blank">Akron</a>, <a href="http://www.aitpcharlotte.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte</a>, <a href="http://www.aitp-columbus.org/">Columbus</a>, <a href="http://www.aitp-hr.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Beach</a> (Hampton Roads), <a href="http://www.aitpjohnstown.com/" target="_blank">Johnstown</a>, <a href="http://www.aitp.org/organization/chapters/chapterhome.jsp?ID=280" target="_blank">Geneva</a> (Northeast Ohio), <a href="http://www.aitp-pgh.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh</a>, <a href="http://www.aitprich.org/" target="_blank">Richmond</a>, <a href="http://www.rtp-aitp.org/" target="_blank">Raleigh</a> (Research Triangle Park - RTP), <a href="http://www.aitp.org/organization/chapters/chapterhome.jsp?ID=257" target="_blank">Winston-Salem</a> (Tarheel) and <a href="http://www.aitp-wheeling.org/" target="_blank">Wheeling</a>.</p> <p class=msolistparagraph0 style='text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-family: Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Region 18 sponsors two events a year  a <span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/Spring2008/SpringConf08.htm" target="_blank">Spring Conference</a></span> and a <a href="http://www.aitp-pgh.org/R18-2008LR.htm">Fall Leadership Retreat</a><span style='color:#1F497D'>.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i>This CommuniGram is being sent to all AITP Region 18 members as listed on the association web site.</i></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;color:maroon'>This issue created: 12/21/2009&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Last updated: 12/22/2009</span></i></p> <p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:7.5pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Top">Top</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.aitp-region18.org/">Region 18 Home</a></span></p> </div> </body> </html>