Spring DC/Baltimore Meetup (regular place @ 6/18, 1900)

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Let's start planning the next DC/Baltimore meetup.

I recommend June 18th at 7:00 pm at the regular place.

McCormick & Schmidt's in Bethesda
7401 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 961-2626

Please post a message here if you can or cannot make it.

Thanks
Steve

Submitted by Shawn Fenstermacher on Sunday May 3rd, 2009 7:17 pm

I have it on my calendar. Is there an agenda of what to expect and how long? Should I eat dinner beforehand or is it included? Any cost or homework to be done? I apologize for the many questions but I want to be prepared. Thanks.

Submitted by BJ Marshall on Monday May 4th, 2009 6:44 am

See you in June!

Submitted by Stephen Klosky on Monday May 4th, 2009 7:00 am

Shawn,
Glad to hear you plan to join us.
Good questions.
Dinner is available from the restaurant.  We typically order at least appetizers and beverages, sometimes dinner.  Not mandatory.
Cost-wise, be prepared to cover your portion of the food and beverages.  The restaurant has pay parking and valet parking available.  Those cost too.  I forget the exact fees.
No homework at this point.  Generally folks discuss their operation or recent podcasts or current news.  So, you can prep in these areas.
There is a fairly set agenda.  I'll post that in a few minutes.
Please let us know if you have more questions.
Regards,
Steve

Submitted by Stephen Klosky on Monday May 4th, 2009 8:17 am

Ok, credit goes to Kate and Dave for putting together the agenda.  Let's use it again.
1. Welcome/Introductions if there are newcomers (7:00 p.m.) - Who you are, where you're from, when and why you discovered Manager Tools.
2. Update from last meeting (7:15) – Have you overcome any of the challenges you mentioned in the last meeting? How did you do it and what was the outcome?
3. Your most powerful manager tool(s) (8:00 p.m.) Which tools have been the most successful/effective for you? Why? Are there any that you've tried that haven't worked?
4. Adjourn (9:00 p.m. or whenever).

Submitted by rgbiv99 on Monday May 4th, 2009 8:48 am

I love how BJ created this agenda about a year ago and I keep getting credit for it. Sweeeeet! I'll be there.
Kate

Submitted by Alan on Tuesday May 5th, 2009 11:44 pm

This sounds interesting I look forward to attending.

Submitted by Stephen Klosky on Friday May 8th, 2009 6:00 am

APATTER292,
 
Glad to hear you're joining.  Please let us know if you have any questions.
 
Thanks,
Steve

Submitted by Stephen Klosky on Thursday June 11th, 2009 7:48 am

Hi,
 
Don't forget the meetup in Bethesda is on for next Thursday.
 
Looking forward to seeing everyone, both old and new.
 
Cheers,
Steve

Submitted by Stephen Klosky on Friday June 19th, 2009 6:08 am

Thanks to all that attended last night. I enjoyed the discussions and look forward to meeting up again soon.
 
I don't think we decided who will be organizing the next one? Any takers?

Submitted by rgbiv99 on Friday June 19th, 2009 12:42 pm

Dude. DOOOOOOOOOOOOODE! I'm so disappointed that my intensity brake light idea is already patented. I suppose it's my own fault since I have been talking about this since I was 16 when I used to get into car accidents on a routine basis. You snooze, you lose I suppose.

Great seeing you guys last night! I'll be in charge of the next one, though I might venture into Virginia. Scary, I know. Enjoy this YouTube video in preparation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1RMuoQnKo
Kate