Executive Meeting Minutes

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February 20 EXECUTIVE MEETING NPA Meeting Summary This is a summary of discussions held to plan for the next events and changes in the San Diego Chapter. The attendees were Max Rosenthal (NetsWork), Jim Belasco (NPA), Richard Davis (Wells Fargo) == Next Meeting Mar ??11:30 at Tio Leo's in Carmel Valley == AGENDA== The majority of the meeting addressed the upcoming Wells Fargo Event in May. Other updates are included below so that all may be informed. == MEMBERSHIPS Brainshare give-away. The NPA is to give a Brainshare pass to the winner of the new/renew member sign-up. Should see details very soon. == ELECTIONS Jim Belasco - President Maynard Johnston - Vice President James Brody - Secretary Dana Weiner - Treasurer == GOLD SPONSORS Sponsor handbook (Max) Who's new, Who's next? == Web Site revision status Date to go on-line? Maynard, Jim and Matt will meet 2/23 to finalize plans to go on-line. == Finances Dana is keeping books and petty cash An event envelope is being developed by Dana. For each event there will be an envelope and a cover sheet to collect $$ and to record the event name, date, sponsor, and in kind donations by sponsors. The financial and donation information is used as part of our annual budget and reporting to NPA. == Printing & Advertising Newspapers ads? Joe Clark has been solicited to provide Ad service to the chapter? -No progress Materials for public Kiosks and the like - 2/21 Maynard and Jim are moving forward with the development of brochures, locations for public display and distribution. Maynard is investigating the inclusion of NPA materials and a potential "honorary" 180 day membership for out of work network professionals. We will provide the plan to NPA for approval. == Review Past Event IBS February - Event attendance 20+. The topic did not induce people to attend (nor did the weather) but those in attendance were pleased. == Next Event - Mar 13 Luncheon Denise - Speaker: Joe Celano, Web Development Chair SD Campus Topic: Fiber channeling, storage and capacity - specific topic items have been requested from us. Promo future events flyers memberships Mar 27 Luncheon Franck Larece is moving to San Francisco. At this point the event is cancelled. Sponsor: XIOtech - ((Franck Larece franck_larece@xiotech.com)) Schedule 4:30 afternoon: Designed to interest students Evening designed to attract Employed Professional) Xiotech, Novell, Gadzooks, Overland Data, Deks Computer, Gigatrend attending Embassy Suites April 10 Bryan Painter, Storage Networks - bronze Internet based storage solutions May ? Wells Fargo Sponsored Happy Hour Much discussion was spent on defining an event which would be beneficial to everyone. Wells Fargo is using a couple funding sources for the event. All parties in Wells Fargo and NPA need to benefit. We are looking for specific data bits that will attract a maximal audience: A social hour to make industry contacts A high profile location When does a professional need a Private Banker What's hot in and around technology in San Diego 401(k) and Compensation Deferral as a way to shelter income Personal investment - fund management Owner/CEO trust services & employee benefits -Wells at Work A main speaker to set the stage and draw attendance Second speaker to segue to the Sponsor and the 7 information tables around the room At each table have a reason for attendees to visit - stamp at each for door prize? == Future Events We need to program out 12 months NetAdmin Conference Table Jim Belasco is working to develop this. Recommendations for restaurant locations are needed. The parameters are good location, preferably within an attractive ambience, a large round or square table seating 10 or more (everyone sits around the same table setting facing each other), quiet enough so we can talk for 3 hours, evening. Get a great location Restaurant with large round table Limit seats to NPA members Fee to cover dinner costs or pay for what you eat? 3 hour dinner party w/ discussion agenda One consulting engineer from Gold Sponsor invited yield: topics for presentations & more dinners CA - E-commerce Portal- Design Criteria - Topic for scheduling Career Expo in Summer? Linux/Solaris/Unix Tech night possibly as part of Education Series Microsoft Education series with Norman McEntyre being negotiated Denise & Jim to investigate using UoP instructors for part of education series Max to contact Tim Francisco: Pursue Cisco Technical presentations, bring CISCO users group into SDNPA, AVVID UCSD Extension has volunteered meeting facilities, speakers and assistance with education series. - Requires significant investment from UCSD to earn sponsorship.
 
 

 
 
 
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