Welcome to PASS

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Welcome to PASS

• PASS Chapters Introduction to the Professional
  Association for SQL Server

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What is PASS?

• Independent, not-for-profit association
• dedicated to supporting and educating the
  Microsoft SQL Server community
• A community for knowledge sharing and in-depth
  learning
• access to top notch education and learning
  opportunities
• ability to influence the direction of SQL Server
  technologies
• Professional organization with Microsoft and CA
  support
• founded in 1999 by Microsoft and CA
• continues to enjoy executive level endorsement
  from both organizations

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PASS Mission

• Empower the global Microsoft SQL Server community
  to collaborate, learn, grow and be inspired
  through knowledge sharing and peer-based
  learning.

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How Do We Execute the PASS Mission?

• Facilitate member networking
• Influence the direction of SQL Server products
• Publish high quality, current, technical content
• Provide access and resources to PASS Chapters,
  SIGs and community-at-large with webcasts,
  newsletters, training certification, etc.
• Organize high quality educational events

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PASS Board of Directors Executive
Wayne Snyder President Rushabh Mehta Executive
Vice President, Finance and TechnologyBill
Graziano Vice President, Marketing Kevin
KlineImmediate Past President
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PASS Board of Directors-at-Large
Greg Low Christoph StotzDirector,
Director,Global Community EMEA Rick
Heiges Erin WelkerDirector, Director,
SIGsSpecial Projects Chuck Heinzelman Pat
WrightDirector, Director,Tech
Publications Volunteers Lynda RabDirector,
Program Development
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PASS Board of Directors Founding Partners
Rick Bolesta CA Neil Buchwalter
CA Roni KarassikMicrosoft
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PASS Recent Successes

• Launched new www.sqlpass.org
• Interactive content sharing and connection
• Increased PASS Chapters by 70
• Total Chapters as of Nov 2008 is 136
• PASS memberships now FREE
• Community open to all SQL Server Professionals
• Renewed and closer relationship with Microsoft
• Access to more experts, tools, information for
  members
• Increased PASS Summit attendance by 60
• Continued access to top notch technical tracks,
  speakers etc.

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PASS Chapter Resources

• Access to Chapter Community program leaders
• Opportunity to host your own Chapter website on
  www.sqlpass.org
• Training and education resources
• PASS Community Connection program to facilitate
  your own events
• Access to sponsorship opportunities
• Access to PASS speaker bureau
• Discounts for PASS related events including PASS
  Summit

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www.sqlpass.org

• Connect and share with SQL Server professionals
  from around the world.
• PASS membership sign up for free on website
• Chapter website create your own site
• Technical Articles stay abreast of SQL Server
  developments
• PASSTips short instructional how to video clips
• PASSPort upload your SQL Server community
  profile share credentials, websites, events and
  blogs

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PASS Summit 2009

• Over 3000 SQL Server professionals gather every
  year to soak in 150 technical sessions,
  hands-on-labs, certification, and Microsoft and
  community networking opportunities.
  www.sqlpass.org/summit2009/

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PASS Community Connection

• Event logistics kit and sponsorship incentive
  program that provides user groups with a series
  of tools for executing successful SQL Server
  related events. Includes
• Planning walkthrough document
• Email, brochure and banner promotion templates
• Call for speakers and sponsors email sample
• Event day-of check list
• Event signage templates
• Feedback survey samples
• Speaker powerpoint template
• www.commconn.sqlpass.org

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How Can Individuals Participate with PASS?

• Become a Free PASS Member today. Register at
  www.sqlpass.org
• Set up a PASSPort profile. Link to other SQL
  Server Professionals
• Contribute a technical article or PASSTip to
  www.sqlpass.org
• Become a Summit or Community Connection speaker
• Attend PASS Summit 2009 or European PASS Summit
  2009

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Contact PASS

• 203 North LaSalle - Suite 2100Chicago, IL 60601
• Tel [phone]Fax [phone]
• www.sqlpass.org
• chapters_at_sqlpass,org

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Thank you for joining PASS