DFW IT Professionals

I'll be attending two Happy hour events this week. One on Tuesday Titled the "Last Tuesday Happy HOur" and another on Thursday held by Texas Young Professionals. I went to the last Dallas Texas Young Professionals Happy Hour and had a blast. This Month's event is on a Thursday and promises to be a lot of fun. I'll even be hanging out with a friend of mine Casey Brinkman. The Tueday Happy Hour is new to me but I'm excited about attending because of the guest list. 

Here is informaiton on both of the events.

Last Tuesday Happy Hour - February 23rd

No information on the Event or the organization that is putting it on. 

RSVP at http://events.linkedin.com/Last-Tuesday-Happy-Hour-Ritz-Carlton/pub/236662

Texas Young Professionals - Dallas Mixer  - February 25th

Join TYP Dallas for a networking social on Thursday, February 25 2010 benefitting Heroes for Children! Attire: Business-Casual to Business Attire. Cost: Admission is free. Cash Bar. Drink Specials & Complimentary Appetizers.

TYP is committed to helping others. During this event we will be helping Heroes for Children with a DVD drive. Heroes for children provides financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children battling cancer. Movies are very popular for the children and their families during hospital stays. Please bring new or gently used DVD's (G, PG & PG-13) to help support Heroes for Children! To learn more about HFC, visit www.heroesforchildren.org.

RSVP at http://events.linkedin.com/Texas-Young-Professionals-Dallas-Mixer/pub/226442 

To my knowledge Grace Colley is main organizer of the TYP events here in Dallas. If you make it out definitely ask for her by name. 

Hope to see you out there!

Quinn

My attempt to make regular updates to the site has failed. I think I have actually made less updates since changing the layout last time. I'm renewing my efforts and will again try to sharpen my writing skills by sharing my thoughts and updates around the group. I'll start with an update about our next two events and topics we are thinking about presenting on.

Upcoming Events

We have two events coming up that are being organized by the DFW IT Professionals Crew. March 4th Clear is presentin on their 4G WiMax Technology and paying for the pizza. There will be a Clear Engineer there to present and answer quetsions as well as some local Clear Account Reps to help get you started using 4G WiMax. Our next event is March 11th and will be at Blue Mesa in Addison. For more information about these events check out the links below.

Clear Presents 4G WiMax - March 4th

http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Pro-March-User-Group-Meeting-Clear/pub/223911

March IT Networking Lunch March 11th

http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Pro-March-Networking-Luncheon/pub/237855

Possible Future Topics

We have 3 potential sponsors lined up who are interested in speaking on Virtualization, SharePoint, and Windows 7. Other topics we are looking at include Security for Enterprises, Cloud Development Platforms, and Unified Communications. The challenge we face when choosing a topic is the cost of food for our events. We are forced to either get a speaker/sponsor combo from someone or match a speaker topic with a possible systems integrator. Just the other week I received an email from a speaker at VMWare who was willing to come speak at one of our meetings. Unfortunately we can't afford to sponsor the topic with our current bank balance. So if you have any ideas for future topics or potential sponsors please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thanks,

Quinn

Today’s mobile networks were mostly designed for making phone calls (using 3G or Third Generation technology). However, 4G WiMAX networks are being built with the internet in mind (using 4G technology). What does that mean? That means service that goes beyond today's 2G, 3G and even Wi-Fi hotspots. Expect a better online experience* for email, videos or music downloads and whatever you need to get done on the web.

Join us March 4th and learn about 4G options such as in home wireless broadband, WiMAX ready laptops, 4G mobile devices, and Multi-line Voice systems. CLEAR will be talking about the technology that drives wireless broadband as well as what the future holds. They are working with top technology companies to bring you even more next-generation 4G WiMAX ready products such as digital cameras, camcorders, personal media players, videophones and navigation systems.

For more information or to contact your Clear representative email Anne Lacey Holmes  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Agenda:

6:00 -6:30: Dinner and Networking

6:30 -7:00: Announcements, and Business meeting

7:00 - 8:30: Presentation and wrap up

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Location : Microsoft Campus in Irving Las Colinas 7000 State Highway 161 LC1 Irving, TX 75039 US 

Our next networking is February 18th at Champps in Addison. This is a great networking event for IT Professionals working or looking for work in the DFW Area. Please join us for lunch and take the next step in building your professional network!

Agenda:

11:30- 11:45 - Show Up and Meeting other Technology Professionals

11:45-12:45 - Food and Networking

12:45 - 1:00 - Payout and wrap up

Here is the address

Champps Americana
4951 Beltline Rd.
Dallas, TX 75254 US

Look forward to seeing you out there.