Calendar
| OCTOBER |
|
2011 |
| 13 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
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| 20 |
Dinner
Meeting Executive/Bosses Night:
Please invite your Supervisor or Boss, so that we can recognize them for supporting you,
our Member.
North
Towne Grill
2093 Eagle Landing Blvd.
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-863-1001
Guest Speaker:
Chris McClure
US Secret Service
Topic:
Point of Sale Intrusion
Chris McClure provides informative lectures regarding criminality, technology, and the
Secret Service.
"To combat these crimes, the Secret Service has adopted a proactive approach that
utilizes advanced technologies."
Registration/Social 5:30, dinner program from 6:30 - 8:00
Please confirm your attendance through this site (RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
Members: $20.00 for prepaid, $25 at the door
Student Members: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
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| NOVEMBER |
|
2011 |
| 10 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm |
| DECEMBER |
|
2011 |
| 8 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm |
| FEBRUARY |
|
2011 |
| 10 |
Board Meeting
1941 Savage Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
|
| 11 |
VIDEOCONFERENCING WORKSHOP
If
you've already embraced the numerous benefits of videoconferencing, then this workshop is
for you. Split into two sessions, this seminar delivers vital information for both the end
user and technical support personnel.
The morning session covers practical issues such as video, display, sound and lighting
components. ‹‹
read more... ››
If you've
already embraced the numerous benefits of videoconferencing, then this workshop is for
you. Split into two sessions, this seminar delivers vital information for both the end
user and technical support personnel.
The morning session covers practical issues such as video, display, sound and lighting
components. We'll discuss room setup for a variety of applications including distance
learning, board meetings and one-on-one communications. At the end of this session, you'll
be prepared to conduct more effective meetings by following a few rules of
videoconferencing etiquette.
The advanced afternoon session will address concerns for technical support personnel.
During the course of the workshop, you will learn about unified communications, scalable
infrastructures and much more.
DATE
Friday, February 11, 2011
LOCATION
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd
Charleston, SC 29403
Session 1
Videoconferencing Basics
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Video, display, sound and
lighting considerations
- Room setup for a variety of
applications (meetings vs. distance learning)
- Content delivery for both far
side and near side
- Participants (group interactions
vs. one-on-one conversations)
- Videoconferencing etiquette
- And more
Session
2
Videoconferencing Technical
Considerations
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Bandwidth
- Firewalls
- Networks
- Unified Communications
- Scalable Infrastructures
- And more
LUNCH
Lunch will be provided from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
ADMISSION
No fee
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 9, 5:00 p.m.
The
Basics of Videoconferencing
Date: 02/11/2011
Friday
Time: 9:30-12:00
Notes: Charleston
Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403
Register: Click
here to register online.
Videoconferencing
Technical Considerations
Date: 02/11/2011
Friday
Time: 1:30-3:30
Notes: Charleston
Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403
Register: Click
here to register online.
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| 15 |
Tech After
Five in Charleston!
This is a 100% networking event designed to exclusively connect tech entrepreneurs and
professionals. We meet from 5:30 to 7:30 and we’re on a mission to help people make
the connections they need to advance their businesses and careers.
What’s Happening
RSVP Online and bring a business card with you and the first beer is on us. This is about
networking and getting to know your fellow tech professionals.
Where do we meet?
We’ll be at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay Street, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Visit http://techafterfive.com/ta5/charleston-sc/
to register for this FREE event. |
| 17 |
Dinner Meeting
Mad River Bar & Grill
32b North Market St
Charleston, SC
723-0032
http://www.charlestoncocktail.com/madriver.html
Registration/Social is from 5:30 pm, with dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:
www.sceg.com
Speaker:
Pam Everitt, CIO Ports Authority
Pam
is the Chief Information Officer at the SC State Ports Authority (SCSPA). Prior to
her position with the SCSPA in 1998, she managed information systems and was a software
developer for the Medical University of SC for 17 years.
Pam
serves on the boards of Charleston Women in International Trade, Center for Women,
Charleston Evening Exchange Club, and SC District Exchange Club. She currently
chairs the American Association of Port Authorities Information Technology Committee.
The
SCSPA is in the final implementation of a five-year Information Systems Strategic Plan
with two major projects underway. The Terminal Operating System (TOS) will provide
gate automation to include OCR and RFID technologies at the SCSPA’s three container
terminals. The TOS will also be implemented at the three general cargo terminals in
Charleston and Georgetown. The second major project in 2011 is the relocation of the
existing data center to an inland, co-location site.
Pam has undergraduate
degrees from the University of Indianapolis and The Citadel with an MBA from The Citadel.
Members: $20.00 for prepaid, $25
at the door
Students: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
|
| MARCH |
|
2011 |
| 10 |
Board Meeting
1941 Savage Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
|
| 17 |
Dinner Meeting
North Towne
Grill & Seafood
2093 Eagle Landing Boulevard
(843) 863-1001
www.northtownetogo.com
Speaker:
Sheri
A. Callahan, M.A.
Horizon Consulting Group, LLC
Tackling Resistance to Workplace Change and Nurturing Team
“Buy-In”
www.onthehorizon.net
803-606-3650
Sheri
Callahan now calls home Columbia, South Carolina, but still embraces the memories of her
original home of Southern California. As a proud graduate of the University of South
Carolina and Columbia College, Sheri brings a Bachelor's in Speech Communication and a
Master’s in Human Behavior and Conflict Management to her work in professional
development. Sheri values education and strives to build upon her professional and
personal growth. Sheri brings 16 years of experience in workplace performance, team
dynamics, vital interpersonal training, conflict mediation, leadership coaching, and
motivational keynotes. Sheri finds deep value in her work as she and clients find
“practical” solutions to the frustrating obstacles of the workplace. She is an
avid supporter of volunteerism and draws unique strength from assisting others in
identifying and tackling their career and professional development goals. Sheri has
crafted her gift of professional speaking over many meaningful years of hard work in
academics, training, management and consulting. Sheri’s underlying strength is her
passionate belief that all teams have the potential for outstanding performance and
collaborative, positive behavior. The value of Sheri Callahan’s expertise shines, as
she continues to tackle the growing challenges as a trainer, speaker, consultant and
mediator in the professional development arena. Horizon Consulting Group maintains clients
across all industry lines both domestically and internationally.
Registration/Social
is from 5:30, with dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00
**We are currently
accepting Sponsors**
Members: $20.00 for prepaid, $25
at the door
Students: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
|
| APRIL |
|
2011 |
| 14 |
Board Meeting
1941 Savage Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
|
| 21 |
Membership Appreciation Event – Business after Hours
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Please join
fellow AITP Members at Outback Steak House on Sam Rittenburg Blvd. for a casual
“Business After Hours” meeting. The weather has changed and the smell of
spring is in the air. OK, at least the pollen is and it has turned our cars
green. Our “Business after Hours” on the Patio will be a good way to shake
the winter blues away and meet old friends and make new friends by swapping your funniest
IT Story. We are planning a big Raffle with many items from Microsoft to be
won. Please bring a raffle item to help us make this one of the biggest give aways
of the year. Remember to attach your business card to the raffle item so that we can
announce who donated it. We may have a prize for the funniest IT story.
BRING A RAFFLE
ITEM AND GET 5 RAFFLE TICKETS FOR $5.00!!!!
Please check
back for other updates about the “Business after Hours”
next week.
Members:
Free (appetizers and 2 beverage tickets)
Guests: $10.00 (appetizers only)
Students: $8.00 (appetizers only)
Outback Steak
House - Patio
1890 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.
Charleston, SC
763-8999
Sponsor: http://www.arkayinc.com/
Please
confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
|
| MAY |
|
2011 |
| 4-5 |
Homeland Security - 10 Years
Later at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Innovation Conference
On May 4 and 5, 2011 ThinkTEC
will host the 7th Annual Homeland Security Innovation Conference at the
Charleston Area Convention Center. The theme of this conference is HOMELAND
SECURITY – 10 YEARS LATER and will look at how innovation and technology have changed
the approach to homeland security since the 9/11 attack.
Highlights of the conference:
- Keynote
Address: Mike McConnell,
Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton, former U.S. Director of National
Intelligence (2007-2009), former Director of the National Security Agency (1992-1996)
- Border,
port and transportation security – how has it improved
- Preventing
domestic initiated attacks
- Advancing
cyber security
- Pre-conference
live demonstration with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Exhibition
hall of technology demonstrations and innovation solutions for defending the homeland
The
conference is expected to attract attendees from national, state and local firms,
government agencies and military commands. It provides a great opportunity for
organizations of all sizes to showcase their technology and innovative solutions to
decision makers responsible for defending the homeland.
*As an added bonus - All registered attendees receive a complimentary pass
to the Techno Security Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, June 5-8. The Techno Security
Conference features the top practitioners in the world in the fields of Information
Security, eDiscovery, Digital Forensics and Technical Business Continuity Planning. Click
here for complete details.
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| 12 |
Board Meeting
1941 Savage Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
|
| 19 |
Dinner Meeting Mad
River Bar & Grill
32b North Market St
Charleston, SC
723-0032
http://www.charlestoncocktail.com/madriver.html
Registration/Social is from 5:30, with
dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Education Presentation by Peter Avalos from 5:30 to 6:00pm
Microsoft .NET Overview
This 1/2 hour discussion will
cover a high-level overview of Microsoft's .NET Framework, up to recent developments in
.NET 4. Some discussion points will be: the CLR, ASP.NET, WPF, WCF, WF, and ADO.NET.
Peter Avalos
Peter has been fascinated by the
magic of bits & bytes, ever since he got his 1st computer when he was 7 years old, a
Commodore Vic-20. He did his dual BA in English and Psychology at the State University of
New York and MBA at New York University, Stern School of Business. Peter has over 11 years
of full-time professional experience, having last worked as Piggly Wiggly’s Software
Development Manager. He is now venturing into his own independent consulting company,
eNuminous, and serves as a start-up mentor and advisor for an incubation platform
foundups.com.
Presentation by Steve Parker, Jr. on "The New Media"
Steve Parker, Jr. is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Levelwing, a digital
advertising agency that provides data-driven marketing solutions. Parker grew up in
Nashville, TN and following graduation from Western Kentucky University with a degree in
Healthcare Administration, he began his career with Fortune 500 Company Columbia/HCA
Healthcare Corporation. There Parker helped to build the company’s digital media
efforts into one of the largest and most successful of its time among all US Corporations.
Moving on, Parker worked for America’s Health Network, News Corporation,
Medscape, and iVillage, again assisting to build out extensive Internet media-related
efforts for all four companies respectively. These efforts included the first live-birth
on the Internet (still considered one of the leading streaming video efforts of all-time)
and the launch of HealthWatch by Medscape in conjunction with CBS. Additionally, in those
roles, Parker has been part of two Fortune 500 Corporations and two separate start-up
IPO’s. Today Parker works from the Levelwing headquarters in Charleston and speaks
across the country at digital advertising industry events and conferences, as well as
leads the company’s overall directional activities.
Members: $20.00 for prepaid, $25 at the door
Students: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
New Membership Orientation following
the Meeting!
If you are a new member or an existing member and you
would like to learn more about
AITP, please attend this quarterly meeting to learn more about
the benefits of membership, our goals for 2011 &
our philosophy. Learn what your Chapter is doing on both a Local and
Regional Level. We will discuss COPA & IPA and the importance of
each, and learn how you can become more involved by volunteering
for an AITP Committee.
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
|
| JUNE |
|
2011 |
| 16 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm |
| 25 |
AITP Family Night at the Joe
Charleston RiverDogs vs Kannapolis
www.riverdogs.com
Join us for Membership Appreciation Night at the Joe!
Saturday, June 25th, 2011, Picnic begins at 6:00pm ends at Game Time 7:05!
You must RSVP and Pay online to receive tickets. All tickets will be picked up at WILL
CALL booth.
Please keep your ticket stubs to get into the picnic area.
Please list all attendees when you RSVP at RSVP@aitp-charleston.org.
Please pay online at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/ using the Sponsors and Donations:
(Adult beverages available at any concession stand) Food is located inside the park.
Admission is Free to AITP Members and up to 3 immediate member's family (spouse/children)
$7.00 per child after 3.
Students: $10.00 plus $10.00 for one additional guest with Student.
Other Guests: $20.00
You may prepay at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/ using the sponsor’s button.
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org with the number attending so we
can have tickets available at the gate.
|
| JULY |
|
2011 |
| 14 |
Board Meeting
1941 Savage Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm |
| 21 |
Dinner Meeting
“Security:
Eyes Wide Open”
North Towne
Grill & Seafood
2093 Eagle Landing Boulevard
(843) 863-1001
www.northtownetogo.com
Registration/Social
is from 5:30 pm, with dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Speaker: Linda Jones
with IBM
Linda
Jones serves as the Eastern Region General Business Security Executive for IBM Internet
Security Systems (ISS). With over 15 years of information security, product management,
sales and marketing experience, Jones is responsible for working with both small
businesses as well as multi-national organizations to develop their information security
strategies.
From the
inception of the information security industry in 2000, Jones provided thought leadership
and consulting services to organizations and was subsequently recruited by IBM ISS where
she has worked for the past 8 years. At IBM she was responsible for launching a
channel program enabling IBM business partners to deliver state-of-the-art Managed
Security Services. Among many achievements involving product development, most
recently Jones was responsible for managing the product marketing of the Proventia
Network Intrusion Prevention brand, and is credited with creating the Proventia
brand name.
Linda is
a highly regarded frequent speaker on the national and regional circuits, speaking at
information security industry events. She has presented to audiences at the Tampa
Bay Technology Forum Executive Summit, the NC State Security Day, the UNC-Charlotte
Security Symposium, as well as at various Evolving Threat seminars in Montreal, New York
City, Boston, and Seattle to name just a few venues. A dynamic and captivating
speaker, she engages audiences through a creative blend of real, present-day security
threats coupled with a technical overview informing security professionals of the latest
industry trends.
Linda
holds a master’s of business administration degree from Loyola College in
Maryland. She currently serves on the board of the Georgia CIO Leadership
Association (GCLA) in Atlanta.
**We are
currently accepting Sponsors**
Members: $20.00
for prepaid, $25 at the door
Student Members: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay
at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
|
| AUGUST |
|
2011 |
| 11 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
|
| 18 |
Dinner Meeting
Registration/Social
is from 5:30 pm, with dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Speaker:
John Baker with Microsoft
**We are
currently accepting Sponsors**
Members: $20.00
for prepaid, $25 at the door
Students: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay
at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
|
| 18 |
Dinner Meeting
“Microsoft”
Please join us August 18th at the Hilton Garden Inn to hear
Microsoft’s Senior IT Pro Evangelist for the Eastern Region
John Baker to update us on Microsoft.
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport
5265 International Boulevard, North Charleston, South
Carolina, USA 29418
Tel: 1-843-308-9330 Fax: 1-843-308-9331
Registration/Social is from 5:30 pm, with dinner program to follow from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
**For information on Sponsoring any of our meetings, please email rkizer@aitp-charleston.org**
Members: $20.00 for prepaid, $25 at the door
Student Members: $15.00
First Time Guests: $20.00
Guests: $30.00
You may prepay at http://www.aitp-charleston.org/
Please confirm your attendance to RSVP@aitp-charleston.org
(RSVP no-shows are subject to billing)
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| SEPTEMBER |
|
2011 |
| 8 |
Board
Meeting 1941 Savage
Rd., Suite 500D
Charleston, SC 29407
6:15 pm
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