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 In This Issue
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Link What a Year It Was
Link INETA to Celebrate 10 Years of Community
Link Component Code Challenge
Link Community Champion Deadline This Month
Link INETA Board of Directors Elections
Link DevConnections Conference
Link Tech·Ed North America 2012 Returns to Orlando
Link Community Events
Link Upcoming Community Speaker Events
Link Contact INETA
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 Keeping Up with INETA
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INETA Blog RSS INETA on Twitter INETA Speakers on Twitter INETA Live on Twitter INETA on Facebook INETA on LinkedIn
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 What a Year It Was
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It's hard to believe that we've reached the end of yet another year. I think it's fair to say that 2011 has certainly been an adventure for most of us. During the year we have seen a large number of new groups form, targeting a variety of interests as well as an increase in attendance as people turn toward their local communities as a valuable learning resource. Our peers continue to be one of the best learning and motivational resources available to us. The Community Speaker Program has been an extremely popular way to get speakers to groups and events. The Community Speaker program sent speakers to over 200 events. Over 120 new speakers were added this year bringing our total to around 462. We added 54 new user groups to bring our total to 454.

With 2012 comes a new wave of technology releases from Microsoft including SQL Server, maybe Windows 8 and a new version of Visual Studio, forcing us all to continue learning.

As we reflect on where we are and where we are heading, I just want to take a minute and thank everybody for the contributions they make in supporting both INETA and the local user group communities that we strive to support, both of which are made possible only through countless volunteer hours. To everyone involved, thank you! We also could not it do without our valued sponsors, both large and small. Thank you for the support you give us as individuals and through your organizations.

On behalf of the entire INETA North America Board of Directors, I would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season. We look forward to sharing an exciting 2012 with you!

Sincerely,

Joe Guadagno Joe Guadagno
President, INETA NorAm
joseph.guadagno@ineta.org
INETA - The Face of .NET
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 INETA to Celebrate 10 Years of Community
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INETA 10th Birthday INETA celebrates 10 years of the .NET community in February. Come celebrate 10 years of community with us. Find more details on the upcoming events and register for your group's birthday party box at ineta.org/birthday
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 Component Code Challenge

Have you ever thought "I have a good idea for an application, however what can I get for it?" and/or "I would love to go to DevConnections or Tech·Ed, but I am not sure how to pay for it?". Well, you are in luck. With the INETA Component Code Challenge for 2012, all you need to do is create an application using 2 approved controls from 2 approved vendors, create a video talking about your application, and submit it to our judging panel. Our judging panel, consisting of Bill Reiss, Nikita Polyakov, Matt Hidinger, and Greg Leonardo, will be looking for innovation and creativity in the use of approved controls. To read official rules click here.

So grab your computer and Visual Studio and GET YOUR CODE ON!

Disclaimer: INETA covers one conference ticket, hotel, and travel to the conference as is outlined in INETA's travel policy. Please visit the site for additional rules.
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 Community Champion Deadline This Month

Just a reminder that you should submit your entries for Community Champs. The fourth quarter draws to a close at the end of this month. Don't miss your chance to be recognized for all you do for your local community or nominate your local community hero. Enter your tasks at the Champs website.

The deadline is December 31 and covers your activities between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011, meaning you can submit everything you have done for your user group community during this time period.
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 Nominations Now Being Accepted for INETA North American Board of Directors
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The INETA NorAm Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for following positions. General commitment is around 15-20 hours/month including regular bi-weekly Board conference calls and up to two expense-paid in-person weekend Board meetings per year.

DIRECTORS

There are five (5) Director positions which have a two (2) year term. Directors are responsible for overseeing the operation of various projects undertaken by INETA.

The current Board of Director positions are as follows:
  • Community (Speakers & Champs)
  • Technology (Website & Technical support)
  • Marketing (Conferences & Newsletter)
  • Membership (Mentoring)
  • Project Management
Nominations must be submitted by any group leader of a user group that is a member of INETA or a current Board member. Nominations should include the individual's name, email address, phone number, description of why the individual is qualified for the position, as well as any supporting materials. Candidates are then interviewed by and voted on by the current Board members.

Send nominations to noram.secretary@ineta.org no later than Sunday, 2/13/2012. Voting will take place on Tuesday, 3/1/2012.

Please direct any questions to noram.secretary@ineta.org.
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 DevConnections Conference
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The Conversation Starts Here

Join us March 26 - March 29, 2012 as Connections comes to the MGM GRAND Las Vegas with the hottest industry event this spring.

Join us and explore the latest trends and get the most up to date information and training available, all while networking with your colleagues and building a valuable network of peers in one of the most entertaining cities in the world.

As an INETA member, register today at devconnections.com and receive $100 off of the conference registration fee! Just enter the discount code of DECADE for your special rate!

DevConnections
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 Tech·Ed North America 2012 Returns to Orlando
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Registration is now open for Tech·Ed North America 2012 to be held in Orlando, FL, June 11-14, 2012. Register at northamerica.msteched.com/Registration by December 31, 2011, to save $300.
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 Community Events
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Upcoming Conferences

CodeMash v2.0.1.2SanduskyOH01/11-13/12
DevConnectionsLas VegasNV03/26-29/12
Visual Studio LiveLas VegasNV03/26-30/12
Tech·Ed North America 2012OrlandoFL06/11-14/12
 
Code Camps and Other Events

SharePoint Saturday HonoluluHonoluluHI12/02/11
SharePoint Saturday UtahSandyUT12/03/11
SharePoint Saturday South FloridaFt. LauderdaleFL12/10/11
SharePoint Saturday Kansas CityOverland ParkKS12/10/11
 
Your event not listed? Send it to us at marketing@ineta.org
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 Upcoming Speaker Bureau Events
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The INETA Community Speakers Program facilitates connecting those who want to speak at user groups and community gatherings such as code camps with user groups and event organizers looking for speakers.

NameCityStateNameDate
jQueryMelbourneFLRobert Boedigheimer12/12/2011
Win 8 and Building Metro AppsAshevilleNCMatthew Duffield12/15/2011
Windows 8 Metro Apps with XAMLLouisvilleKYSamidip Basu12/15/2011
Building Location Based Apps with Windows PhoneNew YorkNYJohn Zablocki12/19/2011

For more on the Community Speakers Program, please visit: ineta.org/Speakers/Default.aspx.
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 Contacting INETA North America
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noram.communityactivities@ineta.org The community activities team which coordinates all events and program with the community like launch events, user group leaders summits, etc.
noram.marketing@ineta.org The marketing team responsible for all external correspondence like this newsletter and emails to user group leaders.
noram.membership@ineta.org The membership team responsible for membership applications and member relations.
noram.president@ineta.org Any ideas, concerns, praise, etc. you want to send or if you do not get a response from another email address.
noram.speakers@ineta.org The speakers team responsible for scheduling and coordinating INETA expert speakers.
noram.sponsorship@ineta.org The sponsorship team responsible for acquiring and maintaining sponsors.
noram.technology@ineta.org The technology team responsible for infrastructure and email.
noram.volunteers@ineta.org Inquiries about becoming an INETA NorAm volunteer.
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