EDIT: We had the times wrong…Janis is speaking in the 6pm slot, and the discussion groups are durin the second hour.
The August NTSSUG meeting is tomorrow evening, starting at 6:15 pm. Sean is done with this year’s series of 6pm classes on SSIS, so whatever shall we do with the extra time?
As it turns out, something pretty damn cool:
In the first hour (6:15 to 7:15) of [actually the second hour of] this month’s meeting, we’re experimenting with a new format. We’re going to try to arrange four or five different small discussion groups to be run concurrently, and you’ll all get to choose which discussion you’d like to join. We’ll break up into these groups, each of which will be led by either one or two moderators, and let the conversation carry where it will. These will be conversations, not presentations, so bring your ideas, questions, or other items you’d like to discuss with your small group (though you’re welcome to just sit and listen if you prefer).
Would anyone like to guess who is leading one of tomorrow’s discussion groups? Well, I’ll take a random guess. ME! For the topic, I’ve chosen “Women in Technology“. A user group friend rightly commented that it should be interesting to the women in the group, “and some dudes too”. 
Aren't we cute? Now come to the meeting!
Those of you within a N-mile drive of Irving, TX should come down tomorrow for that, and for what sounds like an extremely interesting main stage session at 6:15pm 7:30pm: Janis Griffin’s “Tuna Helper – Proven Process for Tuning SQL“. Oh yeah, and giveaways and networking and getting to hang out with me and Sean, which is always big fun.
AND…
The NTSSUG board has also voted to add a position to the board (more info here). Candidates will make a short address at the meeting tomorrow night, and then email voting ends on the 26th. You should REALLY plan to be there for the speeches, certainly.
Big props to Confio Software for sponsoring…thanks guys!
See you tomorrow,
Jen McCown
http://www.MidnightDBA.com/Jen
Actually Janis will be presenting in the first hour and the small group discussions will occur in the second hour.
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