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Lakeland .NET User Group Syndicate   Print  

Please join us for our next .NET users group meeting in Lakeland at USF Polytechnic on Tuesday July 21st where we will be featuring the Speaker Idol Contest!.  We would like to thank Megan Hopkins of KForce for not only sponsoring the meeting but also speaking as a contestant!  

If you look to the right of this page, you will see information on how to attend. 

Invitation to
Lakeland's .NET Speaker Idol

Do you have the chops to compete head to head against other speakers on topics relating to .NET?  Now is your chance to prove it! 

On Tuesday, July 21st @ 6:30pm the Lakeland .NET User Group will host a friendly competition at USF Polytechnic.  Contestants will have 10 minutes to speak on the .NET related topic of their choice and attendees will select their favorite speaker.  The most popular speaker will walk away with first dibs on the SWAG and the elite recognition for being Lakeland's ".NET Speaker Idol"!

Interested in speaking?  Simply send me an email and let me know that you are in! 

We will also be recognizing attendees with the following honors based on your attire so dress appropriately ;-)

  • Most likely to own a PC
  • Most likely to own a Mac
  • Top Nerd

Prizes

Visual Studio 2008 Professional

Rise of Nations - Rise of Legends

Microsoft .NET: Architecting Applications for the Enterprise by Dino Esposito

When
Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30pm

Where
USF Polytechnic in Lakeland

How do I RSVP
Email Roy Lawson with "RSVP" in the subject line

How do I get to USF Poly?
Visit www.lakelandug.net.  Directions are on the home page.

How much does this cost?
Nothing!  It is always free to attend Lakeland .NET User Group meetings!
 

 

 

 

User Group Event Survey - Login to Vote Print  
1. If the Lakeland .NET User Group were to host a training event, what would you be most interested in learning?

.NET RampUp - Covers the basics of .NET, object oriented programming, and programming fundamentals. (2) 18%
.NET Architecture "For Developers" - this would provide developers with the information they need to better design their applications. (5) 45%
Silverlight for Business Applications - Covers Silverlight basics and prepares developers to build Silverlight business applications. (4) 36%

2. What is your preferred training format?

Day-Of: A full day focused on a single topic (7) 64%
Weekend Bootcamp - Every Saturday until the topic is complete. (1) 9%
"Lock-in" Bootcamp - One hardcore weekend where the entire training is conducted.  (2) 18%
During the week, after work. (1) 9%

3. Would you be interested in participating as:

Speaker (4) 25%
Student (8) 50%
Event Volunteer (4) 25%

View Survey
Our Sponsor Print  



KForce is the Lakeland .NET User Group sponsor.  If you are looking for your next full time or consulting job or if you are looking to hire top notch talent, just give Megan Hopkins at KForce a call:


Megan E. Hopkins
Senior Technical Recruiter-Orlando
KForce Professional Staffing
407-650-4132 direct
561-452-0613 cell
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Attending Print  

To enroll, email Roy Lawson with "RSVP" in the subject or register online using through our posted events.  Note: I will not respond so consider yourself registered if you send an RSVP or register online.  I use the the count to determine how much food, drink, and books to bring.

Location: 
University of South Florida Polytechnic
3433 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

Room: LTB 1125 (This is a large campus, so look at this image to locate building LTB)

When: Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm

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