Join us for our 2nd social mixer of the year at Brunswick Zone in Gilbert for two hours of bowling and socializing taking place on Monday 2/22 at 6:00 PM.

We got a few lanes, a few shoes, some appetizers and some drinks sponsored by Comsys*.

Registration will be limited!

Register at: http://sevdnug0210.eventbrite.com

* The sponsor will cover a certain amount of the cost.  You might be required to purchase some of your own food and drink.

MSDN Events: Take Your Applications Sky High with Cloud Computing and the Windows Azure Platform

February 23rd

Join your local MSDN Events team as we take a deep dive into cloud computing and the Windows Azure Platform. We’ll start with a developer-focused overview of this new platform and the cloud computing services that can be used either together or independently to build highly scalable applications. As the day unfolds, we’ll explore data storage, SQL Azure, and the basics of deployment with Windows Azure. Register today for these free.

Register at: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032438178&Culture=en-US

MSDN Events Presents: From Zero to XAML in 4 Hours

March 23rd

Learning XAML for use in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or Silverlight can be a little daunting. This seminar will introduce the basic concepts of XAML and show you how to get started quickly and easily. You wil be given an overview of XAML tools such as VS.NET 2010 and Expression Blend. If you are new to Silverlight and WPF you need to attend this seminar to see how to move to these powerful new platforms. The focus on this seminar is using XAML to build business applications.

Register at: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032439056&Culture=en-US

These are free events.  I would register while there is still room!

The Southeast Valley .NET User Group is looking for some speakers for 2010. The meetings are held monthly typically on the fourth Thursday of the month, although we can move the meeting to make it easier for speakers.  The meetings are held in Chandler, AZ about 20 miles south of downtown Phoenix, AZ. 

This year we had Tim Rayburn and Alan Stevens speak at the user group.  Add your name to the list, contact me at jguadagno @ sevdnug.org

Here are some of the topics that the community is looking for…

I hope to hear from you!

My first Code Camp is done and I wanted to jot down some of the lessons I learned.

Bring EXTRA equipment! You will never now what people will want or need. Here’s a list of items that are good to have.

• Adapters
  • DVI to VGA (those MACs)
  • HDMI to VGA
  • Multiple video to VGA
• Mice
• CAT5 cables
• USB Cables
• USB Flash drive

Speakers

• Speakers will cancel.  It is an unfortunate fact.
• Don’t allow one speaker to speak at more than 3 sessions.  This reduces your risk in case of cancelation and prevents speaker fatigue.

Schedule.  Printed schedules are good to have and good to hang.  Also add speaker names to the presentations.

Name Tags. People like and want them.

Venue

• WIFI is key.  A reliable and unobtrusive WiFi connection is best.
• You need to be able handle last minute room changes

Food

• Make sure you provide the person(s) that are ordering the food explicit instructions on the food.
• Try to have more than just pizza.
• You should have vegetarian and vegan options.

And remember you are not going to be able to make EVERYONE happy.

Got a kid interested in Technology?  Bring them to  the Gankplank Jr track at Code Camp Jr. taking place at Desert Code Camp.

Schedule for the day

Computers will be provided, feel free to bring a laptop if you have.

Lunch will be provided by Gangplank Jr.

If you have any Ardunio sets or Lego Mindstorm NXT sets feel free to bring them.

Register to attend: codecampjr2009.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Joseph Guadagno

jguadagno@sevdnug.org

Recommended for kids from 4-18 years of age.

It is recommended that the kids are at reading age.

* Schedule is subject to change.

Phoenix Geek Tag was a minor success so I decided to put together another Geek outing in October. Most likely October 20th starting around 6pm. I have narrowed it down to two places.

Option 1: Bowling in Gilbert at Brunswick Lanes

What’s included…

• Bowling with bowling shoes for two hours.
• Drinks (alcoholic and non) are not included.
• Food is not included.
Approximate cost: $15 / person plus food.

Option 2: GameWorks in Tempe

What’s included…

• One or two hour game card (depending on package)
• Private room for socializing and networking
• Choice of 7 different meal options
• Unlimited fountain drinks
• Each person can pay separately for their own extra food / drink.
Approximate cost: $15 - $25 a person

Leave your comments as to which you prefer. I would like to book the place on Monday.

The next Desert Code Camp is scheduled for Saturday November 7th, 2009 at DeVry University.  Great sessions, networking, food, and WIFI (yes WIFI) will be provided. So come out learn, teach, network. It will be great.

Location:

DeVry University
2149 W. Dunlap Ave (map)
Phoenix, Arizona 85021

Submit your talks, sessions, ideas for talks at the Desert Code Camp site.

On Twitter follow @DesertCodeCamp, @AZGroups, and @SEVDNUG for more information updates. Tweet up the event with the hashtag of #DCC09.

Hats off to Rachel Reese for successfully organizing the first Laid Off Camp Phoenix. The event went smooth as could be.  I think the highlight of the event was watching all of the networking that went on during the event and after the event at Liberty Market.

Thanks to the sponsors below and all of the volunteers for contributing to the success of the event.

Below is a list of resources that were available in the program.

Curtis Miller took some picture of the event and posted them on Flickr.

Sponsors

Resources

Phoenix Workforce Connection

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Resource for Job Seekers

HireFlyer Job Bank

Get a Freelancer

10 til 2

Working in Gilbert, Arizona

Volunteers

Perri Collins

Xanthe Horste

Charlene Kingston

Derek Neighbors

Evo Terra

Lorin Twaits

Debbie Walker

Ann Watson-Barber

Come check out the new site (http://www.sevdnug.org)