I am going to try to be there. I currently work in Madison, MS and
commute from Hattiesburg (Crazy, I Know). I may have trouble making it
by 6:30, but should be there before 7.

Anson Smith

--- In hubcitynug@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Wygant" <danwygant@...> wrote:
>
> Hey,
> I'd like to suggest that each of you help us succeed and try three
> things:
> 1) Post/reply a sort-of RSVP like "I'm going to make it for sure"
> or "I'm conflicted but going to try" or "I'm not available, covered
> up" or "I'm not in the area so no way can I make it". (please! it is
> essential for knowing we have the support of community.
>
> 2) Can you please post along with that, approximately, within say 20
> miles, how close you work (or live) to the meeting place in
> Hattiesburg? Since this is essentially a virtual UG, and that's ok
> but, it would just help to know if it would be a good idea to suggest
> a Live Meeting (INETA's idea, and I agree, and members where I live
> are clamoring for it, and it's free and easy)... PS - that includes
> you lurkers who typically would hit-D by now. Do this one atleast,
> and perhps even state if you aren't available if a live meeting, or
> saved live meeting would be of interest.
>
> 3) Bring a Buddy. Ask at least one techie to come, and ask him to ask
> another (that's a 3 for 1 deal, YEA!^). If they do enjoy it, ask them
> to join this Yahoo Group. It will make a big difference with
> potential sponsors.
>
> I'm Dan.Wygant.org - INETA (Users Group) Mentor for Mississippi.
> I'm very proud of Keith and your efforts to raise your beautiful
> state out from what so many non-Mississippians reflect... Currently
> this is one of the last states in the US to have an INETA UG. I've
> tried to help for ney'on 4 years to help various peeps getr done.
> Butn nothing has worked yet. However, I feel this will if you all
> help. Like I say, spread the word! Make Mississippi stand out as not
> only a great place to live, but a technical mecca too.
>
> Trust me, there is such a high demand for VS.NET devs now, that if a
> company feels there are devs there, they will open the doors.
>
> I think there are plenty of VS.NET'ers there... lets getm to come
> outa the wood-work and into this (yahoo) virtual group!!!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dan the man with a plan Wygant
> PS - forgive my horid spelling errors if any
>