Thanks for the 4 RSVPs... could I ask the Lurkers to just post at
least a "[yes or no] I [can or cannot] make it"... and to help
promote 1 tad little bit (or hit-D now)? read on:

As the PF said "Wish I were there".
I hope that everyone will help this UG and bring at least one person
with them. Also I wish each person from a company, with more than
just themselves working dotNet, would please send an email notice to
the rest of the dotNet crew to let them know of this valuable
resource. I sometimes drive 100 miles from Huntsville, Al to
Nashville, Tn for similar meetings.

As K. Dollard spoke last night @ HUNTUG.org (gems and dragons of
VS.NET): we developers can't keep up (easily) on our own. We must
depend on and use the free resources of the dotNet Users Groups
community to stay current with what's new and why it's cost effective.

I add to that saying learning simple tricks, (C#) control backslash d
(Ctrl+\+D) being my favorite to note, also increases productivity as
well. Learning - for instance - how to use LINQ... this is truly
phenomenal - Rock-n-Roll K.Elder!
... K.Dollard, in 1 minute (wow!), told how-to write extension
methods last night in both VB.NET:
<System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Extension> tag b4 a Shared module
function
and C# (too easy!):
use "this" keyword (this string firstArg, ..) preceding first
argument in a static method in a static class

This sort of stuff eludes normal (even abby-normal) humans!
But, as the Beatles said, "...with a little help from (my) friends"
you can elevate yourself to entirely new levels so simply it
must "be"... your Users Group just has to succeed! It has to exist!!

Invite someone. Send email to other local Devs. Post a flyer on your
cube. Twitter or Blog about the new UG (I'm going to
twitter.com/danwygant about it now)!
...Persuade your company president to help sponsor the UG (pizza,
drinks, swag: books, software, branded-Tee's, widgets, stressballs,
pens, etc)

Whatever it takes to help this great state of Mississippi rise out of
the mire of no UG's. Make this one a lasting success. I helped found
HUNTUG.org a decade ago, albiet we struggle on occasion, we're still
here, and VSdotNetUG.org too - I founded a couple months after the
initial release of VS.NET on summer '02 as a DBA for HUNTUG (which
has NPO status with the IRS). Sure we have had low $$ for pizza at
times, but that's ok... the point isn't the pizza anyhow, it's the
knowledge and lasting network of peeps. (speaking of which, look me
up on LinkedIn and add me to your network if you wish)

I'm the INETA dude here to help you. It's my goal to help Mikey
Gousset up in north Mississippi as well, and I truly feel now it the
time, but you ALL have to help with getn the word out about this
invaluable resource and see if you can find sponsors who will help
K.Elder with future sponsorship.

Dan Wygant, INETA Membership Manager for Al,Ms,La

PS - I lied, I loved the pizza last night almost as much as Kathleen
Dollard's Gems and Dragons presentations.
PSS - I lied again, I loved K.D.'s presentation so much I now declare
her as my #1 favorite presenter, even over ScottGu, and J.Prosise! I
learned!! LOTS!!!

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
>

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

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Hi folks,
   Are any of you interested in meeting this month?
If you need a speaker, I'm interested in helping. I am the INETA
Users Group Mentor for Mississippi. My personal goal is to approve
you for INETA membership ASAP.

If I can't find one local to the gulf-coast, I'll try to send one
from INETA or help you myself.

Indeed, if your leader will simply register this Users Group with
INETA, I will attempt to convince a big-name speaker to let INETA
send em' to ya on short order. Or I'll die tryin'.

I'm wishing very much for your success, and would even go as far as
to drive there from Fayetteville Tennessee to support you. If you
like I can share some of what I've learned about Silverlight 2 RC0 vs
WPF3.5SP1 regarding XAML.

I like informal meetings with constant Q&A to drive the presentation.
I will be here in Huntsville Alabama for tomorrow's weekly
http://HowToVS.Net SIG meeting and would happily send you the
LiveMeeting URL if you'd like. We simply meet for 1hr or so and talk
tech. We ask questions and we answer - or seek answers via code on
the fly. Like an Ad-Hoc meeting where everyone can help with the
presentation - lotsa laptops. We use ShareView sometimes too to avoid
the need for a projector.

If you can set a stage for a presenter, let me know and I'll approve
your UG right away since you've already meet a few time anyhow. INETA
will be more than happy to support your Users Group efforts in
Mississippi! You have really started something here to build your
dotNet community.

BTW, I did a podcast on TechNet Radio here on Users Groups:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/3/9/03955d18-ac45-43eb-ac65-
678b5848be7d/TechNetRadio09232008-web.wma

Thanks, look me up on LinkedIn.com and twitter.com
Dan.Wygant.org, Senior dotNet Software Consultant
Microsoft MVP for Windows Server Customer Experience
08' 07' 06' 05' 04' Microsoft MVP for Windows Server Customer
Experience
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dan.Wygant
Co-Founder Culminis.com aka IT Pro UG Advisory Council
INETA NORAM (User Group) Membership Mentor for Gulf States: Al, Ms, La
Founding (previous Board) Member for Culminis.com
Founder VSdotNetUG.org HUNTUG.org HowToVS.Net

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All,

If anyone has access to an overhead projector that can be used with a
laptop computer  for Tuesday night's meeting (Aug. 26),  please contact
me immediately.

USM has been gracious enough to lend us space for our meeting.
However, the room is not supplied with an overhead projector.

Thank you.

Aubrey Cote

Someone should remove the Web site reference that says the first meeting will be
August 14 - very confusing.

Thanks.

  -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Keith Elder" <keith@...>
> Details about the meeting are here:

> http://hubcitynug.org/meetings/august-26th-ndash-visual-studio-tips-and-tric
> ks-with-sara-ford/

> This should be a great first meeting to get things started since it is for
> all skill levels.

> Keith Elder
>
> Microsoft MVP