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Welcome to PASS
PASS Chapters Introduction to the
Professional Association for SQL Server
What is PASS?
Independent, not-for-profit association
• dedicated to supporting and educating the Microsoft SQL Server community
A community for knowledge sharing and in-depth learning
• access to top notch education and learning opportunities
• ability to influence the direction of SQL Server technologies
Professional organization with Microsoft and CA support
• founded in 1999 by Microsoft and CA
• continues to enjoy executive level endorsement from both organizations
PASS Mission
Empower the global Microsoft SQL Server
community to collaborate, learn, grow and
be inspired through knowledge sharing and
peer-based learning.
How Do We Execute the PASS Mission?
• Facilitate member networking
• Influence the direction of SQL Server products
• Publish high quality, current, technical content
• Provide access and resources to PASS Chapters, SIGs and
community-at-large with webcasts, newsletters, training
certification, etc.
• Organize high quality educational events
PASS Board of Directors: Executive
Wayne Snyder
President
Rushabh Mehta
Executive Vice President, Finance and Technology
Bill Graziano
Vice President, Marketing
Kevin Kline
Immediate Past President
PASS Board of Directors-at-Large
Greg Low
Christoph Stotz
Director,
Global Community
Director,
EMEA
Rick Heiges
Erin Welker
Director,
Special Projects
Director, SIGs
Chuck Heinzelman
Pat Wright
Director,
Tech Publications
Director,
Volunteers
Lynda Rab
Director, Program Development
PASS Board of Directors: Founding Partners
Rick Bolesta
CA
Neil Buchwalter
CA
Roni Karassik
Microsoft
PASS Recent Successes
Launched new www.sqlpass.org
• Interactive content sharing and connection
Increased PASS Chapters by 70%
• Total Chapters as of Nov 2008 is 136
PASS memberships now FREE
• Community open to all SQL Server Professionals
Renewed and closer relationship with Microsoft
• Access to more experts, tools, information for members
Increased PASS Summit attendance by 60%
• Continued access to top notch technical tracks, speakers etc.
PASS Chapter Resources
• Access to Chapter Community program leaders
• Opportunity to host your own Chapter website on
www.sqlpass.org
• Training and education resources
• PASS Community Connection program to facilitate your
own events
• Access to sponsorship opportunities
• Access to PASS speaker bureau
• Discounts for PASS related events including PASS Summit
www.sqlpass.org
Connect and share with SQL Server professionals from
around the world.
• PASS membership: sign up for free on website
• Chapter website: create your own site
• Technical Articles: stay abreast of SQL Server developments
• PASSTips: short instructional how to video clips
• PASSPort: upload your SQL Server community profile – share
credentials, websites, events and blogs
PASS Summit 2009
Over 3000 SQL Server professionals gather every year to
soak in 150+ technical sessions, hands-on-labs,
certification, and Microsoft and community networking
opportunities. www.sqlpass.org/summit2009/
PASS Community Connection
Event logistics kit and sponsorship incentive program that
provides user groups with a series of tools for executing
successful SQL Server related events. Includes:
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Planning walkthrough document
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Email, brochure and banner promotion templates
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Call for speakers and sponsors email sample
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Event day-of check list
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Event signage templates
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Feedback survey samples
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Speaker powerpoint template
www.commconn.sqlpass.org
How Can Individuals Participate with PASS?
• Become a Free PASS Member today. Register at
www.sqlpass.org
• Set up a PASSPort profile. Link to other SQL Server
Professionals
• Contribute a technical article or PASSTip to
www.sqlpass.org
• Become a Summit or Community Connection speaker
• Attend PASS Summit 2009 or European PASS Summit
2009
Contact PASS
203 North LaSalle - Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel 1.604.899.6009
Fax 1.604.899.1269
www.sqlpass.org
chapters@sqlpass,org
Thank you for joining PASS