That’s right, folks. We’re locked in for September 20th – you didn’t think we’d forgotten, did you!?  It took awhile to work out the details, but this year’s event is going to be held at the IMAX Theater at the Indiana State Museum. If you were lucky enough to join us at our event at the IMAX couple of years ago, we think you’ll agree that the group is in for a unique night of festivities.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION – We’re using EventBrite to handle the registrations again this year but adding a little twist to it.  To encourage people to register on this site to attend the event, the registration URL is “hidden” in a forum post which requires you to be signed into the site.  Visit http://iwug.net/forums/407/ShowThread.aspx#407 to get the link to register for the event.  If you aren’t a member of the site, use the “Join” link at the top right of this page to do so!

Due to the awesome response and generosity in the last couple of years towards the fundraisers we’ve had for the Red Cross and Riley Hospital for Children, we’re going to use this year’s event as a fundraiser for the Diabetes Association of America. We’re asking everyone that attends to consider making a $5 minimum donation when they check-in the night of the event.  A representative from the Diabetes Association will be on-hand to address the group and collect the proceeds – be generous please!

We’re limited by the venue to 320 people, so you MUST be sure that you’re signed up properly to attend.  Don’t worry; we’ll try to make it easy for you.

Agenda
5:30pm – 6:00pm : Check-in / Networking
6:00pm – 7:00pm : Food / Indiana Pacemates
7:00pm – 7:15pm : Welcome / Diabetes Association Update
7:15pm – 8:30pm : Windows Server 2008 – Jeff Gettis – Microsoft
8:45pm – 9:00pm : Prizes (lots of cool stuff!), Wrap-Up
9:00pm – 9:15pm : Break (Popcorn / Soda)
9:15pm – 10:00pm : IMAX Presentation of Cyberworld 3D

Where: IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204.  Here are directions.

Parking: Parking is *your* responsibility…You can park in the garage attached to the Indiana State Museum (a few $$$) or in any public parking near the IMAX Theatre.

When: September 20th, 2007 — Check-in begins at 5:30pm

Who: You! Remember that ONLY registered members are permitted. The theatre will only hold 320 people…no exceptions. Thanks in advance for your cooperation…
Food: We are providing light snacks (hot dogs, chips) / soda only. Please make sure you eat dinner before you arrive.

Feature Presentation
Windows Server 2008 Preview – Jeff Gettis, Microsoft Corporation – Jeffrey Gettis is a directory and identity technology solution professional for the midwest district, working out of the Microsoft office in Downers Grove, Illinois. Previously, Jeffrey spent a year with Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS). He specializes in infrastructure projects that are seeking to migrate their platforms. Jeffrey has been in IT for more than ten years, managing migrations of both messaging and directory services for Fortune 100 companies. He holds an electrical engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Giveaways
XBOX 360, Zune, Software, Books and a bunch of cool swag!

Door Prizes:

Windows Server 2008 Beta Kits

Windows Server 2008 Component Posters

Windows Server 2008 Stickers
There are enough to go around, so there’s no rush — enjoy the night! Thanks to Microsoft for the fabulous giveaway.

Also for the first 80 attendees that register and show up at the event, we have a full version of OFFICE 2007 PROFESSIONAL(limit 1 per registration).