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Tag: PASS

  • Monday Night Networking at Summit 2017

    Next week is the PASS Summit in Seattle. Thousands of SQL Server professionals are going, many coming Sunday or Monday for a pre-conference session before the main event. For a number of years, Andy Warren and I have run a networking dinner on Monday night, but we’re stepping back this year because of scheduling.

    Luckily, Lisa Bohm has taken over the Monday Night Networking dinner, and you can RSVP for the event from her blog. Andy and I are thrilled that Lisa is managing this, and we’d ask for a couple things from you:

    • Pass the word to others, especially first timers. Blog, tweet, post on LinkedIn and Facebook. Let people know.
    • It would be nice if a few of you would volunteer an hour of your time to help Lisa greet people and introduce first timers to others.

    I’m sorry that I won’t be there. I’m coming late to the Summit, as is Andy, so please help a little and make this a success.

  • Sign up for Game Night

    This year PASS is hosting Game Night as an official event, providing the room and support. Kevin Hill (b | t) is going to lead the event, and everyone should thank him for stepping up. If you’re willing to volunteer and help organize, let Kevin know.

    Game Night tickets are available now, for $12, which will cover admission and an alcoholic (or 2 non-alcoholic) drinks. I expect space will be limited, so sign up today if you want a quieter, fun time Thursday night competing with other attendees.

    If this is your thing, and you’d like to help out in 2018, let me know. I’d like PASS to run this every night and get multiple volunteers to help keep things organized. I think plenty of you would love a space to compete for fun instead of searching for something else.

  • Game Night is Back at the Summit

    Last year Andy Warren and I worked out a deal with the PASS organization to sponsor a game night on Thursday evening since there were no official events. The event went well, with way more attendance than we expected. I was actually amazed at the number of people that brought games I’d never heard of.

    This year Andy and I are a bit busy with other events, and Halloween is causing some issues. Over the year we’ve had discussions with PASS and they agreed to host Game Night as an official event, providing the room and support. Kevin Hill (b | t) is going to lead the event, and everyone should thank him for stepping up.

    Game Night tickets are available now, for $12, which will cover admission and an alcoholic (or 2 non-alcoholic) drinks. I expect space will be limited, so sign up today if you want a quieter, fun time Thursday night competing with other attendees.

    I think I’ll have other commitments, but I’ll try to stop by and say hi. Don’t worry, I won’t take a ticket, and prevent one of you from enjoying the games.

    If this is your thing, and you’d like to help out in 2018, let me know. I’d like PASS to run this every night and get multiple volunteers to help keep things organized. I think plenty of you would love a space to compete for fun instead of searching for something else.

  • The Game Night Poll

    This year we’ve handed off Game Night to the PASS organization and it’s an official event. Volunteers from the community will help setup, manage, and tear down the event. Kevin Hill is taking the lead, but if you’re willing to help run the night, let he or I know.

    Kevin has a poll up, asking what games he should invest in for PASS. If there’s something you’d like to play, think others will enjoy, and don’t want to bring your copy, let him know.

    Also, don’t forget to purchase a ticket if you are coming to the Summit and want to attend this party on Thursday night. There isn’t a party this night, so Game Night is a low-key, fun, competitive space to enjoy with fellow gaming attendees.

    Purchase a Ticket