[Orcnet-announce] ORCNET Meeting and Holiday Dinner - Friday, 14 Dec 2007, StockPot Broiler

[Patrick H. Barrett]

BlankGreetings:

The Oregon IEEE Consultants' Network (ORCNET) meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month, except during November and December, when we convene one COMBINED MEETING to avoid Holiday conflicts. The details of this year's combined meeting are below.

WHAT
The ORCNET's Annual Holiday Dinner Meeting
(We considered including a festive, non-specific graphic element here, but had no idea what would be suitable... use your imaginations!)

WHEN
Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 8:00 PM to eat & chat, with a brief meeting following the dinner.

(Selecting a time & date to satisfy everyone is somewhere between difficult and impossible. This is what we got, and we hope to see you and your guests! Many thanks to Member Steve Wetterling for his able assistance in establishing this reservation.)

WHERE
This year's Annual ORCNET Holiday Dinner Meeting will be at the Stockpot Broiler, in Progress, near Washington Square.

The Stockpot Broiler
8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: (503) 643-5451 
Fax: (503) 641-3265 
Mapqwest  http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?email=1&mapdat 

The Stockpot has two areas for groups - we will be at the same tables as last year.
The stockpot enforces "seating times" for groups - we will be seated beginning at 8:00PM.
(I spoke with Debbie, who identified herself as the Owner's wife.)

HEADCOUNT
Like all ORCNET meetings, this event is open to the public as well as ORCNET Members and their guests. 
Member & Guest meals will be provided by the ORCNET; other diners must pay their own tab. 
This is another reason to consider joining our group!

Seating is limited so please RSVP to Pat Barrett (pbarrett at ieee.org) ASAP! We must maintain an accurate headcount.

MENU
There are no special restrictions unless you want Prime Rib. 
TELL US IF YOU WANT PRIME RIB!
The Stockpot offers two cuts: 12oz for $26, and 16oz for $30.

If you want Prime Rib, please RSVP your selection to Pat Barrett (pbarrett at ieee.org) ASAP! (on or before Saturday, December 1, 2007).

To learn about the Stockpot's menu, perhaps to prearrange vegetarian or other fare, consider calling them or surfing to www.stockpotbroiler.com or http://stockpot.ypguides.net.

REFRESHMENTS
For those with special dietary requirements, the Stockpot's bar will be open until about 1:00 AM.

RSVPs
Please RSVP your headcount and menu selection (if you want Prime Rib) to Pat Barrett (pbarrett at ieee.org) on or before Saturday, December 1, 2007. See above.

AGENDA
8:00 PM - Gather to eat and chat.
?:?? PM - Brief business meeting
?:?? PM - Adjourn

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THE ORCNET's REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Oregon IEEE Consultants' Network (ORCNET) meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for a combined November/December meeting early in December.

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Our "Show and Tell" sessions happen before and after most meetings, so bring your gadgets! Your latest circuits! LINUX tools! Your creations! If something interests you technically, then others in our group will be interested, too.

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ORCNET MEMBERSHIP:
If you've been attending our group, please consider becoming a member ($50 annually). Cheap! Contact any ORCNET Officer (listed below) for more information.

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SURF THE ORCNET WEBSITE!
Are you seeking a technical expert or consultant? Thinking of becoming one? Considering joining our group? Just want more information about the IEEE's presence in Oregon? Surf to http://www.ieee-or.org, click on "Affinity Groups", then "Consultants", to reach our site. Or surf directly to our alternate portal at http://www.eeconsult.org.

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ORCNET MAILING LISTS
Our valiant webmaster is revising our mailing lists for improved usefulness and maintainability.

We will offer three lists: 
    - one for members-only,
    - another for a general public discussion forum, and 
    - a third for our (infrequent) public announcements such as this one.

Both public lists will allow recipients to opt in or out, at their discretion. These new lists are being tested now and will be officially adopted on Jan 1, 2008.

This announcement is being sent to our old and new lists, to ensure complete coverage. We apologize for possibly sending you more than one copy.

Surf to http://eeconsult.org/members/index.html for information about subscribing or unsubscribing to our new lists.

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QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS for the ORCNET? 
Email our Chairman, Pat Barrett, pbarrett at ieee.org.


Want to be added/removed from this list? 
Surf to http://eeconsult.org/members/index.html for instructions about subscribing\unsubscribing, or contact our Webmaster, below.


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2007 OFFICER CONTACT INFORMATION
Chairman - Pat Barrett, pbarrett at ieee.org
Secretary - H. Joe Tabor, harryjoe at teleport.com
Webmaster - Keith Lofstrom, keithl at ieee.org
Treasurer - Brian Conley, bconley at ieee.org
Program Coordinator - Henri Joyaux, HBJoyaux at ieee.com


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