Welcome to PASSPASS 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

Wayne Snyder President

Rushabh Mehta Executive Vice President, Finance and Technology

Bill Graziano Vice President, Marketing

Kevin KlineImmediate Past President

PASS Board of Directors: Executive

Greg Low Christoph StotzDirector, Director,Global Community EMEA

Rick Heiges Erin WelkerDirector, Director, SIGsSpecial Projects

Chuck Heinzelman Pat WrightDirector, Director,Tech Publications Volunteers

Lynda RabDirector, Program Development

PASS Board of Directors-at-Large

Rick Bolesta CA

Neil Buchwalter CA

Roni KarassikMicrosoft

PASS Board of Directors: Founding Partners

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.

• 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

PASS Chapter Resources

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

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 Summit 2009

Event logistics kit and sponsorship incentive program that provides user groups with a series of tools for executing successful SQL Server related events. Includes:•Planning walkthrough document

•Email, brochure and banner promotion templates

•Call for speakers and sponsors email sample

•Event day-of check list

•Event signage templates

•Feedback survey samples

•Speaker powerpoint template

www.commconn.sqlpass.org

PASS Community Connection

• 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

How Can Individuals Participate with PASS?

Contact PASS

203 North LaSalle - Suite 2100Chicago, IL 60601

Tel 1.604.899.6009Fax 1.604.899.1269

www.sqlpass.org

chapters@sqlpass,org

Thank you for joining PASS