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eNews this week
Welcome to the ACS SA weekly newsletter, providing updates for week ending 26th January 2007.
- IT Project Management SIG - Monday 5th February
- IT in the
Pub - Tuesday 6th February
-
IT Architecture SIG - Thursday 8th February
- Zero Carbon Network Dinner on Climate Change - Wednesday 31st January
- Education Across the Nation (EdXN) 1st Quarter - Monday 19th March
- ACS National YIT Professionals Conference - Book now and save!
- Member Get Member (MGM) Promotion
1. IT Project Management SIG - Monday 5th February
Topic: "Business Value Analysis - The creation or
destruction of Value"
Places are filling fast for this presentation so get your bookings in soon!
Date: 5th Feburary 2007
Time: 5:15 for drinks and nibbles 5:45 start
Venue: Excom Education, 191 Pulteney St, Adelaide (on the corner of Flinders St)
Bookings and further information: http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1832
2. IT in the
Pub - Tuesday 6th February
Topic: 'IT and School Curriculum'
Date: 6th Feburary 2007
Time: 5:30 start
Venue: Regattas Bistro, Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Bookings and further information:
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1846
Or email: Brenda Aynsley
3.
IT Architecture SIG - Thursday 8th February
Topic: The Ruby on Rails Phenomenon and what it means for IT Architects
While the top web scripting languages, PHP, Perl and Python, were
slugging it out, and Java and C# were engaged in a battle of
one-upmanship, Ruby on Rails has burst onto the scene stunning them all.
Date: 8th Feburary 2007
Time:
5:30 pm for a 6:00pm start.
Venue:
Excom Education, 191 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
Bookings and further information:
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1847
4. Zero Carbon Network Dinner on Climate Change - Wednesday 31st January
http://www.zerocarbonnetwork.cc/
The Zero Carbon Network is a group whose aim is to provide strategies
for members reduce their net production of carbon (CO2) to zero.
The Network is promoting a series of Australia Day dinners for people
who are interested being active in achieving this and doing their bit
to combat the effects of climate change.
The venue still to be decided will be in or close to the CBD. When I
know how many would like to attend, a suitable venue will be arranged
The aim is to provide a suitable meal from $10-$12, give a presentation
on status of activities to do with Climate Change, Carbon Reduction,
and strategies to reduce carbon emissions.
For something to go on with, check out http://www.localcooling.com if you want to make a difference instead of rambling on about how dire the situation is.
Check out how much power SA is using in Mw, the current spot price of
electricity from Nemmco and contribution of green (wind) power.
http://icct.ovirt.dyndns.ws/CustomerShowCurrent.php?region=SA1&setwind1=50
Change SA to NSW, VIC etc to see other states. Some amazing numbers come up mid afternoon on a hot weekday.
Learn how to use Power over Ethernet to keep your VOIP working during blackouts. http://www.poweroverethernet.com <http://www.poweroverethernet.com/>
If you would like to attend the dinner, please email Peter Griffith or call 0408 832 891.
5. Education Across the Nation (EdXN) 1st Quarter - Monday 19th March
Topic: The Future ICT Professional
Date: 19th March 20072007
Time: 5.30pm for 5.45pm start
Venue: Finlaysons 81 Flinders Street, Adelaide
Bookings and further information:
http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventdetails&eveID=1838
There'll also be some master-classes from Gerry McGovern (September),
Graeme Simsion (April/May) and Rob Thomsett (July) plus some half day
workshops from Brian Nielsen on Presentation & Public Speaking in
Q1/Q2.
A full schedule will be avilable soon. Please see: http://www.acs.org.au/index.cfm?action=event&temID=eventsfilter&taxID=-&date=-&state=9005
for information as it comes to hand.
6. ACS National YIT Professionals Conference - Book now and save!
"Accelerate Your Career" - 19-20 April 2007
Want to develop the critical skills for a successful career in
IT? Then join you peers from around the country to network at
this challenging and inspiring two day event. You'll leave with
confidence, energy and know-how to let your career soar.
Date: Thursday 19th & Friday 20th April 2007
Venue: Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Book on line today and save$$$ Put the 19th & 20th April, 2007 in your diary now!
Please contact Kirsty Shepherdson on 03
9690 8000 to arrange a discount for group registration.
7. Member Get Member (MGM) Promotion
Introduce another
IT Professional to become a non-student member of the of the ACS and
your name is entered into the draw for the grand prize of a trip for
two to Europe valued at $13,000! The person you nominate also goes into
the draw to win a Travel Voucher worth $1,000. Just ask your colleagues
or friends to apply for ACS membership online and ensure they include
your member number in the MGM program section. For more details visit www.acs.org.au/mgm.
Additional Benefits and Rewards
Check out the follwing services also available to members:
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