1. SouthEast SAS Users Group SESUG ’06 Conference October 8-10, 2006 - Atlanta, GA Sheraton Atlanta Conference Co-Chairs: Marje Fecht AcademicChair2006@sesug.org Deborah Skinner OperationChair2006@sesug.org www.sesug.org

2. SESUG is accepting papers, posters, and weekend workshops for the 2006 conference. Submissions will be accepted until April 7. SESUG means Education You’ve come to expect an exceptional lineup of papers and presentations at SESUG and 2006 will be no exception. With over 60 hours of presentations during the concurrent sessions, there is sure to be something for everybody from the beginner to the seasoned SAS professional.

3. SESUG means Networking www.sesug.org The conference offers a unique opportunity to visit with other SAS users during breakfast, beverage breaks and mixers. Another good way to get to know other SAS users and participate in the conference is by volunteering to help! Get more details– from our website, click on Volunteers.

4. SESUG means the Demo Room www.sesug.org SESUG attendees have told us over and over again how much they appreciate meeting SAS managers and developers at the conference. The Demo Room provides information about the latest developments in SAS software and gives you a chance to meet SAS employees.

5. SESUG means a Great Conference City www.sesug.org Atlanta is known as the Capital of the New South – a city that celebrates change and growth. Atlanta has a fascinating history that keeps locals and visitors looking back while it moves forward as a modern, sophisticated city that has no problem looking ahead.

6. SESUG means a Great Conference City and a Great Hotel www.sesug.org The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, home to SESUG 2006, is a world-class hotel located in downtown Atlanta. A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel at a special conference rate for SESUG attendees. Book Early! Visit our web site to learn how you can take advantage of this special room rate at the conference hotel.

7. SESUG means Value www.sesug.org SESUG is the ideal event for the budget conscious SAS professional. When you add up the education and networking value, you can’t go wrong.

8. Plan To Participate and Attend October 8-10, 2006 www.sesug.org April 7, 2006 Paper Submissions are due Mid-June, 2006 Conference registration opens June 30, 2006 Papers for the proceedings are due August 11, 2006 Early registration ends September 8, 2006 Regular registration ends September 13, 2006 Last day to register at the hotel at the special conference rate.