1. Welcome to PASS PASS Chapters Introduction to the Professional Association for SQL Server

2. 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

3. PASS Mission Empower the global Microsoft SQL Server community to collaborate, learn, grow and be inspired through knowledge sharing and peer-based learning.

4. 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

5. Wayne Snyder President Rushabh Mehta Executive Vice President, Finance and Technology Bill Graziano Vice President, Marketing Kevin Kline Immediate Past President PASS Board of Directors: Executive

6. Greg Low Christoph Stotz Director, Director, Global Community EMEA Rick HeigesErin Welker Director, Director, SIGs Special Projects Chuck HeinzelmanPat Wright Director, Director, Tech PublicationsVolunteers Lynda Rab Director, Program Development PASS Board of Directors-at-Large

7. Rick Bolesta CA Neil Buchwalter CA Roni Karassik Microsoft PASS Board of Directors: Founding Partners

8. PASS Recent Successes Launched new www.sqlpass.orgwww.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.

9. Access to Chapter Community program leaders Opportunity to host your own Chapter website on www.sqlpass.org 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

10. 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

11. 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/www.sqlpass.org/summit2009/ PASS Summit 2009

12. 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

13. Become a Free PASS Member today. Register at www.sqlpass.org www.sqlpass.org Set up a PASSPort profile. Link to other SQL Server ProfessionalsPASSPort 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 2009PASS Summit 2009 European PASS Summit How Can Individuals Participate with PASS?

14. Contact PASS 203 North LaSalle - Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60601 Tel 1.604.899.6009 Fax 1.604.899.1269 www.sqlpass.org chapters@sqlpass,org

15. Thank you for joining PASS