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The
most impressive was the GPO panel discussion hosted by Tim
Coleman, EDP. The topic was "Perspectives: Federal
Publishing & GPO – How Can You Do Business With The
GPO?" The panel consisted of Scott Stovall – Chief,
Procurement Support Branch, US Govt. Printing Office; Kirk Knoll
– Electronic Publishing Specialist, US Govt. Printing Office;
Leroy Corbin, V-P New Business Development, News Printing Co.
(GPO contractor).
And then there were the crabs!
And more crabs! For a Midwestern boy like me, (and a recent
convert (thanks to Kathy Rixham, EDP; Barry Lietuvnikas, EDP;
and Paul and Mickey LeTourneur, EDP), those crabs are something
my palate always looks forward to! Thanks pals!
The
Global Experience
 Everybody
is gearing up for the Xplor
Global conference in Anaheim October 27th to 30th. Already
the confirmed attendance for this year exceeds last year's
attendance.
Companies that have not spent
money on technology the past two years are coming to global with
open checkbooks.
Some vendors will be caught
understaffed as they have pared back their participation. Others
are expanding their participation to meet the demand.
Is your company sending you to
global? Then be SURE to attend the session Wednesday at 11 in
room 210B. Stephen Poe, EDP will be presenting "Your Return
Ticket." Here is the session description:
The economy is
tight and companies are cutting back on training and
conferences. How do you justify this trip and convince your
management to fund you to attend next year's Xplor Global?
This session provides a plan for making sure you can come back
in 2003. Topics covered include your overall strategy, writing
a trip report, demonstrating value with solutions you bring
back and contacts you've made, and placing a dollar value on
all of it. This will be an interactive session. Please come
share what problems you've solved at Global and what benefits
you are taking back with you.
The same techniques taught
here can be used to justify not only your global attendance, but
your participation in Xplor in the local level, and your
involvement in Xplor leadership as well. If you are looking for
an accurate way to justify your time and the company's money, do
not miss this session!
For a listing of
all of this year's sessions, click
here.
Certification
 Many
times we have discussed and promoted the advantages of
Certification. At global this year there will be two programs
designed to help you get on the right track to certification.
Monday at 2:00, Dianna
Hillman, EDP, Terry Johnson, EDP and I will be presenting
"Certification: Differentiate Yourself."
What is the real value of a
certification?
Is it worth your time and
effort?
What is the return on
investment in dollars?
This presentation examines
the many forms of certification and their value to your career
and income. Special focus is directed to examining the value
of the EDP certification program, including an explanation of
the process to earn one. If you're looking for a motivational
kick-start to get going along the path to certification, this
session is for you.
You'll walk away with
everything you need to know in order to attend the EDP workshop
Scott Kelly, EDP is presenting Tuesday at 4:45 p.m.
If you are ready to start
the EDP certification process, or have already begun it, this
is an unprecedented chance to make some real progress. Come to
this workshop for practical help from experienced pros that
can help mentor you through the certification process. If
you've received your portfolio and put it aside, bring it with
you, along with examples of your work. Don't miss this
incredible opportunity for one-on-one help and guidance.
We'll See
you all there! ------>
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