Thank you Graham for making me LOL.
Dewey

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Graham Naisbitt
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [TN] Apex Expo

Well, he's not under "Celebrity Voyeurism" for nothing!

Graham N

On 3 Feb 2009, at 14:58, Stadem, Richard D. wrote:

> Who is Weiner the Expert?
>
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> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Reid
> Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:55 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [TN] Apex Expo
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> Hi Genny,
>
> I think the best way justify the trip is to define a problem or  
> opportunity and then find out what at APEX will address that problem  
> or opportunity.
>
> Here are a few approaches.
>
> Quality, Reliability, Process, Standards: If you have technical  
> issue to be resolved then you can meet the movers and shaker in the  
> industry, one on one at APEX.
>
> Sales and Marketing: If you have customers attending the conference  
> so you can meet, one on one in a neutral environment.
>
> You as an Expert: The best way to get to go is to write a paper and  
> present it at APEX. If you have to, team up with another expert and  
> co-author the paper.
>
> Capitol Purchases: You can justify APEX is visit venders to review  
> capitol equipment.
>
> Volunteer Work: Join a committee as an active and influential member.
>
> Educational Improvement: Signup for a course that is only given at  
> APEX.
>
> Celebrity Voyeurism: Then of course there is always meet the expert  
> (Weiner, Dewey etc.) live in 'Vegas.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Paul Reid
>
> Program Coordinator
>
> PWB Interconnect Solutions Inc.
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> Canada, K2H 9C1
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gen Gibbard
> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:38 PM
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> Subject: [TN] Apex Expo
>
> I am trying, for the 1st time, to convince my co. to send me.  I  
> have never been.  I feel there is value in going but it is difficult  
> to quantify.
> There is resistance, primarily to the travel costs. There has to be  
> some clear benefit to going there, over top of local learning  
> opportunities, and I am being encouraged to look for classes at the  
> local university and tech schools to 'better myself', rather than  
> looking to be sent to Vegas.
> Any help you can give me to quantify the benefits of Apex?Genny
>
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