Biznet Meeting History |
| Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
Note |
| 8/9/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 8/16/2011 | Julie Schrock | Book: Missing Max | Ms. Schrock is author of "Missing Max - Finding Hope After the Death of My Marine Son". Her son was killed by an IED in Afghanistan in August of 2010. |
| 8/23/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 8/30/2011 | Ana-Christina Wadle | Coaching Tools for Leaders | Ms. Wadle is a highly-regarded author and motivational speaker. www.toolsofhope.com |
| 9/6/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 9/13/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 9/20/2011 | Dave Jackson | QR Codes | Dave Jackson (USMA '73) will talk about Quick Response (QR) codes, which are those square-shaped, barcode-like things you're seeing in various forms of print media. What's a QR Code? Why do you need one? How could it help your business? |
| 9/27/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 10/4/2011 | Joe Paniccia | Project Sanctuary | Project Sanctuary conducts 5-day therapeutic retreats for military families to help them reconnect, especially after deployments. Joe will give a briefing on his experience working as a volunteer at one of their recent retreats. |
| 10/11/2011 | Chuck Jones | Life as a FEMA Rep | Chuck will share his recent experiences while working as a FEMA Rep in the upper Midwest.. |
| 10/18/2011 | Joe Paniccia | Project Sanctuary (resched from 10/4/11) | Project Sanctuary conducts 5-day therapeutic retreats for military families to help them reconnect, especially after deployments. Joe will give a briefing on his experience working as a volunteer at one of their recent retreats. |
| 10/25/2011 | Kurt Schlaefer | Auto Industry Update | Diminished Value - Pros & Cons of CARFAX in todays market - How to protect yourself. |
| 11/1/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 11/8/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 11/15/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 11/22/2011 | Members Present | State of the BizNet | Review how we're doing and discuss ways we might improve. |
| 11/29/2011 | Don Genna (USAFA '68) | Protandim | Don will discuss the anti-oxidant supplement Protandim (not a sales pitch). |
| 12/6/2011 | Sean McCloskey | Industry Update: Data Security | Sean will give an industry update on personal and corporate data security. |
| 12/13/2011 | CSM Bill Woods | Assisting Active Duty & Veterans | Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Woods will speak with us on behalf of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), regarding efforts to assist vets with the transition to civilian life. |
| 12/20/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 12/27/2011 | Members Present | Open Forum (yes, still meeting during holiday wk) | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs. |
| 1/3/2012 | Members Present | Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange | Bring your unwanted gifts (wrapped) to exchange at this fun annual Biznet event. We'll start with introductions & networking, then dive into the fun with our gift exchange. |
| 1/10/2012 | Members Present | Open Forum | Discussion on topics of general interest, assistance with job searches and referrals, and help with other networking needs |
| 1/17/2012 | Rich Adams (USMA ;67) | Rich's Book - The Parting | Rich Adams is author of "The Parting: West Point on the Eve of the Civil War. |
| 1/24/2012 | Sarah Brown (USNA '91) | Career Transitions | Biznet member Sarah Brown has made some significant transitions, not just from military to corporate roles, but also from corporate role to independent business owner. She will share her thoughts in a discussion on the keys to such transitions. |
| 1/31/2012 | Chris Werhane | Adaptive Adventures | Mr. Werhane is director of military opportunities for Adaptive Adventures, whose mission is "to provide progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families". |
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