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Today is 2/4/2012
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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