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The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

Pittsburgh Chapter Receives AITP’s Association Outstanding Chapter Award

 

The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), a worldwide society of information technology professionals, presented the Pittsburgh Chapter with the 2008 Association Outstanding Chapter Award (AOCA), aka the President's Cup. The award was presented by the AITP President during the Awards Gala at the 2010 AITP Member Summit, January 22, 2010 in Chicago to Stan Hoffman, the Pittsburgh Chapter President.

 

The award recognizes the single AITP chapter that best embodies accomplishment developing their chapter, region, national association, local community and future generations.

“On behalf of AITP, I’m pleased to recognize the Pittsburgh Chapter as the recipient of the AOCA award,” said Beth Pirrie, AITP President. “The Pittsburgh Chapter was selected from a group of very strong candidate chapters because it is generally well-balanced and has strength in all outreach areas. Members of this chapter demonstrate high involvement with our Association, show outstanding regional support as well as community involvement and chapter development.”

To be eligible for the the President's Cup, a chapter must have first been awarded the Chapter Outstanding Performance Award (COPA) and from all of the COPA chapters in their region have been awarded the Region Outstanding Chapter award (ROPA). Pittsburgh was awarded both of these for 2008. While everyone on the board deserves recognition for their contributions in winning this award, special thanks go to Denise Patrizio for her efforts in tracking and submitting the points necessary for the qualifications.

We have renamed the cup "The Stanford Cup" as that is our chapter president's proper first name.

Click on the Stanford Cup for full-size image.


Next Event ~ Monday, February 8th - SNOWVERLOAD

Rescheduled for Monday, March 15th

 

Microsoft Server Disaster Recovery

Mike Betcher, Director of Business Development
NetCare Managed Services

a division of Link Computer Corp

The next time you are in your data center, look around, and imagine for a moment that it is gone. And not just the computers. Imagine that the entire building no longer exists.

Next, imagine that your job is to get as much of the work that was being done in the data center going in some fashion, somewhere, as soon as possible. What would you do?

We all know – Disasters come in different sizes. IT emergencies can be as simple as a single server failure. With NetCare BDR you can be prepared for the total loss of a datacenter or the loss of a single server.

IBM System i Modernization

Derek McLaurin, Solutions Architect
Link Computer Corp

This is not your father’s AS/400. We will present some of the new features of the IBM System i including: 

New Tools………….  IBM Rational Developer for i (RDi)
New Interfaces……..“Green Screen” to GUI with Looksoftware
New Languages……. PHP Development on i
New Reporting………IBM DB2 WebQuery for i

 

For details see the Events page.

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Hardware/Software/Books Giveaway (Free Door Prizes)

At this month's meeting we will raffle off door prizes of current Microsoft software, hardware and/or books. The number of items we raffle off will be dependent on the number of registrations, so register today while you are thinking about it. Register here.

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Free Microsoft Seminars

Check out the free Microsoft seminars at Event Builder, https://www.eventbuilder.com/event_desc.asp?z=h8k6d1&p_event=q7c7h4r9&eventid=q7c7h4r9&gateid=insight&requireprofile=false&scSourceCode=ET1746&cm_mmc=EDM-_-event-_-ET1746-_-register2.

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Food Bank Collection

Please join us and the Washington County Farm Bureau in helping the Washington County Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a chance on Halo 3: DST for the Xbox 360. Our VP, Nancy See, will deliver the items.

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Western PA's New Family Tradition

Keystone Edge online magazine features an article with the AITP W. PA presidential duo Stan and Matt Hoffman. Check it out at http://www.keystoneedge.com/.

By: Chris O'Toole, 3/4/2010
Father-and-son IT specialists Stan and Matt Hoffman represent next-generation work ethic on and off the job. Both are working to promote technology education and careers.
more >

 

 

 

 

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* *  Open Positions Page * *
New - We now have a page of open positions

Click here to view. The most recently submitted job postings will be shown first.

 

New Policy: We will now just post the position title, company and a link to the position details on the company's website. The positions will stay on our Open Positions page for a month from the posted date and will then be removed.


Employers: To have a position posted, please send posting data (position title, company and a link to the position details on your website) to JobPostings.

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Special Messages

  1. We have multi-year discounted membership renewals for your convenience and cost savings. See the membership page.

  2. We welcome vendor tables at our meetings. Cost: $100.00.

  3. The 2010 meetings are loaded to the events page. Following is a teaser for what lies ahead, including the 2010 meetings through December. Stay tuned to the Events Page for details as we get them.

    2010

    March MS Server Disaster Recovery, Mike Betcher
    IBM System i Modernization, Derek McLaurin
    Link Computer Corp
    April Student-run meeting - ITT Greentree
    May Intro to Data Warehousing with SQL Server
    John Sterrett
    Orrick LLC
    Pres AITP GWC, VP Region 1
    June Joint meeting with GWC
    July No meeting
    August Scholarship Golf Outing

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Attention Vendors!

Sign up for a Vendor Table for any of our meetings. Cost: $100. Contact Stan Hoffman.

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Sign up for AITP-Pgh News & Newsletters

AITP Pittsburgh Chapter now has an emailing list that is hosted on Yahoo Groups. Send an email to aitp-pgh-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to add yourself to the list. While it is an open membership list, only the owner/moderator (your electronic communications director) can send email via the group list. This prevents members or others from using the list for spamming.

It is not necessary to join Yahoo, though you can optionally choose to do that.

For additional information, including a walk-through, complete with screen shots, see the Email List page.

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AITP Club Member Offer - Save an additional 5%
Use
Coupon Code: AITP-CLUB

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PC Memory Store
Save on PC memory


Visit the PC Memory Store web site.

PC Memory Store provides the easiest way to find Guaranteed Compatible Memory . Find your memory in 3 simple steps with our Memory Configurator . Find popular memory like DELL Dimension RAM , HP Pavilion RAM, Compaq Presario Memory, and many more. All PC Memory Store memory is quality tested and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Member Offer: * * * Save an additional 5% * * *
Use Coupon Code:               UG-PGH

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All Things Mobile
PDAs, Smart Phones, GPSs, Digital Cameras and more

Curious? Visit the Pittsburgh Mobile Technology Club web site.

We are now having social meetings the 2nd Wednesday of (almost) every month. Chat over dinner with members of PMTC and guests. From time to time, when there is something that we can present, we will have a presentation meeting on the 45th floor of the US Steel building. All of our meetings are open to everyone.

 

All meetings will be announced via email. To subscribe to our email list, please send an email to meeting@pittsburghmobiletech.com with Subscribe (or Unsubscribe) in the subject line. In the email please state your name, company and a phone number where you can be reached so that in the advent of a cancellation for a meeting you have registered for, we can contact you.

Questions? Want information? Send an email to info@pittsburghmobiletech.com.

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Interested in Information Security?

Visit the Information System Security Association web site.

The Pittsburgh Chapter of ISSA provides discounts to our monthly meetings for Students and members of AITP, HTCIA, InfraGard, ISACA and TRCPA.

Chapter News

The next chapter meeting will be a Breakfast meeting on Tuesday, March 2nd. David Reis Esq., of Thorp, Reed & Armstrong, LLP will be presenting 'Information Security Law Update'. This session will review current developments in information security law, including the emerging legal standard for compliance, new HIGHTECH requirements for health care, the new Massachusetts law and regulations, PCI developments, recent court cases, and more.

The meeting will be held at the Regional Enterprise Tower 425 Sixth Ave 23rd floor. This is a Breakfast meeting so registration will begin at 8:30 am, the breakfast will be at 9:00 am and the presentation at 9:30 am.

Cost: FREE - that's right with advance registration there no charge for this meeting.

To register in advance for this meeting contact Mike Sotace at mpsotace@edmc.edu or phone (412) 995-7342. Deadline for advance registration is February 26th, there is an extra $5.00 charge for registration after this date.

Click here for a copy of the 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule

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The March meeting of the TRCPA will be held on Friday, March 12 at 1PM in Room 505-506 of Rockwell Hall on the Campus of Duquesne University (please note the change from our usual location).  Dana Jarvis from Duquesne University will present ‘7 Essentials for Managing Virtual Teams: Lessons for Contingency Planners’.

Increasingly, planners face teamwork challenges in a complex environment filled with geographic dispersion, special purpose teams and members from different disciplines.  The ability of planners to develop and deploy these teams plays an integral role in saving lives, preserving property and ensuring sustained organizational success.  Dana Jarvis will present a model which focuses on the human element or meaningful connections between people that accelerate goal performance in teams and planning efforts.

Key learning points from this session will highlight specific tools, tactics and strategies for leveraging team engagement toward contingency planning initiatives.

For more information or to register, go to http://www.trcpa.org/trcpa/meetings.asp

Careers Wanted

Currently there are a number of positions posted on our Careers page; Staff IT Auditor, Bank IT Security Specialist, and Senior Security Analyst. Get more information on our Careers page. If you have any available positions at your company that you would like to have posted please forward them to Mike Sotace at mpsotace@edmc.edu. There is no charge for this service.

http://pittsburgh.issa.org/index.htm


For nearly 20 years, Pittsburgh-based LANtek has been a leader in the delivery of world-class IT consulting services to both the tri-state area and on a national basis. We specialize in helping large corporations, as well as smaller business partners, design, implement and manage their network and desktop infrastructures.

http://www.lantekcs.com/


1on1 Career Help

Visit Pittsburgh's ultimate career connection, the 1on1 Career Help website.

Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers, Employers, & Recruiters

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Global IT Community Association (GITCA)

Visit the GITCA public web site.

Representing over 1320 member organizations and over 4 million IT professionals, GITCA, formerly Culminis, is the world's largest international not-for-profit independent organization powered by dedicated volunteers devoted to the development and growth of the IT community by providing services to support leaders and connect user groups, associations, and student IT organizations. GITCA stands committed to the free exchange of resources, ultimately elevating the status of the IT Professional both in their industry and in the community.

ü  Elevating the Status of the IT Professional

ü  Providing recognition for service and volunteerism

ü  Making connections and exchanging resources and user group best practices

ü  Catalyst for your skills and career growth

ü  Bringing the volunteer IT Community together

ü  Providing essential no charge services to leaders of IT associations, user groups and student groups

The Pittsburgh Chapter of AITP is a member of GITCA.

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Robert Half Technology (RHT)

Visit the Robert Half Technology web site.

Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis. They specialize in initiatives ranging from web development and systems integration to network security and technical support.


Also on the AITP Web Page

Download an application for membership here.

Check the Events Page for details on the upcoming meetings and speaker info.

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View Our Newsletters

Follow this link to view previous newsletters

We have discontinued the regular PDF newsletters as all of the information in the Newsletters is on this web page and since the newsletters are no longer being printed and mailed, it was redundant to put the exact same information on both the web site and in a newsletter. -ed.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is to provide all members with the opportunity for growth in their careers and community involvement by providing programs and activities to achieve their goals.

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Organizational Profile

The Board of Directors of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), the majority of whom are information technology professionals, also includes representatives from manufacturing, health care utilities, and accounting firms. The officers are composed of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Past President and Region Director. Current year officers:

President – Stan Hoffman
Vice President – Nancy See
Treasurer – Ken Krugh Jr., CCP
Secretary – George L. Ilkka
Past President – Patricia McMurray

Region Director – George L. Ilkka

For a listing including contact information for all Officers and Directors, click here.

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Sokol's Club Contact Information

Information regarding the Sokol's Club, including booking information should be directed to Party Line.
 
Telephone
412-882-7110
 
Please do not contact Stan Hoffman for renting the Sokol's Club. Thank you.

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AITP Pgh Chapter Contact Information

Telephone
412-351-8411
FAX
412-351-1522
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