Last Friday, Minnesota had it’s second SQL Saturday event, on a Friday. Hopefully, those that were able to attend had a good time. In total, we gave out 320 attendee bags. Between speakers and sponsors, there were probably a few more that didn’t pick up bags… so in total we likely had 350 attendees for … Continue reading Thank You SQL Saturday 99 Sponsors!
Stuff me in a wood chipper, I have an idea. And this idea involves Fargo, Fargo, and SQL Saturday. As many of you know, for the past two years, I’ve been one of the volunteers working with the Minnesota PASS chapter and working on their SQL Saturday events (58 & 99). At the end of … Continue reading Fargo, Fargo and SQL Saturday
I’ve been a bit busy while planning this year’s SQL Saturday in Minnesota. Unfortunately, that hasn’t led to a lot of updates on our upcoming event. On the plus side, I got married, had a honeymoon, and attended the best PASS Summit ever. If you haven’t started thinking about it, check out the discounts on … Continue reading A Bit of a SQL Saturday 99 Update…
I’ve been meaning to follow-up with links to the presentations that I delivered at SQL Saturday 98. It’s a few weeks late, but they are all now uploaded to the SQL Saturday site. If you don’t want to go there, you can get this here as well: [download id="5"] [download id="8"] [download id="48"] I had … Continue reading SQL Saturday 98 Follow-Up
In just a few short days, it will be time for SQL Saturday #98 in Iowa City. If you’ve got some free time this coming Saturday and are within driving distance– take the time now to register and come get some free training. While you are there, think about stepping into one of the sessions … Continue reading SQL Saturday in Iowa City This Weekend
If you are going to be in Kalamazoo this weekend and don’t have anything planned. Because, yeah, that happens. Or if you are going the the SQL Saturday this weekend in Kalamazoo, much more likely. Well… don’t get to next Monday morning and realize that you forgot about it. If you will happen to be … Continue reading SQL Saturday in Kalamazoo This Weekend
Last night I received an e-mail letting me know that I’ll be presenting at SQL Saturday #84 in Kalamazoo, MI. Besides myself, this is shaping up to be quite an event. The schedule of sessions and list of speakers has been published. I’ll be presenting on the following two topics: The Creepy DBA, How to … Continue reading I've Got A “SQLSat” In Kalamazoo
We’ve seen a few summaries come through by now, so I’m going to throw mine into the mix. To recap those that I’ve already read, there are: Grant Fritchey (Blog | @GFritchey) – Summary Jes Schultz Borland (Blog|@grrl_geek) – Summary Kelly Martinez (Blog | @greeleygeek) – Summary Bringing Friends One thing different about this SQL … Continue reading #SQLSat67… it's mystery is only exceeded by it's power.
Over the past year there have been a number of SQL Saturday events. These events have occurred across the country from Orlando to San Diego to Minnesota. At many of these events there are shirts given away to speakers and/or the attendees. PASS Fashion I was thinking about this and wondering what I should wear … Continue reading “Wear Your SQL Saturday Shirt Day”
This past weekend I went to SQL Saturday 50 – this is a day long SQL training event that is put together by community volunteers. I was fortunate enough that I was selected to present at this event. Since others have already shared their experiences at the event I figured I should as well. Some … Continue reading SQL Saturday 50 (#sqlsat50) – A Tale
Strate SQL 