webcast presentation 5.21.2014
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Innovate is upon us. We’re off to sunny and warm Florida in just a couple weeks. We’ve been busy putting together a ton of fun for our community members. In this webcast, learn: Where to find us. How to participate in our social media contests, including a chance to win a FitBit Flex wristband. The very cool SWAG we’ll have. GRUC Awards. The prizes! Visit http://rational-ug.org/p/innovate-2014.aspx for the latest IBM Innovate news. The Stars of this Webcast Sarah Moraes Community Manager Jack Schneider Digital Marketing SpecialistTRANSCRIPT
Join the Community
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Tweet with Us @RationalUC #rationaluc
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GRUC AT INNOVATE: THE LOUNGE, THE SWAG, THE PRIZES!
MAY 21, 2014
Presenters: Sarah Moraes, Community Manager
Jack Schneider, Digital Marketing Specialist
MEET OUR PRESENTERS
Sarah Moraes, Community Manager, Global Rational User Community
Jack Schneider, Digital Marketing Specialist, Global Rational User Community
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AGENDA
Where to find us. How to participate in our social media contests,
including a chance to win a FitBit Flex wristband. The very cool SWAG we’ll have. GRUC Awards! Learn More about IBM Innovate.
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WHERE TO FIND US
WHERE TO FIND US
Solution Expo Pedestal in the Pit Stop Sunday-Wednesday, June 1-5, Solution Expo Hours
Client References and GRUC Lounge – Open to All GRUC/User Group Members Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level Monday, June 2 10 am-5 pm | Tuesday, June 3, 10 am-5 pm | Wednesday, June 4, 9 am-5 pm Hospitality Reception on Monday and Tuesday: 4-5 pm (Recognizing Client Reference Champions at Monday's reception; GRUC Awards & drawings at Tuesday's reception)
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GRUC PRESENTATIONS
The Benefits of Participating in the Global Rational User Community Monday, June 2, 3-4 pm, Australia 2, Dolphin Hotel Presented by Julian Holmes, Agile Mentors; Carson Holmes, Software Development Experts; Rod Baptie, Founder, Baptie & Co.
GRUC: Corporate User Group Information/Q&A Tuesday, June 3,10-11 am, Australia 2, Dolphin Hotel Presented by Rod Baptie, Founder, Baptie & Co.; Tracey Burton, IBM
Ten Years of User Group Experience Wednesday, June 4, 12:30-1:15 pm, Asia 1, Dolphin Hotel Presented by Andy Detandt, Leader, North Florida Rational User Group
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST
ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT FLEX
Along with the IBM Innovate theme, Innovate@Speed, we are hosting a contest throughout the conference. What better way to track your speed and activity that with a FitBit Flex wristband!
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ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT FLEX
Here’s how you can win:
Pick up a pedometer: We’ll be providing everyone with a pedometer to track your steps at the conference. Pedometer pick up locations: GRUC Lounge - Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level or the GRUC Pedestal in the Pit Stop.
Post a photo on Instagram: Take a fun picture wearing your pedometer. Post the image on Instagram with #RationalUC and #IBMInnovate. Your profile must be public in order for us to see the photo. Not yet on Instagram? Join today.
Tweet us: Post a photo wearing your pedometer on Twitter using #IBMInnovate and #RationalUC. You may also Tweet about the contest using those hashtags without a photo. Not yet on Twitter? Join today.
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ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT FLEX
Here’s how you can win:
Become a member: What the GRUC? You aren’t a member? If you sign up or bring a friend to the pedestal or lounge to sign up, you’ll be entered!
Become a user group leader or liaison: There may be a need in your geographic area for a leader or liaison. Be sure to ask the community management team.
Share your expertise: Sign up to submit a blog post, white paper or present a webcast to the community.
Provide a testimonial: Tell us how the GRUC has helped you in your profession.
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ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT FLEX
The FitBit Flex Drawing: The drawing will be held at 4:30 pm on Tuesday in the Client References and GRUC Lounge - Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level. You must be present at the conference to win and, if selected, claim your prize at the GRUC Lounge by Wednesday at 5pm.
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THE SWAG!
GRUC SWAG!
Stop by The Pit Stop or The Lounge to pick up these cool, summer-themed items: Drawstring Bags Kick Sacks Pedometers Foldable Sunglasses Six-Pack Cooler Bag
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GRUC AWARDS & BOARD ELECTIONS
GRUC AWARDS
GRUC Awards Ceremony Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level Hospitality Reception: Tuesday from
4pm – 5pm
Three winners each – Platinum, Gold and Silver – for the following categories: 2013 GRUC Leader of the Year 2013 GRUC Liaison of the Year 2013 User Group of the Year 2013 User Group Meeting of
the Year 2013 Content Contributor of
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2013 GRUC Award Winners Donald Cunningham, left, and Alex Ivanov.
GRUC BOARD ELECTIONS
2014-2015 GRUC Board Elections Voting is open now until May 30. The newly elected members will be announced on June 2 at Innovate 2014. Meet the candidates and vote today!
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LEARN MORE
PROMOTIONAL CODE
You haven’t registered?! Get $500 Off the Registration Fee for Systems Engineers: Visit the IBM Innovate registration page and enter the promotional code INN14IND for a savings of $500 off the conference fee, which reduces the total to $1495. If you are a Florida resident, you are eligible for an exclusive one-day pass. Use the code FLUTIL2014 to purchase the Energy Day @ Innovate pass for $99.
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RESOURCES
IBM Innovate is Just Around the Corner! Below are web pages to help you get ready for Innovate 2014: Fun activities for GRUC members at Innovate GRUC blog post: Why You Cannot Afford to Miss IBM
Innovate 2014 GRUC blog post: Meet the 2014 GRUC Council
Board Nominees #IBMInnovate Twitter feed Streams and tracks at IBM Innovate
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Q&A
www.rational-ug.org #rationalUC
#IBMInnovate www.ibm.com/innovate
SEE YOU AT IBM INNOVATE 2014!
#IBMInnovate www.ibm.com/innovate
Join the Community
www.rational-ug.org
Tweet with Us @RationalUC #rationaluc
www.twitter.com/rationaluc
Join Our Group on LinkedIn: Global Rational User Community
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Global-Rational-User-Community-GRUC-120486/about
Connect with Us on Google+
https://plus.google.com/+RationalugOrgGlobal/posts