Join the West Michigan Technology Association this Thursday, August 19 beginning at 11:45am for lunch and a discussion on Google Apps Cloud Computing.

The presentation will focus on cost savings and collaboration through the use of the various Google Applications.  Whether your business is considering moving to the cloud, just wants an affordable email solution, or struggles to give employees access to critical information from anywhere, Google Apps Best-In-Class Cloud Solution can help you address the issue.

This month’s Google Apps presentation is brought to you by Keith Torno, Rick Penn, Mike Sweany, and Marc Creviere of Maximize Technologies, LLC.  Maximize Technologies will also sponsor lunch at the event.  As always, the meeting will be held at ITT Technical Institute located at 1980 Metro Court SW in Wyoming, Michigan from 11:45am until 1:30pm.  First time guests and WMTA members may attend the meeting free of charge, while returning guests pay $15, or $5 for students.

To register for this event, please email rsvp@wmta.biz.  If you have questions, feel free to call Caitlin or Catherine at 616-717-5750.

Symplicity is very excited to be participating in the upcoming WMTA meeting.  The topic is an important one for anyone in the technology field and we could not have found a better speaker.  Check out this exciting event!

CLOUD COMPUTING – Keeping up on changing technologies

Presented by: Jim VanderMey, Chief Technology Officer,

Open Systems Technologies, Inc. (www.ostusa.com)

The West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) presents the latest in technology on August 20, 2009 at ITT Technical Institute. If you are a professional in the technology field, this is a “do not miss” event. This month’s meeting will focus on Cloud Computing which is creating quite a buzz in industry publications and at tradeshow events. WMTA is thrilled to welcome internationally renowned speaker, Jim VanderMey, Chief Technology Officer at Open System Technologies, Inc.[SinglePic not found]

Jim has served as VP of Technical Operations for OST since the very beginning. He is a technology visionary who sets the long and short-term direction for OST. He specializes in seeing the “big picture” of technology, the computer industry, and the business objectives supported by IT. As OST has gained an international reputation, Jim has taught and spoken at conferences in Europe, Japan, and throughout the US.

Jim attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music as a pastoral ministries major, and went on to manage large scale applications running on UNIX and Windows for healthcare, manufacturing, and insurance industries. He has served as a consultant to many large organizations such as Herman Miller, Boeing, Priority Health, Magna-Donnelly Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Komatsu, Alticor, Navistar (International Truck), the US Navy, Mercedes, Targus, and Bio-Rad. Jim has senior level skills in Informix, Oracle, Baan Tools, HP-UX, AIX, high-availability clustering, SAN design and implementation, systems architecture and design, and the application of ERP to the manufacturing environment. He holds many active industry certifications including the HP Master Accredited System Engineer in High Availability and Storage, SNIA Certified Architect (Level 3), and Certified System Administrator for HP-UX and AIX

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This event will take place at ITT Technical Institute located at 1980 Metro Court SW in Wyoming, Michigan from 11:45am through 1:30pm. Lunch will be sponsored by OST and is included in the price of attendance. As a member or first time guest of WMTA, the meeting will be free of charge. If you are a guest that has attended a meeting prior to this event, the cost will be $15. To RSVP for this “do not miss” experience please email sgorton@symplicitycom.com. You can also visit the WMTA website at www.wmta.biz for more information.

About West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA)

The West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) is an organization of professionals working in the telecommunications (voice, data and video) arena.  Monthly meetings include presentations on current issues and future trends in our industry. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, from legislative and regulatory changes, to demonstrations of the latest in voice, data and video communications.  There are opportunities to share technical knowledge and experiences; assist others with telecommunication and data network problem solving; and discuss the challenges we face in our rapidly changing industry.  The atmosphere is open and informal.  The WMTA benefits both our employers and ourselves, as we develop our professional skills. All members are asked to keep in confidence the information shared to avoid conflicts among the various organizations represented at our meetings.

Regular meetings are held on the THIRD THURSDAY of each month except in July and November, when no meetings are scheduled due to summer and Thanksgiving.  In place of our regular meeting in June we have a golf outing and in December we have a special holiday meeting.

You are invited to attend our next meeting to explore the possibility of becoming a member of our informative and enjoyable group! Visit the Current Events Calendar for complete details of upcoming events.  Also download the Membership Registration / Application for information on becoming a member.

For additional information, please contact:

Catherine Lazarock, President

Symplicity Communications, Inc.

250 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 400

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

616-717-5750 – Office

catherine@wmta.biz

You are invited to the 26th Annual West Michigan Technology Association Golf Event, please see the schedule below. If you are a paid member, this golf event is included in your membership. If you are not a paid member, sign up for the $100 membership and you will get the golf outing, Holiday luncheon and monthly meetings included in your membership. Any questions about membership contact Mary Jo Weessies, Membership Director at maryjo@wmta.biz or Sherri Meachum, Treasurer at sherri@wmta.biz.

Vendors - if you would like to sponsor one of our 18 Holes, or breakfast or lunch, contact Catherine Lazarock, Vice President at catherine@wmta.biz.

Any questions about golf clubs, golf swings, or golf carts, contact Rick Bishop, President at rick@wmta.biz. Any non-golf questions (or website questions) can be directed to James Monroe, Secretary at james@wmta.biz.

For those that wish to view the final WMTA Golf letter from Ed Krzeminski, you may click the following link. http://www.wmta.biz/new/2009GolfLetter.html.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Sincerely,

West Michigan Technology Association
Greg Ingersol
2009 Golf Outing Chairperson
616-301-7615

The MeadowsWMTA Golf Event - Details

Grand Valley State University - “The Meadows”

Event Info

June 12, 2009 - 8:00 a.m. - Tee Time
4645 West Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
616-331-100
www.gvsu.edu/meadows

Important Information:

Golfers - Payment can be made at www.wmta.biz. The form in the link below needs to be completed for registration. Indicate if you have a specific golf group or he’ll assign you to one. Greg can be reached for questions at 616-301-7615 or greg.ingersoll@vanbelkum.com.

Click this link to print the form to register for this outing -

http://www.wmta.biz/new/2009WMTAGolfRSVPForm.pdf

Breakfast served beginning at 7:00 a.m., shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Scramble ends around 1:00 p.m. and then we’ll have lunch and giveaway the great prizes.
Payment Information

Payment can be made on our website www.wmta.biz using paypal, which is located on the main page. If you would like to mail your payment in with a check, please make your check payable to WMTA and mail it to 8082 Talaria Terrace, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.

Attendees:
Members - Free with your paid membership
Guest Price for Golf (non-members) $80
Lunch Only Price: $25
Payment the day of the outing is $115

Sponsors:
Hole Sponsor: $125
Breakfast Sponsor $300
Lunch Sponsor $500

About Us
The West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) is an organization of professionals working in the telecommunications (voice, data and video) arena. Monthly meetings include presentations on current issues and future trends in our industry. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, from legislative and regulatory changes, to demonstrations of the latest in voice, data and video communications. There are opportunities to share technical knowledge and experiences; assist others with telecommunication and data network problem solving; and discuss the challenges we face in our rapidly changing industry. The atmosphere is open and informal. The WMTA benefits both our employers and ourselves, as we develop our professional skills. All members are asked to keep in confidence the information shared to avoid conflicts among the various organizations represented at our meetings.

In addition to our monthly meetings, we hold an annual golf outing, and a Holiday Party. Our meetings are held on the THIRD THURSDAY of the month with the exception of July and November, which are not held due to summer and Thanksgiving holidays.

You are invited to attend our next meeting to explore the possibility of becoming a member of our informative and enjoyable group! Visit the Current Events Calendar for complete details of upcoming events. Also download the Membership Registration / Application for information on becoming a member. Our website is www.wmta.biz.

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