[Fwd: [chairs] Symposium 2007 Update for TCs]

["Monica J. Martin" <Monica.Martin@Sun.COM>]

For those interested in OASIS Symposium, see attached from Jane Harnad.

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• From: Jane Harnad <jane.harnad@oasis-open.org>
• To: chairs@lists.oasis-open.org
• Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:55:22 -0500

Dear OASIS TC Chairs:

The Symposium is just months away!  Enclosed are a couple updates and
reminders. Please pass along this information to your TC members or contact
me directly with any questions or comments.

~EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS 19 MARCH
http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium/2007/registration.php

~HOTEL RATE DISCOUNT ENDS 14 MARCH
http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium/2007/venue.php

~TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS (TCs)
We would like to thank all those TCs that are supporting the Symposium by
holding committee meetings in conjunction with the event. We do hope this
will again be a beneficial collaboration full of networking and
communication not only for your TC, but between TCs. A complete list of TC
meetings is attached and will be posted on the TC Symposium Information web
page:
http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium/2007/committee-meetings.php.

~TC LIGHTNING ROUNDS - DESIGNATE REPRESENTATIVE BY 1 APRIL
As you all know, the Symposium will once again feature TC Lightning Round
Updates. It will promise to be a great opportunity to educate the members,
potential members, and the OASIS Board of Directors on what your TC has
accomplished. Each TC should designate one representative to deliver a short
(3-4 slides/2-3 minute) presentation. Once your TC has designated this
representative, please forward their name and contact information directly
to me at jane.harnad@oasis-open.org. If a TC representative will not be
present at the event, we ask that you please provide materials for an OASIS
staff person in advance. Note: A TC representative or OASIS staff person
will speak on behalf of each OASIS TC during this Lightning Round Update.

~TWO SPECIAL BRIEFINGS FOR TC MEMBERS - ALL TC MEMBERS INVITED:

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVELY CHAIRING AN OASIS COMMITTEE
Sunday, 15 April - 4:00-5:30

OASIS staff will join new, existing, and prospective TC leaders to discuss
issues surrounding TC Process, IPR, Kavi, membership, InterOps, publicity,
certification and testing, and more. We'll share information about how to
build consensus, promote adoption, cope with legal realities, grow support
inside and outside OASIS, and take advantage of Consortium resources. All TC
chairs, secretaries, and editors are strongly encouraged to attend this
session. Anyone with an interest in a leadership role in a new or existing
TC is also welcome. There is no cost to attend this workshop; however,
advance sign-up is required.

THINGS EVERY TC EDITOR SHOULD KNOW
Sunday, 15 April - 2:00-3:30

Learn about the new OASIS specification templates, checklists, tools, and
help pages - all designed to make your job as editor easier. Explore the
OASIS publication rules, gain useful tips on best practices, and discover
what it takes to get the TC Administration Seal of Approval on your
Committee Drafts and Committee Specifications. This workshop is for anyone
who authors, edits, or maintains TC specifications and other work products.

~BOOK DISPLAY AND RAFFLE

There is a growing body of books that feature technical and executive-level
information on OASIS Standards and specifications. The Symposium Book Table
will showcase these books at a display in the registration area. This is not
a book sale, but an opportunity to give attendees a first-hand look at the
range of available titles. A handout listing all books, including
information on purchasing options, will be provided. Books will be on
display during the Symposium and raffled off to attendees at the end of the
event. Authors, publishers, or collectors interested in donating books
should contact events@oasis-open.org by 1 April.

Symposium registrations are increasing daily. The early-bird discount ends
19 MARCH. Please help us continue the momentum by forwarding out notices to
all TC members, prospects, and other related email lists. Please feel free
to also post the Symposium web address
(http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium/2007/index.php) on your company
web site. If you have any lists or prospects that you would like us to
forward information to, please send those ideas directly to me at
jane.harnad@oasis-open.org.

Thank you again for reviewing all the above and please feel free to call or
email me directly with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you in
sunny San Diego!

Regards,
Jane

Jane Harnad
Manager of Events, OASIS
jane.harnad@oasis-open.org
Office Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

See you at the OASIS Symposium 2007: eBusiness and Open Standards:
Understanding the Facts, Fiction, and Future | 15-20 April 2007 | San Diego,
CA | http://www.oasis-open.org/events/symposium/2007/index.php.

TCMeetingSchedule.xls

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