The ITKAN Open Membership Meeting will take place on September 8th from 5-7 PM at the Microsoft Technology Center in Chicago. The first half hour will include committee updates, followed by an interactive session on career development led by an HR manager and technical recruiter. Attendees are asked to RSVP by September 6th and are welcome to bring friends.

1. What: ITKAN Open Membership Meeting – all are welcome!
When: Thursday, September 8th, 2011– 5PM-7PM
Where: Microsoft Technology Center, 200 E. Randolph, 2nd floor/ Chicago, IL 60601
Map: http://www.microsoft.com/mtc/Locations/chicago_maps.mspx
About MTC!
http://www.microsoft.com/mtc/locations/video.mspx
Who: This is an open meeting and is free to attend…come and bring a friend!
Agenda:
5:00PM-5:15PM: Open Networking
5:15PM-5:30PM: Committee Updates:
Development – Maher
Communications – O’Connor/Luker
Membership – Aardsma/Retzke
5:30-7PM: Join us for a very unique and interactive look at preparing for your career in the
technology field…Career Potpourri! No, not the fragrant sachet in your linen closets, but – per
Wiki – a collection of miscellaneous or diverse items – in this case related to your career
development. Career gurus Elli Koulos – Microsoft HR Manager and long-time educator and
Jack Goss, SPR Technical Recruiter and haute cuisine chef (I’m pushing it), will immerse us in an
exploration of career aspirations, challenges, priorities and vision. Come prepared to
participate and have fun!
PLEASE RSVP to Brian Aardsma, Membership Committee co-chair, at baardsma@gmail.com
by Tuesday, September 6th!
NOTE: Please let us know if there is any reasonable accommodation that you require to
participate in our meeting.