RE: IOUG setting up

Paula,

I just did a search at ioug.org and it looks like there are 5 Oracle User Groups in FL. (Guessing based on your e-mail address :) It would be much easier to get involved with one of those that starting a new one that would be competing for members and vendor support.

Take a look at ioug.org.
Click User Group from the left side of the screen. Click Local/Region Contact Information. Choose FL from the State drop-down box and click Search from the green bar towards the top of the page.

Try to get ahold of someone on that list from the closest group to you and see when they meet. If you would like to get involved, I know that many user groups value volunteers to help put on events (sign in sheet, greeter, snack coordinator, etc.) Better yet, prepare a presentation ("What I needed to forget about tuning once I got my Cert").

Good luck
Stephen Andert
President, AZORA

>>> Paula_Stankus_at_doh.state.fl.us 02/27/03 09:49AM >>>
Guys,

I wish to setup an IOUG group in my city. I wish to do this so I can bring
in some of the more relevant training available for Oracle DBA's in this
area - Mogens, Cary, Robert, etc. Any advice on the best way to do this
from folks who have - quickest way to get it up and running, generate interest, arrange speakers, funding..... Perhaps working with local vendor?

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