AITP of Hampton Roads, Va. (Association of Information Technology Professionals)

December 2006 Newsletter

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Our Next Meeting is 
Tuesday, December 5 2006

Point Plaza Suites & Conference Hotel at I-64 & US 17, Newport News, Va.

Social Hour - 5:30 PM
Dinner - 6:30 PM
Program - 7:30 PM

Members - $17 
Spouse/Significant Other - $20 
Guests - $20 
Students - $14

If you will be joining us for the speaker and not for dinner, we request a donation of $5. 

For Reservations: Call Digital Applications Inc., at 827-1250 no later than noon on the Friday preceding the meeting.

Officers and Directors

OFFICERS

George Koscho, President 382-8909 
Jim Pollan, Vice President 865-1400 ext 210 
Bill Shumate, Treasurer 827-1250
Jim Moore, Secretary
Alan Sutton, Association Liaison 486-1700

DIRECTORS

Clara Fox, Awards  826-0519
Ed Miller, Newsletter / Website 553-0128 
Bill Oshel, Program 249-2846 
Steve Tyler, Corporate Sponsorships
Charles Anderson, Student Chapters Liaison

Region 18 Spring Conference!

The Hampton Roads and Richmond Chapters of the AITP will be co-hosting the Region 18 Spring Conference (www.aitp-hr.com/region18).  The tentative date for this event is April 19-21 and the location is the Williamsburg Marriott at Kings Mill.  Stay tuned for more information!

Calendar
Dec 5 Dinner Meeting, Lorene Alba, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Spouse/Significant Other Night!
Jan 9 Dinner Meeting, TBA
Feb 6 Dinner Meeting, TBA
Mar 6 Dinner Meeting, TBA
Apr 19-21 Region 18 Spring Conference
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Contact Us

AITP 
The Association of 
Information Technology Professionals

c/o Digital Applications Inc
2714 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: (757) 827-1250

 

 
November Meeting Preview

Our December 5th meeting will feature a presentation by Lorene Alba. Lorene is the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Lorene will speak on the volunteer program, (the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation currently has over 500 volunteers) the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center along with the special events planned for 2007.

Lorene is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, and after a successful career as a chef and restaurateur; she decided to turn her passion for volunteerism into a full-time job. She has over 15 years of volunteer recruitment and management experience. She has volunteered her time with organizations such as the John Elway Foundation, Relay for Life, The Alzheimer’s Association and the SPCA. She was a campaign coordinator with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and while at the Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. she was responsible for the recruitment and management of 400+ volunteers.

Lorene is on the Board of Directors for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of the Virginia Peninsula, a clearinghouse of volunteers 50 and over.

This is spouses (or significant others) night, so please plan on joining us.

November Meeting Highlights

Our November 14th meeting featured a presentation by James “Chico” Manzie. James is a Master Firefighter - Hazardous Materials Specialist for the City of Newport News, who spoke on Hazmat Technology.

Mr. Manzie has 22 years in the department, 12 years as a member of the Regional Response Hazmat Teams. He is also the tractor-trailer driving instructor. Mr. Manzie was also selected as the departments "Firefighter of the Year" in 2005.

Chapter Meeting Price Increase

Due to price increases at the hotel, the Chapter Board voted to up the Dinner Dues from $17.00 to $18.00 for HR members Dinner meal, starting in January 2007.

An increase in cost for Guest dinners will be determined at a later date.

Also, Members are encouraged to bring their spouse or significant other to the December Dinner meeting. The cost will be $17.00 for member and also, $17.00 for their guest.

Job Posting

Position: IT Analyst / Hampton University

Department: Computer Center

Description: The IT Analyst supports the implementation and maintenance of University-Wide administrative systems in collaboration with university personnel. The successful candidate will act as a technical member of a team by providing technical and functional assistance, expertise and performing assigned tasks. They will develop, write, test implement and maintain moderate to complex application programs in a diverse technical environment; ensuring accuracy and efficiency. In addition, they will maintain accurate procedures and technical documentation. The candidate will also acquire operational and functional knowledge of specific area of administrative system.

Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience working with a reporting tool, such as Oracle Reports.
• Experience working in Windows (XP) and UNIX environments.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with SunGard Banner, and Oracle Databases.
• Knowledge in PL/SQL.
• Experience with Oracle Developer (Forms)
• Experience in API development
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to effectively plan, document, and communicate.
• Experience in an academic environment.

Essential Functions • Ability to work in a team environment in addition to working independently on routine assignments.

Submit resume to banner@hamptonu.edu (subject: IT Analyst)

Background check required.

 

 
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