ISPI Vancouver Bulletin
February 12, 2004

March 9th Event | New ISPI Networkers Table | Planning for Tampa
Chevalier Resources | Learn About CPT Certification
New VP Technology | Special NASAGA Online Conference Rate | And more!

Mark Your Calendar for March 9th
Plan now to attend our next ISPI Vancouver dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 9th. We are working on speaker arrangements and will advise you of details soon.
Note: Due to a scheduling challenge, David Gouthro will speak at a later date.

New: Starting with our March 9th event, an ISPI Networkers' Table will be available for ISPI members to display materials. Be sure to read the guidelines at:
http://www.ispi-van.org/htm/events/event_networkers_table.htm

ISPI Tampa 2004: Group Rate & Early Bird Deadline
If you plan to attend the next ISPI International Conference and are interested in connecting with a group trying to put together a group discount, please contact Co-President Jim Wright at jimw@bcou.ca. Reminder: the early bird registration deadline is February 13.

Roger Chevalier Resources now online!
Extensive post event resources from Roger Chevalier's sessions are now available at:
http://www.ispi-van.org/htm/events/2004_chevalier_events.htm

Learn About CPT Certification
While in Vancouver, Roger led an informative discussion on CPT, or the Certified Performance Technologist professional designation offered by ISPI International, in affiliation with ASTD. For details, visit:
http://www.certifiedpt.org/

NASAGA Online Conference - Special Discount for ISPI Vancouver Members

The North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) is holding a special All Online Conference March 10-12, 2004. The theme is Creating Real Performance through Simulations and Games and features Clark Aldrich, Marc Prensky, Thiagi, and other great presenters.

A special ISPI Vancouver Member Discount has been arranged for members who are interested in participating. The regular early bird registration until February 21 is $149US; after that the full price $199US. As an ISPI member, register using the link below and receive a 15% discount off those prices. Members: to get your discount, use the special link in the bulletin that was e-mailed to you, or contact robertaw@westwood-dynamics.com. Non-Members: visit the general conference link (http://www.icohere.com/nasaga/).

In Other News ….

The Membership Involvement Survey was distributed to our members by email on February 4th and closes February 29th. We need your feedback! Please use the link in the email you received.

Our Spectrum Survey is ongoing. If you haven't responded yet, editor Julie Case invites your feedback at:
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?L222RZ35M9RJKAJDCDFVL5DA

Of his own initiative, ISPI Vancouver member Keith Fernandez would like to organize a group for a day of skiing. If you'd like to join in, please contact Keith directly at keithf1@hotmail.com.