Jeff Blankenburg is an ultra-passionate web developer who works for Microsoft. As a Developer Evangelist, he has the unique responsibility to consult and advise software developers about the new tools, technologies, and practices available to them. Jeff's previous roles as a software developer allowed him to build industry-changing websites and marketing efforts for Victoria's Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ford Motor Company, Sony, and several major pharmaceutical companies. Through many major speaking engagements and an active, technically-focused blog, Jeff has established himself as a valuable resource to anyone writing software or looking for advice on their next software endeavor.

Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Time: Networking 6:00PM; Dinner 6:30PM; Program 7:15PM; Adjourn 8:30PM

Cost: There is no cost to attend this meeting.

Menu: Food and beverage will be availahble for purchase from the regular BW3 menu.

Location: BW3 located at 5050 Eastpointe Drive, Medina, OH 44256 (Near the I-71 overpass)

Topic: Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.0

Speaker: Jeff Blankenburg, Microsoft Developer Evangelist

Reservations are required.

Meeting RSVP messages should be sent to:

In November, 1952 the first organizational meeting was held for what was to become the Akron Chapter of the National Machine Accountants Association (NMAA). The meeting was held in the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company office of Art Wernecke, and was also attended by F. Maguire, Russ Klippert, George Plazak, R. Young, and Jack Klingle.

The first offical meeting of the newly formed organization was held at the Women's Club of Akron on February 24, 1953 with 46 members and 15 guests in attendance. The NMAA - Akron Chapter received its charter in July 1953, and by October of that year had grown to 58 members employed by 25 companies in 8 cities in the greater Akron area.

As time marched on, and the nature, scope and importance of automation continued to grow in the workplace the NMAA evolved as well. In June 1962, the NMAA was renamed the Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), and in 1996 the name changed again to the Association of Information Technology Professionals

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The Akron Chapter accepts and fosters the dedication of AITP to the advancement of the profession in the areas of business, industry, science, academia and government. The mission of the Chapter is to:

1. Encourage high standards of competence and promote a professional attitude among its members.
2. Help develop an informed, well-balanced individual who is aware of how their expertise fits into the overall information technology community.
3. Provide the widest range of information on relevant IT issues across the industry and recommend the best avenues to obtain in-depth information about evolving technologies.
4. Promote the Chapter as the premier professional group in the area by providing its members with opportunities for leadership and education as well as forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals.