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PASS Data Summit 2022 Networking event, come get to know others in the Data Community. This event will be from 6-8 PM at the Elephant and Castle located at 1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.

It's our 7th mostly-annual donut meetup!

If you're in town the Monday of PASS Data Community Summit, come by Top Pot on 5th. Have a donut, chat with fellow Summit attendees and the MinionWare/MidnightDBAs crew...it's a lovely kick-off to the week.

It’s donuts for dinner again, and we’re fine with that! Or consider it a sweet, sweet appetizer.

MinionWare LLC is sponsoring this event, so come on down for a free donut and a hangout. No formal presentations, just hanging out and talking.

Annual party at the PASS Data Community Summit and Microsoft Ignite this year with live RockARoke music.

I would like to invite you to join me for a photo walk at the beginning of the PASS Data Community Summit 2023. Come meet some of your fellow Summit attendees, take some photos, and enjoy a stroll through the local area.

We will meet in the Seattle Convention Center at the fountain (bottom of escalators).

What is a photowalk:

- small walk through the town

- capture impressions with the camera

- look at the area from a different angle

- exchange ideas with other participants

A few key points to remember.

1. No skill level is required. Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or have taken some of the greatest photo's of all time. Regardless of skill level we want to see you!

2. No, you don't need a fancy camera. Whether it be pinhole, cell phone, digicam, DSLM or DSLR, they're all ok to us.

3. Even the camera is optional. If you don't want to take pictures, join us for the walk and chat with other Summit attendees.

Again this about enjoying other #sqlfamily company and seeing the world around you.

We are planning to walk from the Convention Center, through the 7th Ave to The Spheres, Pike Place Market, then to Waterfront Park, then up on the Harbor Steps, to the Seattle Tower, around the 5th Avenue Theatre and return to the Convention Center.

The whole route can be done in about 1 hour walking. With photography about 90min to 2 hours

Social Hashtag: #sqlPhotowalk, #PASSDataSummit

I hope we shoot some good pictures together

Patrick

Join me for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation at Summit!

We'll practice Shambhala meditation, a secular approach that offers a simple yet profound way to experience inner calm and clarity.

All are welcome to participate in this moment of stillness, whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. Just come with an open heart, and a willingness to be quiet and respectful as we meditate together!

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Paraphrased from Wikipedia:

Shambhala meditation's technique involves sitting with legs loosely crossed, maintaining good posture, leaving your eyes slightly open, and focusing your attention on the out-breath. As you breathe out, you may experience a sense of dissolving, with no specific attention required during the in-breath.

Keep your hands face down on your thighs and, if your mind starts to wander, simply label your thoughts as 'thinking' before gently returning your focus to the out-breath.

Meditation, as described in Shambhala, is a natural state of the human mind – at rest, open, and alert. It's a practice that can help you find a sense of peace and clarity in our fast-paced world.
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Have any questions or need more information? Reach out to Jen at Jen@MidnightDBA.com with the subject "Summit meditation."

Let's come together to cultivate a sense of inner stillness and mindfulness in the midst of a busy tech conference. See you there!

This photowalk is meant for the morning, To enjoy a later evening photo walk please see this one. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-photo-walk-tickets-741652611927

I have every intention of attending both!

We welcome you to join us for a wonderful morning of Photography at the PASS Summit 2023. If you are unclear about what a photowalk is you can check out this post. http://sqlasylum.wordpress.com/2011/09/25/pass-2011-photowalk/. A few key points to remember.

1. No skill level is required. Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time or have taken some of the greatest photo's of all time. Regardless of skill level we want you!

2. No you don't need a fancy camera. A camera is all that is required, whether that be pinhole, cell phone or DSLR. Again this about enjoying other #sqlfamily company and seeing the world around you.

You can spend as little or as long as you want on the walk. The plan is to head to Pikes place and then to Olympic Sculpture park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/nWMpP19tLiJPkSN4A)

This is not a fast walk and you can stop and get breakfast/coffee, Hopefully on the way back we can stop and get lunch as well. This is very much an open walk that you can join anywhere along the way.

The info below is a little old for the Flickr stream but we can keep using it. I think we can make that decision based on those on the walk.

Hashtag to use #sqlpassPhotowalk

Tag to use on Flickr : SqlPass -- these will show up in the flickr photostream for PASS

If you have any questions feel free to drop me an Email.

Pat

Twitter: @sqlasylum

Email: Sqlasylum@gmail.com

It would not be November in Seattle without our PASS Data Community Wednesday morning run. Meet at the corner of 7th and Pike on Wednesday November 15 at 6:00am in front of the Washington State Convention Center for a group run/walk down to the waterfront and back. The route is approximately 3 miles heading down to the water/Pike Market. Once on the waterfront, turn right toward the park then make a U-turn and head back to the starting point. #sqlrun

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5272262329/

This year’s panel, Got your Back: Finding Allies to Fight Obstacles, will address topics that include:

• Typical obstacles that women encounter in the workplace.
• The definition of an ally – who can help fight some of these obstacles?
• How to be an ally to other women fighting some of these obstacles.
• How everyone can be better allies.

The goal of this luncheon is to discover typical obstacles that women encounter in the workplace and who can help to overcome these obstacles - as well as how everyone can be a better ally.

Speakers:
Angela Tidwell, DevOps Engineering Manager
Kellyn Gorman, Director of Technical Advocacy
Deepthi Goguri, SQL Server DBA
Rie Merritt, MVP, PG Lead
Leslie Andrews, Lead Data Architect

Click on the link to schedule this into your itinerary builder in the attendee portal and save a spot. 

Join me for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation at Summit!

We'll practice Shambhala meditation, a secular approach that offers a simple yet profound way to experience inner calm and clarity.

All are welcome to participate in this moment of stillness, whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner. Just come with an open heart, and a willingness to be quiet and respectful as we meditate together!

- - -
Paraphrased from Wikipedia:

Shambhala meditation's technique involves sitting with legs loosely crossed, maintaining good posture, leaving your eyes slightly open, and focusing your attention on the out-breath. As you breathe out, you may experience a sense of dissolving, with no specific attention required during the in-breath.

Keep your hands face down on your thighs and, if your mind starts to wander, simply label your thoughts as 'thinking' before gently returning your focus to the out-breath.

Meditation, as described in Shambhala, is a natural state of the human mind – at rest, open, and alert. It's a practice that can help you find a sense of peace and clarity in our fast-paced world.
- - -

Have any questions or need more information? Reach out to Jen at Jen@MidnightDBA.com with the subject "Summit meditation."

Let's come together to cultivate a sense of inner stillness and mindfulness in the midst of a busy tech conference. See you there!

Join us for our annual tradition of meeting at the Crab Pot on Friday night November 17th at 6:00 pm, just after the PASS Data Community Summit wraps up.

This will be a casual dinner to wind down from another great week with friends and colleagues in Seattle.

You must register on Eventbrite. There will be a waitlist, and if your plans change please update your registration so that the next person in line can attend.

You are responsible for your own check. We will get separate checks at the end of the meal, so be sure to take good care of your wait staff.

Please review and select what you want before you arrive to have dinner served faster! Here is their current menu (www.thecrabpotseattle.com/our-menu).