Webcast presentation 5.21.2014

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GRUC AT INNOVATE: THE LOUNGE,
THE SWAG, THE PRIZES!
MAY 21, 2014
Presenters:
Sarah Moraes, Community Manager
Jack Schneider, Digital Marketing Specialist

MEET OUR PRESENTERS
 Sarah Moraes, Community Manager,
Global Rational User Community
 Jack Schneider, Digital Marketing
Specialist, Global Rational
User Community
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AGENDA
 Where to find us.
 How to participate in our social media contests,
including a chance to win a FitBit Flex wristband.
 The very cool SWAG we’ll have.
 GRUC Awards!
 Learn More about IBM Innovate.
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TheGlobalRationalUserCommunity2014

WHERE TO FIND US
 Solution Expo Pedestal in the Pit Stop
Sunday-Wednesday, June 1-5, Solution Expo Hours
 Client References and GRUC Lounge – Open to All GRUC/User Group Members
Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level
Monday, June 2 10 am-5 pm | Tuesday, June 3, 10 am-5 pm | Wednesday, June 4, 9 am-5 pm
Hospitality Reception on Monday and Tuesday: 4-5 pm (Recognizing Client Reference Champions at
Monday's reception; GRUC Awards & drawings at Tuesday's reception)
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GRUC PRESENTATIONS
 The Benefits of Participating in the Global Rational User Community
Monday, June 2, 3-4 pm, Australia 2, Dolphin Hotel
Presented by Julian Holmes, Agile Mentors; Carson Holmes, Software
Development Experts; Rod Baptie, Founder, Baptie & Co.
 GRUC: Corporate User Group Information/Q&A
Tuesday, June 3,10-11 am, Australia 2, Dolphin Hotel
Presented by Rod Baptie, Founder, Baptie & Co.; Tracey Burton, IBM
 Ten Years of User Group Experience
Wednesday, June 4, 12:30-1:15 pm, Asia 1, Dolphin Hotel
Presented by Andy Detandt, Leader, North Florida Rational User Group
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ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT FLEX
Along with the IBM Innovate theme, Innovate@Speed,
we are hosting a contest throughout the conference.
What better way to track your speed and activity that
with a FitBit Flex wristband!
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Here’s how you can win:
 Pick up a pedometer: We’ll be providing everyone with a pedometer to track
your steps at the conference. Pedometer pick up locations: GRUC Lounge -
Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level or the GRUC Pedestal in the Pit Stop.
 Post a photo on Instagram: Take a fun picture wearing your pedometer. Post the
image on Instagram with #RationalUC and #IBMInnovate. Your profile must be
public in order for us to see the photo. Not yet on Instagram? Join today.
 Tweet us: Post a photo wearing your
pedometer on Twitter using #IBMInnovate
and #RationalUC. You may also Tweet
about the contest using those hashtags
without a photo. Not yet on Twitter?
Join today.
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Here’s how you can win:
 Become a member: What the GRUC? You aren’t a member? If you sign up or
bring a friend to the pedestal or lounge to sign up, you’ll be entered!
 Become a user group leader or liaison: There may be a need in your geographic
area for a leader or liaison. Be sure to ask the community management team.
 Share your expertise: Sign up to submit a blog post, white paper or present a
webcast to the community.
 Provide a testimonial: Tell us how the GRUC has helped you in your profession.
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The FitBit Flex Drawing:
The drawing will be held at 4:30 pm on Tuesday in the Client
References and GRUC Lounge - Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby
Level. You must be present at the conference to win and, if
selected, claim your prize at the GRUC Lounge by Wednesday
at 5pm.
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GRUC SWAG!
 Stop by The Pit Stop or The
Lounge to pick up these cool,
summer-themed items:
 Drawstring Bags
 Kick Sacks
 Pedometers
 Foldable Sunglasses
 Six-Pack Cooler Bag
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GRUC AWARDS
 GRUC Awards Ceremony
 Europe 2, Dolphin Hotel, Lobby Level
 Hospitality Reception: Tuesday from
4pm – 5pm
 Three winners each – Platinum, Gold and
Silver – for the following categories:
 2013 GRUC Leader of the Year
 2013 GRUC Liaison of the Year
 2013 User Group of the Year
 2013 User Group Meeting of
the Year
 2013 Content Contributor of
the Year 15
2013 GRUC Award Winners Donald
Cunningham, left, and Alex Ivanov.

GRUC BOARD ELECTIONS
2014-2015 GRUC Board Elections
Voting is open now until May 30. The newly elected
members will be announced on June 2 at Innovate 2014.
Meet the candidates and vote today!
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PROMOTIONAL CODE
You haven’t registered?!
Get $500 Off the Registration Fee for Systems Engineers:
Visit the IBM Innovate registration page and enter the
promotional code INN14IND for a savings of $500 off the
conference fee, which reduces the total to $1495.
If you are a Florida resident, you are eligible for an exclusive
one-day pass. Use the code FLUTIL2014 to purchase the
Energy Day @ Innovate pass for $99.
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RESOURCES
IBM Innovate is Just Around the Corner!
Below are web pages to help you get ready for Innovate 2014:
 Fun activities for GRUC members at Innovate
 GRUC blog post: Why You Cannot Afford to Miss IBM
Innovate 2014
 GRUC blog post: Meet the 2014 GRUC Council
Board Nominees
 #IBMInnovate Twitter feed
 Streams and tracks at IBM Innovate
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Q&A
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#rationalUC
#IBMInnovate
www.ibm.com/innovate

SEE YOU AT IBM INNOVATE 2014!
#IBMInnovate
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