AeANET : AeA/OC The Buzz Upcoming Events Newsletter

Check out what events are coming near you! Below is a partial list of events that may be of interest to you or your colleagues. For a complete listing, visit www.aeanet.org/events

April 22-23, 2008 Location: Sacramento	AeA Annual Tech Summit Legislatures are very busy people and it is difficult to get a moment of their time to express concerns. At AeA, we know this and have gone the extra mile to make this communication process more accessible and personal for our members during the AeA Tech Summit April 22 - 23, 2008. Hot topics to be addressed include Stalling Unnecessary Privacy Mandates, Pressing for Tax Credits in California, Encouraging Thoughtful and Scientifically Based Environmental Regulation, Emphasizing the Need for a Comprehensive Broadband Strategy in California, Radio Frequency Identification in ID Documents, and Addressing the Need for Improvements in Science and Math. Don't miss your opportunity to influence change: Register today at www.aeanet.org/TechSummit08.
April 29, 2008 Location: Irvine, CA	15th Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards AeA will spotlight Orange County�s dynamic community of technological innovators. In addition, the black-tie optional affair will raise awareness of initiatives and programs in development to sustain the United States� position as the world leader in science and technology. To register, click here or contact Yalanda Oglesby at 949.477.5300 x101.
May 9, 2008 Location: Tiger Woods Learning Center	3rd Annual Innovation in Education Summit Join us Friday, May 9, 2008, for the 3rd Annual Innovation in Education Summit, co-sponsored by Project Tomorrow and AeA. The event will be held at the Tiger Woods Learning Center, from 9a.m. � 3p.m. This annual event convenes education, business, community, political, and parent leaders from throughout Orange County to discuss and evaluate the challenges and opportunities for improving k-12 science, math, and technology education. The goal of this half-day summit is for the participants to formulate key strategies they can work on together to ensure that Orange County graduates are prepared for the 21st century. The registration fee is $75 and includes a hot buffet breakfast, lunch and all Summit materials. To register, please click here. If you have general questions about the Innovation Summit, please contact Amanda Ford by emailing her at innovation@tomorrow.org or by phone at 949-609-4660 ext. 12.

3. Upcoming Member Only Events
To attend any of the following AeA member events, please contact Yalanda Oglesby, Program Marketing Manager, at 949-450-1500 ext. 101, or Yalanda_Oglesby@aeanet.org. To learn more about AeA, or how you may benefit from membership, please contact Alan Wald, Director, Membership Development, at 949-477-5300 or Alan_Wald@aeanet.org:
April 8, 2008 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m.	International Committee Meeting at Fragomen
April 10, 2008 7:30a.m. - 9:00p.m.	SWAT Committee, AeA Office
April 15, 2008 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m.	Membership Committee Meeting
April 17, 2008 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m.	Associate Member Lunch
April 22, 2008 7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.	HR Roundtable
April 25, 2008 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.	High-Tech Awards Committee Meeting
May 1, 2008 7:30a.m.	Operations Committee Meeting
May 13, 2008 8:00a.m. - 9:30a.m.	Sales & Marketing Committee Meeting
May 14, 2008 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.	All Member Lunch
May 20, 2008 7:30a.m. - 9:00a.m.	HR Roundtable