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Newcomer Information for NANOG 70
by NANOG Support 26 May '17

26 May '17

Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 70, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel. We are expecting strong attendance with 897 individuals registered, and you are one of the 247 attendees to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>, and we’ll forward a copy to you. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Netflix, will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Evergreen ABCD Ballroom (Lobby Level) on June 5th. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! Each lunch table will be hosted by a NANOG Mentor(s) who will provide an overview of a typical NANOG meeting. The lunch will provide Newcomers an opportunity to discuss NANOG, network with NANOG leadership (past and present), and with each other. Simply stated, it is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you will receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org <mailto:events@nanog.org> Friday, June 2, 2017 – if you do not have the invitation by then please check your spam folder, and if you still don’t have the invitation, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. NANOG Membership <https://www.nanog.org/membership> is optional, however we encourage you to consider joining your colleagues <https://profile.nanog.org/public/members>. As a member, you will receive: Discounted Meeting Registration Special Considerations at each NANOG meeting Recognition on NANOG website Workshops and Photo Sessions Most important, the ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. If you have questions regarding NANOG Membership <https://nanog.org/membership> or need assistance with your Membership, please contact member-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:member-support@nanog.org>. If you become a NANOG Member during the conference, be sure to stop by Registration and pick up your premium drink tickets for the Tuesday night Beer n’ Gear. Also as NANOG Members, be sure to sign-up for an Individual Photo Session <https://www.timetosignup.com/nanog/sheet/62659> with the NANOG Photographer. If you have questions regarding Sponsorship Opportunities <https://nanog.org/sponsors/opportunities> or need assistance with your NANOG 70 sponsorship, please contact sponsor-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:sponsor-support@nanog.org>. We extend a special thank you to the NANOG 70 Sponsors <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog70/sponsors>. We want to hear from you! You will see several reminders throughout the conference about surveys <https://nanog.org/meetings/nanog70/surveys>. We have Daily Surveys relating to the Agenda Programming, as well as a General Survey. There is a page in the General Survey specifically for you, as a Newcomer, please take a moment to complete these surveys and share your comments and suggestions with us. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 70. We look forward to welcoming you to Bellevue!    The NANOG Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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Reminder: Newcomers Lunch at Noon Today
by NANOG Support 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Hello NANOG Newcomers! Just a quick reminder: The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Verisign, is at noon today in the Constitution Ballroom CDE (3B Level) Held especially for you - join us for great conversation with veteran NANOG colleagues and learn about the NANOG meetings and its traditions. The Newcomers Lunch room will have an easel outside the doors so you know you’ve found the right spot. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, The NANOG Staff -- Valerie Wittkop NANOG Program Director Tel: +1 866 902 1336, ext 103

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Welcome to your first NANOG Meeting
by NANOG Support 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 69, at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel. We are expecting strong attendance with 907 individuals registered, and you are one of the 220 attendees to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>, and we’ll forward a copy to you. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Verisign, will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Constitution Ballroom CDE (3B Level) on February 6th. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! Each lunch table will be hosted by a NANOG Mentor who will provide an overview of a typical NANOG meeting. The lunch will provide Newcomers an opportunity to discuss NANOG, network with NANOG leadership (past and present), and with each other. Simply stated, it is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org <mailto:events@nanog.org> by Noon Eastern, Sunday, February 5, 2017 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. NANOG Membership <https://www.nanog.org/membership> is optional, however we encourage you to consider joining. You will receive: Discounted Meeting Registration Special Considerations at each NANOG meeting Recognition on NANOG website Workshops and Photo Sessions Most important, the ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table or simply email sponsor-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:sponsor-support@nanog.org>. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 69. We look forward to welcoming you to DC!    The NANOG Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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Welcome to your First NANOG Meeting
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 17 Oct '16

17 Oct '16

Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 68, at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. We are expecting strong attendance with 1,012 individuals registered, and you are one of the 324 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org, and we’ll forward a copy to you. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Verisign, will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Gold meeting room (Banquet Level) on October 17th. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! Each lunch table will be hosted by a NANOG Mentor who will provide an overview of a typical NANOG meeting. The lunch will provide Newcomers an opportunity to discuss NANOG, network with NANOG leadership (past and present), and with each other. Simply stated, it is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org by Noon Central, Sunday, October 16, 2016 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org. NANOG Membership <https://www.nanog.org/membership> is optional, however we encourage you to consider joining. You will receive: - Discounted Meeting Registration - Special Considerations at each NANOG meeting - Recognition on NANOG website - Most important, the ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org. For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table or simply email sponsor-support(a)nanog.org. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 68. We look forward to welcoming you to Dallas! Betty and the NANOG Staff Betty J. Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd., Ste 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 +1 866-902-1336

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Newcomers, Welcome to NANOG 67!
by Valerie Wittkop 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Sent on behalf of Betty Burke, NANOG Executive Director Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 67, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois. We are expecting strong attendance with over 813 individuals registered, and you are one of the 234 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>, and we’ll forward a copy to you. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Verisign, will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Rouge and Cuvee meeting rooms (Lobby Level). This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! Each lunch table we be hosted by a NANOG Mentor who will provide an overview of a typical NANOG meeting. The lunch will provide Newcomers an opportunity to discuss NANOG, network with the NANOG leadership (past and present), and with each other. It is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org <mailto:events@nanog.org> by Noon Central, Sunday, June 12, 2016 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. NANOG Membership <https://www.nanog.org/membership> is optional, however we encourage you to consider joining. You will receive: Discounted Meeting Registration Special Considerations at each NANOG meeting Recognition on NANOG website Most important, the ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table or simply email sponsor-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:sponsor-support@nanog.org>. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 67. We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago!    The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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NANOG 66 Newcomers
by Valerie Wittkop 03 Feb '16

03 Feb '16

Sent on behalf of Betty Burke, Executive Director Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 66, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, California. We are expecting strong attendance with over 926 individuals registered, and you are one of the 255 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>, and we’ll forward a copy to you. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch, sponsored by Verisign, will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Harbor Island 2 meeting room. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! A light agenda, good food, and lots of opportunities to discuss NANOG, network with the NANOG leadership (past and present), and with each other. It is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org <mailto:events@nanog.org> by Noon Pacific, Sunday, February 7, 2016 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. Membership is optional, however we encourage you to consider joining. You will receive: Discounted Meeting Registration Special Considerations at each NANOG meeting Recognition on NANOG website Most important, the ability to vote and set the direction of NANOG Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>. For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table or simply email sponsor-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:sponsor-support@nanog.org>. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 66. We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego!    Sincerely, NANOG Board of Directors and Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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NANOG 65 Newcomers
by Valerie Wittkop 04 Oct '15

04 Oct '15

Sent on behalf of Betty Burke, Executive Director Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 65, at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. We are expecting strong attendance with over 876 individuals registered, and you are one of the 278 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org <mailto:nanog-support@nanog.org>, and we’ll forward you a copy. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Saint Francois room. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! A light agenda, good food, and lots of opportunities to discuss NANOG, network with the NANOG leadership, and with each other. It is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org <mailto:events@nanog.org> by Noon Pacific, Sunday, October 4, 2015 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org. Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table or simply email sponsors-support(a)nanog.org. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 65. We look forward to welcoming you to Montreal!    The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 2864 Carpenter Rd. Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Tel: +1 866 902 1336

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WiFi at Hotel
by Carmen Robles 03 Oct '15

03 Oct '15

Hello! Do we pay for WiFi service at the hotel? V/R Carmen Robles

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Welcome to NANOG 64
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 64, hosted by Netflix at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, California. We are expecting strong attendance with over 1120 individuals registered, and you are one of the 373 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org, and we’ll forward you a copy. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. Monday Newcomers Lunch The Newcomers Lunch will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the California East and West. This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! A light agenda, good food, and lots of opportunities to discuss NANOG, network with the NANOG leadership, and with each other. It is a time for NANOG networking and finding answers to any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should receive a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org by Noon Pacific, Sunday, May 31, 2015 – if you do not have the invitation by then please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org. Questions NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Membership and Sponsorship Information area, located by the registration table. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 64. See you there! The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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Welcome to your FIRST NANOG Meeting
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 31 Jan '15

31 Jan '15

Dear NANOG Newcomer, Welcome to NANOG 63, Hosted by CyrusOne, at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. We are expecting strong attendance with over 600 individuals registered, and you are one of the 155 to indicate they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. We are happy to have you join us! Hopefully you’ve seen the general meeting reminders sent in the Attendees Welcome message. If you did not receive that message, let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org, and we’ll forward you a copy. This message contains information related to getting the most out of attending a NANOG conference for the first time. *Monday Newcomers Lunch* The Newcomers Lunch will be held at 12:00 p.m. in Salon C & D (3rd Floor). This lunch is held especially for our newcomers to meet veteran NANOG colleagues and to become more familiar with NANOG meetings and traditions – we encourage you to attend! A light agenda, good food, and lots of opportunities to discuss NANOG, network operating, networking and to ask any questions you may have. This event is by invitation only; you should have received a calendar invite from events(a)nanog.org – if you do not have the invitation please let us know by emailing nanog-support(a)nanog.org. *Questions* NANOG Staff will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us at nanog-support(a)nanog.org For information about Membership or Sponsorship of NANOG, please visit our Sponsorship Sales Director onsite for any information and questions you may have. Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 63. See you there! The NANOG Board of Directors and Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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