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Welcome to your First NANOG Meeting - NANOG 61
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 01 Jun '14

01 Jun '14

Dear NANOG 61 Newcomers, Welcome to NANOG 61! Hosted by NTT Communications, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with over 825 individuals registered, 251 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. In addition to the meeting reminders previously sent to attendee(a)nanog.org, this message contains information just for those of you attending for the first time. *Check-in Reminder:* Meeting registration & check-in will be held at the Grand Ballroom Foyer, located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, T-shirt, and important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: • Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. *In the Grand Ballroom Foyer* • Welcome Breakfast Refreshments will be served on Monday 8:30-11:00 a.m. • Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. *Monday Activities* Monday’s agenda begins at 10:00 a.m. with the conference opening, keynote address, followed by General Session presentations. The Newcomers Lunch will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Regency A-C (2nd Floor). This event is held especially for our newcomers to meet and greet new and returning NANOG colleagues – we encourage you to attend! *Tuesday-Wednesday Programming Activities* During Tuesday and Wednesday there will be a combination of General Session presentations as well as concurring Tracks and Tutorials. Make sure that you review the agenda online, and plan what sessions to attend. Any updates to the agenda are reflected on the Online Agenda, which can also be downloaded to your mobile device via guidebook. The slides for all General Session presentations will be posted on the Online agenda on the day of the presentation. Approximately four weeks following the meeting all the approved and recorded Tutorial and General Session presentations will be posted to the NANOG 61 meeting agenda page. *Social Events* - Sunday Evening Events: 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Education/ Welcome Cocktail Hour held in the Regency Ballroom (Second Floor) - Sponsored by Juniper - Monday Evening Events: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - The ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held in the Evergreen Ballroom (Lobby Floor) 8:00 PM - OffSite Sponsored by: NTT Communications & RagingWire The Parlor 700 Bellevue Way NE #300 Bellevue, WA 98004 – Third Floor Join us for cocktails, appetizers, billiards, and great music - Tuesday Evening Events: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Evergreen Ballroom – Pre-Social Cocktail Hour Sponsored by: Centeris & Spectrum Networks 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Sponsored by Microsoft Rock Bottom Brewery / 550 106th Ave. NE Suite 103 Bellevue Join us for appetizers as well as a fun night of entertainment. Festivities will include “NANOG Idol” Karaoke, Gaming Stations, and giveaways. - Wednesday Evening Events: 6:30pm - 9:00pm - Offsite Sponsored by Facebook Power Play 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 – Second Floor Join us for cocktails, appetizers and games *Wireless Network(s)* Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel. Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, June 1 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: • NANOG 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz • NANOG-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz • NANOG-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N • NANOG-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. Password credentials are "nanognanog" - all lower case. *Identifying Ribbons* While at NANOG 61 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges: • Board of Directors Member– Red Ribbon • Program Committee Member– White Ribbon • Development and Communications Committees Member– Blue Ribbon • Staff – Special name badges • Newcomer – Teal Ribbon • Premium Sponsor – Violet Ribbon • Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon *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 Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 61. 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, NANOG 61
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 31 May '14

31 May '14

Dear NANOG 61 Newcomers, Welcome to NANOG 61! Hosted by NTT Communications, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with nearly 825 individuals registered, 251 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. In addition to the meeting reminders previously sent to attendee(a)nanog.org, this message contains information just for those of you attending for the first time. *Check-in Reminder:* Meeting registration & check-in will be held at the Grand Ballroom Foyer, located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. When you arrive at the meeting, please check-in at the NANOG Registration Desk to pick up your name badge, T-shirt, and important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: • Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the Grand Ballroom Foyer • Welcome Breakfast Refreshments will be served on Monday 8:30-11:00 a.m. • Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. *Monday Activities* Monday’s agenda begins at 10:00 a.m. with the conference opening, keynote address, followed by General Session presentations. The Newcomers Lunch will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Regency A-C (2nd Floor). This event is held especially for our newcomers to meet and greet new and returning NANOG colleagues – we encourage you to attend! Tuesday-Wednesday Programming Activities During Tuesday and Wednesday there will be a combination of General Session presentations as well as concurring Tracks and Tutorials. Make sure that you review the agenda online, and plan what sessions to attend. Any updates to the agenda are reflected on the Online Agenda, which can also be downloaded to your mobile device via guidebook. The slides for all General Session presentations will be posted on the Online agenda on the day of the presentation. Approximately four weeks following the meeting all the approved and recorded Tutorial and General Session presentations will be posted to the NANOG 61 meeting agenda page. *Social Events* - Sunday Evening Events: 5:30pm – 6:30pm – Education/ Welcome Cocktail Hour held in the Regency Ballroom (Second Floor) - Sponsored by Juniper - Monday Evening Events: 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - The ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held in the Evergreen Ballroom (Lobby Floor) 8:00 PM - OffSite Sponsored by: NTT Communications & RagingWire The Parlor 700 Bellevue Way NE #300 Bellevue, WA 98004 – Third Floor Join us for cocktails, appetizers, billiards, and great music - Tuesday Evening Events: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Evergreen Ballroom – Pre-Social Cocktail Hour Sponsored by: Centeris & Spectrum Networks 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Sponsored by Microsoft Rock Bottom Brewery / 550 106th Ave. NE Suite 103 Bellevue Join us for appetizers as well as a fun night of entertainment. Festivities will include “NANOG Idol” Karaoke, Gaming Stations, and giveaways. - Wednesday Evening Events: 6:30pm - 9:00pm - Offsite Sponsored by Facebook Power Play 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 – Second Floor Join us for cocktails, appetizers and games *Wireless Network(s)* Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel. Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, June 1 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: • NANOG 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz • NANOG-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz • NANOG-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N • NANOG-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. Password credentials are "nanognanog" - all lower case. *Identifying Ribbons* While at NANOG 61 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges: • Board of Directors Member– Red Ribbon • Program Committee Member– White Ribbon • Development and Communications Committees Member– Blue Ribbon • Staff – Special name badges • Newcomer – Teal Ribbon • Premium Sponsor – Violet Ribbon • Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon *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 <nanog-support(a)nanog.org>* Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 61. 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 NANOG 60 - Atlanta
by Betty Burke <betty＠nanog.org> 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Dear NANOG 60 Newcomers, Welcome to NANOG 60! Hosted by Telx, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with nearly 611 individuals registered, 172 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. In addition to the meeting reminders previously sent to attendee(a)nanog.org, this message contains information just for those of you attending for the first time. *Check-in Reminder:* Meeting registration will be at the *Peachtree Foyer (8th Floor)*. When you arrive at the meeting, please check in at the NANOG registration desk to pick up your name badge, t-shirt, registration tote, and other important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: - Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the Peachtree Foyer - Welcome Refreshments will be served on Monday 8:30-11:00 a.m. and, - Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. *Monday Activities* Monday's agenda begins at 10:00 a.m. with the conference opening, keynote address, followed by General Session presentations. The *Newcomers Lunch *event made just for you to meet and greet new and returning NANOG colleagues will be held at *12:00 p.m. in the Atlanta Ballroom (7th Floor)*. *Tuesday-Wednesday Programming Activities* During Tuesday and Wednesday there will be a combination of General Session presentations as well as concurring Tracks and Tutorials. Make sure that you review the agenda online, and plan what sessions to attend. Any updates to the agenda are reflected on the Online Agenda. The slides for all General Session presentations will be posted on the online agenda on the day of the presentation. Approximately four weeks following the meeting all the approved and recorded Tutorial and General Session presentations will be posted to the NANOG 60 meeting agenda page. *Social Events* - Sunday - Welcome Cocktails with Education Class Participants 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm International C 6th Floor - Monday Opening Reception - Hosted by Telx and NTT Communications - 7pm - 10pm - FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | 767 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 - Join us for Cocktails, Appetizers and explore the museum - Shuttle buses will be running between the Westin and the museum from 6:30pm - Tuesday Evening Events: - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - The ever famous NANOG Beer n' Gear will be held in the Atlanta Ballroom - 8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. the Pacnet Enabled Networking Drinks Reception - Hosted by Pacnet will be held in International C. *Wireless Network(s)* Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel. Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, October 6 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: - NANOG 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz - NANOG-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz - NANOG-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N - NANOG-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. Password credentials are "nanognanog" - all lower case. *Identifying Ribbons* While at NANOG 60 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges: - Board of Directors Member- Red Ribbon - Program Committee Member- White Ribbon - Development and Communications Committees Member- Blue Ribbon - Staff - Indicated on Special name badges - Newcomer - Teal Ribbon - Premium Sponsor - Violet Ribbon - Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon - PRESS - Pink Ribbon Questions Our goal is to make your first NANOG meeting to be a positive experience. Should you have any questions, the 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 Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 60. See you there! Sincerely, 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> 04 Oct '13

04 Oct '13

Dear NANOG 59 Newcomers, Welcome to NANOG 59! Hosted by PhoenixNAP, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. We are expecting a strong attendance at the meeting; with nearly 618 individuals registered, 190 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. In addition to the meeting reminders previously sent to attendee(a)nanog.org, this message contains information just for those of you attending for the first time. *Check-in Reminder:* Meeting registration will be at the Akimel Foyer. When you arrive at the meeting, please check in at the NANOG registration desk to pick up your name badge, t-shirt, registration tote, and other important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: - Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the Akimel Foyer / Mesquite Terrace, - Welcome Refreshments will be served on Monday 8:00-10:30 a.m. and, - Power Breakfast will be served Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. *Monday Activities* Monday’s agenda begins at 10:00 a.m. with the conference opening, keynote address, followed by General Session presentations. The Newcomers Lunch, events made just for you to meet and greet new and returning NANOG colleagues will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Komatke A,B,C Ballroom. The NANOG Community Meeting, hosted by the NANOG Board, is an important opportunity to learn about organizational updates and communicate with the NANOG leadership. This begins at 4p.m. followed by afternoon tracks. We invite you to attend and participate in the NANOG Community discussion as the Community Meeting, the candidates running for the NANOG Board of Directors will present their views regarding future NANOG activities. *Tuesday-Wednesday Programming Activities* During Tuesday and Wednesday there will be a combination of General Session presentations as well as concurring Tracks and Tutorials. Make sure that you review the agenda you receive with your registration badge, and plan what sessions to attend. Any updates to the agenda are reflected on the Online Agenda, so make sure you that version as well. The slides for all General Session presentations will be posted on the Online agenda on the day of the presentation. Approximately four weeks following the meeting all the approved and recorded Tutorial and General Session presentations will be posted to the NANOG 59 meeting agenda page. *Social Events <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/socials>* Monday: - 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Coresite , DuPont Fibros Technology, Evoswitch Fiberlight, Juniper Networks, LINX Nova, will be hosting a social at the Rawhide Western Town. Tuesday: - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. the ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held at the Komatke D,E,F,G Ballroom. - 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. - BTI Systems and Layer42 will continue evening activities in the Mesquite Terrace, Sheraton Wild Horse Property Wednesday: - 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m – ARIN will begin the evening with the standard Fall Happy Hour social in the Akimel Patio, Sheraton Wild Horse Property. - 7:15 – 10:30 p.m. GPF will close out NANOG 59 with a social that includes the opportunity to drive a high performance racing car at the Bonduant School of High Performance Driving. Wireless Network(s) <http://www.nanog.org/meetings/nanog59/internet> Hotel Guest Room Internet access is also offered free of charge. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel. Meeting wireless will be available beginning on Sunday, October 6 using the following Meeting Network SSIDs: - NANOG_ARIN 802.11A/B/G/N in 2.4GHz - NANOG_ARIN-a 802.11A/N in 5Ghz - NANOG_ARIN-secure WPA2-P over 802.11A/B/G/N - NANOG_ARIN-a-secure WPA2-P authentication over 802.11A/N The secure wireless networks require WPA2-Personal authentication. Password credentials are "nanogarin" - all lower case. *Identifying Ribbons* - While at NANOG 59 can easily be identify the following individuals by colored ribbons on their badges: - Board of Directors Member– Red Ribbon - Program Committee Member– White Ribbon - Development and Communications Committees Member– Blue Ribbon - Staff – Special name badges - Newcomer – Teal Ribbon - Premium Sponsor – Violet Ribbon - Meeting Sponsor - Yellow Ribbon *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 Best wishes for good travel to NANOG 59. 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> 03 Jun '13

03 Jun '13

Dear NANOG 58 Newcomers! We welcome you to NANOG 58 hosted by Verizon Terremark at the Roosevelt New Orleans<http://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/louisiana/the-roosevelt-new-orl…> Hotel. We are expecting strong attendance with nearly 480 registered to attend NANOG 58, 127 have indicated they are attending a NANOG meeting for the first time. In addition to the meeting reminders previously sent to attendee(a)nanog.org, this message contains information just for those of you attending as Newcomers! Check-in Reminder: Meeting registration is in the Roosevelt Foyer. When you arrive at the meeting, please check in at the NANOG registration desk to pick up your name badge, t-shirt, registration tote, and other important handouts. The registration desk will be open during the following hours: Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Community Meeting is an opportunity to learn and hear about NANOG. We invite you to attend and participate in the NANOG Community Meeting on Monday, June 3, from 5:45-6:15 p.m. in the Crescent City Ballroom. The Community Meeting, hosted by the NANOG Board, is an important opportunity to learn about organizational updates and communicate with the Board and other NANOG committees. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Breakfast is provided. Continental breakfast for all attendees is available on Monday 8:30-9:00 a.m. and a Power breakfast is available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Roosevelt Foyer. Monday Activities Welcome to NANOG! Monday’s agenda begins with optional tutorials, followed by the Newcomers Lunch at in Salon IV/V, where you can meet and greet the NANOG community and start socializing, The room is located on the Mezzanine Level. You will have an opportunity to meet the NANOG Board and learn of the Newcomer Challenge. NANOG 58 Conference Opening will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by a number of General Session Presentations. The NANOG Community Meeting will conclude Monday programming beginning at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday Programming Activities All of the slides for the presentations will be linked from the NANOG 58 agenda page just prior to the start of each presentation. Approximately four weeks following the meeting the recorded Tutorial and General Session presentations will be linked on the NANOG 58 meeting agenda page. Socials - Monday, June 3rd - 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. BTI and CoreSite will be hosting an off-site social at the House of Blues. - Tuesday, June 4th - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. the ever famous NANOG Beer n’ Gear will be held at theWaldorf Astoria Ballroom. - Tuesday, June 4th Beginning 8:15 p.m. Verizon Terremark is holding an off-site social at Steamboat Natchez. - Wednesday, June 5th Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Netflix and Equnix will be hosting an off-site send-off social at Court of Two Sisters. Wireless Network A wireless network is provided throughout the meeting spaces for your convenience and will be available bySunday afternoon. Meeting Network SSIDs: NANOG (open, 802.11a/b/g) NANOG-secure (WPA2-Enterprise, 802.11a/b/g) NANOG-a (open, 802.11a ONLY) NANOG-a-secure (WPA2-Enterprise, 802.11a ONLY) Credentials for WPA2-Enterprise: Username: nanog Password: nanog Hotel Guest Room wireless network access is also provided free of charge by the hotel. Access instructions will be provided upon check-in at the hotel. Questions Staff from NANOG Support will be glad to help you at any time. Please check with us at the registration desk, or email us via nanog-support(a)nanog.org Best wishes for good travel to Orlando. See you there! NANOG Board and NANOG Support Staff -- Betty Burke NANOG Executive Director 48377 Fremont Boulevard, Suite 117 Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: +1 510 492 4030

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Re: [Newcomers] [ATTENDEES] The NANOG Meet 15 Challenge
by John Kristoff 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

On Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:37:54 -0500 "Michael K. Smith" <mksmith(a)edgecast.com> wrote: > Dave Temkin gave us all a challenge at the Newcomer's lunch today, a > challenge for everyone to meet 15 new people here at NANOG 57. We > would like to extend that challenge to all attendees. Please take > the time to meet 15 people that are new to you, regardless of whether > you are a newcomer or an old timer. Michael, Dave, and fellow attendees, I didn't keep count, but I think the small crew from Team Cymru reached and probably exceeded the mark. I had four Team Cymru people with me, all, except myself, had never been to a NANOG before. While they each found something uniquely beneficial in the content, I'm certain they would have enjoyed it far less if they were always standing around talking to themselves during breaks. For those of you I knew, even if just a little, and maybe disrupted with a brief introduction to my fellow team members, thanks for making them feel welcome and a bit more learned in all things NANOG. John

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