BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20091101T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090409T193709Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T180000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090421T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090409T193709Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090409T193709Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456962 DESCRIPTION:It's time to come out from behind your desk or easel and meet your audience. In this hands-on workshop\, you'll learn 10 essential ti ps for making powerful presentations whether it's to a client\, your sta ff\, or an auditorium of strangers. Discover how to give talks or readin gs that serve your audience and present your message with confidence and ease. \;\n \;\nFee: $40 advance registration\, $50 at the door 3\;\nInstructor: Gigi Rosenberg (www.gigirosenberg.com) \;\nLocation: CubeSpace\, 622 SE Grand\, Portland \;\nFor more information: www.cu bespacepdx.com/node/1992 \;\nTo register\, call: 503.206.3500 \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: public speaking\, presenting\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250456962 URL:http://www.cubespacepdx.com/node/1992 SUMMARY:How to Make a Great Presentation LOCATION:CubeSpace [ *sniff* out of business 12 June 2009]: 622 SE Grand Ave.\, Portland Oregon 97214 USA SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T062503Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090629T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090629T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T062503Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T062503Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457295 DESCRIPTION:If you have ever dreamed about becoming a professional speake r\, the National Speakers Association (NSA)-Oregon Chapter (www.nsaorego n.net) encourages you to attend its “So You Want to be a Professional Sp eaker” seminar in which you’ll learn how to: \;\n \;\n * Levera ge the information you already know to launch your speaking career \; \n * Market your speaking skills so you get paid for your speeches 3\;\n * Develop a successful professional speaking business \;\n& #13\;\nYou will also discover how NSA Oregon’s Candidate Program\, which begins in October 2009\, can help turn your professional speaking dream s into a reality. Previous graduates and instructors from the Candidate Program will be present to answer your questions about this exciting opp ortunity. \n\nTags: national speaker association\, so you want to be a s peaker\, professional public speaker\, public speaking\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457295 URL:http://www.nsaoregon.net/programsevents SUMMARY:So you want to be a Speaker? LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott\, Tigard: 15686 SW Sequoia Parkway\, Tigar d OR 97224 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T235715Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091014T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091006T235715Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091007T000624Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457838 DESCRIPTION:It's time to come out from behind your desk and meet your aud ience. In this hands-on workshop\, learn 10 essential tips for making po werful presentations\, whether it's to a client\, your staff\, or an aud itorium of potential investors. Discover how to give presentations that serve your audience and present your message with confidence and ease. T opics include how to: \;\n \;\n-Structure the content of a present ation \;\n \;\n-Use clear language that avoids jargon and paints p ictures \;\n \;\n-Manage nerves and anxiety \;\n \;\n-Handle inevitable mishaps with ease \;\n \;\n-Rehearse like a pro \;\ n \;\nTicket Info: $5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check/cash. All proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Northwest programs. \;\ n \;\nContact Anu (asamarajiva@mercycorpsnw.org or 503-896-5080) to R SVP. Check website (www.mercycorpsnw.org) day of the event for any cance llation notices.\n\nTags: presentations\, public speaking\, business\, s eminar\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250457838 URL:http://www.mercycorpsnw.org SUMMARY:10/14 Mercy Corps NW Seminar - How to Make a Great Presentation LOCATION:Mercy Corps NW: 43 SW Naito Pkwy\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020655Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020655Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T034255Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458099 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458099 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020737Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091222T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020737Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T034256Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458100 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458100 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100106T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100106T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091223T020844Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458101 DESCRIPTION:5pm - CHIFOOd - Join us for dinner before the talk across the street from the Art Institute at Deschutes Brewery \;\n \;\n6:30p m - Networking starts at the Art Institute \;\n \;\n7:00pm - Prese ntation Starts \;\n \;\nScott Berkun\, "\;Confessions of a Pub lic Speaker"\; \;\nIf you ever wonder why your wonderful ideas ra rely get accepted or are compromised beyond recognition in meeting after meeting\, it might not be your creative design talents that are the pro blem. It could be your ability to frame\, shape\, and pitch your ideas effectively to others. This fun\, brutally honest talk\, loosely based on the O’Reilly book Confessions of a Public Speaker\, will give you eve rything you need to know to present\, pitch\, and sell your ideas so you r world domination plans can begin. \;\n \;\nIn addition to the CH IFOO event\, Scott Berkun will be making the following public appearance s: \;\n \;\nJanuary 6\, 9am - The AM Northwest television show on KATU Channel 2 \;\nHe will also be in the Primetime show\, which airs at 7pm on Channel 2.2 (without cable)\, Channel 302 if you have Comcast cable\, or 464 on Verizon FIOS. \;\n \;\n(First Thursday!) Januar y 7\, 7pm. Burnside Powell’s City of Books - Book Signing for “Confessio ns of a Public Speaker.” This is a free event. \;\n \;\nAbout Scot t Berkun: \;\nScott Berkun is the bestselling author of Making Things Happen and The Myths of Innovation. His work as a writer and public spe aker has appeared in the Washington Post\, New York Times\, Wired Magazi ne\, Fast Company\, Forbes Magazine\, and other media. He has taught cr eative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular c ommentator on CNBC\, MSNBC\, and National Public Radio. His many popula r essays and entertaining lectures can be found for free on his blog at www.scottberkun.com.\n\nTags: chifoo\, ux\, public speaking\, user exper ience\, usability\, design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250458101 URL:http://www.chifoo.org SUMMARY:CHIFOO 2010 Program Series: Scott Berkun\, "Confessions of a Publ ic Speaker" LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland: 1122 NW Davis\, Portland Oregon 97209 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180109T082717Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180110T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180110T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180109T082717Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180109T082717Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473083 DESCRIPTION:I've officially been holidayed! It's been too long since we'v e had a meetup on the calendar\, but that is about to change. January's Portland Tech Leadership happy hour will be here before you know it. Ope n topic. New members always welcome! Where: Breakside Brewery - NW Slabt own 1570 NW 22nd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97210 When: Wednesday January 10th\ , 2018. Soft start at 5:30pm. Goes until we are ready to stop talking. H ope to see you there!  Tim  PS- new topics are always welcome. If you ha ve a great happy hour topic please send me note and I will try to get it on the calendar.\n\nTags: meetup:event=245767879\, meetup:group=Portlan d-Tech-Leadership-Meetup\, software development\, professional developme nt\, public speaking\, new technology\, leadership\, team building\, lea dership development\, entrepreneurship\, agile project management\, comp uter programming\, mentoring\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250473083 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Tech-Leadership-Meetup/events/2457678 79/ SUMMARY:Portland Tech Leadership Meetup - January's Portland Tech Leaders hip Happy Hour LOCATION:Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown: 1570 Northwest 22nd Avenue\, Po rtland OR 97210 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T063000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200124T033000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191201T215601Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve given hundreds of talks\, just gave your first talk\, or perhaps are thinking of giving a talk next year\, we all coul d use tips in not only overcoming our fears of public speaking but getti ng good at it. As engineering professionals\, sometimes we may focus on the engineering problem and analysis yet don’t realize that how we deliv er the message can be just as important as the message itself. \;\n&# 13\;\nIf you break a sweat when speaking to more than a few people as we did\, you’ll appreciate these transformational tips as Brian and Phil d iscuss practices for putting together a talk for a conference. As an eng ineer\, learn a step by step pragmatic approach with several techniques and exercises to cure your nervousness and improve your delivery in a sy stematic way. Public speaking is a top skill for anyone who wants to eff ect change. Whether speaking to a department\, at a meetup or presenting keynotes around the world\, Phil and Brian have worked to hone their pr esentation skills. \;\n \;\nYou’ve heard “Practice Makes Perfect” right? Well\, that’s not quite right. “Practice With Feedback Makes Perf ect”. In this free workshop\, you will learn systematic methods with exe rcises so that you can improve on the spot. \;\n \;\nWalk away mor e confident in your ability to improve your public speaking skills with a framework and techniques for improvement. \;\n \;\nThis is a fre e three-hour workshop limited to the first 18 people. The content will b e in three parts\, but each section builds on the previous. \;\nPleas e RSVP on Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Pacific-NW-Software-Quality-Con ference-PNSQC/events/266871919 \;\n \;\nBoth Brian and Phil are of ficers and board members of the Pacific NW Software Quality Conference ( PNSQC). \;\n \;\nBrian Gaudreau is a seasoned quality professional with 20+ years of management\, software testing and QA experience relev ant to telecom\, enterprise metadata\, government\, multimedia\, health care and marketing CRM platforms. \;\n \;\nPhilip Lew\, CEO of XBO Soft\, has founded and managed companies in his 25+ year professional ca reer. He frequently can be found speaking at conferences including Softe c Asia\, HUSTEF\, TestIstanbul and StarEast.\n\nTags: public speaking\, networking\, qa\, software quality\, software testing\, tech\, tech conf erence\, testing\, programming\, pitch\, pitching\, scrum\, silicon fore st\, software development\, technology\, test driven development\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250476474 URL:https://www.pnsqc.org/ SUMMARY:PNSQC Workshop: An Engineering Approach to Public Speaking LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250214T204208Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250225T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250225T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250214T204208Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250214T204208Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481793 DESCRIPTION:It's that time of the year again! Join us online to hear some experienced engineers in our community share valuable insights on how t o find your next job or advance your career. Whether you’re looking for in-person or remote work\, or are trying to break into the industry for the first (or seventh) time\, they'll give actionable advice to help you stand out from the competition. From perfecting your resume to navigati ng the interview process\, we’ll cover key strategies to showcase your t alents and find the right fit for you. Expect an interactive session wit h plenty of opportunities to ask questions and exchange personal experie nces!\n\nTags: meetup:event=306110278\, career\, qa\, Job\, networking\, quality assurance\, software\, test\, engineer\, public speaking\, soft ware quality\, software testing\, tech\, technology\, testing\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481793 URL:https://www.meetup.com/pacific-nw-software-quality-conference-pnsqc/e vents/306110278 SUMMARY:Job Tips & Tricks for Software Quality Professionals LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T004022Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260217T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260217T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T004022Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T004022Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482436 DESCRIPTION:​This event is hybrid\; a Zoom link will be emailed to regist ered attendees closer to the date\, but please note that the talk itself doesn't start until 6:30! \;\n \;\nFebruary is right in the middl e of peak hiring season\, and PNSQC has a couple of speakers lined up to help you land that next role in a very competitive market. \;\n \ ;\nFirst\, Jeremy Elwood will give his talk titled The Paradox of Plenty : A Modern Hiring Story. It's a reflection on finding a job\, but told f rom the employer's perspective: exploring what actually differentiated s uccessful candidates from the rest\, why resume screening failed to surf ace the strongest candidates\, and what to look for in a successful cand idate. Along the way\, it offers concrete advice for everyone: how job s eekers can better present their experience\, approach take-home challeng es\, and prepare for interviews\; and how hiring managers can ask better questions\, design meaningful evaluations\, and reduce unnecessary pain in the process. Ultimately\, the talk aims not only to surface systemic problems in modern software engineer hiring\, but also to offer practic al guidance and cautious optimism for navigating (and surviving) the &qu ot\;paradox of plenty"\;. \;\n \;\nHeather Wilcox is excited t o follow with her talk titled Resume Tips and Tricks\, which will go fur ther in depth on how to write a resume that hiring managers will notice\ , along with other helpful hints for survival in the era of AI. As an ex perienced hiring manager and job seeker herself\, Heather has reviewed h undreds (maybe thousands?) of resumes. She can tell you that the AI and recruiter generated resumes are usually easy to spot and often treated w ith a certain amount of disdain and distrust. But\, at the same time\, y ou need your information to get past the AI screeners and into the hands of a real human. It's not an easy needle to thread\, but she's done it and so can you! \;\n \;\nSchedule (all times in PT): \;\n6-6:30 PM: Light refreshments (soft drinks\, pizza) and networking \;\n6:30 -7:30 PM: Talks/Presentation \;\n7:30-8 PM: Q&\;A and more network ing \;\n \;\nThanks to Trimble this month for lending us their spa ce for the evening!\n\nTags: Job\, career\, engineer\, networking\, publ ic speaking\, qa\, quality assurance\, software\, software quality\, sof tware testing\, tech\, technology\, test\, testing\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250482436 URL:https://luma.com/9f10qhq7 SUMMARY:Get your resume seen! Talks to help your tech job search LOCATION:Trimble\, 5665 Meadows Rd #400\, Lake Oswego\, OR 97035: false SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR