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:20190310T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190820T175209Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191015T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20191015T163000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190820T175209Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190820T175209Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476056 DESCRIPTION:***Registration through Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co m/e/pdxwit-presents-october-happy-hour-networking-event-tickets-69804149 089] is required to gain entry to this event *** \;\n \;\nJoin us for happy hour at Viewpoint on October 15th! \;\n \;\nWe have all experienced uncertainty in our lives and career\, but sometimes this unc ertainty can lead us in amazing directions. This month’s theme will be “ Pivoting from uncertainty to passion.” To help get the networking flowin g we will be using the conversation prompt “How have you overcome uncert ainty in your career?” \;\n \;\nWhile the event is primarily inten ded for networking\, we will have a short segment at 5:30 p.m. to share important announcements and showcase three members of our community. \;\n \;\nA representative from our host company Viewpoint will share what they do and what job opportunities are available at the company \;\n \;\nKathy Lee\, Software Engineer at Microsoft\, will give a lig htning talk titled "\;How to push through uncertainty into potential "\; \;\n \;\nMolly Lindquist\, Founder and CEO at Consano\, wi ll talk about Channeling Personal Crisis into Professional Passion \; \n \;\nDuring the event\, we’ll have more to do than free-form networ king: \;\n \;\nAn Activity Table where people can get creative. Th is is a fantastic way to meet others if large groups are not your thing. If you have trouble finding it\, look for Meg Aul\, our Event Activitie s Director. \;\n \;\nTable Topics to help break the ice. \;\n&# 13\;\nA section for job seekers and those hiring\, to ensure people get connected. \;\n \;\nAgenda: \;\n \;\n4:30 pm - Doors open 3\;\n \;\n5:30 p.m. - Introductions\, Announcements + Lightning Speak ers \;\n \;\n6:30 pm - Event ends \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nEvent FAQ \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be gender neutral restroom s? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, we have one bathroom that is gender neutral d ownstairs\, and male/female designated restrooms on the main floor.. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is the space ADA accessible? \;\n \ ;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event? \;\n \;\nA: Yes\, we will be providing snacks and beverages. \;\n \;\nQ: What is the parking situation? \;\n \ ;\nA: REC center lot is across the street from the venue. The location f or the event will be at 1510 SE Water Avenue\, and there is a second bui lding across the street that has parking available after 4pm. There is s treet parking available in the surrounding area. (G permit parking on th e street is free for the first 2 hours and open to anyone after 6PM.) 3\;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance? \;\n \;\nA: The doors requi re key card to get in at any time\, so if someone leaves and wants to re turn\, they will have to be let in by Viewpoint staff or PDXWIT Voluntee r. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Is there secured bike parking? \ ;\n \;\nA: No garage or secured bike storage is provided\; however\, there are 2 bike racks in the outside parking lots that can be used. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nQ: Should I consider using public transporta tion? \;\n \;\nA: Not necessarily\, but Tilikum crossing transit j unction is a short half-mile walk. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\n \; \nQ: Can I bring my dog? \;\n \;\nA: No\, we ask that you leave yo ur furry friend home. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nPurpose: \;\n 3\;\nPDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educatio nal programs\, partnerships\, mentorships\, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential wome n in tech\, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbala nce in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nOur events are inclus ive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.\n\nTags: networking \, meeting\, Science & Technology\, women in tech\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250476056 URL:https://www.pdxwit.org SUMMARY:PDXWIT Presents: October Happy Hour Networking Event LOCATION:Viewpoint: 1510 SE Water Ave #300\, Portland OR 97214 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR