Thursday, March 15, 2007
Sponsored by the Computer Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.)

• Broiled Tilapia with Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetables
• Vegetarian option: Roasted butternut squash risotto
• Gluten-free option: same as entrée

Program: Information Security.

Speaker: Aaron Shilts, V.P. of Professional Services at Fishnet Security (The largest private information security company in the country).

Aaron Shilts joined FishNet Security in August 2002 and has over ten years of experience in the information security industry. As VP of Services for the Central Region, Mr. Shilts is responsible for the leadership of FishNet Security consultants and works closely with customers and vendors.

Prior to FishNet Security, Aaron served as a Senior Consultant for VeriSign Consulting Services where he delivered security solutions for customers throughout the United States. As the President and CEO of eSecurity Consulting, Inc., Mr. Shilts held direct responsibility for sales, delivery and general management of this security consulting firm. Prior to that, he served as a Sr. Security Engineer for Sprint Corporation and began his career performing network administration for St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Information Systems, served in the Army National Guard and holds a variety of technical certifications.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.

Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on March 12.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

• House Wine $4.00
• Domestic Beer $3.50
• Imported Beer $4.00
• Bottled Water $2.50
• Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: march @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, meal selection, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

Thursday, April 12, 2007
Please note the date change. This is the second Thursday of April.
Sponsored by the Communications Society, Kansas City Chapter

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.)

• Seasoned corn tortilla enchiladas served with Spanish rice and refried beans
• Vegetarian option: Vegetable Quesadilla with grilled vegetables, Queso fresco, roasted corn, tomatoes and black beans
• Gluten-free option: same as entrée

Program: WiMax

WiMax is an industry standard that combines IEEE 802.16e Physical and MAC layer specifications with an IP based control and application network to provide interoperability across equipment and carriers. WiMax provides a high throughput, low latency wireless data service that includes integrated Quality of Service, downlink speeds up to 10 Mbps, uplink speeds of up to 3 Mbps and a spectral efficiency of up to 1.5 bits/Hz. The presentation will compare a WiMax network with the typical metropolitan WiFi 802.11 network and will explore how wireless and Broadband Internet will be combined with WiMax to provide new opportunities for everyone.

This will be a great opportunity for an overview on WiMAX and for some insights into Sprint’s high-speed wireless data network deployment using 2.5GHz WiMAX.

Speaker: Jack Sippel will be guest speaker for this topic. Jack Sippel is the manager of 4G Radio Access Network Development for Sprint Nextel. Jack’s team is responsible for the RAN development of the SprintNextel’s 2.5GHz WiMAX deployment.

Editor's Note: Through his career, Jack has ably served in several positions in the IEEE. Most old-timers know Jack. If you don't know him, take the opportunity to meet him at this event.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS.
Ph: (913) 383-2550.
Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left.

Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on April 09.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

• House Wine $4.00
• Domestic Beer $3.50
• Imported Beer $4.00
• Bottled Water $2.50
• Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: april @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, meal selection, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

*****************************************************************

** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **

Menu: (Note your choice when you register.)

• Seasoned corn tortilla enchiladas served with Spanish rice and refried beans
• Vegetarian option: Vegetable Quesadilla with grilled vegetables, Queso fresco, roasted corn, tomatoes and black beans
• Gluten-free option: same as entrée

Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:00 PM
Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM

Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation.
*The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline.
Dinner reservation deadline is noon on October 15.

The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options:

• House Wine $4.00
• Domestic Beer $3.50
• Imported Beer $4.00
• Bottled Water $2.50
• Soft Drinks $2.00

Register: october @ ieee-kc.org.
Note your name, daytime phone #, meal selection, and the names of those in your party.

Each meeting provides one hour of professional development.

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** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. **