Bjoern Kingsley Introduction to the IT Club GTA Kick-Off Meetup on February 4, 2015 http://www.meetup.com/it-club

1. Welcome!
Introduction – IT Club GTA

2. About the IT Club
• Who are we?
• Why are we?
• Where and when are we?
• What do we want to be like?

3. Main Objectives of the IT Club
• Provide a platform for IT professionals to network, socialize
and market their services
• Hold frequent meetings
• Share job and contract opportunities
• Source IT groups, discussion boards, social networks etc
• Educate members on new technologies and other IT-related
developments
• Inform about formal requirements (i.e. certifications, licenses,
professional designations etc.)
• Involve established IT specialists and business owners (as
mentors, guest speakers, business partners, employers)

4. Watch Out for Our Topics Poll!

5. The Old IT Club
June 2010  October 2012:
370 Members!
The IT Club constantly grows. New
members are being referred from all
over the GTA – by their recruiters,
college professors, employment
workers, business partners, groups
and clubs of IT professionals, and
other non-profit organizations.

6. The New IT Club
Since January 2015
also on Meetup!
If you live in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA), come
join us at our monthly
events to share
opportunities, learn from
our diverse line of guest
speakers, mingle and
have fun!
Sign up for our events at: http://www.meetup.com/it-club

7. We are Looking for Sponsors!

8. Questions? Ask Away!
Björn Kingsley
bjoern@rubicomm.com

9. Thank You!
Please Come Again.