What a shame I won't be there (casino night). I checked this site before sending my registration to my company for approval and there wasn't anything about PASS or using the SSC code. It didn't show up until my registration had already been sent in.
-SQLBill
We"ll have to work harder on our messaging. The 'SSC' code is valid every year, it's a standing arrangement with PASS. I think next year we'll send out a special announcement or two in addition to putting it in the newsletter.
Hi,
I have a couple of questions regarding the SSC Casino night:
1. While I'm interested in attending casino night, I registered for PASS a couple of months ago, and at that time there was no word from SQL Server Central about using a source code. So, is there a time or place to give that code when I'm checking in? If so, when and/or where. If not, why is this kept a secret until the week before the event?
2. Since the Gaylord Texan is full, and has been for months, will the shuttle to the overflow hotel, the DFW Hyatt, be running after casino night is over, or will attendees have to take cabs back?
Thanks, and look forward to seeing you there,
Calen
It's more addition to the reply posted before. I would like to know whether I need to pay for casino or my name is included somewhere. Where would I find that out?
THanks.
I would like to thank SQLServerCentral folks for working to help me out since I registered the first week in June and wasn't aware of the SSC code at that time. Special thanks to Steve Jones.
I have never been able to even consider going to a PASS before this one, so I never 'checked' into the information about them. That's why I wasn't aware of the SSC code even though Andy says it's announced every year.
In an email to Steve, I suggested that they post a link to PASS information on the main page. Similar to the 'permanent' links to "Try our Resource Center" and "Support us! Visit our store!". They could have a link "PASS 2005" with the 'icon' being SSC. Then no one would be able to say they 'missed' the article.
