Hi Everyone, Hope you can all join us for Access Day on May 20th at Microsoft in Waltham, MA. All events are free and do not require pre-registration. Seating is based on a first come basis… so it pays to be early! Here's a peek at what's in store: ************************************ Intro Session: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ************************************ "Intro to Access 97" Presented by: John Giuliano of Stone Crowne Associates stone-crowne@msn.com If you've just opened the box or you've just started using Access 97, this session is for you! This presentation includes an overview of Access (tables, queries, and forms), what's new in the 97 version, and exposure to Access as a development tool. Rick will answer your most frequently asked questions such as: Why do I need Access?, What's the advantage of Access over other databases?, and most importantly….How do I get started? There will be a break approximately mid-morning and the presentation will be followed by Questions & Answers. ************************************ Intermediate Session: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ************************************ 1:00 - 3:30 pm "Exploring the properties of Access 97" Presented by: Rick Lunetta of Luna Systems rickl@lunasystems.com Click on the Tools Menu then select Options. Rick will go through each option on every tab and explain what these database settings will do and what they mean for database development. 3:30 - 4:00 pm "Menus" Presented by: Frank Butash of BEE Associates frankbutash@msn.com Frank will demonstrate an "alpha-numeric" table driven menuing system. ************************************ USER GROUP - Pre-Game Show 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bring your Access problems and questions! Bend the ear of an experienced Access developer or power user to get "real-life" answers to your "real-life" database problems! USER GROUP - Main Meeting 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Open Forum Stand Up and be heard… general announcements, suggestions, etc. ************************************ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM "Data Driven Applications" Presented by: Les Squires of Word Jenny, Inc. LSquires@wji.com Les will discuss the concepts and theories behind data-driven application development. ************************************ Of Other Interest: ************************************ Leap into inter- and intra-net application development with MW Data Basics I*Net Developers Workshop. Targeting IS managers and developers who need instant familiarity with web application development, specifically using Microsoft technology like NT, IIS, IE, VID, VBS, ASP, ADO, etc. It's a 3 days, hands-on workshop for $900.00. (Mention the Access Users Group and save $150.00) For more information go to www.mwdb.com or email Mike Waddell at mwaddell@mwdatabasics.com. ************************************ See you in Waltham, Lisa Hall Luna Systems 125 Cambridge Street Burlington, MA 01825 lisah@lunasystems.com www.lunasystems.com All events take place at: Microsoft 6th Floor 9 Hillside Avenue Waltham, MA For directions: www.microsoft.com/usa/newengland/office/waltham/default.htm If you have a change of email address or wish to be removed from this mailing, please contact me: Email: lisah@lunasystems.com Phone: 781-270-4900