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November Contest: “Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG Mascot”

Tricia Spayer has posted another fun photo of me, your world traveling mascot. Guess where in the world I am in the photo that follows the contest’s directions. Good luck!

The closest (and most precise) guess wins! Example: if I post a Summit photo, and participants guess ‘Colorado,’ ‘Denver,’ and ‘Hyatt Regency Denver,’ then the most precise answer (Hyatt Regency Denver) wins.

Please note: Only P&P SIG members are eligible to participate in the contest.

November’s photo is below. Contest directions follow.

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Mascot Monte stumps P&P SIG members—no winner for October contest

Last month’s edition of the “Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG Mascot” presented such a challenge to SIG members that no one could guess where Monte was in this photo:

The good news, however, is that the P&P SIG leadership team has added last month’s prize of $15 to this month’s prize so that whoever wins November’s contest will receive $30!

In the meantime, here is the answer to October’s contest: Continue reading “Mascot Monte stumps P&P SIG members—no winner for October contest”

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‘Freelance vs. Captive: Making an Informed Decision’ Webinar Coming Up

John Hedtke will share his expertise on a freelance vs. captive career path on November 29, 2023, from 7 – 8 p.m. (Eastern time). The webinar is free to P&P SIG members, but you must register.

Register here. 

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Webinar Description

Ever thought that you might be cut out for the glamorous, high-paying, and rather bohemian lifestyle possible with a freelance existence? Not everyone is suited for freelance work… but neither is everyone suited for captivity. This one-hour presentation will identify the pros and cons for captivity (AKA “fulltime” or “permanent” employment) and freelance work, then show the audience members how to identify their personal employment goals and how to fit these into the pros for each career path. Continue reading “‘Freelance vs. Captive: Making an Informed Decision’ Webinar Coming Up”

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“How to Become a Cybersecurity Professional” Webinar

Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC, Governance, Awareness, and Training Manager in the Information Security Office at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), gave an insightful presentation Oct. 26 about how to become a cybersecurity professional, the many job opportunities in cybersecurity, and the transferable skills that technical writers can bring to the field. If you missed it, here is the recording:

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Where in the World is Monte? Answer Revealed for September Contest

Here is the answer for the September edition of the SIG’s fun monthly contest, “Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG Mascot?”

SIG members guessed where Monte is in a photo shared by avid traveler Tricia Spayer, a member of the SIG’s leadership team.

Location: Temple of the Masks, Kohunlich Mayan Ruins in Mexico

Winner: Valentina DiPeri, P&P SIG Website Assistant. Valentina identified the exact location. Continue reading “Where in the World is Monte? Answer Revealed for September Contest”

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September Meet & Greet Roundup

P&P SIG gathered for another Meet & Greet on September 27, 2023. Thank you to all who attended!

SIG Manager Sam Lee introduced the SIG’s upcoming webinar, “How to Become a Cybersecurity Professional,” planned for October 26, 2023, 7 – 8 p.m. The presenter will be Ben Woelk, CISSP, CPTC.

Sam also reminded members of the upcoming deadline (September 30, 2023) for the group’s fun monthly contest: “Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG Mascot?”

In each month’s SIG newsletter, member Tricia Spayer shares a photo of Monte from their travels together. Tricia provided additional clues as to his location in the September photo. You can review the photo and the clues by watching the video of the Meet & Greet below.

Tricia’s first clue appeared on the SIG’s STC Slack channel on September 20, 2023.

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September Meet & Greet Coming Up

You’re invited to the SIG’s Meet & Greet on September 27 at 7 p.m.

Join us for conversation and networking with other P&P SIG members. The SIG’s Meet & Greets are informal and relaxed, so feel free to drop in as your schedule allows.

There will also be time to learn more about the P&P SIG. Your questions and suggestions for improving the SIG are welcome!

The event is free, but please register to receive the link to the Meet & Greet: Registration Link.

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September Contest: Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG Mascot?

Tricia Spayer has posted another fun photo of me, Monte, your world traveling mascot. Guess where in the world I am in this photo. Contest directions appear below the photo.

Good luck!

Contest directions:

The closest (and most precise) guess wins! Example: if I post a Summit photo, and participants guess ‘Colorado,’ ‘Denver,’ and ‘Hyatt Regency Denver,’ then the most precise answer (Hyatt Regency Denver) wins.

Please note: Only P&P SIG members are eligible to participate in the contest.

To participate:

  1. Email the P&P SIG leadership with the location by September 30. NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!
  2. NEW! Look for clues posted on the STC P&P SIG Slack channel during the month.
  3. The P&P SIG member who guesses the most precise location will win a $15 Amazon gift card. In the event of multiple submissions received with the same time stamp and/or the same location, the SIG leadership will hold a drawing to select the winner. Winners agree to have their name published in the following month’s newsletter.
  4. To allow more members the opportunity to win, newsletter readers are limited to one win per quarter.

Get ready to have some fun! Look for me in your monthly newsletter!

~Monte Carlo

 

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Congratulations to the Winner of August’s “Where is Monte?” Contest

Congratulations to Jamye Sagan on winning the August edition of the SIG’s fun new contest: “Where in the World is Monte, the P&P SIG mascot?”

Each month, SIG member Tricia Spayer, submits a photo of me, Monte, taken on one of our travels together.

Jamye’s guess, “Lake Erie,” was closest to my actual location in the photo on Lac La Belle in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.

That’s red sand behind me. It’s the by-product of copper mining that occurred in Upper Michigan, specifically the Keweenaw Peninsula. According to the US Geological Survey, about 7.5 Billion pounds of copper was produced from 1845 till about 1918. That’s why they call it “Copper Country.”

Check your inbox for September’s newsletter to learn more about the August photo and get a first look at September’s photo.