Quad Cities PASS Chapter (QCPASS)

Welcome to the Quad Cities PASS Chapter (QCPASS)

QCPASS is a SQL Server User Group in the Quad Cities area (Davenport & Bettendorf, IA and Rock Island & Moline, IL and the surrounding area). We meet monthly, typically on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Below are our upcoming dates, so please mark your calendars! Meetings are always FREE and food will typically be provided.  Please come be a part of our local community!
2013 Dates: Jun 12
Jul 10

Aug 14

Sep 11

Oct 9

Nov 13

Dec 11

Time:   5:30 PM   Dinner

6:00 PM   Meeting

Location:   201 N Harrison St (4th Floor)

  Davenport, IA

Parking:   Parking Ramp - enter from Harrison St (.75/hr)

  Parking Ramp - enter from Harrison St (south side, no gate, FREE)

On street parking - FREE after 5:00 PM

If you would like to be on our email list, please join the chapter by registering free at the top of this website. Please also check back here at the website for details!

Speakers and sponsors please contact us from our "About Us" page.

		Meetings
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - on site Topic: T-SQL Window Functions Learn how the new analytic functions introduced with SQL Server 2012 can take your T-SQL skills to the next level! Solve complicated requirements with better performing and easier to write queries. Speaker: Kathi Kellenberger, Pragmatic Works Kathi Kellenberger is a Sr. Consultant with Pragmatic Works. She is author or co-author of "Beginning T-SQL 2008", "Beginning T-SQL 2012", "Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services" and "SQL Server MVP Deep Dives". Kathi enjoys speaking and writing about SQL Server. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, and singing. Sponsor: RSVPs are appreciated so we know how much food to order - just click on the big red button below. Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - on site Topic: Overview of SSIS 2012 Deployment Speaker: Dave DuVarney Dave DuVarney is an independent BI consultant and trainer. He had delivered numerous business intelligence projects in both a technical and functional leadership role. Mr. DuVarney's latest technical focus has been on the Microsoft Business Intelligence tools including Analysis Services 2012, Integration Services 2012, Reporting Services and PowerPivot. Along with technical delivery, Mr. DuVarney has assisted clients in establishing Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence initiatives. This includes working with executive stakeholders to define objectives, assisting in the identification of team roles and implementing development best practices using Agile Scrum. Sponsor: RSVPs are appreciated so we know how much food to order - just click on the big red button below. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - onsite Topic: TBA Speaker: Mitchel Sellers Sponsor: RSVPs are appreciated so we know how much food to order - just click on the big red button below. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - onsite Topic: Being Exceptional in Uncertain Times Speaker: Bradley Deem RSVPs are appreciated so we know how much food to order - just click on the big red button below.

		Announcements
SQL Saturday #217 - Columbus - June 8, 2013 SQL Saturday #214 - Louisville - July 13, 2013 SQL Saturday #239- East Iowa - July 27, 2013 SQL Saturday #236- St. Louis - August 3, 2013 SQL Saturday #242 - Indianapolis - August 10, 2013 PASS SUMMIT 2013 - Charlotte - October 15-18, 2013 Register using the QCPASS Discount Code of SUM602CH and receive $150 off!!! O'REILLY User Group Offer Receive a 35% discount on Wiley ebooks. Use code DSUG35 when placing an order online at oreilly.com. Microsoft Press - Free ebook: Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Friends, the final and complete version of Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2012, by Ross Mistry (@RossMistry) and Stacia Misner (@StaciaMisner), is now ready as a free download! You can download the PDF version of this title here (288 pages; 10.8 MB). The EPUB is here, and the MOBI is here. If you prefer a hard copy of the book, you can order it here for $14.99. We are releasing this title to help you learn about the new features and capabilities in SQL Server 2012, which Microsoft released to manufacturing (RTM) on March 6, 2012. You can expect general availability of the product to begin on April 1, 2012. Please help us share the news about this ebook. And enjoy!

The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) is an independent, not-for-profit association, dedicated to supporting, educating, and promoting the Microsoft SQL Server community. From local user groups and special interest groups (SIGs) to webcasts and the annual PASS Community Summit � the largest gathering of SQL Server professionals in the world � PASS enables knowledge sharing, in-depth learning, access to the Microsoft SQL Server team, and the ability to influence the direction of SQL Server technologies. PASS was founded in 1999 by Microsoft and CA and continues to enjoy executive level endorsement from both organizations. As the number one user community for Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft looks to the PASS community for valued feedback, input, and inspiration. PASS Mission Empower the global Microsoft SQL Server community to connect, share, learn and be inspired through networking, knowledge sharing, peer-based learning, and the ability to influence the direction of Microsoft SQL Server products and services.

		Sponsors
Curative Computers LLC