Why and How of being a SQL Saturday Volunteer
Here is how to make the most of being a volunteer for SQL Saturday!
2011-05-24
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SQL Saturday
SQL Saturday #82 - Indianapolis
Come to Indianapolis on June 25, 2011 for a free one day training event on SQL Server.
2011-06-20 (first published: 2011-05-18)
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SQL Saturday #73 - Orange County, CA
A free one day training event on Apr 9, 2011 in Huntington Beach, CA. Come learn about SQL Server with a number of SQL Server experts.
2011-04-06 (first published: 2011-03-25)
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2011-03-16
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SQL Saturday #47 - Phoenix
Come learn about SQL Server in Phoenix on Feb 19, 2011. For free! Spread the word to anyone you know in the area.
2011-02-14 (first published: 2011-02-09)
1,726 reads
SQL Saturday #66 - Colorado Springs
Come get a free day of training in Colorado Springs on Feb 12 and meet Steve Jones of SQLServerCentral.
2011-02-08
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SQL Saturday #72 - Hawaii
A free day of training in paradise. Come to SQL Saturday in the islands on Apr 1, 2011.
2011-02-04
1,708 reads
SQL Saturday #65 - Vancouver
SQL Saturday goes international on Feb 26, 2011. If you can attend, be sure you stop by.
2011-02-03
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2011-01-25 (first published: 2010-12-02)
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2011-01-11 (first published: 2010-12-01)
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