http://collaborate.extension.org/wiki/NETC08_Tips?action=feed&mode=raw 2009-11-22T10:35:36Z Wiki page as wiki MediaWiki 1.14.0 Contributors http://collaborate.extension.org/wiki/NETC08_Tips/10473 2008-02-13T14:52:24Z [[Image:NETC_logo_sm.jpg]] Some tips from the NETC08 Host Committee and NETC alumni == For Participants == '''Dress Code:''' Dress is business casual. Expect nice outside weather and chilly meeting rooms. '''Arriving early? Staying late? Hungry?''' The host committee is compiling [[NETC08 Dining and Entertainment Suggestions]] '''Got runnin' shoes?''' Umstead State Park near the Embassy Suites is home to the [http://youtube.com/watch?v=CM8NZt_66hA 50 and 100 mile Umstead Ultra Marathons]. Maybe you are interested in a shorter route? The Reedy Creek entrance off Highway 40 puts you on the popular [http://youtube.com/watch?v=THE0d-grOko 4.5-mile Company Mill Trail], which can be combined with the 3-mile Loblolly Trail. '''Lake Crabtree County Park''' offers visitors a variety of exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation. Located on a 215-acre site adjacent to a 520-acre flood control lake, some of the park's main attractions include fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, group and individual picnicking, mountain biking, and nature study. [http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/net/org/info.aspx?s=44808.0.0.37430 more] '''Use [http://twitter.com Twitter]?''' [http://twitter.com/NETC08 NETC08] does. Follow 'NETC08' for conference updates via Twitter. == Tips for Presenters == '''Using the Wiki:''' Participants may have questions about your [[NETC08_presentations|presentation]]. Make sure you set your wiki preferences and watch your wiki page so you’ll be notified when something is added to your topic or discussion pages. '''Bringing Handouts:''' We suggest you keep handouts to a minimum. Instead, consider linking to or posting your handout information on your wiki page. You may want to prepare a single page handout with brief notes and your contact information or web site. Conference attendees usually like to have a physical reminder, but don't like to haul tons of paper home. '''Sharing your Presentation:''' We’ve created a NETC08 group on [http://SlideShare.net SlideShare.net]. After the conference, you might want to archive your PowerPoint and pdf files there. [[Category:NETC08]] __NOTOC__