Cecile & I are working out the details & logistics for the last Chicago User Group meeting of 2008. As always, if you have meeting space large enough to host a meeting, please let us know, as the locating space is always the biggest challenge. 

Being that this is the time of year to help others in need, we will also have a special drive dedicated to the Heartland Alliance.  Specifics about this organization & drive to follow...

http://www.heartlandalliance.org/

Regards,

Denise & Cecile

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Attention ALL Chicago Salesforce.com Community Members...

We would like to get together one last time in 2008 and are looking for a meeting location that is large enough to host at least 60 people.  Our meeting attendance has grown significantly, so room size has become a challenge.  The meeting would be scheduled on a day within the week beginning December 8th or 15th, the exact date will be announced once a location is secured. 

If you have the space available or would like to suggest a meeting location, please contact Denise Carbone, 312-377-3560 or Cecile Horsky, at 312-894-4694, or email us at chicagosfdc@live.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Denise & Cecile