Despite many folks who promised yes & did not show up (what’s up with that?) we still had a stellar turnout validating that Da Domenico’s is a phenomenal venue for our Tyson’s Corner gathering.  We still managed a respectable 70+ with an extraordinary boost from the newbies (30), nearly 50% of our turnout. Magnificent job from all those of you who invited others to attend and additional kudos for coming with them which usually means the newbie will show up.  Special mention to Bill Bolton, Richie Reynolds, Mike Tapper and Brandon Gulley for driving multiple newbies, but additional thanks to Rebecca Roble, Janice Aucella, Kevin White, Chris, David Korrie, Rich DeMasi, Roger (Spherion), Michael Randolph (himself a newbie), Al Maghamez, Marc Erazo, Russ Ege (also a newbie), Fred Harrison, Michael Lowry, Robin Pollino, Ravi, Chan Park (another newbie), Lori Arceo & 2 others who could not ne remembered (sorry) for all their single newbie referrals. Great job team!  Thank you all for inviting others.  The Collateral Display table had literature (better this time) Topics of conversation ranged from the Dip’s new job and what that means, ex-Washington Redskin’s football player in our midst, the wonderful food, cold, miserable weather, Beatles cover band gig and many other discussions.  Checkout the photos http://www.it4dc.com/it4dc.php?page=pics.php on the website & see what a fabulous time we had as well as the many "newbies" who attended. Additional thanks to Gino, Ambrose (who sang opera again for us – fantastico!) their entire staff who continue to serve us well and the Da Domenico’s management team for their terrific hospitality, plus the wonderful appetizers (which I did get to try a few items this time) they provide us.  Our next event will be back at Café Montmartre, Lake Anne Plaza, Reston, VA on Tuesday, April 19th. Please invite folks who you believe will benefit and enjoy our group so we can continue to drive a big turnout at our now established Tyson’s hangout in 2011, making this year even more successful than 2010! Thank you all for your continued support.

Dip Chandra