A winner was crowned on Wednesday evening when Dan Wolfe from CITI was able to get 6 of his colleagues to attend the event and so beat out several worthy runners up (Rebecca, Jeff & Nazanin) who each brought 3 newbies. This stellar performance by some of our newest members helped drive our numbers past 60 including all of the first timers. NortonNet, Tom, Vikram and Lisa all contributed bring our newbie total to 20! I hope that Dan will use his complimentary weekend hotel stay before the year is out. This time Dip had to return to double duty as our event photographer and thanks to Donna who had a camera (Dip forgot his) we were able to record the event. 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 some of the "newbies" who attended. Topics of discussion included: where is Ross; who would win the prize; the divine tasting bacon wrapped scallops and chicken hot appetizers and Dip’s changing look (again)? Lastly, more praise for Ashley and her Westin team for providing delicious food, both hot and cold. Plus thanks to Ashley and the Westin for the prize and to all of you for spreading the word & remember if you invite someone, please attend yourself & make sure they bring business cards! Our next event will be at Café Montmartre in Lake Anne Plaza, Reston, VA on Wednesday, May 26th where the effervescent Rebecca will present on behalf of Cox Communications, our spotlight firm. Please invite all the folks you can think of to continue to drive a big turnout and continue 2010 in style and make this year even more successful than 2009! Thank you all for your continued support.

Dip Chandra