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Inspired by the MVP Summit I have made the committment to start a blog. Thanks to the slick app created by Mike Pope I got it up and running in no time and have mere customization to work on in my leisure. Mike's Blog is located Here.

The MVP Summit was fantastic. The attendees are amazing. Sure a 'roomful of geeks' at first glance, but what a diverse group of people: musicians, authors, artists and the talents go on. Conversation was definately high-level and I am continually amazed at the amount of talent Microsoft has managed to find in thier awardee pool.

Most of the content of the Summit is under NDA but a few comments that I have in general. The labs were great, the information about upcoming additions, programs and improvements was inspiring. The speakers were so good that I hung on every word and am inspired to do great things this year to repay them for the time and money they have invested in me.

More than anything else I think the networking was the best aspect of the Summit. Being face to face with one's peers has a value unto itself. I had the opportunity to visit with several Academic MVP's about an idea I have to start a 'Microsoft Mentor' list for high school students venturing into .Net programming.

I hope I am able to be an MVP, evangelist for Microsoft for many years. Thanks again to all who made this years program available.

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