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Welcome to the ninth edition of the Info-Governance eNewsletter. It has the list of monthly activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico. As always, please send suggestions and comments to jrobles@coqui.net or visit www.johnrrobles.com. If you no longer wish to receive the Info-Governance newsletter, unsubscribe.

 

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Professional Associations

An important part of this newsletter is the identification of professional associations that provide training and seminars to information technology, governance, security, and other professionals in Puerto Rico. We will publish all activities and seminars of these associations so that each professional can select which seminar or training to attend for their own professional growth, as well as, the accumulation of Continuing Professional Credits for their certification requirements.

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News from ISACA Puerto Rico

ISACA Puerto Rico is the local chapter of ISACA an internacional association that serves IT Governance professionals. The local chapter was established in 1984 and currently has approximately 270 members. They offer the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)certifications.  More information.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Theme: Protegiendo el Gran Tesoro Empresarial: Auditoria y Proteccion del Capital Intelectual de la Empresa
Speaker: Eliut D. Flores, Ph.D.
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Formaciones, Primer Piso.  More information.
News from Internet Society of Puerto Rico

ISOCPR is the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Internet Society. It serves professionals interested in the use, evolution and open development of the Internet for the benefit of all people in Puerto Rico and throughout the World. Created in the United States in 1992, the Internet Society is a non-profit entity dedicated to safeguarding the best interests of the Internet as well as stimulate its use throughout the globe.  More information.

Date: Wenesday, October 21, 2009
Theme: "Tendencias Globales en la Transformacin del Web con las Nuevas Herramientas que nos Ofrece la Plataforma de 'Open Source'"
Speaker: Richard Alcocer, Presidente, Instant MED, Inc.
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Facilidades de Executrain, 1er piso, San Juan  More information.
News from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Puerto Rico

PMIPR is the Puerto Rico chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It was founded in 1998 and currently has over 300 members. It serves professionals that work or are interested in Project Management.  More information.

Date: October 21, 2009 to October 23, 2009
Theme: Simposio Anual
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:00am
Place: Embassy Suite Dorado del Mar and Golf Resort, Dorado.  More information.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Theme: Personal/Professional Development Plans for Proyect Management Offices
Speaker: Nelson Ortiz, MAEd, PMP
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.  More information.
News from The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors was founded in 1973. It serves internal audit professionals in municipal, state and federal government as well as private corporations and financial institutions.  More information.

Date: Thuesday, October 27, 2009
Theme: Evidence for Internal Auditors "Workshop"
Speaker: CIA Lucas Delgado, CIA Nestor Kercado, and CIA Heriberto Crespo
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Members - $35.00; Non Members - $45.00
CPE Credits: 3 hours.
Place: Condado Plaza, San Juan.  More information.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Theme: Evidence for Internal Auditors "Workshop"
Speaker: CIA Lucas Delgado, CIA Nestor Kercado, and CIA Heriberto Crespo
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Members - $35.00; Non Members - $45.00
CPE Credits: 3 hours.
Place: Western Restaurant, Mayaguez.  More information.
News from Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server

The Puerto Rico PASS Chapter is a volunteer and independent organization providing a community for SQL server professionals. Their mission is to provide members with a forum for education, facilitate networking and access to information, seminars and events.  More information.

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Theme: Two Sessions: "SharePoint (The Business Tool For Busines People) Introduction" and "SQL CLR Basics"
Speaker: Alberto Lugo (SharePoint) and Carlos Bercero (SQL CLR)
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Microsoft Puerto Rico - Borinken Room - Microsoft Building, Metro Office Park Street 1 Lot 18 Suite 5000 Guaynabo PR. More information.
News from the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico"

The “Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico” was established by law in 1973. It serves all persons practicing public accounting are obligated to be members of the “Colegio”. It provides training and services to promote professional excellence.   More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" has various monthly educational activities.  More information

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" also has various monthly Information Systems Seminars.  More information.

News from "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico"

La mision de La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico es fortalecer el desarrollo de sus socios proveyendo conocimientos, representatividad multisectorial y protegiendo los valores y fundamentos de la libre empresa.  More information.

The "Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities.  More information.

Other Professional Associations:

Information System Security Association (ISSA) - Puerto Rico - More information

PRiMEX - More information

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE) - More information

InfraGard - More information

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information
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