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February

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Washington, DC, February 24-28.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 24-28.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Toronto, Canada, February 24-28.

March

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 5-7.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Los Angeles, CA, March 10-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Singapore, Singapore, March 10-14.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Beijing, China, March 10-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Lagos, Nigeria, March 10-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, March 10-14.

BCLE AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 3-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Vancouver, Canada, March 10-14.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, March 10-14.

BCLI 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Italian, in Rome, Italy, March 10-14.

BCLJ 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, March 12-16.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in San Jose, Costa Rica, March 17-21.

BCLE AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Baltimore, MD, March 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in New York, NY, March 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Ottawa, Canada, March 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning - French, in Montreal, Canada, March 17-21.

BCLE 2000- Business Contiuity Planning - French, in Paris, France, March 17-21.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 18-20.

BCP 601W- Masters Case Study Review- Web-Based Training, United States of America, March 18-20.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Manila, Philippines, March 24-28.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Toronto, Canada, March 24-28.

BCP 601- Masters Planning Review, in Northbrook, IL, March 25-26.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Lagos, Nigeria, March 26-28.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Allen, TX, March 31 - April 4.

April

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Arlington, VA, April 2-4.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, Dubai, UAE, April 6-10.

GCLE 2000- Business Continuity for the Public Sector, in Chicago, IL, April 7-11.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 7-11.

BCLP 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Portugeuse, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 7-11.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 7-11.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Calgary, Canada, April 7-11.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in Bogota, Columbia, April 7-11.

BCP OVR- BCP Overview, in Millersville, PA, April 8-29.

BCP 601- Masters Case Study Review, in New Orleans, LA, April 9-10.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Minneapolis, MN, April 14-18.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Lagos, Nigeria, April 14-18.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 14-18.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Toronto, Canada, April 14-16.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 16-20.

BCPJ 501- Business Continuity Planning Review - Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, April 18-20.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning, Chinese, in Beijing, China, April 21-25.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 21-25.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 21-25.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in New York, NY, April 23-25.

BCP OVR- BCP Overview, in Millersville, PA. April 23-24.

BCLF 2000- Business Continuity Planning - French, in Quebec, Canada, April 28 - May 2.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30 - May 28.

May

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in New Orleans, LA, May 1-2.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in San Jose, Costa Rica, May 5-9.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in New Brunswick, NJ, May 5-9.

BCLE AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Toronto, Canada, May 5-9.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Ottawa, Canada, May 5-9.

BCP 601- Masters Case Study Review, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 6-8.

BCLE AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 11-15.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, May 12-16.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Lagos, Nigeria, May 12-16.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Toronto, Canada, May 12-16.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 12-16.

BCLJ 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Japanese, in Tokyo, Japan, May 14-18.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 19-23.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Singapore, Singapore, May 19-23.

BCLC 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Chinese, in Beijing, China, May 19-23.

BCP 600- Masters Case Study Review, in Bogota, Columbia, May 19-21.

BCP 500- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, May 19-21.

BCLP 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Portuguese, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 26-30.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Ottawa, Canada, May 26-30.

BCLE 2000- Business Continuity Planning, in Winnipeg, Canada, May 26-30.

BCLS 2000- Business Continuity Planning - Spanish, in Mexico City, Mexico, May 27-31.

BCP 501- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Lagos, Nigeria.

AT DRI2014!

HCP 501 C- Business Continuity for the Healthcare Industry, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP 501 C- Business Continuity Planning Review, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP 601 C- Masters Case Study Review - in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

GCP 501 C- Business Continuity for the Public Sector, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCP AUD- Business Continuity Planning for Auditors, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

BCLE 2000 C- Business Continuity Planning, in Atlanta, GA, May 15-16.

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Issue #87

February 14, 2014

Win a Conversation with a Author Dane Egli, and a Copy of Beyond the Storms!

One more exciting perk of registering early for the DRI2014 Conference: the chance to win a one-on-one conversation with Dane Egli, one of the premier experts in disaster response and preparedness.

Early Bird registrants will be entered to win an autographed copy of Egli's book, Beyond the Storms: Strengthening Homeland Security and Disaster Management to Achieve Resilience.

You'll also be eligible for a one-hour phone conversation with the author himself, where you'll have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Egli -- a senior advisor for National Security Strategies at Johns Hopkins University.

Don't miss your chance -- register now!

Hurry! Early Registration is Almost Over!

Waiting until the last minute to take advantage of discounted pricing for DRI2014? Now's the time to make your move!

Register before February 28 and you'll receive the Early Bird rate, and be entered into a contest to win an autographed copy of speaker Dane Egli's book (see the previous article for more).

Don't wait any longer! Click here to register.

The DRI Seminar Series: Bring an Expert to Your Organization

Do you need an expert speaker to help your organization understand and embrace business continuity? Or an industry professional who can build team development and brief executive management on crucial BC topics? Our DRI Seminar Series can give you that expert knowledge -- without a pitch for consulting services or product demos.

This initiative is aimed at doing what DRI International does best -- delivering high-quality, educational content on compelling continuity issues. And it's being made available exclusively to DRI certified professionals. DRI works with and advises organizations and governments around the globe, and as a DRI-certified professional, you can bring these experts to your organization to advance your program...and maybe even your career!

To learn more about the program and the variety of seminar subjects offered, call (866) 542-3744 or email seminars@drii.org.

Pitch In at DRI2014's Volunteer Day!

Saturday, May 17 is Volunteer Day at DRI2014 -- a fantastic opportunity for business continuity pros to get their hands dirty and give back to communities in need! We've got full- and half-day

volunteering options that suit every attendee's interests and schedules, while also earning valuable CEAPs.

Community Garden

Volunteer Day partner organization Truly Living Well is an organic garden devoted to connecting communities to the land through education, training and successful urban agriculture. 20 spots are open for volunteers to help with gardening tasks within the four-acre garden from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Food Bank

The Atlanta Community Food Bank wants your help with all the food
donations it receives. At the Product Rescue Center, volunteers will inspect, sort and pack these goods, to make sure they're safe and ready distribute to people in need. Two teams of up to 40 volunteers can participate in three-hour morning or afternoon shifts.

Home Building

For a labor-intensive experience, you can join in on a day of home construction with a team of 30 DRI2014 volunteers. Stay tuned when we announce our partner organization for this opportunity.

Earning CEAPs

Every hour you spend volunteering earns you one CEAP (Continuing Education Activity Point) - 4 CEAPs when you participate in a half-day activity, and 8 for a full day!

Added Perks
Join us at the pre-volunteer info session and pep rally on Friday May 16^th and you'll receive a free goody bag and a complimentary dinner to get to know your fellow volunteers.

DRI2014 Wants YOU: Top 5 Reasons to Attend

We don't call the DRI 2014 Conference "the premier industry event for business continuity professionals" for nothing.

This year's program was specially designed to give attendees a chance to truly dig into hot-button supply chain and risk management with two intensive interactive tracks, while offering event experiences any visitor can enjoy.

Still on the fence about setting aside May 18-21? Here are 5 great reasons to join us:

Hear Some Big Ideas. DRI2014 is host to some of the top industry experts and thought leaders in the field. Case in point: Anheuser Busch's Shekar Natajaran, a visionary thought leader so in demand that he only agrees to two or three talks a year -- and we've got him.
Shake Some Hands. Whether they're coming from government, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors, everyone attending has something to teach and something to learn from each other. DRI2014's a fantastic place to start networking with your colleagues to create a strong, globally connected community of professionals -- especially at our black tie gala and awards ceremony. But before you shake any hands ...
Get Your Hands Dirty! DRI's Volunteer Days are a huge hit for business continuity pros looking to get their hands dirty for a good cause (while earning CEAPs along the way). Full-day and half-day options let you offer as much time as you want with Habitat for Humanity and local food banks.
Earn Your Stripes. Our educational tracks aren't for passive listeners -- they're your opportunity to actively earn CEAPs (Continuing Education Activity Points) to keep up with your professional education.
Get a Taste of the City. Food, sports, culture, history, oddities, shopping and more -- our host city of Atlanta has something for every out-of-towner's interests.

We'll see you soon!