As of June 30, 2008, there will be a VACANCY on the Board of Governors of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society.

The vacancy is for a full three (3) year term as Governor.

The position requires attendance (in-person or via teleconference) at monthly meetings to direct matters of business of the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society, including publishing, advertising, staffing and editorial content.

All those interested in applying for this position should obtain a nominating sheet from one of the officers listed below or from the PTOS web site (http://www.ptos.org).

Nominations, including qualification statements, will be accepted by the officers below until NOON on Thursday, May 22, 2008.

* Tonia Dollinger, President (RND-2D65, 2-4170)
* Matthew Bradley, Vice President (RND-2B79, 2-8575)
* Lore Ramillano, Secretary (REM-6D51, 2-7420)
* Jared Rutz, Administrator (RND-2B75, 2-5535)
* Alexander Kosowski, Treasurer (RND-5D21, 2-3744)
* Elizabeth Dougherty, Governor (MDE-10D73, 2-7733)
* Judy Swann, Governor (MDE-8D59, 2-7075)
* Kathleen Bragdon, Governor (REM-2D11, 2-0931)

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Governor Application

The most important §101 case since State Street, en banc at the Federal Circuit.

Thursday, May 8, 2:00 PM
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
717 Madison Place, N.W. Washington D.C. 20439
 
Space is expected to be limited. PTOS will be organizing a group to leave at 11:30. This means you might be standing in line for ~ two hours. No other time will be given.

E-mail Daniel McCracken for more details:
Daniel.Mccracken@uspto.gov

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Where: San Antonio Bar & Grill (200 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314)
When: Tuesday April 29, 2008, from 4-7pm
Why: To take a well deserved mid-quarter break
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!

AND...

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:
* Domestic Draft Beer = $1.75
* Imported Draft Beer = $2.50
* Bottle Domestic = $2.00
* Import Beer Bottle = $3.00
* Rail Drinks = $2.00
* Margarita Lime Small = $2.75

Non-PTOS members can come and enjoy the happy hour specials.

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PTOS is sponsoring an 8-10 day trip to Italy

WHEN: November 14-21, 2008, OR November 14-23, 2008, depending on trip package choice
WHERE: Rome and Florence, Italy for 8 days OR Rome, Florence, and Venice, Italy for 10 days

Who can go: Sign up is exclusively for PTOS employees and their families until April 25, 2008.  After April 25, participation is open to anyone.

Trip A: Rome and Florence only.  Cost: $1,428
* Travel to Rome and enjoy the sights from Nov 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Florence and enjoy the sights from Nov 19-21, 2008.
* Limited number of spots left!  Deposit required to guarantee spot.

Trip B: Rome, Florence, and Venice. Cost: $1,678
* Travel to Rome and Florence with the group from November 14-19, 2008.
* Travel to Venice via private motor coach and enjoy the sights from Nov 21-23, 2008
* Limited number of spots left!  Deposit required to guarantee spot.

You must select Trip A or Trip B with the initial deposit.  You may not change the trip you selected after the initial deposit is made.

Accommodations:  Hotel Villa Rosa in Rome; Hotel Corolle in Florence; Hotel Holiday in Venice

Travel:
* Trip A: Dulles to Rome, Italy and Florence, Italy to Dulles via United Airlines
* Trip B: Dulles to Rome, Italy and Venice, Italy to Dulles via United Airlines

Deposit Schedule:
* May 06, 2008, or sooner - $750 (non-refundable for any reason)
* September 01, 2008 - $Final Payment (non-refundable for any reason)

Travel Insurance Policies: Optional for all travelers, Cost is 6% of the chosen trip package

Cancellation Policies: Cancellation policy provided on request

Miscellaneous:         
1. The cost of the trip does not include any tours.
2. US Passport is required for entry into Italy.
3. For more information or reservations, please contact Aimee Li at aimee.li@uspto.gov or 571-272-4169

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 @ 7:10pm

Tickets are $15 in Section 302 Rows A-C

PTOS members only
Maximum two tickets per member
Contact Gilbert Lee at gilbert.lee@uspto.gov or ext. 25894

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It’s the Third Annual PTO Spring Cleaning Day

Time to clean out your closets and give to local charities!!!

When: Tuesday, April 22nd from 9am until 2pm
Where: Outside the south entrance of the Madison Building, along Eisenhower Avenue (for multiple items, please drive up and volunteers will help you unload your vehicle)

Donations of goods for
* The Salvation Army @ www.salvationarmyusa.org
* Animal Welfare League of Alexandria @ www.alexandriaanimals.org
* Arlington Food Assistance Center @ www.afacinfo.org
* Dress for Success @ www.dressforsuccess.org and/or
* CFC Booksale accepting books, VHS, and DVDs

Representatives from these local charities will be on hand to accept your donations and supply receipts, (except for Dress for Success, who will do on-line receipts).  For information about the types of goods accepted, visit the charities’ websites above.

This event is co-sponsored by the PTO Worklife Committee and the PTOS.

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Boston Celtics on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 @ 7:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40 (Sections 405, 406 and 420)

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (100) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.  Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
• The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck. 
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON CAPITALS vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, April 3, 2008 @ 7:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (60) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
• Please call or e-mail in the hours of 8-11am to check availability and arrange pick up or delivery.
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Where: Rock It Grill in Old Town (1319 King St)
When: Monday, March 31, 2008, from 5-8pm
Why: To celebrate the end of the quarter with your fellow coworkers
Who: You and all the other PTOS members
What: Half Price Sandwiches all night AND a free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:

* Draft beer = $2.50
* Bottled Beer = $3.50
* Rail Drinks = $4.00
* Wine = $4.00

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Tickets are available for... 

WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Detroit Pistons on Sunday, March 23, 2008 @ 8:00PM

ALL TICKETS ARE: $40 (Sections 405, 421 and 430)

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (50) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.  Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
• The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck. 
       
CONTACTS: Matthew Smith (JEF 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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WANTED
Patent and Trademark Office Society 2008 Science Fair Judges for regional science and engineering fairs

Fields for judging include:
* Microbiology
* Biochemistry
* Chemistry
* Physics
* Environmental Sci.
* Earth & Space Sciences
* Health & Medicine
* Computer Science
* Engineering

Location/Date/Time
Arlington County Science Fair - Sat., March 8th, 9:30 am-noon
Arlington, VA (Wakefield HS)

Fairfax County Regional Fair - Sat., March 29th, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Fairfax, VA (Robinson HS)

P.G. Community College Fair - Sat., March 29th, 8:00 am-noon
Largo, MD (Largo Student Center)

If Interested, Please Contact:
* Alexandria Bromell (RND9D30, x03034)
* Terence Boes (KNX3D24, x24898)
* John W. Lee (KNX9D60, x29554)

Anyone qualified in the above areas, including Spouses & Friends, are invited to judge

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IT’S GAME TIME!

February 21st, 5-8 PM, Madison Auditorium

• Come out for FREE pre-game appetizers, tailgate entrees, stadium delights, beverages, and music
• Still think you deserved a Division I athletic scholarship? Show your skills in the football toss or basketball shootout
• Show up decked out in your favorite team’s gear or dressed as your favorite player and win a prize for best costume
• PTOS membership is required

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PTOS Discount Movie Tickets - $6.50 Per Ticket

Movie Passes may be purchased by PTOS Members Only.

These tickets are passes which may be exchanged at the movie theatre for any movie ticket (some restrictions may apply and are noted on the individual passes). Some passes have expiration dates, typically 1-2 years from the time of purchase.

Tickets May Be Purchased From the Following PTOS Ticket Sellers:
* Jefferson Building: Renee Luebke (10A15, x22009)
* Knox Building: Susan McFadden (8C15, x27621)
* Madison East Building: Sylvia Phan (8D69, x23390)
* Madison East Building: Sheldon Richter (8D65, x24863)
* Randolph Building: Eric Keasel (10A79, x24929)
* Remsen Building: Daniel McCracken (9D19, x26537)

BIG $AVING$
$6.50 Movie Passes From PTOS

Regal Passes Valid @ all of the following:
* Regal Cinemas
* United Artists
* Edwards Theatres

AMC Passes Valid @ all AMC Theatres

National Amusements Valid @ all of the following:
* Showcase Cinemas
* Multiplex Cinemas
* Cinema de Luxe

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When: February 6, 2008, 4-7 PM
Where: The Carlyle Club - 411 John Carlyle Street, next to Potbelly & across from Jimmy Johns

• $2.50 domestic beers
• $3 wine
• Limited drink tickets available for PTOS members

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ARE YOU:

1. Interested in the progress of the new Claims & Continuations Rules?
2. Interested in watching a real-life court proceeding?
3. Someone who gets really excited about the intersection of administrative law, civil procedure, and substantive patent law?

If you answered yes to one of the above, you may be interested in joining the PTOS Legislative Committee in observing arguments (summary judgment) in the Tafas/GSK v. Dudas case (i.e. the “Claims & Continuation injunction case”).  The PTOS Legislative Committee will meet Thursday, February 7, at 12 PM in the cafeteria (bring a lunch) to discuss the case and what will happen at the hearing. Friday morning, February 8, those interested will attend the hearing at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (right next to the PTO).

Contact Daniel McCracken, PTOS Legislative Chair, to RSVP or get more info (2-6537, daniel.mccracken@uspto.gov)

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee between December 11-19.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* President
* Vice President
* Secretary
* Administrator
* Treasurer
* Technology Center Representatives (2 from each TC; 1600; 1700/2900; 2100, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) - 14
* At-Large Representatives - 10
* CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representatives -1
* BPAI Representative - 1
* Trademark Representatives - 2
* Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
* OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website (http://ptos.org - click on Committee and then Election) or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00 pm on December 19th 2007.

* Heather Shackelford (X27049,  RND-1B85)
* William (Butch) Neuder (X27032, KNX-2B09)
* Elizabeth Dougherty (X27733, MDE-10D73)

Voting will take place From January 7-9

Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the PTOS website, or you may obtain one from one of the Election Committee Members listed above.

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The PTOS wants you to entertain thoughts of saving over $10,000 in 2008 by purchasing the 2008 Entertainment Coupon Book from us.

* Coupon Book Only For $25, OR
* Coupon Book + 2 Movie Tickets (a $12 Value) For $32

To purchase an Entertainment Book or the bundle, please contact one of the following agents:

• Susan McFadden (Knox-8C15, x27621)
• Matthew Smith (Jefferson-5D85, x21907)

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When: Tuesday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

*One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members

* (bring your PTOS membership card)

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as an officer or a representative.

Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee between December 11-19.

Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* President
* Vice President
* Secretary
* Administrator
* Treasurer
* Technology Center Representatives (2 from each TC; 1600/2900; 1700; 2100, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3700) - 14
* At-Large Representatives - 10
* CFO/CAO/CIO/SIRA Representatives -1
* BPAI Representative - 1
* Trademark Representatives - 2
* Director’s Office/OGC/External Affairs Representative - 1
* OPLA/OPQA/All others not specified - 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website (http://ptos.org) click on Committee and then Election) or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00pm on December 19th 2007.

* Heather Shackelford (X27049,  RND-1B85)
* William (Butch) Neuder (X27032, KNX-2B09)

Voting will take place From January 7-9

Prior to the start of elections, ballots will be posted on the PTOS website, or you may obtain one from one of the Election Committee Members listed above.

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Where:  Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia
When:  February 8-10, 2008
What:  includes: 2 nights/3days lodging and 2 full days of skiing
Who:  You and your friends
How:  Cost is $300 per person

*PTOS Sponsored

**A deposit of $50 will be required to secure your spot by December 14

Contact:  Michael Araj (RND 6D20, 2-5963)

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59th INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR
Atlanta, GA
MAY 11-16, 2008

Each year, the PTOS provides judges for this event as a public relations gesture, to promote knowledge of patents, and encourage innovation and scientific progress by today’s youth.  Detailed information and an application form to be a JUDGE at this year’s INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR is posted for PTOS members at http://www.ptos.org/committees/science_fair/international.html.  Additional forms are available from:

ALAN CHEN (RND 2C75, 571-272-4143)
JULIE ANNE WATKO (KNX 8A75, 571-272-7597)

Applications to be an INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE must be turned in to ALAN CHEN or JULIE ANNE WATKO by NOON ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

The categories for which judges will be selected are:
CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, PHYSICS, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH, AND EARTH & SPACE SCIENCES

The judging team selected will represent the PTOS.  The judges will choose one Grand Award winner, seven First Place award winners, and eight Second Runner-Up award winners from over 1500 finalist entries originating from over 40 nations worldwide.

Dedicated to the improvement and appreciation of the United States Patent & Trademark Systems

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When: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 - 10:00PM
Where: Habana Village, 1834 Columbia Road N.W. (Adams Morgan) Washington, D.C. (www.habanavillage.com)
Cost: $15/person*

PTOS membership required

See any of the following for payment by November 21:

• Philip Bonzell, MDW 246
• G. NageshRao, REM 7A54
• JennGay, KNX 2A39
• Michele Joike, REM 2B79
• Liz Dougherty, MDE 10D73
• Michael Araj, RND 6D20

Ticket includes one drink, buffet dinner, and 30-minute salsa lesson

*All proceeds will be directed towards a memorial in honor of Steve Hanson

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Unless otherwise directed, all proceeds will go to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation

• Gentlemen, grow a Moustache for the duration of the month formerly known as November! All others, sponsor a Mo Bro!
• Each participant must start Nov. 1 with a clean shaven face.
• Participate individually or form a team of Mo Cultivators.
• Recruit sponsors. 
• Join us at the PTOS Dinner Dance  (Mo-Down) at Movember’s End!

For more information/to pick up pledge cards contact:  Brent Herring (MDW 246)

Sponsored by PTOS

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When: Wednesday, October 24th, at 7:30 pm
Where: Tour Starts at Ramsay House Visitors Center (221 King Street)
Cost: $5/person
Contact Gilbert Lee, gilbert.lee@uspto.gov for reservations/information.

Organized by PTOS

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- sponsored by the PTOS -

Unless otherwise directed, all proceeds will go to benefit FARA (Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance).

Come join your fellow Patent and Trademark Office employees for kickball fun!

Number of teams is limited (16) so be sure to turn in your sign-up sheet w/ donation early!

• All day tournament (teams guaranteed 3 games) --- Saturday, November 3rd, beginning at 9AM --- at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA.
• Minimum team donation of $100 per team, with all proceeds to benefit the CFC.
• Official playing fields, balls, referees, prizes, and DRINKS will be provided by the PTOS.
• Be creative with your team name and dress to impress!  Additional prizes will be given to the team with the best uniforms!
• Fill out a sign-up form* (single players are welcome and will be put on a team) and turn in by COB 10/24 to get in on the tournament!
• *Further questions, including retrieval and/or submission of sign-ups sheets and directions to the park, can be addressed to David Reese (X27082; KNX 2C21) or Matthew Brooks (X28112; KNX 5B79).

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Team Sign-Up Sheet

Come ring in the new year!

When: Monday, Oct. 1, 5-8 PM
Where: Madison Auditorium

A raffle will be held to benefit the CFC.

Please bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.

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Registration Now OPEN!  Come one, come all...It’s the PTOS 2007 Fall Golf Scramble!

Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
When: Wednesday, October 10th (9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start)

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register:
- Contact Liz Dougherty at 571-272-7733 (elizabeth.dougherty@uspto.gov), or Chris Young at 571-272-1394 (christopher.young@uspto.gov)

*Registration of full 4-person teams and payment in full is requested.

Sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee

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When:  September 8th, 10:00 am (arrive @ 9 am) - 3 hours long
Where:  River Riders in Harpers Ferry (Driving Directions @ http://www.riverriders.com/directions.htm)
Cost:  $70 - Payable to Ajay Bhatia (RND 4C59) - Due by August 31

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Sponsored by PTOS

Come play ULTIMATE FRISBEE for CFC at beautiful Ft. Hunt Park, September 22nd!

All proceeds donated to charity through CFC.  This recreational frisbee tournament will take place starting at 9AM, Saturday, September 22nd.

Minimum $50 donation per team, up to 6 players, open to all PTO employees and their friends.  Be sure to bring lunch!

Each team guaranteed at least 5 games.  Winner selects the charity to receive the donation (the charity must be approved by tournament organizers).

For more information/directions/signups, please contact:
* Oren Ginsberg: Oren.Ginsberg@uspto.gov
* Jon Thomas: Jonathan.Thomas@uspto.gov

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Signup Sheet

Global Intellectual Property (GIPA) Copyright Mentoring Program
August 6-9, 2007
Volunteers Needed !!! (open only to PTOS members)

What is the GIPA Mentoring Program?

The GIPA Mentoring Program pairs USPTO employees with visiting scholars from foreign countries in the Patent, Trademark or Copyright fields. The USPTO employee acts as a mentor to the visiting scholar.  Participating countries include Brazil, Tunisia, Egypt, Philippines, Lebanon, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Nigeria, Russia, Morocco, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Lebanon, Swaziland, etc..

What will be my responsibilities as a Mentor? 

Mentors are requested to attend lunch time and after hour events to discuss IP as well as cultural issues with their mentees. After hour events include trips to Kennedy Center for a show, as well as seasonally arranged events to the museums in DC.

For more information, please contact Pierre Vital at Pierre.Vital@uspto.gov or (571) 272-4215

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You are cordially invited to attend a Patent and Trademark Office Society presentation:

A Seminar on “Applying to Law School”

When: Thursday, August 9, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Madison North Auditorium

Here’s your opportunity to ask questions and get answers related to the process of applying to law school.  Featuring a panel discussion by admissions representatives, current students, and recent graduates from local area law schools.

Sponsored by the PTOS Education Committee

Please contact Christyann Pulliam or Eric Keasel for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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When: Thursday, July 26th, from 5pm-7pm
Where: The Crystal City Sports Pub (the new 3rd Floor with 30+ TVs), 529 23rd Street South, Arlington, Metro Accessible (Crystal City Stop)

See www.ccsportspub.com for more information.

* 25-cent Miller Lite and Yuengling Drafts
* Free Appetizers including Wings, Marinated Meatballs, Queso Dip, and Chips & Salsa while supplies last

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The Patent and Trademark Office Society Election Committee will be accepting nominations for candidates seeking to serve on The BOARD OF DIRECTORS as a representative.  Nominating petitions will be available and accepted by the Election Committee until Aug 3.  Nominations will be accepted for the following positions:

* Technology Center 2600 Representative – 1

Interested parties should visit the PTOS website http://ptos.org or contact one of the below committee members in order to obtain a nominating petition. Completed nominating petitions must be hand-delivered to one of these Election Committee Members by 3:00pm on Aug 3, 2007.

Heather Shackelford (571) 272-7049  RND-1B85
William (Butch) Neuder (571) 272-7032  KNX-2B09

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An Overview of Insurance Options

When: Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Knox Building, First Floor Conference Room

Outlining the new disability, life, long-term care, and transition health insurance options available through PTOS

Bring your lunch and PTOS will provide light refreshments.
 
Sponsored by the PTOS Insurance and Education Committees

Please contact Colleen Matthews or Eric Keasel for further details and visit www.PTOS.org for information on this and other events.

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When: Monday, June 25th, at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Murphy’s Irish Pub - 713 King Street (Corner of King and Washington in Old Town)

* One free drink and free wings, while supplies last, for PTOS members (please bring your PTOS membership card)

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Come one, come all....It’s the PTOS 2007 Spring Golf Scramble!

Where: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
When: Tuesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start)

$75/player* Tournament Fee:
- Unlimited golf
- Cart for tournament
- Golfer’s banquet
- Team & individual prizes
- PTOS gift

To register, contact:
- Chris Young at 571-272-1394
- Matt Brooks at 571-272-8112
- David Reese at 571-272-7082
- Liz Dougherty at 571-272-7733

*Registration of full 4-person teams; and payment in full is requested (cash or check accepted).

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Where:  San Antonio Bar & Grill (200 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314)
When:  Thursday, May 17, 2007, from 4-8 pm
Why:  To take a well deserved mid-quarter break
Who:  You and all the other PTOS members
What:  Half Price Appetizers (excluding seafood) plus free chips and salsa!

AND...

A free Drink for the first 200 members of the society

Happy hour drink specials:

• Domestic Draft Beer = $1.75
• Imported Draft Beer = $2.50
• Bottle Domestic = $2.00
• Import Beer Bottle = $3.00
• Rail Drinks = $2.00
• Margarita Lime Small = $2.75

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Tickets are available for WASHINGTON WIZARDS vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 28, 2007 @ 5:30PM and on Monday, April 30, 2007 @ TBD (Playoff games A1 and A2).

ALL TICKETS ARE: $18 (Sect. 409/K) or $32 (Sect.432/419A-G).

• Proceeds go to fund the Annual PTOS Holiday Drive in which toys are delivered directly to local shelters and charities.
• Limited number of tickets (26/game) will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please email Matthew Smith (not Matt Smith) to get in the distribution list and to arrange pick up/payment.
• The tickets will be in Sections of the upper deck.

CONTACT:  Matthew Smith (JEF, 5D85, 571-272-1907)

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Back by popular demand...

PTOS Wine Tasting

• April 20th (first Friday) meet at Dunn-Loring metro 10:15am.  Bus will return at 4:30 pm.
• •We’ll be visiting Lost Creek, Hidden Brook and Tarara Vineyards.
• •$28/person, includes bus and tasting fees for two vineyards.  PTOS pays the other tasting fee.
• •Contact Krissy Gluchowski at 2-7376, Knox 2A30 or kristina.gluchowski@uspto.gov
• First 25 people to pay will go. Must pay in advance.

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Additional Info

When: Thursday, February 22, 2007, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Madison Auditorium

* Come out for food, beverages, music, karaoke, & games
* 80’s fashions encouraged, prizes for best costumes
* You MUST be a PTOS member to attend. Bring your PTOS membership card for easy admittance.
* Not a PTOS member yet? Contact Kristina Gluchowski (x27376), Renee Lubeke (x22009), or the PTOS representative in your area!
* Questions about this event? Contact David Reese (x27082)

Members’ Night is sponsored by the PTOS Social Committee.

PTOS HAPPY HOUR

When: November 20, 2006
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: The Austin Grill - 801 King Street

1/2 price margaritas
1/2 price appetizers
$1 off draft beer

The PTOS Invites You To Entertain the Idea of Potentially Saving Over $22,000 Dollars!

Simply Purchase an Entertainment® Book.  Not only will you be contributing to the Patent & Trademark Office Society (PTOS) charity fund, you will also be contributing to your savings as well!

*Special Promotion

Entertainment Book Only For $25 OR
Entertainment Book & 2 Movie Tickets (a $12 value) For $32

To Purchase an Entertainment® Book, Please Contact One of the Following Sales Agents:

- Johnny Railey (Remsen-4B05, x20985)
- Susan McFadden (Knox-8C15, x27621)
- Matthew Smith (Jefferson-5D85, x21907)