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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