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Welcome to the August 2007 Geoteaming Newsletter. A big thanks to all of our clients that allow us to keep growing! This month:

* Article - Retreats That Work - How to Plan Corporate Getaways that People Actually Want To Attend
* Aug 23rd, 2007 - An invite to CEO John Chen's Amazing 40th Birthday Party
* Sept 20th, 2007 - The ONLY Open Geoteaming Session of 2007
* Plan Your Geoteaming Event Today

Retreats That Work – How to Plan Corporate Getaways That People Actually Want To Attend If you're planning a corporate getaway, then you must read David Volk's article from the Seattle Business Monthly. Here are the top points from David's great article: * Know Your Desired Outcome * Find A Good Theme * Become a Social Engineer * Don't Do Things Your Participants Won't Value * Follow Up On Lessons Learned http://www.geoteaming.com/uploads/files/060501_Retreats_That_Work.pdf

You're Invited! - Come Celebrate CEO John Chen's 40th Birthday, a benefit for The Technology Access Foundation. Thursday, August 23rd, 2007 8:00 p.m. until you go to bed 750 Harrison St. Seattle, WA 98109 Water, Fire, Earth and Air combine in a fundraiser for the Technology Access Foundation http://www.techaccess.org, providing technology education to underserved students of color. Suggested donation: $100 instead of any presents. Highlights Include: * Element-themed menu from John Neumark, Executive Chef of award-winning restaurant Serafina, recently recognized as “Seattle's Most Romantic Restaurant” by Seattle Magazine * Live Piano and Ice Bar Lounge * Dance Performances from Crooked Toe Dance Productions * Live Music from Smoking Bill, who just released their latest EP * Stilt-walking, Aerial, and Fire Performances from Seattle's Cabiri with Special Guests * Birthday Cake from Mike's Amazing Cakes, who have appeared on the Food Network's Cake Challenge * DJ Yuba Foxfire breaks down the evening by spinning all night long. "I wanted to bring in my 40th birthday with a fundraising event that redefines how fundraising should be done! For ten years, Technology Access Foundation has prepared underserved children of color for educational and professional success through a rigorous K-12 curriculum. I’m proud to support this organization, and 100% of your donations at the event will directly benefit TAF. This is the MUST-BE-HERE party of 2007! This evening will be truly magical, so RSVP today!" - CEO John Chen If you can't make it, feel free to reply to this email and wish John a Happy 40th Birthday! http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=137361

Sept 20th, 2007 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm - The ONLY Open Geoteaming Program of 2007 Come to the ONLY Open Geoteaming Program of 2007 and experience the power of Geoteaming at an 85% discount. For only $29, learn the 7 Keys To Cross Team Collaboration September 20th, 2007 12:00 pm – Registration 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Geoteaming 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm After Hours Cocktail Hour with CEO John Chen and the Geoteaming Team at Chinook's Discovery Park Visitors Center 3801 W Government Way Seattle, WA 98199 http://www.geoteaming.com/contests.html

Plan Your Geoteaming Event Today What a year, we've booked over 111 events this year and we're on to another record breaking year! Make sure to make plans for the very busy fall season and lock in your date today for the best team building event you can have. http://www.geoteaming.com/request_a_quote.html

Thanks again for joining us and I look forward to helping you with your next corporate team building event!

-John Chen
CEO & The Big Kid