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ProZ.com powwow: RESCHEDULED: Networking, Mentoring, Fun
February 26, 2005, 6:30 pm
United StatesWashington, D.C.In personEnglish
Sesto Senso (Italian Restaurant) 1214 - 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 2 blocks south of the Dupont Circle Metro station. www.sesto.com.
We have a reservation for their mezzanine level (seats up to 45 people) at 6:30pm.
The setting gives us the opportunity to meet everyone "reception style" and then settle down for dinner. The prices are DC prices (hey Will :-)), but the pasta dishes are affordable. The restaurant also has live music and a downstairs dance club so anyone who really wants to party can do that later on. There are also a good number of other venues in the area if parts of the group want to move on at one point.
I would like to get to know translators and interpretors in the DC area and beyond for networking purposes, to exchange ideas and experiences and to enjoy a multi-cultural event.
I went to my first powwow in DC several months ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it -- meeting so many fellow translaters AND ProZ's Henry! It would be great to have another get-together. May I suggest Satay Sarinah in Alexandria as an option?
I would like to come to the powow. My source languages are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese with some French. I would need more info on the powow.
It's great to know that there are so many translators in the DC area. I have other commitment that day, but I'll try to reschedule it and let you know as soon as possible.
I would like to attend. I haven't been to a powwow before and look forward to meeting other translators and interpreters. I do German>English translation.
I am a Dutch <> English translator/interpreter based in St. Paul, MN. But I'll be in DC that weekend, covering a conference (I'm a journalist in my spare time). Look forward to meeting the DC colleagues.
I've never been to a powwow. It would be fun to get to know fellow translators/interpreters in the DC area. I do T and I in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and English.
Hi a regret I couldn´t attend the powwow cause I am in D.C. but I arrived later )the 9th of march). I would be delighted to meet anyone of the community to drink a coffee. I am in Annandale. Anyone interested please write me here or to my profile's mail.
Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
Fun Networking Event
Nov 9, 2004
Meet for a fun ethnic dinner experience in Washington DC to exchange ideas, experiences, make new contacts, find new inspirations, and learn about different aspects of translation and interpretation work. Depending on the number of participants we can meet reserve tables a fun restaurant, have dinner at a private home or reserve a private room at a restaurant in DC (Cafe Mozart comes to mind with excellent German food and nice ambience). Feeback and alternative suggestions are welcome.
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Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
Event Planning
Nov 10, 2004
It looks like there is a lot of interest in this Powwow! When we got closer to the date and have a better idea of how many participants we will have, I will make suggestions for an appropriate location. It will be somewhere central and close to Metro access.
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Fatima Argun United States Local time: 20:50 Member (2006) English to Turkish + ...
What time--and where???
Dec 21, 2004
It depends on what time it is being held and where. Please advise once this becomes clearer. Thanks!
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Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
Washington DC Powwow - Jan. 22, 2005
Jan 3, 2005
This promises to be an exciting event with excellent attendance! I will scout out a suitable meeting place in DC close to metro and public parking that gives us a chance to mix and mingle. I suggest a meeting time of 6:30pm followed by an affordable dinner. I know of several ethnic restaurants in the Adams Morgan/ Connecticut Avenue area that have private rooms and I will let you all by the end of this week where exactly we can meet. If anyone has a suggestion for a centrally located restaur... See more
This promises to be an exciting event with excellent attendance! I will scout out a suitable meeting place in DC close to metro and public parking that gives us a chance to mix and mingle. I suggest a meeting time of 6:30pm followed by an affordable dinner. I know of several ethnic restaurants in the Adams Morgan/ Connecticut Avenue area that have private rooms and I will let you all by the end of this week where exactly we can meet. If anyone has a suggestion for a centrally located restaurant with private room and with good public transportation access + public parking, please send me an e-mail: [email protected] Also, if you haven't done so yet, please udate your response to reflect whether or not you will be able to attend so that I have a close to accurate head count. I am very much looking forward to meeting everyone! Your profiles are all so interesting to read and I can't wait to meet you in person! Until soon, Ike ▲ Collapse
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Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
Location for Powwow in Washington DC
Jan 5, 2005
Now that our group is fairly large it wasn't easy to find a nice spot that allows easy mixing and mingling and didn't require a minimum booking charge, but here it is:
Sesto Senso (Italian Restaurant) 1214 - 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 2 blocks south of the Dupont Circle Metro station. www.sesto.com.
We have a reservation for their mezzanine level (seats up to 45 people) at 6:30pm.
Now that our group is fairly large it wasn't easy to find a nice spot that allows easy mixing and mingling and didn't require a minimum booking charge, but here it is:
Sesto Senso (Italian Restaurant) 1214 - 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 2 blocks south of the Dupont Circle Metro station. www.sesto.com.
We have a reservation for their mezzanine level (seats up to 45 people) at 6:30pm.
The setting gives us the opportunity to meet everyone "reception style" and then settle down for dinner. The prizes are DC prizes, but the pasta dishes are affordable. The restaurant also has live music and a downstairs dance club so anyone who really wants to party can do that later on. There are also a good number of other venues in the area if parts of the group want to move on at one point. I am looking forward to meeting all of you!! ▲ Collapse
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Monika Coulson Local time: 18:50 Member (2001) English to Albanian + ...
Verified Identity
Jan 17, 2005
For those who are interested on having their identity verified, please bring a picture ID with you (in order for me to verify your identity.) See you there Monika
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Joseph Hovan Local time: 02:50 German to English + ...
ID?
Jan 17, 2005
I'm just curious about why the ID?
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Monika Coulson Local time: 18:50 Member (2001) English to Albanian + ...
To Joseph: about the Verified Identity Program (VID)
Jan 17, 2005
Dear Joseph, please click on the following link to learn more about the Verified Identity Program. Monika
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Joseph Hovan Local time: 02:50 German to English + ...
THANKS!
Jan 17, 2005
Best Regards, J.P.H.
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Maria Riegger (X) Local time: 20:50 Spanish to English + ...
Guests?
Jan 18, 2005
I'm planning to bring my husband too.
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Donna Sandin United States Local time: 20:50 Portuguese to English
Snowstorm?
Jan 20, 2005
What shall we do in light of the promised Saturday snowstorm in DC? They now say it will start in the morning, not late Saturday night. With 4 to 6 inches, the city sort of shuts down. If it were only 1 inch as we had on Wednesday, I would have no trouble driving to the Metro station and taking Metro as I had planned. But even Metro has been known NOT to deal with snow very well, depending on the type of snow and the temperature.
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Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
RE: Guests and Snowstorm
Jan 21, 2005
Guests, especially spouses are welcome of course.
I hope that the snowstorm will be "mild" and that Metro will operate as usual. The restaurant will keep our reservation regardless of weather conditions and everyone should use their best judgment to decide if they have a safe way to make it to the meeting and back home again. I will only be able to come if Metro operates reliably, as I am coming in from Vienna. Let's wait and see what happens during the day on Saturday... Still ho... See more
Guests, especially spouses are welcome of course.
I hope that the snowstorm will be "mild" and that Metro will operate as usual. The restaurant will keep our reservation regardless of weather conditions and everyone should use their best judgment to decide if they have a safe way to make it to the meeting and back home again. I will only be able to come if Metro operates reliably, as I am coming in from Vienna. Let's wait and see what happens during the day on Saturday... Still hope to see you all! ▲ Collapse
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mashak (X) United States Local time: 18:50 Czech to English
weather
Jan 21, 2005
I will also have a problem if the snow is bad. Returning, it will take me 55 min. to Arlington via metro and bus. I can plan to stay only one hour. Masha.
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Friderike Butler United States Local time: 20:50 German to English + ...
Snowstorm in DC area
Jan 22, 2005
The most recent local weather forcast now calls for heavy snowfall tomorrow afternoon with accumulation of up to 10 inches in addition to heavy local gusts. These conditions make driving unsafe in and around DC, and I assume that anyone from out of town would want to and should stay home. Even the overland portions of the metro might experience severe delays until the snowfall calms down.
Under those circumstances, I regretfully propose to reschedule the powwow to February 19, same ... See more
The most recent local weather forcast now calls for heavy snowfall tomorrow afternoon with accumulation of up to 10 inches in addition to heavy local gusts. These conditions make driving unsafe in and around DC, and I assume that anyone from out of town would want to and should stay home. Even the overland portions of the metro might experience severe delays until the snowfall calms down.
Under those circumstances, I regretfully propose to reschedule the powwow to February 19, same time, same location. Please respond as soon as you can if you agree with this proposal. ▲ Collapse
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Sandra Alboum United States Local time: 20:50 Member (2003) Spanish to English + ...
Amen, sister!
Jan 22, 2005
Well, I hadn't heard 10", but I had pretty much decided that I was going to stay in. So yes, please, let's reschedule.
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