Goals and Objectives
Meetings
Member Participation
Organization

Overview
Founded in 1979, PASS is a dynamic and diverse group of Bay Area desktop publishers, word processors, and related support services providers from all over the Bay Area. Our members range from home-based to office-based; from sole proprietors to supervising employees; from “just getting started” to over 20 years in business. We support clients locally as well as globally, delivering services electronically.

PASS members are actively growing their businesses in one of the most exciting regions in the nation. Many of them work directly with such high tech leaders as Sun, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft, Apple, Oracle – along with many smaller companies. Supporting clients of this caliber in the constantly changing world of technology makes PASS an active participant in the new economy.

Goals and Objectives

• To enhance members’ personal and professional development.
• To improve skills in marketing and business management.
• To provide a forum for sharing and exchanging ideas, skills, experiences and information.
• To expand understanding of the important and ever-changing trends in business and technology.
• To increase public awareness of the benefits of using professional business support services.

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Meetings

Second Saturday of each month, 10 AM – 12 noon
Typical Cost: $12 for members, $15 for non-members

The cost for special meetings like our August and December luncheons and an occasional workshop will vary.

Meetings include networking and a program on subjects of interest to members, usually in a roundtable format or presentation by a guest speaker. Light refreshments are served.

Throughout the year we cover a variety of topics on operating a successful business. Fresh ideas and unique insights from members who are just starting out in business keep the discussion lively and interesting to PASS's diverse membership.

Additionally, once a year we hold an “office tour” to see how other members run their businesses.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
PAST MEETINGS

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Member Participation
To facilitate the smooth running of the organization, members are encouraged to volunteer in the following areas:

• Database Management
• Membership
• Newsletter
• Program coordination
• Public relations and outreach
• Refreshments
• Web site

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Organization
PASS is a nonprofit member-driven organization. The Board of Directors (President, Secretary and Treasurer) is elected annually and formulates interim policies for the operation of the association.

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2008 Board Officers & Volunteer Coordinators
How do I join PASS?
Look up a member or business support service