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               SESUG '93 ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION PACKET
                       and CALL FOR PAPERS


                            Part 2 of 3

                         Hotel Registration
                 RoundTable Luncheon Overview & Menu
                     RoundTable Luncheon Topics
                    Training Session February 17-19
                      Conference Registration Form
                Consultant User's Group Description and
                          Registration Form

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                           The first ever

                 SouthEast SAS Users Group Conference

                             TradeWinds

                     St. Petersburg Beach, Florida


                      Taking SAS to New HeightsTM



                     SESUG '93 Conference Co-Chairs



              S. David Riba              Tamara Fischell
              JADE Tech, Inc.            Timely Technical Solutions
              P O Box 4517               234 Lashley Road
              Clearwater,  FL  34618     Chapel Hill, NC  27516
              (813) 726-6099             (919) 933-6404





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SAS is a registered trademark of SAS Institute, Cary NC.





              ---->CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION<-----

The headquarters hotel for SESUG '93 is TradeWinds, located on
Florida's beautiful St. Petersburg Beach.  TradeWinds is a seven-
story resort hotel with 577 guest rooms situated on the warm,
tranquil Gulf of Mexico.  Guest rooms are furnished with wet bar,
refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, AM/FM clock radio, and
television sets in both the bedroom and bathroom.  One, two, and
three bedroom suites offer separate bedroom and living areas, and
fully equipped kitchens.  Most suites have balconies overlooking
the beach and the meandering waterways.  There are a wide variety
of activities offered for SESUG '93 attendees besides the Gulf
beaches, including many children's programs scheduled daily.
Don't miss the free gondola rides on the waterway that runs
through the hotel grounds!

In addition to the block of rooms reserved for conference
attendees at TradeWinds, SESUG '93 has a block of rooms reserved
at a very special rate at the nearby Sandpiper Hotel.  Both
hotels are situated on the Gulf of Mexico beaches approximately
1/5 mile apart.  You can use the form on the reverse side or the
hotel 800 number to register at either TradeWinds or the
Sandpiper.  Feel free to make additional copies.

Your room reservation must be made no later than January 12,
1993.  After this date the hotel cannot guarantee the
availability of rooms or rates.  The number of rooms are limited
at some rates, so register EARLY to guarantee your choice of
room.  Reservations received after the cut-off date will be
subject to availability.

The special SESUG '93 conference rates are in effect from
Thursday, February 11, thru Tuesday, February 23, depending on
availability.  All quoted rates include up to 2 people per room.
One, Two, and Three Bedroom Suites with kitchens are also
available at an additional charge.  Ask TradeWinds registration
staff for more information.  Children under the age of 13 stay
free with an adult reservation.  Check-in time at the hotel is
4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 Noon.  Requests for late
check-out will be honored when possible.










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    ------>SESUG '93 Hotel Reservation Request Form<-------

Please contact the hotel directly with your reservations.  Do NOT
mail your reservations with the SESUG '93 Conference Registration
Form.  Complete the form on the reverse side and mail to:

              TradeWinds
              5500 Gulf Boulevard
              P. O. Box 66307
              St. Petersburg Beach,  FL   33736-6307

or make your reservation by phone by calling their toll-free
number (United States AND Canada)

              1-800-237-0707

If you register by phone, you must mention that you are
requesting the SESUG '93 Conference rate.  Please do NOT double
register -- do not send in the reservation form if you register
by phone.  This may result in duplicate billings and confusion
about your reservation.

Reservations must be received no later than January 12, 1993,
to assure the group rate.

         TradeWinds                       Sandpiper
     ------------------------------   ----------------------------
     Standard Hotel Room       $110    Standard Hotel Room     $80
     Deluxe Hotel Room         $130    Viewed Hotel Room       $95
     Luxury Hotel Room         $150

              Suites are available upon request

Please indicate first, second, and third choice.  With limited
rooms in some categories, register early for best selection.
Every effort will be made to satisfy your request.

All rooms are subject to applicable taxes.  Group rates and
availability for arrivals two days prior and departures two days
after the group dates are on a space available basis only.  Group
rates may not be combined with any other special offer, package,
or discount.  We would appreciate at least 48 hours notice if you
must cancel.  If you fail to arrive and have not cancelled, you
will be charged for the first night or forfeit your deposit, and
subsequent nights will be cancelled.







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        ------>SESUG  '93  HOTEL  ROOM  RESERVATION  FORM <-------

                 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION

Name    _______________________   _________________________________
                 First Name                   Last Name

Company __________________________________________
Address
        _______________________________________   ______  ________
                   City                            State   Zip

Telephone  ______     _______________  __________________
           Area Code      Business           Home

Arrival Date    ______________  Hour___________
Departure Date  ______________
Number of People in Room / Sharing with  ______

A one night deposit / guarantee by check or credit card is
required.

    Check Enclosed.  Amount $  ______________
          (Personal checks not accepted for payment at check-out)

    Credit Card Guarantee for one night's deposit

    Card Number________________          Exp Date ______________
   ______________________________________
               Name on Card
   ______________________________________
                Signature

 (Check One)
_ MasterCard     _Visa      _American Express     _Diner's Club
                 _Carte Blanche                   _Discover

    Do NOT mail this form with the Conference Registration Form.
Mail to:

                   TradeWinds
                   5500 Gulf Boulevard
                   P. O. Box 66307
                   St. Petersburg Beach,  FL   33736-6307
    or call toll-free (United States and Canada)    1-800-237-0707






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             ------=> ROUNDTABLE LUNCHEON <=------


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RoundTable Overview
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Attendees are invited to enjoy a blend of SESUG's technical and
tropical features by participating in the Roundtable Luncheon.
Participate in informal discussions with other attendees, while
dining on your choice of two uniquely Floridian-style meals.

The RoundTable Luncheon will be held on Monday, February 15th,
from 12:00 until 1:30.  At the RoundTable Luncheon, you will be
seated with a small group of other attendees who have expressed
an interest in the same discussion topic.  The people at your
table may range from individuals new to the topic to well-known
experts in that area.  In addition, a RoundTable Facilitator will
be at every table to encourage the exchange of information and
lead the conversation.

There is a separate section for RoundTable Luncheon registration
on the Conference Registration Form.  Please select four topics
in order of preference, and rate your knowledge of each topic.
Be sure to mark your choice of entree, as well.

Advance registration is strongly encouraged!  We must make our
luncheon arrangements with the hotel well in advance, and cannot
guarantee that your choice of topics will be available after
January 12th.  SESUG '93 reserves the right to cancel any topic
due to insufficient registration.

The RoundTable Luncheon is not included in your registration fee.
The cost for the luncheon is $22.00.  When you arrive at SESUG
'93 your Conference Registration Packet will include your ticket,
which will confirm your topic, meal selection, and table
location.  You must have a ticket to participate.

Cancellations will be accepted up to January 12th, 1993.  We
cannot provide refunds after this date.  In addition, we cannot
guarantee that we will be able to accommodate RoundTable Luncheon
registrations after that date.  RoundTable Luncheon reservations
received after January 12th will be accommodated on a space-
available basis.








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RoundTable Menu
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SESUG '93 celebrates the Florida heritage with two tempting
choices:

                    Florida Festival Chowder
          Grouper Little Havana (Fresh Florida Grouper
             topped with Lime Cilantro Pepper Sauce)
                    Broiled Stuffed Tomatoes
                     Almond-Chocolate Torte
               served with a Strawberry Rum Sauce
                       Coffee / Ice Water


                    Florida Festival Chowder
             Pink Flamingo (Grilled Chicken Breast
         served with a pink peppercorn Grapefruit Sauce)
                     Fresh Vegetable Medley
                      Tri-colored Fettucini
                     Almond-Chocolate Torte
               served with a Strawberry Rum Sauce
                       Coffee / Ice Water

A Vegetarian and a Kosher entree will also be available for those
with special dietary needs.

























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               -----=> ROUNDTABLE  TOPICS <=-----

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RoundTable Topics             APPLICATIONS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
  1       Getting Started with SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
  2       Developing Applications with SAS/AF Software
  3       Using SAS/ASSIST as a Prototype Application
  4       Developing Interactive Systems: Choosing between Macros,
          SAS/FSP, and SAS/AF
  5       Designing and Implementing Executive Information Systems
          (EIS)
  6       Advanced Techniques with the SAS Macro Language
  7       User Experiences with SAS/SHARE
  8       Using SAS/CONNECT Software
  9       Using SAS/IML Software


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RoundTable Topics             REPORTS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 10       Developing Customized Reports Using SAS Software
 11       PROC TABULATE and Other Descriptive Statistical
          Procedures
 12       First Experiences with the REPORT Procedure
 13       The PUT Statement and Other Alternatives

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RoundTable Topics             HOST SYSTEMS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 14       The SAS System under MVS
 15       The SAS System under VM
 16       The SAS System under VMS
 17       The SAS System under UNIX
 18       Tuning The SAS System
 19       The SAS System for PCs and Mainframes:  A Long-term
          Partnership
 20       The SAS System for Personal Computers:  Current and
          Future Directions
 21       The SAS System under OS/2:  User Experiences
 22       The SAS System under Windows:  User Experiences
 23       Using Personal Computers as Output Devices for Host
          Systems
 24       Using SAS on a Network
 25       Interfacing SAS Release 6 with DB2
 26       Interfacing SAS Release 6 with VMS Database Systems
 27       Database Access Using the SQL Procedure
 28       Large Database Handling Issues
 29       Transporting SAS Datasets Between Different
          Hardware Platforms
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RoundTable Topics             GRAPHICS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 30       Producing Presentation-Quality Graphics: User Experiences
 31       Developing Graphics Applications Using Data Step Graphics
          Interface or the Graphics Editor
 32       Using SAS/Graph on Workstations
 33       Personal Computers as Graphics Output Devices


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RoundTable Topics             STATISTICS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 34       Resampling Procedures using SAS Software
 35       The Right Statistical Procedures for the Right Analysis
 36       New SAS Statistical Procedures in SAS 6.06/6.07


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RoundTable Topics             USER SUPPORT
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 37       Providing Your Own In-house Software Training Programs
 38       Training End Users to Use the SAS Systems: Techniques for
          Success
 39       Supporting the SAS Systems at a Large Site
 40       Establishing, Running, and Promoting a Users Group: User
          Experiences


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RoundTable Topics             SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 41       Using the SAS System for Clinical Trials
 42       User Experiences with SAS/PH-Clinical
 43       The SAS System in the Financial Services and Insurance
          Industries
 44       The SAS System in the Public Utilities Industry
 45       The SAS System in Pharmaceutical / Medical / Health Care
          Industries
 46       The SAS System in Higher Education
 47       Transportation Applications with The SAS System
 48       Getting Started with SAS-L
 49       Independent SAS Consulting
 50       Using the SAS System for Quality Control and Data
          Validation



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                -------=> TRAINING <=---------

Immediately following SESUG '93, SAS Institute and Amadeus
Software Training will be offering one, two, and three day SAS
training courses.  All courses will be presented between
Wednesday, February 17, and Friday, February 19, at TradeWinds.
Enrollment places are limited for each course so register early.

SAS Institute has scheduled three courses after SESUG '93.  To
register, contact the SAS Institute Public Course Registration
Department (919-677-8000 ext 5005).

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
SAS Macro Language
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Building on concepts presented in the SAS Programming
course, this two-day course focuses on the components of the
SAS macro facility and how the macro language affects the
normal processing of SAS programs.  Emphasis is on designing
macro systems and debugging techniques.               $495

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SQL Processing with the SAS System
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This two-day course focuses on using Structured Query
Language (SQL) as a data query tool.  SQL syntax and when to
use SQL as a more powerful and more efficient alternative to
traditional SAS processing are covered in this course.
                                                       $495
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Categorical Data Analysis
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This three-day course explains how to use base SAS and the
statistical procedures PROC FREQ and PROC CATMOD to analyze
categorical data.                                      $695

Amadeus Software Training has scheduled four courses in
conjunction with SESUG '93.  Amadeus specializes in SAS training
and support.  Their instructors each have extensive SAS training
experience.  To register, indicate the course ID on the SESUG '93
Conference Registration Form and enclose the course fee with your
registration.

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SAS Programming and Report Writing
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This two-day course covers basic SAS programming with the
Data Step and the basics of PROC TABULATE.  It is designed
as an introductory course in data management and producing
reports.                                ID:  A1   $240
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          -------=> TRAINING (continued) <=---------



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SAS Screen Control Language
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This two-day course covers the SAS Screen Control Language
in depth.  Attendees will learn how to create advanced data
entry systems using PROC FSEDIT and also how to build
applications using PROC BUILD.          ID:  A2   $240


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General Linear Models using PROC GLM
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This one-day course is an introduction to the use of PROC
GLM for the analysis of experimental data.  There will be
opportunities for the discussion of individual participant's
GLM problems.  Participants are encouraged to bring along
their own examples of problem areas.    ID:  A3   $120


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SAS Programming Tips and Techniques
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
This one-day course covers SAS programming with the Data
Step and gives ideas on making your programs more efficient
in terms of CPU and disk space usage.   ID:  A4   $120




















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   ------=> SESUG  '93  CONFERENCE  REGISTRATION  <=------

Registration forms cannot be processed unless each of the four
sections is completed.  Please register only one person on the
form.  If you wish to register more than one person, make
additional copies of the form.

The Conference registration fee includes all sessions that you
choose to attend each day, including Opening and Closing
Sessions, and entrance to the Demonstration Area.  It also
includes a copy of the Proceedings, other handouts, and admission
to the Sunday evening mixer.  It does not include RoundTable
Discussions, SAS training courses, extra-fee events, lodging, or
transportation.











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          -----=> CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM <=----


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Registration Fees
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

   Early Registration (received by Dec 1, 1992)     $125.00 ______
   Regular Registration (received by Jan 12, 1993)  $150.00 ______
   On-Site Registration (after Jan 12, 1993)        $175.00 ______


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Optional Conference Events
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

   RoundTable Discussion Luncheon                   $22.00 ______

   Basic Guest Program                              $38.00 ______

   SAS Training (Amadeus courses ONLY)
            Course ID A1                             $240  _______
            Course ID A2                             $240  _______
            Course ID A3                             $120  _______
            Course ID A4                             $120  _______

                                TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_______


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Method of Payment
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Payment in US currency must accompany this form.  Make checks
payable to SouthEast SAS Users Group. Please check method of
payment below.  These are the only methods of payment we can
accept.


(Check one)
      __Personal Check Enclosed       __Company Check Enclosed
      __Money Order Enclosed








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RoundTable Registration
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
RoundTable Discussions will be offered during catered luncheons
on Monday, February 15, 1993 at an additional fee.  Enter the fee
in the Optional Conference Event Section above.  Refer to page 16
for a description of the RoundTable choices available.

Please choose up to four of the discussion topics listed on page
16 and enter them below in the order of preference.  Also, to
help us assign you to a group with whom you will feel
comfortable, indicate how familiar you are with the subject by
entering your level of expertise (1=novice, 2=intermediate,
3=expert).

         Choice:          1      2       3      4
         Topic Number
         Expertise Level

Indicate your luncheon menu preference below:

         __Grouper Little Havana                    __Pink Flamingo
         __Vegetarian                               __Kosher


              PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION

_________________________________    ____________________________
First Name or Nickname (for Badge)      Last Name

__________________________________________________________________
                         Company

___________________________________________________________________
                 Street Address (or P O Box)
________________________________________   _________   ____________
             City                           State          Zip

Phone:
__________________________   ________________   __________________
Area Code   Business               FAX                 Home

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Guest Registration
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Guest's First Name or Nickname (for Badge) *______________________

Guest's Last Name* ______________________________________________

    * If Guest Registration Fee is included in your payment.

           -----=> REGISTRATION FORM (continued) <=----
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Misc Information
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Are you a Speaker?                           __Yes        __No
Are you a RoundTable Facilitator?            __Yes        __No

Will you stay at either of the conference hotels? __Yes   __No
Which one?        __TradeWinds        __Sandpiper

Will you use the SESUG '93 discount air fare?     __Yes   __No
Will you use the SESUG '93 discount car rental?   __Yes   __No

How are you travelling to SESUG '93?   __Plane    __Drive   __Other

How many years have you attended SUGI?
     Regional SAS User Group Conferences? ____     ___NESUG
      ___MWSUG       ___PharmaSUG     ___Other____________________

Are you a member of a local SAS Users Group? __Yes      __No
If so, which one? ________________________________________________

How many years have you used SAS?_______
Do you consider yourself   __Beginner    __Intermediate  __Expert

Is SAS your primary programming language? __Yes       __No
What type of SAS programming do you primarily perform?____________
__________________________________________________________________
(eg Statistics, Applications Development, just run programs
someone else wrote, etc.)

Are you a:  __Manager     __Statistician    __Programmer
  __Other___________________________________________________
                            Explain


Operating Systems under which you run SAS (check all that are
applicable):
    __MVS       __CMS       __VMS       __OS/2       __PC DOS
    __UNIX      __AIX       __Other___________________________


Are you interested in volunteering for SESUG '93?  __Yes      __No

    __Session Coordinator       __RoundTable Facilitator
    __Other_______________________________________________________

Are you interested in volunteering for SESUG '94?  __Yes     __No
     How? _________________________________________________

                     END REGISTRATION FORM
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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Cancellation Policy
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Full refund of fees will be made by mail if notice of
cancellation is received no later than January 12, 1993.  NO FEES
WILL BE REFUNDED IF NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED AFTER
JANUARY 12, 1993.


Complete all parts of this form and return with remittance to:

                         SouthEast SAS Users Group
                         P O Box 8345
                         Clearwater,  FL   34618



          -----=> CONSULTANTS' MEETING <=------


  What is it:   At SUGI it was announced that SAS Institute had
approved the forming of a user group of SAS consultants.  The
purpose of CONSUG is to help SAS consultants exchange and share
information.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Who is a SAS Consultant
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
The current consensus is that if you
consider yourself a consultant or are thinking of  becoming  one,
then please join the Consultant's SAS Users Group.  We welcome
all who are interested, whether you own your own consulting
business, work for a consulting company, or perform a consulting
function within your organization.

=-=-=-=-=-=
The Plan
=-=-=-=-=-=
This new group (announced in the August issue of SAS
Communications) will be nationwide.  The CONSUG east coast
contact is Eric Brinsfield (919-787-4250) and the CONSUG west
coast contact is Ben Conner (714-744-9233).  We plan to hold
meetings of the consultant's group in conjunction with regional
user group meetings and at SUGI.






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           -----=> CONSULTANT USER GROUP MEETING (continued) <=----
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Breakfast Buffet
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Although the group will not be officially formed until SUGI 18 in
May 1993, a breakfast meeting has been scheduled on Sunday 9-12
noon, February 14, at SESUG '93 in order to get things
started. The meeting includes breakfast buffet.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
User Group Scheduled Meeting
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
The tentative schedule for the meeting is:

9:00-10:00 Keynote Speaker:
A speaker (to be determined) will address issues pertinent to
SAS consulting.  These issues may cover finances, incorporation,
and other aspects of running your own business.

10:00-11:00 Panel Discussion:
Following the keynote speaker, we will have a panel
discussion.  Topics will include methods for costing projects,
determining hourly rates, finding and keeping clients, etc.

11:00-12:00 General Discussion:
In addition to the panel we will discuss appropriate issues:
e.g., future meeting/schedules, membership issues, establishing a
mailing list, collecting dues, creating an electronic Bulletin
Board (BBS), establishing a national referral network, conducting
surveys of the membership, establishing goals and objectives of the
User Group, etc.  We will also discuss plans for SUGI 18 in NYC.

To participate in the Consultants User Group meeting, please
return the completed Registration Form below and enclose $15.00
for the continental breakfast.  For further information, please
call S. David Riba (813) 726-6099. Send filled out registration
with $15 check to David Riba, PO Box 8345 Clearwater,  FL 34618.

Register me for the Consultant's SAS User Group Meeting on Sunday,
February 14, 1993.          __Yes       __No
_______________________________________________________________
         Name                         Title
___________ ___________     ____________________________________
(Area Code)  Phone                      Company

Mailing Address__________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

         ___ I have enclosed $15.00
         ___ I am  unable to attend, but please put me on the
             mailing list
END PART II
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