"Faces" of the 1997 VM Workshop
Here are some of the faces (famous and infamous, alike) seen at the 1997 VM Workshop at McGill University, Montreal Canada. Most of the photos were taken by Martha McConaghy. Those pictures donated by others are noted by each picture.
This page last updated on 7/31/97.
The gathering of the VM'ers
has begun.
"So, Dieter, how do you
count all those ducks?" (Dieter Bonas and Robert Reuscher)
An innocent bear awaits its
grizzly fate.
Everyone knows, the fastest
way to a VMer's heart is through their stomach. So, in Montreal, we
found paradise!
Could this be considered
"cannabilism"? If only he wasn't made of chocolate!
The "brain trust" of VM
begins to gather. (left to right: Gina Chong, Jim Adams, Melinda Varian,
Marty Zimelis, Chuck Morse, Dieter Bonas, Romney White)
Plotting session strategy
is the first order of business.
"Something tells me I'm not
in Kansas anymore." Kathleen Schedlock tries to figure out the
VM'ers including George Schedlock and
Terrence Zellers.
Studying the poetic prose
of the Workshop agenda.
Those junior programmers
seem to get younger every year. Alexander Chong makes his Workshop
debut. (Romney White, Gina, Alexander and Rich Chong,
Faye Martin and Michael
Short)
"You mean, you actually
want to pay twice???" Anne-Marie Marcoux keeps control over the
chaos. (Nick Gimbrone)
"Quick, is Anne-Marie
looking? No! Time to sneak another registration form!"
"Day 1" - time to get down
to business.
Glen Matthews of McGill
University Computing Centre welcomes everyone to Montreal.
A Workshop favorite,
Melinda Varian.
Some of the "best and
brightest" in VM attend the Workshop.
Attendees prepare to listen
to a presentation on the future of VM.
The excellent facilities
at McGill allowed for some "high tech" presentations. Maryrita Steinhour
demonstrates a new offering from Endicott.
Computer geeks in their
natural habitat.
Melinda Varian describes
the latest developments in CMS Pipelines.
Workshop attendees
listen intently as a speaker describes the latest in VM advances.
Ron Thompson, the VM
Product Manager discusses the current status of VM and its future.
"If we make the schedule
changes, will you let us out of this cell?" Scheduling assistants
John Roman and Maryrita Steinhour get alittle desperate as the Workshop
approaches.
Our very own "Gang of
5", VM developers answer questions and address concerns during a dialog
session. From left to right: Brian Wade, Bill Bitner, Maryrita
Steinhour, John Roman and Romney White.
The great master of
VM performance himself, Bill Bitner. Could that be a halo around him?
(Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
One on one with
Endicott. The VM developers take on all comers. (From left: Brian Wade,
Bill Bitner, Maryrita Steinhour, John Roman and Romney White).
(Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
Waiting for Godot? No,
just waiting for the Metro. (Maryrita Steinhour, Tony Reyelts,
John Roman, Barton Robinson and Simin Tarhabi)
One of Montreal's many
famous sights. (No, not the Hawaiian shirt contest.)
Everyone relaxes after
a hard day of "workshopping".
Ben Trahan discusses the
mysteries of MUSIC/SP (unashamed plug) with Frank Pettinicchio of
the MUSIC Product Group (McGill University).
George Schedlock, the
keeper of the "Tools tape" archives.
Meeting new and old
friends is one of the best parts of the Workshop. (Richard Waite,
Claire Biron, and Betsie Spann)
Melinda Varian and
Dave Jones enjoy the fresh air and conversation. (Picture courtesy
of Bob Nix)
"Shall we retire to
the veranda?"(Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
A scene from the
dinner on the Ile de St. Helene. (Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
The lunches were a
special treat all week. (Picture courtesy
of Bob Nix)
Even bears pay attention
during Workshop sessions.
(Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
"Hey, how did that get
in here?" Bob sneaks a picture of me when I'm not looking.
(Picture courtesy of Bob Nix)
"Hey, we baadddd...!"
A couple of cool dudes, Richard Waite and Sam Whiteman.
Our intrepid hostess,
Anne-Marie Marcoux and her main fella, Gordon Rouleau.
A few trees give their lives
for the sake of knowlege.
Enter at your own risk!
