Conference 7.286::digital

Interesting. We apparently had to experience some recent "delays" in the
Matching Gifts program while waiting for new forms with a message from
Palmer to be made available, because we didn't think it appropriate to
use the old ones with Ken's message, but it's still OK to give recognition
certificates to the troops with Ken's signature. All a matter of priorities,
I guess.

-Jack

    I took an Edu. Services training class for just employees a few weeks
    ago, and the certificate was "signed" by KO. Comment by the instructor
    was something to the effect of "using up the old stock".
    

    
    	I'm currently taking an Edu Serv course and we were told that
    	we wouldn't get diplomas because the new ones (with BP's sig.)
    	aren't available yet.
    

>                      <<< Note 2219.0 by GILNET::BW_LEE >>>
>                        -< Who said Ken Olsen left DEC >-

>    Ken Olsen is still alive in Digital.  I just receive a Certificate
>    of Recognition with Ken Olsen's signature.  I may have to use my
>    own stamp in order to get the signature of the person really in]
>    charge in Digital.
    
I got three for "Employee Involvement FY90-FY92", signed by Ken and one other 
person. The other person was different on each certificate. 

I wonder if Bob's going to issue certificates for this too?

	Craig

	re .0:

>    I just receive a Certificate of Recognition with Ken Olsen's signature.

	Yeah, we often get stuff that's been in the internal mail for
	months here, too.

	/Tom

                      <<< Note 2219.0 by GILNET::BW_LEE >>>
                        -< Who said Ken Olsen left DEC >-

>    Ken Olsen is still alive in Digital.  I just receive a Certificate
>    of Recognition with Ken Olsen's signature.  I may have to use my
>    own stamp in order to get the signature of the person really in]
>    charge in Digital.
    
Re .0 and .4 

The certificates are from the DELTA program for participation.  They have been
in the works for several months getting the proper senior management signature
on the right-hand side.  We have already gotten permission and have printed
certificates with Bob's name on them and future mailing will use the
new ones.

    Training?!?!?!?!? You mean that people still get training!?!!?!?!?
    
    Gee...I remember training!!!
    
    MM

    I wonder, who signed Ken's training certificates?

    I wonder, whether he ever GOT any training on the newer technologies.
    
    		Maybe THAT's why...
    
    			no, nevermind...
    
    				What's over is over, what's new has potential...

    Dan, i think you're onto something here...mwr

Does anyone know what Ken is doing with/from his new office ?

Re .12:

>Does anyone know what Ken is doing with/from his new office ?

Hoping for an afternoon thunderstorm so he can try out his uninterruptable
power supply?
				/AHM

     <<< Note 2219.12 by STAR::PARKE "True Engineers Combat Obfuscation" >>>
                         -< How is he doing anyhow ? >-

>   Does anyone know what Ken is doing with/from his new office ?

He hasn't maved in yet.  I understand that he does a lot of things that are
not necessarily connected to DEC, speaking engagements, charity stuff etc.

    I ran into Ken outside PKO3 a couple of weeks ago.  He and his wife
    were walking around the pond after a luncheon.  He was in good spirits,
    and said he's busy in the things previously mentioned (speaking
    engagements, charity, and so forth).  His wife is a real nice person,
    too.
    
    Bo

Came across this in DECUServe's Local_Happenings conference, note 14.26:

    KEN OLSON COMES TO CHICAGO

    Mr Olson will be speaking on "Industry Trends: The Modular Way" on
    October 11, 1994, at 3:00PM at the Hyatt-Regency O'Hare.  For
    additional information and registration, please call Advanced
    Channels Marketing, 708-260-2233.

Is he related to Ken Olsen, the founder of Digital Equipment Corp?

re Note 2219.17 by KLAP::porter:

> Is he related to Ken Olsen, the founder of Digital Equipment Corp?
  
        Probably not -- different last name.

    But he's sure singing a tune I'd expect to hear from the Ken Olsen we
    all knew and loved...
    
    ...tom

    .16
    
    I'm sure Greyhawk will be there...
    
    

    I heard Ken Olsen was at DECus talking about the latest product 
    from his new company, Advanced Modular Solution. Does anyone, who was 
    at DECus, has any detail ?
    

    They have a web page at: http://www.mod.com
    

    Ken was at DECUS, though I didn't hear anything about announcements
    from him.  I did hear there was debate as to whether or not he should
    be required to register (in the end they decided not to).
    
    				Steve

Why should Ken not have to register?

Every other attendee, whether customer, vendor, DEC employee, or
DECUS muckety-muck has to.

DECUS might decide to "fee-waive" him for some good reason, but I can't
see why unless he was there to man an info booth (for DECUS, not for his
company) or to do some other DECUS organizational-related thing.

/john

    re: .24 
    
    >Why should Ken not have to register?
    
    Maybe it has something to do with his being the primary reason that
    DECUS even exists in the first place?
    
    Geoff

    I'm sure that he would have registered, if asked.  Remember, the man
    used to drive a Pinto to work.
    
    Mark

    I had the opportunity to talk with him at the show.  All appearances
    indicate that he's the same grounded, warm, & intellectual leader that
    made this company a global force.
    
    Still does his "hobby" electronic product evaluations at home too!

    There was a nice article on him in the Sunday Worcester T&G
    on Dec 3, that talked about his "new" company and what he'd
    be doing at DECUS.  
    
    Sue

re.25:

In the UK, DECUS awards a 'freemanship' to people who have made major
contributions to the DECUS organisation. For example, Geoff Shingles was 
awarded a freemanship of DECUS when he retired 18 months ago.

Dave.