I just took the time to explore and experience the new websphereusergroup.org site.  Wow - what a difference!  If anyone had any doubt that IBM values its WebSphere user groups, this should dispel that for good!  I am already finding colleagues on the site, sending messages, checking out useful whitepapers, ...

I checked out the blogs and found someone from my local area who wants to connect on Lombardi BPM.  Social networking meets in-person networking - terrific job all!

Looking forward to being active on this site and to collaborating extensively with colleagues in the relaunched GWC!