CINPA - April 8, 2026 - Open Forum re: WhatsApp

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Dear CINPA Members and Guests,

While I wasn’t able to attend last month’s meeting featuring the panel discussion on online authentication, I’ve heard from several of you that it was very well attended and generated a great deal of useful discussion. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it a success.

For our April 8 meeting, we’re going to try something a little different — an open forum conversation rather than a formal panel.

Topic: WhatsApp — Do you use it or avoid it? Why?

WhatsApp is widely used around the world and increasingly shows up in both personal and business communication. Some people appreciate its convenience and reach, while others have concerns about privacy, security, or specific features such as contact-list uploading.

Personally, I’ve been reluctant to fully embrace WhatsApp because of discomfort around sharing my contact list. I’m very interested in hearing how others are handling this — whether you use it enthusiastically, cautiously, or not at all.

This meeting will be an opportunity for everyone to share their real-world experiences, best practices, and opinions. The goal is a practical, candid exchange that benefits all of us.

Please help us make this one of our best turnouts yet.
Kindly sign up in advance so we can plan appropriately.

Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – Networking & Pizza
Program: 7:00 PM – Open Forum Discussion
Location: 4350 Glendale-Milford Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Room 140
Plus Code: 86FQ7J37+G5

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be using WhatsApp — or whether you’re glad you’re not — this will be a great discussion to attend.

I look forward to seeing a strong turnout and hearing everyone’s “two cents.”

Best regards,
Allen Miller
President, Cincinnati Networking Professionals Association (CINPA)

We look forward to seeing you on April 1.

Food & Headcount

The meeting room opens at 6:30 PM with food so everyone can eat before we begin at 7:00 PM.
We need an accurate headcount for catering—please RSVP below.

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