Apple User Group Bulletin - November 17, 2003
Apple User Group Bulletin - November 17, 2003
- Subject: Apple User Group Bulletin - November 17, 2003
- From: Apple User Group Relations <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:39:40 -0800
Apple User Group Bulletin
November 17, 2003
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Dear User Group Leaders,
The holidays are a perfect time for your group to do something special.
- Hold a holiday raffle and donate profits to charity.
- Invite your members to demo their favorite Mac gift ideas.
- Throw a Mac-themed party.
- Recognize your group's hard-working volunteers (iTunes Music Store
Gift Certificates work great.)
Share your group's holiday ideas on the Apple User Group Discussion
list.
http://lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/augd
Happy holidays to everyone and we hope we'll see you in January at
Macworld Expo and UGU!
Elsa Travisano
Apple User Group Advisory Board
Jeff Mosqueda
Apple
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CONTENTS
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Macworld Expo San Francisco 2004 News - Leaders
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1] - UGU SF 2004 - Early Bird Deadline Nov. 21
2] - User Group University Sponsors
3] - Adobe Leader Breakfast Reminder
4] - Calling all Student Leaders
5] - Macworld Volunteers
Community News - Leaders
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1] - Sales Web Customized
2] - Breen's Bungalow
3] - Online Newsletter Exchange
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Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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Community News - Members
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1] - Macworld Expo Conference Discounts
2] - User Groups at Mac Expo UK
3] - EXPO (ALDEA) MAC
4] - MacFreak-Day
5] - Tuscon MUG
6] - "PantherPalooza" at Washington Apple Pi
Special Offers
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1] - iDay 2004 Digital Media Seminar
2] - MacSkinz
3] - Carry Computer FireWire Media Reader
4] - Revolution 2
5] - iCalMaker
6] - The MUG Store
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MACWORLD EXPO SAN FRANCISCO 2004 NEWS - LEADERS
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1] - UGU SF 2004 - Early Bird Deadline Nov. 21
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User Group University San Francisco 2004 will soon be here (coming to
The Argent Hotel January 5). The day-long event features:
- workshops
- seminars
- evening vendor reception
- networking with user group leaders from around the world
- a CD with materials from UGU presenters and vendors (New!)
Early Bird registration for $39.95 (US) ends November 21, and
pre-registration for $54.95 (US) ends December 23.
Session topics will include:
- Volunteers and Communities
- Revitalizing a Board
- Attracting Youthful Members
- Sprucing Up Your Website and Getting it Found With a Search Engine
- Planning Programs Up to a Year in Advance
- Working with PC Users and Enticing Them to Join Your Group
- OS X 10.3 Panther
- More
User Group University info and registration
http://www.mugcenter.com/ugu/ugusf2004/ugusf2004.html
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2] - User Group University Sponsors
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The roster of sponsors for User Group University San Francisco 2004 is
steadily growing. Check the MUG Center for the latest list of vendors
who are helping to make UGU SF 2004 a reality.
UGU Sponsors
http://www.mugcenter.com/ugu/ugusf2004/sponsors.html
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3] - Adobe Leader Breakfast Reminder
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Don't forget to register for the Adobe Professional Association & User
Group Leader Breakfast, to be held January 8 at the Argent Hotel in San
Francisco. Cool product demonstrations will be given by Adobe Certified
Experts Terry White and Dave Helmly on Adobe's Digital Imaging, Digital
Video and Cross Media solutions.
Breakfast schedule:
6:45 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Registration
7:20 a.m. - Doors open for breakfast
7:50 a.m. - Presentation begins
9:45 a.m. - Program ends
Register online.
http://www.acteva.com/go/ugb
Two leaders per group only.
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4] - Calling All Student Leaders
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Any student who's considering attending Macworld Expo SF 2004 and User
Group University now has another reason to register--an unprecedented
student discount for UGU! UGU offers exceptional opportunities for
students to meet and learn from other campus group and community group
leaders, so they can return to campus energized and inspired.
Please encourage all student leaders you know to contact the Campus
Group Advisory Board at email@hidden for details. The early
registration student discount ends Nov. 21, and the pre-registration
student discount ends Dec. 23.
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5] - Macworld Volunteers
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MacWorld SF 2004 is just around the corner, and we are looking for some
great volunteers for the User Group Lounge and Guides. If you are
interested in volunteering (or just curious), send an email to
email@hidden. Early requests get their choice of days and times.
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COMMUNITY NEWS - LEADERS
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1] - ASW for User Group Ambassadors
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User group ambassadors, be sure to check out the newly-launched version
of Apple Sales Web (ASW). The ASW home page now serves you information
intended specifically for user group ambassadors. So log in, browse
around and be sure to check in often to keep up with updates for
ambassadors and groups.
Apple Sales Web
http://sales.apple.com
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2] - Breen's Bungalow
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The latest edition of "Breen's Bungalow" for user groups is now
available. This month, Chris Breen tackles upgrading your iMac. Get
complete information on how to obtain this resource for your user group
at the MUG Center.
Breen's Bungalow for User Groups
http://www.mugcenter.com/resources/CD/breen.html
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3] - Online Newsletter Exchange
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User Groups are invited to continue the tradition of newsletter
exchange, with a new twist: share your newsletters online! If your
group has links to your newsletter online that you'd like to share, The
MUG Center will link to that page to let others easily find it. The
exchange allows more user group members to benefit from your efforts.
Macintosh User Group Online Content
http://www.mugcenter.com/nlcontent.html/nlcontent.html
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APPLE USER GROUP BULLETIN | Members
November 17, 2003
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COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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1] - Macworld Expo Conference Discounts
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User group members can take 15 percent off all conference packages at
Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco (January 5-9). But you'll
need to act fast, because this special discount expires on December 8.
Learn more at the MUG Center.
http://www.mugcenter.com/macworld/mwsf2004/offer.html
Register.
http://www.macworldexpo.com
The User Group Priority Code is: E-SFMUG. Use this code to save money,
and to demonstrate the important role user groups play in the Macintosh
community.
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2] - User Groups at Mac Expo UK
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Mac Expo UK is coming to Islington's Business Design Centre in London
November 20-22, and user groups will be on hand to spread the word. Look
for representatives of UK MUGs at Stand 955 in the exhibit hall.
Mac Expo UK
http://www.mac-expo.co.uk/
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3] - EXPO (ALDEA) MAC
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The Aldea MAC group once again hosted their Mac (Village) Expo, and over
4,000 desktop publishing, illustration, audio and video enthusiasts
were there. The event took place from November 6 to 8 in the Borges
Cultural Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
EXPO (ALDEA) MAC
www.aldeamac.com/expo/
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4] - MacFreak-Day
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Two hundred MacFreak members and friends turned out for MacFreak-Day on
October 18 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Along with the usual products and
tutorials, the group held trivia contests, their traditional PC throw,
and and even had a virtual confessional. As Leon van Schie says, "The
text is in Dutch, but the pictures speak for themselves..."
MacFreak
http://www.macfreak.nl/index-0-mfdag2003.html
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5] - Tucson MUG
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Tucson MUG is offering a series of free presentations concurrent with
their November 19 meeting at the University of Arizona Medical Center.
Better yet, a $3 raffle ticket might just win you a 5+ megapixel camera.
Tucson MUG's Ridge Prevost describes the event and talks about group
initiatives, including multiple-topic meetings, on the current edition
of The User Group Report.
Tucson MUG
http://www.tmug.com
The User Group Report
http://www.mugcenter.com/usergroupreport/2003/319.html
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6] - "PantherPalooza" at Washington Apple Pi
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Washington Apple Pi is pulling out all the stops for "PantherPalooza."
Join them November 22 and learn everything you need to know (time
permitting!) about Mac OS 10.3 Panther.
PantherPalooza
http://www.wap.org/meetings/meeting.html
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SPECIAL OFFERS - APPLE USER GROUP BULLETIN - November 2003
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These special offers are brought to you by the Apple User Group Advisory
Board. You must be a current user group member to qualify for these
savings. Not a member? Join today and take advantage of all the benefits
of membership.
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1] - iDay 2004 Digital Media Seminar
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Master digital photography and more at iDay 2004. The iDay 2004 Digital
Media Seminar is a full day of photography, music and movie-making
mastery, hosted by Jim Heid, author of the bestselling book/DVD, "The
Macintosh iLife."
Master Apple's iLife programs along with your camera, camcorder and
iPod.
You'll also see the essential add-ons that complement the digital hub.
- Friday, January 9, during Macworld Expo
- Moscone Center, San Francisco
Special user group offer: register for only $99 (US) before January 1,
and receive Avondale Media's "Essentials of Word X" DVD, a $29.95 (US)
value, free.
iDay 2004 User Group Offer
http://www.avondalemedia.com/idayfreedvd.html
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2] - MacSkinz
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MacSkinz is offering user group members 20 percent off their products.
MacSkinz are formed plastic "Skinz" that snugly fit over the top of your
existing computer panels. They add a personal touch to the Macintosh
computer and help to protect portables such as the iBook and Powerbook.
Regular price is $30 (US) per iBook/PowerBook and $50 (US) per G3/G4.
To get your discount, enter 1354975b223837cb in the sale code field when
ordering.
MacSkinz
http://www.macskinz.com
This offer is good in the U.S. and Canada and expires February 29th,
2004.
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3] - Carry Computer FireWire Media Reader
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Save Big On the Only FireWire 6-in-1 Flash Card Reader on the Market!
Carry Computer, a leading worldwide OEM manufacturer of flash card
readers and adapters, is offering user group members a special deal on
the first and only 6-in-1, multi-slot FireWire Flash card reader. This
reader is compatible with all popular memory card formats including
Compact Flash Type I and II, IBM Microdrive, Smart Media, Memory Stick,
SD and MMC. Compatible with Mac OS 9.1 and above, this reader allows you
to quickly upload your photos, files and music at 400Mb per second!
Works with iMac, iBook, PowerMac and PowerBook models. Normal retail
price is $69 (US). MUG member price is $49 (US). Call (714) 526-8000 to
order.
This offer is good in the U.S. and Canada and expires May 31, 2004.
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4] - Revolution 2
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Revolution - User-Centric Development Tools
Revolution has a user friendly interface and English-like programming
language which make writing software quick and easy. With support for
Internet protocols, databases, multimedia (including QuickTime), XML,
UNICode and more, Revolution has all the features you'll need. What's
more, with Revolution Studio you can build applications for every major
platform with the click of a button.
Revolution Express $99 (US) - save $50 (US)
Revolution Studio $199 (US) - save $200 (US)
"Revolution: Programming at the Speed of Thought" by Dan Shafer
Volume 1: book and ebook - $10 (US) off both versions.
http://www.runrev.com/ugoffer.html
Username: MUGS Password: AUG01
This worldwide offer expires March 31, 2004.
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5] - iCalMaker
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Do you need to convert iCal files to Palm desktop (or Palm to iCal),
translate comma- or tab-delimited files of dates to an iCal diary,
translate 'plain-text' to an iCal appointment, sort your appointments
or produce plain-text output? If you do, then you need iCalMaker, the
text-based iCal file editor from MMISoftware.
User group members can receive a 30 percent discount - that's $25 (US)
reduced to $17.50 (US).
To get your discount, enter the coupon code CPN220613350 in the
iCalMaker
integrated software purchase wizard.
iCalMaker
http://www.mmisoftware.co.uk/specials/mug.html
This worldwide offer expires March 31, 2004.
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6] - The MUG Store
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The MUG Store has its usual assortment of excellent deals. But be
warned. Some of these deals may be gone by the time you start your
holiday shopping, as they're only available while supplies last.
Surf to the store to find great deals on an assortment of new, used and
refurbished iPods, plus Apple products such as iSight and Panther sold
at dealer cost.
Check out the new and refurbished Macs and find a ton of instant rebates
on the latest Macs, including the G5. Instant rebates, free printers,
free RAM, and free UPS freight on all orders - it doesn't get any better
than the MUG Store for user group members.
Place your orders.
http://www.applemugstore.com
Login schedule:
Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 User ID: G5 / Password: processor
Jan. 1 - March 31 User ID: ipod / Password: rocks
This offer is available to members of U.S. user groups.
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Get a complete list of all current deals.
http://www.mugcenter.com/vendornews/vendornews.html
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Elsa Travisano, Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden
Lorene S Romero, Vendor Relations
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden
Jeff Mosqueda, Publisher
Apple
email@hidden
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