Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
- Subject: Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
- From: Apple User Group Relations <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 15:50:45 -0700
Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
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CONTENTS
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Community News - Leaders
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1] - Tools to Use: Apple User Group Signature File
2] - News to Use: ASW Update
3] - 1Passwd: 1 + 1 Special User Group Offer
4] - Share the News: What is Your Group Doing?
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Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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Community News - Members
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1] - Italia Mac: Mac User Communities Day
2] - BeiMac: iDay and more
3] - Woodward Mac: iMoviefest
4] - Denver FCP: Hosting Panasonic on Tour
5] - MacNexus: Photo Contest
6] - Milestones
Special Offers
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1] - iVak 2G nano iPod cases: 20 Percent Off
2] - MarinerPak: 27 Percent Off
3] - 1Passwd - 25 Percent Off Password Manager
4] - DriveSavers Data Recovery: Limited Time 20 Percent Off and More
5] - The MUG Store: A Resource for Old and New
6] - That's Easy: Apple User Group Market & Apple User Group Offers
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COMMUNITY NEWS - LEADERS
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1] - Tools to Use: Apple User Group Signature File
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A popular question on the Apple User Group Discussion list concerns the
User Group Signature File. What are the guidelines for logo use and
display?
Ambassadors can easily find the answer in Apple Sales Web's Apple User
Group Signature and Guidelines file.
Get the guidelines.
L27741A-US
Apple Sales Web
http://sales.apple.com
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2] - News to Use: ASW Update
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Has your group's ambassador kept their Apple Sales Web (ASW) info
current. If your group has not updated its records in a while or if your
records in the User Group Locator are out of date, this is a great time
to make sure your information is current.
Not sure who your group's ambassador of record is? Contact your region's
Apple User Group Regional Liaison for the information you need.
Update your group's records.
http://apple-user.wwwa.com/locator/group/login.html
Contact your Apple User Group Regional Liaison
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/contact/liaisons/
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3] - 1Passwd: 1 + 1 Special User Group Offer
Agile Web Solutions is offering a complimentary review copy of their
best-selling password manager and form filler to each Apple User Group.
Publish a review of 1Passwd in your group's newsletter and/or on the
group's website, then receive a bonus copy of 1Passwd for your next
raffle or giveaway.
Save time. Never worry about remembering passwords again and
protect your identity from phishing and keyloggers with this
sophisticated password manager for Mac OS X.
Visit the Agile Web Solutions web site for additional information about
1Passwd.
http://1passwd.com
Email to redeem this offer.
email@hidden
This worldwide offer valid until August 31, 2007, and limited to two
copies per group.
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4] - Share the News: What is Your Group Doing?
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Have you ever read the Bulletin and thought that your group is doing
something just as interesting? Got a great idea for a meeting? An
upcoming event you'd like to publicize? Let us know.
Email.
email@hidden
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Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
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COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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1] - Italia Mac: Mac User Communities Day
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CHItaly 2007 - the Fifth Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction will
take place at the University of Padova on June 23-30, and ItaliaMac has
been asked to help with organization, presentations, demos and
workshops. Join them as they offer a look to the future.
Find out more.
http://www.italiamac.it/
(Thanks to Claudia Carrera for this tip.)
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2] - BeiMac: iDay and more
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The members and officers of BeiMac International and the groups that
make up their association never seem to tire of producing world-class
events. In May BeiPod is hosting Beijing iDay - a day devoted to all
things related to the iPod. In June, BeiMac is hosting another special
event: Mac DTP & AV Day. Congratulations to President and Apple User
Group Regional Liaison David Feng, who leads this growing and exciting
association.
Be there for the fun.
http://www.beimac.com/
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3] - Woodward Mac: iMoviefest
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On May 22 the Woodward Macintosh Users Group will display their annual
student film festival. With their regular Podcasts for the community,
fundraising in the cafeteria for school improvements and recent Computer
Club BBQ, the members of Woodward MUG are an asset to their school and
community.
Will Woodward find the next Spielberg?
http://web.mac.com/woodwardmug/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html
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4] - Denver FCP: Hosting Panasonic's P2HD Tour
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Members of the Denver Final Cut Pro User Group are producing two
great events in May. During the first week in May, Chris Breen from
Macworld magazine was their speaker, while mid-May brings a joint event
with the National Panasonic P2HD tour, nationally known instructor
Michael Caporale and Apple Senior Systems Engineer Charles Meyer. Join
Denver's FCP group to see why May will be a month to remember in Denver.
Learn more about this group.
http://www.dfcpug.com/
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5] - MacNexus: Photo Contest
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MacNexus has just announced their digital photography contest. Starting
in early June, members will have until October to come up with their
best photos in 12 categories. Great prizes make this an exciting contest
for members.
Photos and more.
http://www.macnexus.org/
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9] - Milestones
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This month's milestones include two groups who first met as early as
1978. Happy anniversary to some of our oldest groups and a few newer
ones too! Want to see your group listed? Send an email with date and
year to email@hidden.
May 1978 - Houston Area Apple Users Group
http://www.haaug.org
(Congrats to Apple User Group Advisory Board member Rex Covington
and members of HAAUG.)
May 1978 - Louisville Computer Society
(Formerly Louisville Apple Users Group)
http://www.kymac.org/
May 1984 - Greater Albany AppleByters
http://homepage.mac.com/applebyters
May 1984 - MacPeople - Gainsville Macintosh Users Group
http://www.macpeoplemug.org
May 1984 - Portland Macintosh Users Group
http://www.pmug.org
(Greetings to Ambassador Charles DeVore and members of PMUG.)
May 1984 - Princeton Macintosh Users' Group
http://www.pmug-nj.org
(Co-founded by Philip Thompson,
father of User Group Advisory Board member Elsa Travisano)
May 1985 - MacValley Users Group
http://www.macvalley.org
(Greetings to Ambassador Ray Boston.)
May 1989 - Main Line Macintosh Users Group
http://www.mlmug.org
(Greetings to Ambassador Moe Comeau, Apple User Group Liaison Maria
Arguello and members of MLM.)
May 1998 - Caracas Macintosh Users Group
http://www.caracasmug.org
(Congratulations to Apple User Group Regional Liaison Julio Ohep,
past President Amaya Gergoff and members.)
May 1999 - MacLaw
http://www.maclaw.org
May 2001 - Trinidad & Tobago Apple Community
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/appletalk
(Hello to President Michael Khan.)
May 2003 - China Final Cut Pro User Group
http://www.finalcut.cn
(Greetings to Ambassador Liang Huang.)
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SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - May 17, 2007
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These User Group discounts are brought to you by the Apple User Group
Advisory Board (special thanks to board member Tom Piper).
You must be a current Apple user group member to qualify for these
savings. Not a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage
of these special offers.
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1] - iVak 2G nano iPod cases: 20 Percent Off
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Vakaadoo is a young company that is having a real impact on the iPod
accessories market with its innovative, creative, aesthetically pleasing
and accessibly priced iPod cases. Their acclaimed iVak cases are
sculptured to fit your iPod, preserving and adding to the original
beauty of its own contours.
The New Nano 2G case is offered specifically to user group members for
$19.95 (US), a 20 percent discount off the normal price of $24.95 (US).
Coupon code
VAK20D2G
Order at this user group only page.
http://www2.vakaadoo.com/nano-2g-softfeel-discount.asp
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2007.
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2] - MarinerPak: 27 Percent Off
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Replace your copy of Microsoft Office with the award-winning MarinerPak
which contains a powerful word processor and spreadsheet for Mac OS X.
These streamlined applications offer the features required by most users
- features you will use, including the ability to read Word and Excel
files.
Regularly $89.95 (US), user group members can get the boxed edition of
MarinerPak for only $65.66 (US), or the downloaded version for $58.36
(US), either of which is 27 percent below retail.
To get this discount, scroll to the bottom of the shopping cart page
listed below, enter the promotional code and click Go.
Promotional code
User
Download a free trial copy.
http://www.marinersoftware.com/download.php
Order using this page.
go to http://www.marinersoftware.com/shopproduct.php
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2007.
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3] - 1Passwd: 25 Percent Off Password Manager
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1Passwd has browser extensions that automatically save and fill in your
passwords and other sensitive information without the need for
copy-and-paste. Its ability to fill online forms and provide bulletproof
protection from phishing attacks and keylogging attempts makes it the
best-selling password manager for Mac. Better yet, 1Passwd provides all
of this with only one password to remember.
Normally $29.95 (US), user group members can receive a 25 percent,
buying 1Passwd for only $22.46 (US); additional savings are also
available for a Family License and Palm versions.
Order today.
http://agilewebsolutions.com/promo/mug
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2007.
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4] - DriveSavers Data Recovery: Limited Time 20 Percent Off and More
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DriveSavers, the worldwide leader in data recovery service, has the
highest success rate in the industry. The company rescues critical data
from all operating systems and all storage devices, including RAID
systems, servers, hard drives and digital camera media. Because major
drive and media manufacturers authorize and recommend DriveSavers, all
data recovery work is guaranteed not to void your original warranty.
DriveSavers is offering user group members an exclusive one-time 20
percent discount on every successful data recovery. The usual $200 (US)
minimum attempt fee has also been waived; if the data is not
recoverable, there is no charge.
Discount Code
DS# 80200
Find out how to send in your drive.
(800) 440-1904
Learn more about this amazing service.
http://www.drivesavers.com.
This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2007.
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5] - The MUG Store: A Resource for Old and New
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The MUG Store offers great specials and blowouts your members should
scour through every month. It's like an online garage sale on Mac odds
and ends with extra special offers and deals!
The MUG Store's consultants are available to talk about the latest and
greatest Apple products, including all the great products introduced at
the Macworld Expo. Be sure to give the store a try. With one percent of
member purchases credited to your organization, everyone wins!
Coupon codes
02/01/07 - 05/31/07
User ID: Leopard
password: Tiger
06/01/07 - 09/31/07
User ID: harmony
password: elephant
Shop and save.
http://www.applemugstore.com
This U.S. only offer is valid through August 31, 2007.
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6] - That's Easy: Apple User Group Market & Apple User Group Offers
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Looking for information on a past offer? The Apple User Group
Advisory Board (UGAB) also offers a colorful web page with all
current offers, expiration dates and codes:
Current Offers
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
Password - easy
Also, be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report
podcast, which this month is featuring Rex Covington, newest member
of UGAB and John Christopher, senior data recovery enginer at
DriveSavers. The AUG Market Report is a great source for information
about Apple user groups, vendor discounts, special events and more:
Apple User Group Market Report podcast
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/resources.html
For public information about vendor offers and more visit:
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
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Saundra Foderick,
Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
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Tom Piper,
Vendor Relations
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden
Elsa Travisano,
Text and Archival Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden
Jeff Mosqueda,
Publisher
Apple
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Get involved. Join a user group near you.
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/
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