Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
- Subject: Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
- From: Apple User Group Relations <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:30:43 -0700
Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
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CONTENTS
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Community News - Leaders
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1] - Apple Sales Training Online: Many Courses are Now Available as
Podcasts
2] - Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception - 50 Percent Discount
for Your Members
3] - macProVideo.com: Free Tutorials for Door Prizes
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Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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Community News - Members
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1] - Macworld 2008: Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception
2] - Macworld 2008: Free Passes and Conference Discounts
3] - Apple Dag: September 29, 2007
4] - Apple Expo Paris: InterMac is There
5] - Groups in the News: Jim Gillespie of Napa
6] - GITEX Electronic Expo: Emirates Mac is There
7] - Milestones
Special Offers
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1] - Rhinoskin MacBook Hardcases: 41 Percent Discount
2] - Sandvox: 25 Percent Discount
3] - HandStands: 35 Percent Off Everything
4] - macProVideo.com: 30 Percent Discount
5] - The MUG Store: Great prices, great incentives
6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market
& Apple User Group Offers From One Site
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COMMUNITY NEWS - LEADERS
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1] - Apple Sales Training Online: Many Courses are Now Available as
Podcasts
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Want to complete Apple Sales Training (ASTO) courses while on the go?
The information for many courses can be downloaded via iTunes. Simply
select your ASTO course and follow the link.
Apple Sales Training Online
http://salestraining.apple.com/
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2] - Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception - 50 Percent Discount
for Your Members
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The Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception on January 14 (full
description in Member section) will be Macworld 2008's premier user
group event for leaders AND members. Your group's members qualify for a
discount on the Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception by using the
password provided here.
Provide your members with this URL for Wine and Cheese Reception
reservations
at the user group discount.
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=141393
This UGAB-sponsored event is limited to the first 300 registrants.
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3] - macProVideo.com: Free Tutorials for Door Prizes
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macProVideo.com produces pro-level tutorial videos for Mac OS, Final Cut
Pro, Logic, iApps and other Mac software. Their trainers are Apple
courseware authors and respected industry professionals.
macProVideo.com would like to sponsor your meetings with copies of
their tutorials to use as door prizes.
Email email@hidden for more info.
This worldwide offer is valid through March 31, 2008. Limit of one
tutorial per month per user group.
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Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
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COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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1] - Macworld 2008: Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception
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Apple user group leaders and friends from around the world are invited
to the Apple User Group Wine and Cheese Reception on January 14, from
4-7 p.m. at The Westin San Francisco Market Street (formerly The
Argent).
The Apple User Group Advisory Board (UGAB) is proud to bring you a
user group event at Macworld for the 10th consecutive year. This
exciting new event will offer vendor interaction, raffles,
entertainment and some surprise guests. User group members qualify for
a 50 percent discount by using a special user group member URL
available from your group's ambassador.
Hosted by the Apple User Group Advisory Board (UGAB) and UGAB Support
Services
Open registration
acteva.com/go/macworld
This worldwide offer is limited to the first 300 registrants.
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2] - Macworld 2008: Free Passes and Conference Discounts
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Macworld Conference & Expo is once again extending special user group
pricing for the upcoming 2008 Macworld Expo, to be held January 14-18 at
San Francisco's Moscone Center.
For a limited time, Apple User Group members can register for a
free Exhibit Hall pass or enjoy an even better value by taking 15
percent
off any of the Macworld conference packages. Both options represent a
substantial savings and are available only to members using the User
Group Priority Code.
User groups can also display a link to the Macworld web site or run
the discount and advertisement in group newsletters.
User Group Discounts:
September through October
Free Exhibit Hall Pass or 15 percent off the any of the conference
packages.
October through December
15 percent off the any of the conference packages.
User Group Priority Code:
Registration opens September.
http://www.macworldexpo.com
(Visit the web site for conference details, rules and package pricing.)
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3] - Apple Dag: September 29, 2007
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The Dutch word for core is klokhuis and the AUG Klokhuis user group is
the core of all things Apple in the Netherlands. Last month the group
marked its 25th anniversary. This month they celebrate their jubilee
with an "AppleDay," a popular event regularly sponsored by Klokhuis.
Along with the normal program - meeting point, lectures, wireless
network, workshops etc. - Apple Dag offers fantastic prize including
the new iMac, an eMac, iPods, software packages, a MacFan subscription
and more.
See why this is a can't miss event.
http://www.klokhuis.nl
(Thanks to AUG Klokhuis Secretary Jack van Soest for this tip.)
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4] - Apple Expo Paris: InterMac is There
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This year's Apple Expo in Paris looks to be exceptional with master
classes, a gaming area, education, music and all things Apple on
display. And members of InterMac will be there. You can count on it.
Visit InterMac for a great slide show of some of their activities.
http://www.intermac.org/sommaire_a.php
Attend Apple Expo Paris (September 25-29).
http://www.apple-expo.com/
(Thanks to Apple User Group Regional Liaison and InterMac President
Alain Pougeoise for this tip.)
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5] - Groups in the News: Jim Gillespie of Napa
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In an August 28 article by Brian Caulfield of Forbes, Jim Gillespie
of the Napa Apple Users Group talks about people switching to Mac and
about Apple's ability to maintain quality, "With Macs, the company is
in control of everything," says Gillespie. "Whereas with those other
people, there's no one in charge of the asylum."
Visit his group.
http://homepage.mac.com/napamug/
Read the article in Forbes.
http://www.forbes.com/2007/08/28/apple-jobs-computers-tech-
cx_bc_0829apple.html?partner=alerts
(Thanks to TAGteam founder and President Dan East for this tip.)
Visit the TAGteam at http://www.applegroups.org
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6] - GITEX Electronic Expo: Emirates Mac is There
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The 17th annual GITEX Shopper and Consumer Electronics Expo was held
in Dubai last week. With over 130,000 attendees visiting over five
days, there was a lot to see and do. And Emirates Mac was part of the
excitement. The group was present in the Apple booth for the entire
week, giving presentations and showing their passion for Apple and its
products. Kudos to President Magnus Nystedt for his group's very
successful event and for distributing over 4,000 copies of their
Shuffle newsletter to Expo attendees.
Visit Emirates Mac
http://www.emiratesmac.com/
Read President Magnus Nystedt's Shuffle, provided to GITEX attendees.
http://www.emiratesmac.com/index.php?page=newsletter
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7] - Milestones
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This month's column includes two groups who first met in 1979. Happy
anniversary to a worldwide list of some of our oldest groups. Want to
see your group listed? Send an email with date and year to
email@hidden.
1979 AppleCore of Memphis, Inc.
http://www.memphisapplecore.com
1979 South Australian Apple Users' Club Inc.
http://www.saauc.org.au
1984 Sierra Nevada Apple User Group
http://www.SNAG.org
(Greetings to SNAG Ambassador and former Apple User Group Advisory
Board member Del Missier.)
1985 Mountain View Computer Users Group
http://www.mvcug.org
(Thanks to MVCUG President and Macworld pro John Buono for this tip.)
1986 SaskMUG (of Saskatchewan, Canada - formerly SAUCE)
http://www.saskmug.org
(Thanks to Ambassador Greg Kitz for sending his group's history.)
1992 History and Macintosh Society
http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~mac/
(Greetings to Board member Marc Bizer.)
1995 The Macintosh Guild
http://macguild.org/
(Thanks to Editor-in-Chief Bill Catambay for this tip.)
1995 MacApple Users of San Antonio
http://homepage.mac.com/macappleusers/
(Thanks to Ambassador Gordon Alley for this tip.)
1999 Rome Owners of Apple Macintosh
http://www.roam.it
2002 AppleSeeds
http://www.apple-seeds.org/
(Thanks to AppleSeeds founder and President Julie Burwood for this tip.)
2003 Maclist.net
http://www.maclist.net
2004 Nashville Apple Pro Video Group
http://www.naprovig.org
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SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - September 17, 2007
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These User Group discounts are brought to you by the Apple User Group
Advisory Board and Tom Piper, vendor relations.
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] - Rhinoskin MacBook Hardcases: 41 Percent Discount
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Rhinoskin hardcases are custom-designed to fit your MacBook or
MacBook Pro perfectly. They are durable and lightweight yet shock
absorbent and tough, including ventilation holes and elevated
footpads for maximum airflow, drop-down sides to access all ports,
detachable backpack straps, and a removable accessory case ideal for
cords and adaptors.
User group members get 41 percent off with free shipping within the
48 contiguous states.
View the complete lineup of hardcase solutions.
http://www.rhinoskin.com
Enjoy the savings:
http://www.mfgdirect.com/static/?s=A928007
This U.S.-only offer is valid through December 31, 2007.
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2] - Sandvox: 25 Percent Discount
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Want to create your own website, but don't know how to start? Build your
own site with the award-winning Sandvox, an intuitive application that
produces beautiful results. Sandvox is the website creation tool for
people who want to spend time developing their lives, not just their
websites.
User Group members get the special price of $36 (US), a 25 percent
discount off the regular price of $49 (US), and similar discounts on
both Pro Edition and Household licenses. Want to know more? A free
trial of Sandvox is available.
Coupon code:
muggle
Build a supersite.
http://www.sandvox.com/mug
This worldwide offer is valid through December 31, 2007.
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3] - HandStands: 35 Percent Off Everything
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HandStands is a leading provider of computer, iPod and laptop
accessories. Take advantage of the exciting iSnug iPod accessory line,
unique products like the Sticky Pad and the recently introduced Laptop
Desk. Many other novelty items like photo frames, laptop lifts,
automotive accessories, stress relief, mouse pads and even air
fresheners are part of the Handstand product line and all can be yours
at unbelievable savings!
Apple User Group members can save 35 percent off any order and receive
free shipping on any order over $50 (US).
Coupon Code.
AUGM_35
Browse and purchase
http://www.HandStands.com
This U.S./Canada-only offer is valid through December 31, 2007.
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4] - macProVideo.com: 30 Percent Discount
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macProVideo.com produces pro-level tutorial videos for Mac OS, Final Cut
Pro, Logic, iApps and other Apple software. Their trainers are Apple
courseware authors and respected industry professionals. There's no need
to wait for discs to be sent in the mail. Download tutorials to your
computer and start learning now!
Apple user group members can save 30 percent off all tutorial videos.
Coupon Code.
MUG30
Purchase and download your tutorials today.
https://www.macprovideo.com/cart/code/MUG30
This worldwide offer is valid through December 31, 2007.
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5] - The MUG Store: Great prices, great incentives
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The MUG Store is offering tremendous discounts on brand new Macs as
well as one of the country's most complete selections of pre-owned Macs,
all exclusively for your members.
Every purchase made by your members through the MUG Store brings you a
one percent credit toward anything they sell. Be sure to mention the
MUG Store to your group as their very own place to buy Macs!
06/01/07 - 10/31/07- User ID: harmony / Password: elephant
11/01/07 - 02/28/08- User ID: leopard / Password: classic
http://www.applemugstore.com
This U.S. only offer is valid through February 28, 2008.
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6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market
& Apple User Group Offers From One Site
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Looking for information on a past offer? Tom Piper of the Apple User
Group Advisory Board publishes a single page with all current offers,
expiration dates and codes.
Password until November 15, 2007
easy
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
Also, be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report
podcast. This month's sessions feature David Feng, Apple User Group
Regional Liaison for Eastern Asia, plus Martin Sitter of
macProVideo.com discussing his discount offer on pro-level tutorial
videos. 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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For information about vendor offers, UGAB activities and more
visit
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab
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Sandy Foderick,
Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden
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
email@hidden
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