your month to correct outdated information.
Update your group's records.
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Attending Macworld Expo? Don't miss the Apple User Group Reception.
Jim Dalrymple, Bob LeVitus and more. Add in raffle prizes, and
presentation. A customer came in, saw the 25 year-old computer running
all those great applications and decided that he needed a computer that
reliable.
The User Group Network is always a great read.
http://www.user-groups.net/articles/original_128.html_____________________________________________________________________
3] - TexMUG: iPhone Show and Tell
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TexMUG, located at the University of Texas Health Science Center always
has an interesting presentation in the works. While the group often has
well-known presenters, some of their best presentations come from the
group's membership. November brings an iPhone Show and Tell session,
where members show their favorite iPhone applications.
Want to know more?
http://tex-mug.uthscsa.edu/Tex-MUG/index.html_____________________________________________________________________
4] - LAFCPUG: Making a Showing at DV Expo
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Michael Horton and the members of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User
Group once again staged their unique brand of infotainment and education
inside the LA Convention Center as part of the annual DV Expo in
Los Angeles. Great tips and training, expert video footage and their
"World Famous Raffle" with thousands of dollars in prizes make this a
must-attend event at each DV Expo.
See what the video experts at LAFCPUG are planning for their next event.
http://www.lafcpug.org/_____________________________________________________________________
5] - Apple Dag: Join Klokhuis on December 13
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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. In December they will
celebrate 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 a tombola with fantastic
prizes.
See why this is a can't miss event.
http://www.klokhuis.nl_____________________________________________________________________
6] - Mac Users UK: Promoting User Groups in the UK and Ireland
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For the last four years, Mac Users UK has held a photo contest that is
open to all interested photographers. The hook? As an umbrella
organization for groups in the UK and Ireland, they provide the contest
entry codes only via their member groups as a way of encouraging group
membership. What a great idea!
Learn more.
http://www.macusersuk.org/photo/index.html_____________________________________________________________________
7] - Macworld 2009: Call for Show Floor Volunteers
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One of the best ways to experience Macworld Expo is from the inside.
If you are headed to San Francisco in January and want to spend a few
hours as a Macworld user group volunteer let the Macworld User Group
Planning Team know.
Reserve your spot.
email@hidden_____________________________________________________________________
8] - Macworld 2009: Last Chance for Passes and Discounts
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Macworld Conference & Expo is once again extending special user group
pricing for the upcoming 2009 Macworld Conference & Expo, to be held
January 5-9 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 with the user group code, found
on the UGAB Vendor Offers page.
October 15 - December 1
Free Exhibit Hall Pass or 15 percent off any of the conference packages.
Register today.
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htmNeed the passcode? Ask your User Group Ambassador.
New Macworld virtual brochure.
http://tinyurl.com/5vkyag_____________________________________________________________________
9] - Milestones
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This month's column includes a group who first met in 1978.
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@hidden1978 Apple Macintosh Users' Group (Sydney)
http://homepage.mac.com/sydamug1981 Hartford User Group Exchange
http://www.huge.org(Greetings to President George Carbonell and members of HUGE.)
1984 appleJAC Macintosh Users Group
http://www.applejac.org(Greetings to Apple User Group Regional Liaison George Kopp,
Apple User Group Advisory Board member Tom Piper and the members of
appleJAC.)
1991 Rheintaler Macintosh User Group
http://www.rheintalweb.ch/vereine/remug/(Happy anniversary to Martin Hilber, Norbert Amann and members of
REMUG)
1998 iGroup, Usuarios Mac Mexico
http://igroup.com.mx/iGroup.html(Greetings to President and Apple Ambassador Edgar Orduna and members.)
1999 Oregon MacPioneers User Group (OMUG)
http://homepage.mac.com/ydkm/2001 The Mount Dora Macintosh Users Group
www.mdmug.com(Thanks to MDMUG President Allen Kalka for this tip.)
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SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - November 18, 2008
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This special holiday extravaganza of User Group Discounts is brought to
you by the Apple User Group Advisory Board (special thanks to board
member Tom Piper).
These offers may be distributed in your print newsletter, sent to your
member mailing list, posted to a password-protected section of your
group website and/or posted to a bulletin board that is restricted to
your members. If your newsletter or web site is not password protected,
just omit the passwords or simply list this public URL:
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.htmlNot a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage of these
special offers.
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1] - PocketMac Products: 40 Percent Off
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Apple user group members receive a 40 percent discount from anything on
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Coupon Code:
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Enhance your life:
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2] - Targus for Mac: 20 Percent Off
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Targus has announced a new family of products designed from the ground
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Presenter, USB Hub, Chill Mat, File Share Cable and Privacy Screens.
This stuff is a cool way to complement any MacBook.
Targus is offering an exclusive discount of 20 percent to the Apple User
Group community when you order from Targus for Mac. Prices range from
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Start the buzz at:
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MUG374
This U.S.-only offer is valid until February 28, 2009.
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3] - RadTech: 20 Percent Off All Products
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RadTech manufactures and distributes an array of best-in-class accessory
solutions for the Mac, iPhone, iPod and Cinema Displays, all designed to
keep you connected and protected in style. Experience the RadTech
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Apple User Group members get 20 percent off all products.
Discount Code:
AUG1Q59
Start saving now.
http://www.radtech.usThis worldwide offer is ongoing.
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4] - RT1 Video Conferencing: 50 Percent Discount
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Digital Union's RT1 combines high-resolution video conferencing with the
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takes place simultaneously in a single window.
Digital Union provides unlimited access to RT1 for individual users for
$99 (US)/month. Apple user group members can test it free for 14 days,
then pay only $49 (US)/month for unlimited access through January 31,
2010.
Promo code:
mugsgroup
Begin the registration process at:
http://www.digitalunioncorp.com/software-download/This worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2009.
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5] - Jumsoft iWeb Themes: 35 Percent Off
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Jumsoft creates and markets high-quality professional user-friendly
applications for Mac OS X.
Jumsoft is offering a 35 percent discount on all its iWeb themes for the
Apple user groups. Each theme for iWeb regularly sells for $9.99 (US).
Bundles of 10 iWeb themes, 10 iWeb Sport themes, and five iWeb Education
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respectively.
Coupon code:
GROUP
Get these designs cheaper.
http://www.jumsoft.com/products/This worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2009.
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6] - iStockphoto images: 20 Percent Discount
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iStockphoto is the world's leading royalty-free stock destination with
more than 3.5 million stock photos, vector illustrations, video footage
and Flash files. Add style to your next creative project with iStock.
Buy stock or sell stock - or both.
Apple user group members get 20 percent off your first purchase of 50
credits (iStock's currency) or more.
Find your inspiration on iStock.
www.istockphoto.com/appleusergroupThis worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2009.
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7] - Ironic Software: 50 Percent Discount
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Making files is easy, but finding them is not always so easy. Ironic
Software's Leap, a tags-based file manager, and Yep, a PDF manager, help
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for.
To show their support for Apple user groups, Ironic Software is offering
a 50 percent discount when you purchase their products.
Coupon code:
D804C4385
Find and manage your information:
http://www.ironicsoftware.comThis worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2009.
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8] - Stellar Data Recovery Services: 20 Percent Discount
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Stellar Data Recovery Inc., a pioneer data recovery service provider in
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media.
Stellar loves user groups and is offering a 20 percent discount to user
group members. Provide your user group information to activate this
discount.
Request for free quotes.
http://www.datarecoveryservices.biz/quote-request.phpLearn more.
http://www.datarecoveryservices.bizThis worldwide offer is valid through February 28, 2009.
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9] - The MUG Store: Great Prices, Great Incentives
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At the MUG store, you can check out specials, blowouts, new Macs and
special value Macs. Each category contains lists of products with prices
set exclusively for your users. Plus, you get points for your group
every time one of your members buys!
(no User ID or password needed)
Shop the MUG Store.
http://www.applemugstore.com.
This US only offer is ongoing.
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10] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market,
Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
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Looking for information on a past offer? The Apple User Group Advisory
Board publishes a single page with all current offers, expiration dates
and codes. Watch for intermittent special offers.
Password after November 15, 2008:
offers
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm.........................
Be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report podcast. This
month's session features an interview with Henry Watanabe, Senior
Product Manager of Targus, Inc., about their new product line for the
Mac. The AUG Market Report and Resource blog are great sources for
information about Apple user groups, vendor discounts, special events,
interesting reviews, stimulating training, and more.
Apple User Group Market Report podcast:
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/resources.htmlFor public information about vendor offers and more visit:
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html_____________________________________________________________________
For information about vendor offers, UGAB activities and more
visit
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab......................................................................
Saundra Foderick, Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hiddenTom Piper, Vendor Relations
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hiddenElsa Travisano, Text and Archival Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hiddenTrish Huffman, Text Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hiddenJeff Mosqueda, Publisher
Apple
email@hiddenGet involved. Join a user group near you.
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/......................................................................
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