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Apple User Group Bulletin - July 22, 2009
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Apple User Group Bulletin - July 22, 2009

  • Subject: Apple User Group Bulletin - July 22, 2009
  • From: Apple User Group Relations <email@hidden>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:46:07 -0700
Apple User Group Bulletin - July 22, 2009

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CONTENTS
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Community News - Leaders
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1] - Tools to Use: Renewing Your Group's MobileMe Account
2] - Automated Workflows, LLC: Complimentary Automator Actions for MUG
3] - LapWorks: User Group Presentation Package
4] - AUGD: A Place Where User Group Leaders Exchange Ideas
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Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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Community News - Members
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1] - Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group: Chris Breen Presents
2] - Annapolis Apple Slice: Robert Creamer Presentation
3] - Resources for Groups and Members: Bento Template Exchange
4] - iTunes Resources for Groups and Members: WWDC Keynote
5] - FMPug: Participating in FileMaker Developer Conference
6] - Milestones

Special Offers
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1] - IGG Software Summer Sale: 20 Percent Off
2] - Automated Workflows, LLC: 40 Percent Discount on Automator Actions
3] - The Only Industry-standard SEO Software: 53 percent discount
4] - TheMacU.com: 20 percent All In-depth Mac Video Training Titles
5] - AQUAFADAS Software: 25 Percent off
6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market,
    Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
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Community News - Leaders, July 22, 2009
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1] - Tools to Use: Renewing Your Group's MobileMe Account
.......................

Is it almost time to renew your group's MobileMe account? It is easy to
earn a code from Apple Sales and Training Online (ASTO). Ambassadors who
have 2,000 points, take the MobileMe course and score an 80 percent or
higher on the quiz receive an activation key. Plan ahead as receiving
the code make take two or more weeks.

The information for the MobileMe Demo account, course and exam are
posted so visit ASTO often to keep informed about the latest news.

See ASTO for more info:
Course Number: PDT9080
Article: Important MobileMe Demo Account Information

http://salestraining.apple.com/
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2] - Automated Workflows, LLC: Complimentary Automator Actions for Apple
    User Group Leaders
.......................

Automated Workflows, LLC's "Ultimate Productivity Automator Action Pack
for Mac OS X Leopard" allows Mac users to extend the capabilities of
Automator with 170 additional actions for FileMaker Pro, Illustrator,
InDesign, iPhoto, Mail, Photoshop, Preview, QuarkXPress, Safari,
TextEdit, Twitter and more!

Automated Workflows, LLC is pleased to offer two free copies of this
comprehensive Automator action pack to Apple user groups worldwide. One
copy is available in exchange for a newsletter or website review and a
second to be used as a giveaway at a group meeting.

Email for more information.
email@hidden

This worldwide offer is good until September 30, 2009.
(Limit one offer - two copies per user group.)
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3] - LapWorks: User Group Presentation Package
.......................

As notebooks become more ubiquitous, it becomes more important to learn
the ins and outs of working with a notebook computer. To support Apple
user groups, LapWorks, Inc. is providing a complete, one-stop, 45-minute
DVD presentation that covers what you should know about:

- notebook desks & stands
- notebook ergonomics
- LapWorks desks & stands
- how to select the right laptop for you

This package also includes three mobile lapdesks and three chachkas as
user group raffle prizes. Limit of one package per user group.

Contact email@hidden with your user group name and position to
participate.

This worldwide offer is good until October 31, 2009.
(Limit one offer per group.)
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4] - AUGD: A Place Where User Group Leaders Exchange Ideas
.......................

Are your group's officers subscribed to the Apple User Group Discussion
List? Leaders and members from around the world use the list to share
ideas. Shouldn't your group be there too?

Subscribe today.
http://lists.apple.com/mailman/listinfo/augd
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Apple User Group Bulletin - Members, July 22, 2009
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COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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1] - Santa Barbara Macintosh Users Group: Chris Breen Presents
........................

Chris Breen, senior editor of MacWorld Magazine, will be the featured
presenter at the July 23 meeting of the Santa Barbara Macintosh Users
Group (SBmug) at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's
Fleischmann Hall. From User Group University to MacWorld Podcasts and
blogs, Chris' presentations are can't miss events.

SBmug
http://sbmug.org/

(Thanks to Ambassador Jack Hennessy for this tip.)
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2] - Annapolis Apple Slice: Robert Creamer Presentation
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Robert Creamer, photographer, naturalist and the first living artist to
have a Smithsonian exhibit, presented an extraordinary program to the
Annapolis Apple Slice User Group on July 18 in Severna Park, Maryland.

Check out the Smithsonian Exhibit.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1008259937826

Visit Annapolis Apple Slice.
http://www.annapolisappleslice.com

(Thanks to Program Coordinator Joan E. Simms for this tip.)
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3] - Resources for Groups and Members: Bento Template Exchange
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The Bento Template Exchange showcases real-world uses for Bento that you
can browse, download, import and use.

Have a hobby? Need to get organized? Want to track a collection? There's
a template for that.

Contribute or download today.
http://solutions.filemaker.com/database-templates/index.jsp
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4] - iTunes Resources for Groups and Members: WWDC Keynote
........................

Couldn't make it to the Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) this
year? See what was unveiled, including the newest iPhone and more in
this WWDC keynote address from San Francisco's Moscone West. iTunes
brings the keynote experience to your computer!

See what all the excitement was about.
http://www.tinyurl.com.au/x.php?1w5v
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5] - FMPug: Participating in FileMaker Developer Conference
.......................

FMPug, an umbrella group that supports local FileMaker user group
chapters worldwide, will be participating in the FileMaker Developer
Conference 2009. If you'd like to be part of the music jam sessions,
product showcase, visionary bar and more, join them in San Francisco
August 13-16.

Learn more.
http://www.fmpug.com/schedules.php
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6] - Milestones
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This month's column includes a group who first met in 1982. Happy
anniversary to some of our oldest groups.

Want to see your group listed? Send an email with date and year to
email@hidden.

1982: Sierra Nevada Apple Group
(Previously Greater Reno Operating Group)
http://snag.org
(Greetings to Ambassador and former Apple User Group Advisory Board
member Del Missier and members of SNAG.)

1982: San Leandro Macintosh User Group
http://www.slmug.org

1984: Apple Users Group of Canterbury Inc.
http://www.appleusers.co.nz
(Congrats to president Nigel Wood and group members.)

1984: Atlanta Macintosh Users Group
http://www.amugonline.org
(Greetings to former Apple User Group Regional Liaison
Michael Henigan and the members of AMUG.)

1988: Palmerston North Mac Users' Group
http://pnmug.netfirms.com

1988: Utah Macintosh User Group
http://www.umug.com

1989: Prescott Macintosh User Group
http://www.pmug.us/
(Thanks to Ambassador Roger Lakner for this tip.)

1990: The Mac Group - Dayton OH
http://homepage.mac.com/tmgweb/

1993: Capitol Macintosh User Group
http://capmac.org

1996: Macintosh Users Group of Stowe
http://www.mugstowe.org

1997: Italia Mac
http://www.italiamac.com

1999: Philadelphia Area AppleScript User's Group
http://homepage.mac.com/paasug

2003: Calgary Final Cut Pro Users Group
http://www.calgaryfcpug.com

2003 Columbus Macromedia User Group
http://ColumbusMMUG.com
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SPECIAL OFFERS - APPLE USER GROUP BULLETIN - July 22, 2009
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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] - IGG Software Summer Sale: 20 Percent Off
.....................

IGG Software's flagship products are iBank 3, a Mac-only alternative
to Quicken that's a great way to track checking and savings accounts,
credit cards, investments and loans; and the all-new iBiz 4, a cool
tool for freelancers or small firms to manage clients, projects,
billable hours and invoicing.

Apple User Group members can take 20 percent off all purchases including
iBank (regularly $60 US) and iBiz (regularly $40 US), as well as iBiz
Professional, iPaste, and upgrades too. All software is downloadable,
with free trials and a money-back guarantee.

Discount Coupon:
MUG09DISC

Order today.
http://www.iggsoftware.com

This worldwide offer is valid through September 30, 2009.
_____________________________________________________________________

2] - Automated Workflows, LLC: 40 Percent Discount on Automator Actions
......................

Automated Workflows, LLC's "Ultimate Productivity Automator Action
Pack for Mac OS X Leopard" allows users to extend the capabilities of
Automator with 170 additional actions for FileMaker Pro, Illustrator,
InDesign, iPhoto, Mail, Photoshop, Preview, QuarkXPress, Safari,
TextEdit, Twitter and more! Start reducing those time consuming and
repetitive tasks in your workflow today!

Regularly priced at $79.99 (US), user group members qualify for a
reduced price of $47.99 (US), a 40 percent discount, during this offer.

Coupon Code:
CPN3291679320

Learn more/order:
http://www.automatedworkflows.com/software/automator_actions/ultimate.html

This worldwide offer is good until September 30, 2009.
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3] - The Only Industry-standard SEO Software: 53 percent discount
......................

SEO PowerSuite includes four forceful SEO tools, making you more
productive at each website promotion task: keyword research, building
premium high-PR backlinks, content (HTML code) optimization, rank
tracking and more. The software also produces flexible reports that
let you analyze your SEO strategy and deliver results to partners and
clients. SEO PowerSuite includes:

- Rank Tracker
- WebSite Auditor
- SEO SpyGlass
- LinkAssistant

With an original price of $399 (US), Apple User Group Members qualify
for a special price of $186.75 (US), a discount of 53 percent!

Order with discount:
http://www.link-assistant.com/buy/bundle.html?d=ldtcnb12

Learn more:
http://www.link-assistant.com

Download a free version:
http://www.link-assistant.com/download.html

This worldwide offer is valid through October 31, 2009.
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4] - TheMacU.com: 20 percent All In-depth Mac Video Training Titles
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Tap the full potential of your Mac with video training from The Mac U.
In depth training courses are available on a wide variety of topics.
Tons of free Mac video tutorials and software demo videos are also
available.

Better yet, Apple user group members get 20 percent off all titles.

Discount Code (enter this code on the Esellerate cart page):
MUG2009

View a wide selection of free lessons and more.
http://www.TheMacU.com

This worldwide offer is valid through October 31, 2009.
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5] - AQUAFADAS Software: 25 Percent off
.....................

With a focus on the Mac platform, Aquafadas was formed to develop and
promote high quality software solutions exclusively for the imaging
and digital video community.

The Apple User Group community can receive a special discount off the
entire software range:

PulpMotion - $49 (US) reduced to $36.75 (US)
PulpMotion Advanced - $129 (US) reduced to $96.75 (US)
BannerZest - $49 (US) reduced to $36.75 (US)
BannerZest Pro - $129 (US) reduced to $96.75
iDive - $79 (US) reduced to $59.25 (US)
VideoPier - $49 (US) reduced to $36.75 (US)
VideoPier HD - $79 (US) reduced to $96.75 (US)

Discount code:
MUGMC2009N

Visit and purchase:
http://www.aquafadas.com

This worldwide offer is valid through October 31, 2009.
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6] - That's Easy: Get the Apple User Group Market,
    Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
.........................

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. Watch for intermittent special offers.

Password until November 15, 2009:
newest

http://web.me.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
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Be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report podcast. 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.html

For public information about vendor offers and more visit:
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html

Get information about Advisory Board activities.
http://homepage.mac.com/ugab

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Saundra 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

Trish Huffman, Text Editor
Apple User Group Advisory Board
email@hidden

Jeff Mosqueda, Publisher
Apple
email@hidden

Get involved. Join a user group near you.
http://www.apple.com/usergroups/

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