- Solutions to Your Problems
It is little recognized, and is way underutilized,
but the people who keep APCUG
functioning are one of the greatest assets that member groups have going for
them. These people have been there and done that! President, Vice President,
Program Chair, you name it, they have probably done it. This means that, in all
likelihood, whatever problems you are having, they have had in the past and have
dealt with it! Every User Group has an Advisor assigned to it, and if they are
unable to help they will send your request to all the Board of Directors and
Board of Advisor members. You are sure to get some solutions back.
- Monthly NOOZ Communication sent to User Group
Leaders
Each month your Regional Advisor sends out NOOZ
which includes a variety of
information regarding APCUG, your own region, vendors, contests, and much more.
- Quarterly Reports sent to User Group Leaders
Every quarter, APCUG sends out its official publication,
Reports, to each User
Group's leaders. It is full of information, event news, advice and contact
information.
- Neighbors to Help Out!
With over 300 member groups, there are probably several groups within a 250 mile
radius of yours. Look them up on the APCUG web site via the
User Group Locator
and get to know them! Share presenters, help each other, cross-advertise.
Everyone benefits.
- Attract Vendors for Presentations
Being part of APCUG gives you an inside track to hosting Vendor Presentations.
An excellent way to attract Vendors is to team up with neighboring UG's so they
can make presentations on consecutive days. This lets them justify the high cost
of sending someone to your meeting.
- APCUG.net Web Site
Well worth the time to investigate! Our web site not only showcases current news
and breaking information, it also contains all kinds of: Tips & Tricks for
Running Your User Group, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, contact points, UG
Locator, past issues of the APCUG Reports, vendor contact information, Online UG
Newsletters, articles for newsletters, free web space for User Groups, and a Web
Board so that groups can hold meetings on line, etc, etc!
- Web Page Hosting
For UG's that are unable to find online space locally, APCUG has
the facilities you need,
and the webspace is a benefit of your membership.
- WebBoard
With WebBoard you can set up a conference area for each of your officers, SIGs,
and members so they can communicate with fellow members between meetings. This
is accessible via the Web, through a Mailing List interface, or through a News
Reader interface. The WebBoard offers chat room access for all conferences.
- Free and Discounted Offers from Vendors
APCUG member groups periodically receive information regarding vendor discounts
that can be passed on to their members.
- Regional Conferences - No Better Value in the
World!
Rather than one huge conference in Las Vegas, APCUG is now offering a series on
Regional Conferences all over the country, so you do not have to travel all the
way to Las Vegas to participate in the workshops, information, networking
opportunities with the participating vendors, demonstrations of the newest
products and a Vendor Exhibition and Reception. We bring the conference to your
area.
- Live Meeting
With Live Meeting your home bound, sick, and traveling members can still watch
your monthly General Meeting, from the comfort of their own home or hotel room.
- Jerry Awards
Named after one of APCUG's founders, Jerry Schneider, the
Jerry Awards provide
recognition for many APCUG groups that are involved in community service
projects of all sizes and scope. The purpose of the Jerry Awards is to recognize
and reward these projects and to encourage new and expanded involvement. These
projects exemplify how the mottoes of "users helping users" and "user groups
helping user groups" have evolved into "user groups helping the community."
- Bonus Newsletter Articles
Every month, APCUG sends articles to UG Editors
for use in their newsletters.
The articles are written by UG members, professionals, and occasionally vendors.
They are an attractive option for Editors who would like help in filling out
their newsletter.
- User Group Newsletters Online
Check out the Online Newsletter list for program ideas, articles and much more.
- How-To Guides
The APCUG website has excellent "How-To" guides to organize a user group,
including examples of Articles of Incorporation, constitution, by-laws, budget
help, and lots of extra's.
- Help for Your User Group
Information for program chairs, growing your user group, newsletter & PR
guidelines and more have been compiled from various sources including past APCUG
conferences and regional events.
- Presentations-in-a-Box
(Help for your UG Meetings)
Check this section out for alternatives to having a vendor present at your
meeting.
APCUG is always working to both add-to and improve the services we offer our
members. If there's something your group needs that we don't already have,
or an idea you have that you'd like to see offered, or even if you'd just
like to volunteer your time to the User Group Community, we want to hear
from you. Contact Us
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