User Group Report #307: The Appleworks Users Group, Education-Based MUGs and Maryland Apple Corps’ 25th Anniversary


If you are looking for enthusiastic user group leaders, look no further. Each of this month’s guests demonstrate what can happen to a MUG when the leaders are committed and having fun with what they do.

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Warren Williams and Cathy Merrit of the Appleworks Users Group talk about what makes up the world’s largest user group, what they offer to their members, what they have in common with and how they help support community user groups and more.

Dave Lawrence
David Lawrence of the Pilot Butte Technology Users talks about education institution-based user groups, how it fits in with his school district, and how user group experience can be a big benefit when applying for a job.

Arno Drucker
Arno Drucker of The Maryland Apple Corps discusses his group’s longevity, their upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary celebration with Steve Wozniak, and what goes on behind the scenes.