Our first show of 2004 starts with an exclusive story of impromptu user group support of at Mac vendor at Expo, a visit with the groups exhibiting in the User Group Booth and a Chicago MUG meeting at the Apple Store. New vendor deals are spotlighted, we wrap up Macworld Expo and look at what’s coming for MUGs in the weeks ahead.
Elizabeth Statmore of Circus Ponies talks about supporting User Group University, reports on their success at Macworld Expo, and how user groups provided some unexpected support and encouragement following one of the demos at Steve Jobs’ keynote.
Joe Fergesun from The Rest of Us profiles his group and talks about how his group developed a relationship that allows them to meet at The Apple Store in Chicago.
Jim Sims of TechieTours has a unique offer for user group members: Photoshop and MacOS X training, along with with a vacation package, on the island of Malta for 20% off. Get the details, and find out why Jim’s prior positive experience with user groups led him to make this offer.
The User Group Booth at Macworld Expo featured a different set of user groups each day. On Friday, we got the flavor of the Booth by talking to:
- Ronnie Roche of the North Coast Macintosh Users Group
- Brenda Boswell of the Diablo Valley Macintosh Users Group
- Steve Davis & Chris Saribay of the Maui Apple Users Society
- Sarah Caroll and Jean Serious of PlanetMUG