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Item 0345539 12-Nov-91 21:19PST
From: UG0194 Macintosh Enthusiasts ,UG
To: UG$ User Groups
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Sub: National UG Conference
REGISTRATION FORM
National Apple User Group Symposium and Workshop
April 3,4,5, 1992
Desmond Americana, Albany, NY
Sponsored by
Macintosh Enthusiasts Club of the Capital Area, Inc.(MECCA ), MUG News Service
(MNS), and Computer Users For Social Resonsibility, Inc. (CUSR) and:
Apple Computer User Group Connection, America Online, Microsoft Corp.,
Symantec, Kurta, Mirror Technologies and more...
Join us and participate in intensive workshops on making your user group the
best it can be be!
Topics such as: How to incorporate, legal issues, writing by-laws, non-profit
accounting, creating a club bulletin board, creating a public domain library;
getting members; being an effective leader, using online services; and more!
Special Events:
UG/Developer Feedback Panel
A special Vendor Panel hosted by Microsoft and moderated by Guy Kawasaki. Give
feedback to company reps that have special user group programs: America Online,
Microsoft, Apple, Advanced Software, Mirror Technologies, Symantec, and more.
Johnny Appleseed Auction
Bring your checkbook as we host the second annual Johnny Appleseed Auction to
raise money for Computer Users for Social Responsiblity and its programs (The
Electronicversion of the Directory of Missing Children and KIDSCONNECT).
Thousands of dollars worth of software will be auctioned off followed by a Ben
& Jerry's Ice Cream Social.
Special Guest Speakers
Learn about what is going on in the Computer Industry from Guy Kawasaki and
other special guests.
Vendor Fair
An all day Vendor Fair will allow you to see and review new products by a
number of Apple third party developers. Many of them will have access to a
private demo room where you can get special hands on demonstrations. Special
preview on Friday night .
Fix and Repair Your Mac (for Mac owners)
Tired of spending too much money? Learn how to repair your Mac and expand its
capabilities at low cost by yourself. Join repair gurus and authors Bob Brandt
and Larry Pina.
Virus Prention
Learn how to prevent them and kill them if we do get infected with Join Virus
Programmer Jeff Shulman and Symantec's Germain Ward. Pick up a free copy of
SAM.
Newsletter Makeover
Join designer Fred Showker and others and learn the tips and tricks in
producing a great newsletter.
Keep in Touch
Worried that you will miss your mail? Don't be. A special communications room
will be provided by America Online so you can keep in touch.
And MUCH MORE!
ONLY TWO AMBASSADORS PER GROUP
Limit 250 attendees, so register now!
Registration Cost: $50 per person until December 31; $100 thereafter. Cost
includes all meals and
conference materials.
NO registration at the door.
Topics
Please check off topics that you are interested in, and indicate whether you
can participate on a panel:
___Becoming non-profit or profit? Serve on panel? ____
___Incorporating the group/legal issues. Serve on panel? ____
___Creating a club bulletin board. Serve on panel? ____
___Using online services effectively. Serve on panel? ____
___Working with mixed groups(Apple II, Mac, PC).Serve on panel?__
___Non-profit accounting/budgeting/working with money.
___Creating and maintaining a club PD library and resource room.Serve on panel?
____
___Creating the best newsletter. Serve on panel? ____
___Newsletter Makeover- bring your newsletter (Fred Showker)
___Graphic tips for editors. Serve on panel? ____
___Raising money. Serve on panel? ____
___Getting new members and keeping old. Serve on panel? ____
___Getting volunteers that work! Serve on panel? ____
___Getting speakers and demo. Serve on panel? ____
___Fixing and maintaining your Mac (Bob Brandt & Larry Pina)
___Promoting your group to the general public!Serve on panel?____
___The best Apple & Mac Tips & Tricks ever! Serve on panel?__
___Insurance issues.
___Becoming an effective UG leader.
___Special Interest Groups: Good idea or more work? Serve on panel_____
___User Groups and Community Outreach. Serve on Panel?______
___User Group special events: shows, computer college; fairs, etc. Serve on
Panel?______
___Raising money, charging dues, DOMS and other income ideas. Serve on
Panel?______
___Special Isues: IBM & Apple Marriage discussion. Serve on Panel?__
___Special Issues: Regional meetings vs National meetings? Serve on
Panel?______
___Special Issues: Apple Computer and the UG community! Serve on Panel?______
___Special Issues: Software Piracy - Not in my group!
___Special Issues: The Fate of the Apple II!
___Special Issues: Virus Prevention
OTHER: List topic not listed that you are interested
in:__________________________________________
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Yes, sign me up for the NAUGSAC'92. I have enclosed $50 ($100 after Dec. 31).
ONLY TWO AMBASSADORS per group.
Name______________________________User
Group________________________________________
Address__________________________________City__________________State_____Zip___
________
Country__________________Position in club__________________________
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National Apple User Group
Symposium and Workshop
April 3-5, 1992
Desmond Americana Hotel
Albany NY
HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION FORM
Please complete and return this form no later than March 9, 1992. DO NOT
contact the hotel directly or return this application to the hotel. All room
reservations are to be made by mailing or faxing this application to:
PLAZA TRAVEL CENTER, Inc.
PO Box 849
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (800) 666-3404; FAX: (518) 785 3391
Guest Name(s)_________________________________________User
Group___________________________
Address___________________________________________________City______________Sta
te__________
Zip_________Phone_____________Fax_______________
Number of single rooms needed at $79 plus tax ___ Number of double rooms
needed at $79 plus tax___
I will check in on ______, and check out on ______, 1992
Special
requests:______________________________________________________________________
______
All rooms will be held for arrival by 6:00 PM. If you wish to guarantee your
reservation for late arrival, please complete the following credit card
information:
Card Type________________Number___________________Expiration
Date_______________
REDUCED AIRFARE TO ALBANY
We have made arrangements for reduced rate airfares on US AIR to Albany when
the US AIR tickets are purchased through Plaza Travel Center, Inc.
Phone nationwide toll free 1-800-666-3404 for reservations.
You can have a discount of 40% off coach airfares, or 5% off any promotional
fares on USAir. This offer is only available through Plaza Travel Center. The
Desmond Americana hotel is only one mile from the Albany County Airport, and
Plaza Travel will be providing the hotel with your arrival information for
complimentary transfers.
Call 1-800-666-3404
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 5 PM EST
Have your date of travel, seating preference, USAir frequent traveller numbers
and credit card number and expiration date ready before calling. AMTRAK is
also available and is only 20 minutes from the hotel.