by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Sep 13, 2015 | Leaders, Resources
Need a presentation for your group’s next meeting? Ask your group’s ambassador about Apple Sales Web (ASW) and Apple Sales Training Online (ASTO). From prepackaged demos to Apple materials that you can use to create customized presentations, ASW and ASTO have it all.
This month, why not check out an ASW presentation on the newest iPhones (L518920A-en_US), iPad Pro – First Look (L542412A-en_US) and Apple TV (3rd Generation) – First Look (L513212A-en_US), all published in the last week, so that you know the information is the current. ASTO even offers quick overviews that can be a “value add” to any meeting. For example, consider showingQuick Training: Cooking with iPad (L540977A-en_US ) at your next meeting. It cover the benefits of using an iPad in the kitchen.
Ambassadors: September is a great month to check in with ASW and ASTO!
Apple Sales Web
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Aug 14, 2015 | News & Events
Many user group members know Other World Computing (OWC) as a long-time supporter of User Group University. OWC is known for excellence in products, creativity, innovation, a demonstrated respect for the community, and a history of participation in its growth. Your group members may have purchased their first hard drives from OWC or even bought memory chips back in 1989. Still, did you know that OWC is remarkable for their dedication to the environment, creating one of the greenest buildings in the country (LEED certified Platinum status)? From a building that is 100% wind powered, to state-of-the-art recycling, to a geothermal-powered HVAC system that uses less energy and creates healthier air for employees, to a parking lot paved with permeable interlocking paving bricks, and even using green janitorial supplies throughout, OWC leads the way as they have for almost 30 years.
Keep an out eye each month: their special offers will change monthly.
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by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 14, 2015 | News & Events
CS Odessa offers a range of products that support your organization’s planning, implementation and communication workflows. Their ConceptDraw Office v3 is a productivity suite of three products that support OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) and OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). The suite includes ConceptDraw PRO v10 for business graphics and diagramming; ConceptDraw MINDMAP v8 for note taking, organizing, building processes, and project planning; and ConceptDraw PROJECT v7 for project and resource management. If you are looking for a world-class diagramming platform with over 1,000 ready-to-use samples and templates, a versatile, yet easy-to-use tool for organizing ideas and data, or a full-featured project management solution, ConceptDraw has what you need.
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by ugabadmin | Jul 14, 2015 | User Group How To
Since Apple introduced the Apple Watch, many members are eager to know more about the basics. Most groups are used to presenting on a projector or flat screen television. In a previous how-to, we discussed how to present iOS at user group meetings. But the Apple Watch does not have any built in features that easily allow us to share the screen interface. So, how do you present the Apple Watch then? With some new hardware and software tools, along with some previous tools, we will get you prepared for presenting and showing off the Apple Watch at your user group meetings. (more…)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 13, 2015 | User Group How To
Over the years, some of the best ideas for user group leadership have come from the worldwide community of user group officers, the hard working leaders and experts who ensure that their groups survive and thrive.
One of this month’s topics comes from a User Group Leadership Conference hosted in Boston back in 2004. Rick Ortiz, currently chair of the Apple User Group Advisory Board, Apple consultant, and long-time user group officer of the Maui Apple Users Society offered insights about volunteers, communities and user groups.
Community and groups by Rick Ortiz
Thanks Rick!
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jul 12, 2015 | Leaders, News & Events, User Group Meeting Materials
Need a presentation for your group’s next meeting? Ask your group’s ambassador about Apple Sales Training Online (ASTO). From prepackaged demos to Apple materials that you can use to create customized presentations, ASTO has it all.
In the last week, ASW has downloads that can provide the materials for a presentation for your next meeting. iTunes U 3.0 (L513935C-en_US) provides an overview of the benefits of iTunes U 3.0 and a walk-through of screens showing key features. OS X El Capitan (L533145A-en_US) provides product information for the newest OS. There is even a clever Quick Training: Redecorating with iPad (L541089A-en_US), because your iPad can be a powerful companion for renovating and redecorating a home.
Ambassadors: July is a great month to check in with ASTO!
Apple Sales Web
by ugabadmin | Jun 14, 2015 | News & Events
The Apple User Group Resource team has been hard at work providing user groups and its members, vendor presentation material, vendor product discounts, community news, leader resources and the Apple User Group Locator. Our website has recently gone through an overhaul to better present and offer this information to the community. Here are some of the new features:
- Safari Notifications- receive OS X notifications when new information is posted to our website
- Navigation Header- Focus on the Find a Group, User Group Leader Support and User Group How-To’s
- New slider focusing on featured vendors for presentation materials for groups
- New User Group Leader Support page bringing leader support to one access page
Check out what the updated site has to offer!
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 13, 2015 | Leaders, Resources, User Group Meeting Materials
Need a presentation for your group’s next meeting? Ask your group’s ambassador about Apple Sales Training Online (ASTO). From prepackaged demos to Apple materials that you can use to create customized presentations, ASTO has it all.
In the last week, ASW has downloads covering the products announced at WWDC. In fact, OS X El Capitan (L533145A-en_US), iOS 9 (L533146A-en_US), Apple Music (L541456A-en_US) and watchOS 2 (L541455A-en_US) have all been released in the last 7 days. There is even a clever Quick Training: Redecorating with iPad (L541089A-en_US), because your iPad can be a powerful companion for renovating and redecorating a home.
Ambassadors: June is a great month to check in with ASTO!
Apple Sales Web
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 12, 2015 | News & Events
Ambassadors: Are your group’s Apple User Group Locator records up to date? This summer the Locator team will be updating the database, and groups with dead web links or non-functioning email addresses will be put on pending. Make sure your group stays on active status.
Update your group’s records today!
How? See complete instructions below. (more…)
by Saundra (Sandy) Foderick, Editor | Jun 5, 2015 | Leaders, Monthly Featured Vendors, News & Events, Resources, User Group Meeting Materials
NoteboomTutorials.com knows that using a computer, even a Mac or iPad, is not always easy and intuitive. While Noteboom is known for tutorials that can making learning easy and fun, they have developed a special membership program that offers more of what people love about their products: easy-to-follow video tutorials, an easy-to-use interface, concept grouping and even auto resume on the iPad, iPhone and Mac. Their tutorials cover OS X Yosemite, iMovie, iPhoto, Final Cut Pro X and much more. Their 650+ five-star ratings are a reflection of the quality of their materials. (more…)
