Dec 29

Australian Macworld
Hi All,
There are some exciting changes ahead with Australian Macworld.
You will have already noticed the change in page layout style of the printed magazine and other changes.
An even bigger change is happening early next year. Australian Macworld is getting its’ own website;
The printed magazine will continue to be produced but the website allows further expansion of articles and the inclusion of other topics that couldn’t be accommodated within in confines of a publishing schedule related to a print medium. Continue reading »
Aug 20

Book Library
Information about Australian Macintosh User Groups meetings in October 2006 requested; then we seek feedback on a proposed “MUG Focus” article; and finally, highlights options that allows MUGs to develop and maintain thier own book libraries. Continue reading »
Jul 22

MUG Center
Nicholas puts the call out for information on Australian MUG’s September meetings and discusses various resources and offers available to MUGs from Chuck Joiner’s The MUG Center website. Continue reading »
Jun 24

Latest News Stack
In this post, details of August’s MUG meetings are requested and discusses discount offers avialable to MUG members from various vendors; how to find out what is on offer and how to promote them to members. Continue reading »
May 22

Meeting Date Request
June’s meeting topics and information are asked for and then we discuss providing varied meeting topics each month for the MUG Events Listing, new MUGs and updating MUGs contacts after Annual General Meetings. Continue reading »
Apr 19

Latest News Stack
The monthly request for June 2006 meeting information; Plus announcing the MUG Event Listing Mailout Archive; and discussions about resources available for web site development. Continue reading »
Mar 16

Meeting Date Request
Hi All,
I’m about a week early asking for details of your _MAY_ meetings but personal commitments, including prep for the Thirty Apple Years presentation I’m giving on April 1st, that is happening in the last week of March (when I would normally be preparing the Australian Macworld MUG Events Calendar) means I’m going to need it a little earlier, but at least I’m giving you over a week’s notice (unlike a few months ago, when I only gave an overnight reminder) Continue reading »
Feb 19

Meeting Date Request
Hi All,
Time passes so quickly – it seems like only yesterday that I wrote to you all seeking details for your March meetings and here I am asking about APRIL.
As mentioned last time, April 1, 2006 is the Thirtieth Anniversary of Apple Computer. I already know a few groups have special events planned – If YOUR group is planning on a special celebration of this milestone, please let me know so it can be included in MUG Event Calendar. Continue reading »
Feb 18

MUG Center
Hi All,
[First a reminder – Don’t forget to send me you APRIL MUG Events Calendar Listings BEFORE 5pm Tomorrow (Sunday, Feb 18) and thanks to all those who have done so already]
But the main purpose of this email is to highlight an article, that is the first of many to come, which was just posted to the MUG Center, as its’ topic is something ALL MUGs need to consider… Our Future! Continue reading »
Jan 17

Meeting Date Request
Hi All,
Hope you have all had a great break and you’ve been following all the news from Macworld Expo last week – which should provide many topics for MUGs to discuss over coming months.
I trust by now you’ve all had a chance to see the January issue of Australian Macworld, with the first MUG Event listing. Thank you to all those who provided feedback to either myself or better still directly to Matthew Powell of Niche Publishing. It has been encouraging to get positive responses and further updated contact info. Continue reading »
Nov 27

Meeting Date Request
Hi all,
I’m getting together information about MUG meetings in February 2006 – I know that February 2006 seems a long way off, but by the time you take into account the Xmas/New Year break and printing schedules. it will be upon us in no time at all.
Due to the publishing schedule of Australian Macworld, I need info about your February meeting BEFORE 5pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2005. Continue reading »
Oct 10

Australian Macworld
Dear [Group Name],
I have been commissioned by Niche Publishing, the publishers of Australian Macworld to produce a list of all Macintosh User Groups in Australia, that will then be published in the December 2005 issue.
To ensure that we publish the correct information for your group, could you please take a few moments to check the following details we currently have listed for you. If they are correct, could you please just reply to confirm, otherwise please make any corrections and email us. Continue reading »