SDCFUG To Participate in Macromedia World Wide User Group Meeting
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Last year this event included 184 User Groups from all over the world with a combined attendance of more than 7500 individuals! The local San Diego MMUG is also planning on joining us for the event, and I'm extending to invitation to a few other groups in San Diego as well. Hopefully we will get a great turnout, this event has the potential to attract almost as many as the March Mingle did a few months ago when 150 people showed up.
On a related topic, I've heard a little grumbling from other CFUG managers about the content of the Worldwide User Group meeting last year. MMUGs want more tools presented, CFUGs want more ColdFusion presented, Director User Groups want more Director...
The fact is that the meeting's topics will certainly vary again this year and include Dreamweaver, Flash, Contribute, Flex, as well as ColdFusion. My hope is that this meeting will serve as a mixer for those technologies, allowing everyone to see something new from technologies they may not use every day. Of course, they are probably going to also learn something new about products they do use.
The key in satisfying your User Group is simply to tell them upfront. "Warning! You are going to learn cool new things about products you may not use!" I'm excited to see what's in store for the next product cycles! I think User Group members will be too!
On another slightly related topic. I've made a few changes to the SDCFUG website to reflect the secured nature of our meeting location. I was very disappointed to get an email after the most recent presentation from someone who'd arrived a little late and was locked out of the building. I've added a new map, directions, and phone numbers to call in case you are locked out when you arrive.
We also have some new good news on the meeting location. I found out today that due to our host, Booz Allen Hamilton, is willing to supply us with food during some of our larger meetings. This is great news, and very much appreciated! We also now have access to the parking structure next to the building!
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