If that sounds painful so does MUG. There must be hundreds on this list and they ain't no mugs!
Bill On 12/09/2012, at 9:39 AM, Pat wrote: > AUWA …Sounds painful. > > Cheers, > Pat > On 11/09/2012, at 9:59 AM, Tony Cockbain <[email protected]> wrote: > >> There must be a lot of Apple Users out there—after all an apple a day keeps >> the doctor away. >> >> WAMUGers are quite different—an Apple a day keeps the Windows away >> >> While I try to be an advocate of change I must admit to sympathising with >> Ronni. >> >> Regards Tony >> >> Tony Cockbain >> 104 Hensman Street >> South Perth WA 6151 >> 08 93677037 >> 0439 690 947 >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> On 11/09/2012, at 9:39 AM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi WAMUGers, >>> >>> With sadness that will probably be the last time I use "Hi WAMUGers". >>> I'm not against change but I am feeling sadness that the name WAMUG >>> (Western Australian Macintosh Users' Group) will be no longer. >>> A great reputation was built under that name, and I am honoured and proud >>> to have been awarded a Honorary Life Membership of WAMUG. >>> People from all over the world have contacted me congratulating us on the >>> level of support we give on WAMUG Mailing List. >>> >>>> The committee proposes that our group of Apple enthusiasts be know as >>>> "Apple Users WA". As opposed to WAMUG which has to be explained to all on >>>> first hearing >>> >>> I don't agree that WAMUG has to be explained TO ALL on first hearing, sure >>> as any company/group name abbreviated to an acronym there are some people >>> who you need to give an explanation. If "Apple Users WA" is abbreviated to >>> AUWA you would be explaining to more people. >>> >>> Will the new website be "www.appleuserswa.org.au"? Will the email Address >>> be [email protected]? >>> A new Constitution will also need to be prepared. >>> >>> I am not wanting to sound negative about the change as change is normally >>> for the best. Just one last point I would like to make is from what I >>> understand the majority of Members are "Online Members"; members who for >>> varying reasons can not/do not attend WAMUG Meetings and rely purely on the >>> WAMUG Mailing list. >>> >>> Kind Regards, >>> Ronni >>> >>> On 10/09/2012, at 10:00 PM, wamug announce <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Muggers, >>>> >>>> As you know the WAMUG Committee is working hard to increase the >>>> availability of our service to Apple users. A number of our recent >>>> meetings have included well received hands on demonstrations in addition >>>> to the traditional segment for problem solving and the sharing of ideas. >>>> Though we are a vibrant and active group and have a particularly >>>> responsive, helpful mail list, the Committee would like to instigate a >>>> marketing push to increase meeting attendance, attract some new members, >>>> and get involved in community outreach. A model that we can aspire to is >>>> that of the dynamic Apple-Q in Queensland. ( http://www.apple-q.org.au ) >>>> >>>> This marketing will include a revamping of the web-site, printing of >>>> business cards, and advertising in local publications and on local notice >>>> boards. Before the marketing initiative begins a name change would greatly >>>> help with public recognition of what our group does. The committee >>>> proposes that our group of Apple enthusiasts be know as "Apple Users WA". >>>> As opposed to WAMUG which has to be explained to all on first hearing, >>>> Apple Users WA obviously describes a group Apple product users. >>>> >>>> We support the whole range of Apple products and services in addition to >>>> the much loved, time honoured Mac. Newer products such as the iPod, >>>> iPhone, iPad and Apple TV all contribute to the easily accessible Apple >>>> ecosystem that we have come to rely upon. Rounding out the Apple combined >>>> ecosystem are services that include iCloud, iTunes, iTunes U, iTunes >>>> Match, the App Store, and the Mac App Store. It is now possible to own and >>>> iPhone and an iPad, and with the use iCloud have an extremely versatile >>>> and functional setup. Younger people in particular are often in a position >>>> where they do not even know what a Mac is. Also Windows users are often >>>> wooed into the Apple fold by the iPhone and iPad, but may initially not >>>> know the benefits of converting to an iMac or a MacBook. We would like to >>>> help these sections of the community as well as those who make use of the >>>> full range of Apple products. >>>> >>>> Even though we long standing members are quite comfortable with, and >>>> likely even quite attached to the WAMUG name, a name that better reflects >>>> our activities and sounds more accessible will help us promote the use of >>>> the Apple product range and provide a obvious support group for the >>>> growing collection of new Apple users. >>>> >>>> So while aficionados principally do our work on a Mac, increasingly >>>> certain specialised functions are better served by using newer Apple >>>> products and services. The Committee proposes that we change the name to >>>> Apple Users WA to better reflect this. >>>> >>>> This name change will require the passing of a motion at a Special Meeting >>>> of WAMUG. We propose that the meeting of Tuesday 2 October be such a >>>> Special Meeting. An email with details will follow shortly. >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> WAMUG Committee >>>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Settings & Unsubscribe - >>> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> http://lists.wamug.org.au/pipermail/wamug.org.au-wamug/attachments/20120911/aea62ea5/attachment.htm >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
