JWUG

What is it?

A technical user group is a

• Community group of likeminded individuals

– That is officially really hard to get together

– Without free beer and pizza

– And something cool going on

• A forum to discuss current best practices, tips and tricks, challenges and generally receive technical product training without a sales pitch

Free technical talks (UK)

• Not so free after flights and hotel!

• Bring the speakers here, have a beer and walk home!

• Make good industry contacts.

Which technology?

• Jersey is small with many IT Professionals, however focus on a single product makes it less achievable

• Microsoft Core Infrastructure, Microsoft Partner Products

• The ones that are relevant will be established by the group. Windows is #No1 obviously

Who’s supporting us?

• User Group Support Services

– Is a Microsoft site and service to support User Groups

– Lists the user groups and speakers

• GITCA

– Global IT Community Association

• Microsoft

Feedback

• Good products stem from constructive feedback, user groups can channel feedback directly to the product teams.

Sponsorship

• Local plan

– Coming up with fair plan, i.e. bronze, silver, gold.

• Global plan

– Tactfully approach companies aware of Jersey’s reputation

SWAG

• Windows 7 Ultimate Draw

• Feedback card or form

Website

• Has forums

• Can be used for surveys

• Provide feeback

• Arrange group discounts for events

TODO

• Confirm exam discounts

• Confirm software usage