Are we having fun yet??? That was the initial goal stated at the first meeting I called of the appleJAC Macintosh Users Group in December 1984 . . . and it is our first priority today!!! Education, training, new products, food, information, new gadgets, drink, giveaways, reviews, demonstrations, friends, philanthropy, assistance, new users, gurus, specialists, photos, Wi-Fi, iPods, iPhones, PowerBooks/iBooks/MacBooks (and Pros), PowerPC/G3/G4/G5/Intel, AirPorts, Time Capsule . . . these are only a few of random thoughts that come to my mind when I think of aJMUG . . . and mostly friends!
Our numbers grew for a long time, but now have shrunk to less than 50 members. Yet, the number of Apple products in mid-Missouri has virtually exploded into many hands, households, and businesses. Unlike our early days, much of what we want to know about Apple products can now be obtained from the Internet, BUT the warmth and congeniality of face-to-face contact can’t be replaced by iChat, Skype, QuickTime or Google. Our numerous friendships, contagious excitement and personal assistance have become a hallmark of our existence, and a strong motivation for why we need to help others join us.
Your participation is what makes our gatherings work. Even if you don’t want to be an officer or a presenter (we continue to seek both), but regular attendance by you, your friends and Apple product users you may encounter will enhance the experience. Come join us at Capitol Eye Care on June 3 . . . and YES, we are having fun!!!
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