Hi Guy's, I tend to go with Ronni on this one. It's no problem passing on the address as it stands.
Tony Francis Boddington. Tony: Sent from my iPhone. On 11 Sep 2012, at 09:59, Tony Cockbain <geoe...@arach.net.au> 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 > geoe...@arach.net.au > > > > On 11/09/2012, at 9:39 AM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> 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 appleuser...@appleuserswa.org.au? >> 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 <annou...@wamug.org.au> 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. 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