To quote a (very) famous writer, "what's in a name" so what if we change the name, the people still stay the same. If more people connect because of a different name isn't that better?
robin On 12/09/2012, at 5:15 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > OOPS ... I forgot another point I did hint at it my first post to the list. > > In the post from the Committee it was mentioned having to explain the WAMUG > name. Isn't this sort of doing the right thing, as it's getting them > "enquiring" about it. > Once you've got them asking what it is, you then explain what WAMUG is, what > it does (covering all Apple products) etc etc. > > You have then got them intrigued enough to enquire about it,.... so you've > "got them",... then you can sell them on the idea to come and see, come to a > meeting or join the Mailing List. > > Well that's it from me, all done, nothing more to say. > > Cheers, > Ronni > > On 12/09/2012, at 4:57 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > >> Hi WAMUGers, >> >> Well, I have said "Hi WAMUGers" another time ;-) >> >> I've been giving some more thought to this and watching the list and >> comments and pondering the following, which I haven't seen answered as yet, >> so will re-post for interest sake, some of the queries raised so far, as >> well as some points of interest I have. >> >> First off, I'm assuming that appleuserswa.org.au would be the new website >> address. After doing a search of registered Domain Names, I noticed it was >> registered already, which I then discovered was by WAMUG. Just curious why >> this was registered when it has not been agreed on as yet? >> >> Secondly, Merv mentioned the other day that the Special Meeting requires a >> 28 day notice, so may not fall in time for the 2nd October. I'm assuming >> this would then need to be the November meeting to keep in line with the >> constitution. >> >> The Committee mention a marketing push in the original post. Has a marketing >> push been tried currently with WAMUG as it stands to date? >> Couldn't this be tried as another (much easier) way to try and recruit more >> members. Surely just advertising WAMUG - come along to learn all about and >> gain extensive knowledge and help for all things Apple - iPhone, iPad, >> AppleTV. New members welcome to the monthly meetings. Or something along >> that theme? >> >> Any marketing material would still just refer to "the whole range of Apple >> products and services" that you're trying to target. And those older, longer >> (or lost) members who still remember WAMUG, it may be enough of a "Refresh" >> to dig them out of the woodwork. >> As mentioned in my first email, I still get a lot of people that email me >> privately about how great a service is given by WAMUG. >> >> Which also brings out the question of costing? Has a budget or costing been >> looked at for all this as yet? Or is that to follow the name change? I know >> you have to spend money to make money as the saying goes, but we (as WAMUG >> as a whole) obviously still need to cover the running costs of the group I >> would imagine without "blowing out the budget". >> Surely if we could try a marketing push without the added expensive of all >> these changes first, would show if it's going to work or not? >> >> Another point that has been worrying me is... How does Apple itself feel >> about this, given that it wasn't that long ago (3-4 years I think) that they >> "took back" AppleCentre names from the Resellers. Are we (as WAMUG) allowed >> now to use Apple Users? Or is that something they would take back down the >> track as well? >> >> As everyone knows I am all for WAMUG, I believe in WAMUG's principles and >> work and I try to do the very best I possibly can to help people on the >> Mailing List. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> 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. 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> -- 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>
