Hello fellow WAMUGgers, Earlier I posted some members ‘memories’ of their inception into, “the never-ending battle for Truth Justice and the Apple way” (apologies to Superman).
Ronni, a stalwart and life member of our organisation emailed me a copy of the speech she gave when being awarded her Life Membership. In her speech she explains how she came to join WAMUG and how strongly she believes in WAMUG’s principles since joining and why she is so willing to give help. She has given permission to post this speech to the list. As we celebrate, this our 30th year, I find it inspiring that within our organisation we have such a variety of members ranging from those with such wealth of experience as Ronni, Peter H and Daniel, as well as members who have just bought thier first Apple product and everyone in-between. I hope we continue to support each other and encourage others into the fold. Go WAMUG!! Cheers, Maureen WAMUG ‘Honorary Life Membership' Award speech I am honoured to receive this award. It is unbelievable and something I will treasure forever. I am humbled; as I am just one of a team of extremely talented people, who give so much of their knowledge, their experience, their professional advice and their time. I am proud; to not only be a member, but to have provided assistance to other members. Back years ago, when I first started using a Mac computer. I experienced a problem with an external burner I had purchased. It took me some time to get enough courage to post a message asking for help. A person responded to my 'plea for help' by typing the letters "RTFM"! At that time I didn't know what RTFM meant. I eventually corrected the fault myself and did find out what the letters RTFM meant. Consequently, I did not post a message asking for help again! What I did do, was start researching everything I could find out about Macintosh Computers and how they work. I purchased so many books, subscribed to so many Mac magazines, downloaded so much information from the Internet. I soaked up every bit of information I could. I took my first Mac apart and put it back together again and was surprised it still worked! I've had good mentors along this journey of learning, who have taught me many things. Eventually my journey brought me to WAMUG! I have strongly believed in WAMUG's principles and work since joining many years ago. And I have tried to give help and encouragement to people wanting to get the best possible results from their Apple Mac experience. I don't expect accolades for helping people. Helping people gives me a good feeling. We all experience problems at some time and need help. If we can help each other, that is what we do .... It's The Mac Way! So In Conclusion: To be recognised in this way for my work is very gratifying. It's a great feeling to be appreciated. And I thank you for it. Thank You!
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