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Middle America User Group Bios
Middle America User Group Bios
ILLINOIS
District 300 Apple/Macintosh
Name of Group: District 300 Apple/Macintosh Users Group (AMUG300)
City & State: Carpentersville, Illinois
Contact Person: Stan Sanderson
Address: 340 Tee Lane, Carpentersville, IL 60110
Phone: 708-426-1798 (Work)
Email Accounts: StantonS@aol.com
Meetings date, time, and location: Second Saturday of month, 9:30 a.m., Dundee-Crown H.S. (Carpentersville)
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Educational
Specialities: New users, educational use of computers
Membership Fee: No membership fee charged
Publications:(Occasional) Run AMUG 300
What do you get as member: Answers to questions
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: While our emphasis is on educational computing, membership is open to all. We have experienced people who can answer questions!
NorthShore Apple/Mac Users' Group
Name of Group: Northshore Apple/Mac Users' Group
City & State: Evanston IL
Contact Person:Ditto Nesbitt
Address 1492 Edgewood Lane, Winnetka IL 60093
Phone: (708) 441-5004
Email Account: GEnie: D.Nesbitt
Meeting Date, time and location: Last Saturday of each month; 10 am Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Rd. Evanston
Type of UG: Community (open to everyone)
Membership Fee: $10 per year
Publications: monthly newsletter
What do you get as member: Access to our PD libraries (Apple II, MAC, Apple IIgs), help, general networking, demos, etc...
Blurb: We are one of the few remaining groups with an Apple II sig, and continue to support it as well as the Mac. We particularly welcome new Mac users. We're a fairly small group and can offer a lot of personal attention as well as networking between meetings.
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group)
Name of Group: QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group)
City & State: Rock Island, IL Moline, IL
Davenport, IA Bettendorf, IA
Contact Person: Jackie Christopher
Address: 8810 Ridgewood Road, Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 787-5361
Email Accounts: Internet JC18702@deere.com
Meetings date, time, and location: 3rd Tuesday each month
7:00 p.m.
Mississippi Bend AEA, 729 -21st St, Bettendorf, IA
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: Many education and business members
Membership Fee: $15 year
Publications: QCMUG, monthly newsletter
What do you get as member:
Newsletter, DOM for $2, Large public domain and shareware library, and doorprizes or raffles when we have something to give away.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group:
Our greatest asset is the knowledge of our members. We have experienced members who can help you with mac problems. We have many education members and business members. Our guest speakers are great!
INDIANA
Hmm... (Hoosier Mac Mentors)
Name of Group: Hmm... (Hoosier Mac Mentors)
City & State: Seymour, IN 47274
Contact Person: Charles Moman
Address: 528 East 16th Street - Seymour, IN 47274
Phone:812.523.1532
Email Accounts: IDEAnetMac
Meetings date, time, and location: We are an "online" group that "meets" on IDEAnet - the educator's toll-free BBS within Indiana. I moderate the Mac Conference - do reviews - tell about special deals for UG members - answer a million questions.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Education
Specialities: HyperCard & ClarisWorks
Membership Fee: none - no need right now.
Publications: Online reports
What do you get as member: Info, help, uploaded PD/shareware files.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: We have over 600 people in my Mac Conference, so we have users with a wide amount of skills and experience. We help with purchase decisions for individuals and schools. Great Resource!
IOWA
Central Iowa Area Macintosh User Group
Name of Group: Central Iowa Area Macintosh User Group (abrev. CIA Mug)
City & State: Cedar Rapids, IA
Contact Person: Bruce Nemecek
Address: 4580 J. St. S.W., Cedar Rapids, IA. 52404
Phone: 319-363-1195
Email Accounts: RBruceN
Meetings date, time, and location: First Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm. - 8:30pm., Collins Cafeteria
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community, Business and Education
Specialities: DTP
Membership Fee: New-$25 first yr, renewals-$20/yr.
Publications: Mac-a-Gram published monthly
What do you get as member: Monthly newsletter, unlimited access to PD Library (free if you bring a machine to the meetings), support
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: We are a diverse group that covers most Mac interest levels and as such can provide most users with something of interest.
North East IOWA PC User Group
Name of Group: North East IOWA PC User Group
City & State: Waterloo, IA
Contact : Waterloo Public Library (319) 291-4476
Address:NORTHEAST IOWA PC USER GROUP, P.O. BOX 974, Waterloo. Iowa 50704
Phone: (319) 291-4476
Library BB (CVBB): (319) 291-4425
Meetings date, time, and location: The third Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm. -
8:30pm., in the University on Northern Iowa Business building. Call Waterloo Library at
319-291-4476 or BB at 319-291-4425. For mor info.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community, Business, Education & Industry
Specialities: DOS and Windows applications
Membership Fee: New-$25 first yr, renewals-$20/yr.
Publications: NE IOWA PC Users Newsletter ,published monthly
What do you get as member: Monthly newsletter, unlimited access to PD Library
(More time on the Waterloo Library Bulletin Board), support. Info. on new products
We are a diverse group, of educators, professionals, factory workers .
A group that covers most PC interest levels and as such can provide most users
with something of interest. We can help you with Windows or DOS and hardware.
KANSAS
Apple Tree User Group
Name of Group:Apple Tree User Group
City & State:Hutchinson, KS
Contact Person:Shane Blanchett
Address:908 North Walnut Street
Phone:316-663-1582
Email Accounts:ATUG Pres@aol.com
Meetings date, time, and location:Third Friday of each month from 6:30-8:45pm at the Hutchinson Public Library Auditorium.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.):Community
Specialities:Regularly updated software libraries. Beginners interest group.
Membership Fee:$25.00 first year, 20.00 every year after that.
Publications:
What do you get as member:BBS Access, resource center access, 3rd party vendor discounts, products from Apple at user group prices, newsletter with reviews and other useful information, monthly meetings, and more.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group:Great way to get to know other Macintosh users each month while you enjoy product demos, chat, and more all at one time!
Lawrence Apple Users Group (LAUG).
Name of Group: Lawrence Apple Users Group (LAUG).
City & State: Lawrence, Kansas (KS).
Contact Person: Michael Davidson.
Address: P. O. Box 3181, Lawrence, KS 66046.
Phone: 913-842-6266.
Email Accounts: davidsonm at aol.com; Michael Davidson on the local MacRocosm BBS.
Meetings date, time, and location: Third Saturday of every month, 4:00-6:00 PM at the Kansas University Computer Center Auditorium.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community.
Specialities: None.
Membership Fee: $18 per year pro-rated on a September renewal.
Publications: The Lawrence Apple Users Group Newsletter.
What do you get as member: Members of the LAUG enjoy many benefits, not the least of which is meeting other Apple and Macintosh enthusiasts. For a modest $18 per year (pro-rated on a September renewal), members receive a Starter Disk, a monthly newsletter and software disk, special access to and privileges on the local MacRocosm Bulletin Board System (Finder-like graphic user interface), a good chance of winning a monthly (often wonderful) door prize, and access to the LAUGs extensive library of Apple system software, utilities, official documentation, technical notes, CD-ROMs, videotapes, and training materials.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: There is no better way to meet and share information with other Apple and Macintosh enthusiasts in Lawrence than to come to a LAUG meeting.
Leavenworth Macintosh User Group (LeMUG).
Name of Group: Leavenworth Macintosh User Group (LeMUG).
City & State: Leavenworth, Kansas (KS).
Contact Person: Barry Quensel.
Address: 979 North Highway 5, Lansing, KS 66043.
Phone: 913-727-5863.
Meetings date, time, and location: Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Leavenworth Public Library.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community.
Specialties: None.
Membership Fee: $20 per year.
Publications: The LeMUG Newsletter.
What do you get as member: Members of LeMUG may attend the monthly meeting and become acquainted with other local Macintosh enthusiasts. Members receive the monthly newsletter, which contains helpful articles, reviews and a listing of the Disk Of the Month. Members also may receive free software and access to the local FirstClass Bulletin Board System (Finder-like graphic user interface), and access to the LeMUG library of Apple system software, utilities, official documentation, technical notes, CD-ROMs, videotapes, and training materials. Our members have a wide range of experience and are willing to help anyone with a problem or question.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: There is no better way to meet and share information with other Macintosh enthusiasts in Leavenworth than to become to a LeMUG member.
KENTUCKY
AppleSiders of Cincinnati Macintosh & Apple // users group
Name of Group:AppleSiders of Cincinnati Macintosh & Apple // users group
City & State: Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky
Contact Person:Chris Tarnowieckyi, President
Address:2502 Airy Court, Cincinnati OH 45239
Phone:513-741-4329
Email Accounts: GJohnston, TFCrooker, MrCRT
Meetings date, time, and location: Applesider SIGs meet in several locations each month. Call 513-741-4329 for details or the club BBS at 606-572-5375.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.):Community
Specialities:Mac & Apple // information and help.
Membership Fee:$20.00 a year
Publications:Poke Apple Newsletter
What do you get as member: Meetings and Newsletter with lectures, Dealer demo's and Dealer displays,Door Prizes,Raffle , Shareware Freeware disks of the month in extensive library, club BBS, AppleVention computer convention, and swapfests.
MICHIGAN
Flint Apple Club, Inc.
Name of Group: Flint Apple Club, Inc.
City & State: Flint MI (Michigan)
Contact Person: Roger Krawiec or
Address: P.O. Box 460, Flint MI 48501
Phone: 810-238-6515 (24 hr machine)
Email Accounts:
Meetings date, time, and location: 3rd Tuesday on month at the Elms School, Elms Rd. N of Coldwater, Flushing, MI
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): community
Specialities: Apple II; Macintosh; clones; IBM-clones
Membership Fee: $20
Publications: FACsheet Newsletter
What do you get as member: Latest Apple Info; Public domain library; Video & CD-ROM library; Newsletter; Company demo's; all around GREAT people!
Mac-In-Awe MUG
Name of Group: Mac-In-Awe MUG
City & State: mid-Michigan, covering Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, and areas north & west
Contact Person: Marianne Young
Address: c/o G.A. Dow Library, 1710 W St Andrews, Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 517-839-9792
Email Accounts: AOL
Meetings date, time, and location: 2nd Sat. of each month, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at Michigan Molecular Institute, 1910 W St Andrews, Midland, MI
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: range from Novice to power desktop publishing, etc.
Membership Fee: $21 per year plus one-time memberhip
fee of $10
Publications: Mouse Tales
What do you get as member: monthly newsletter; access to user contacts on all levels, from novice to expert, to talk to, both to share experiences as well as answer hardware, software, etc. questions; access to up-to-date Public Domain/Shareware library and multiple disks of the month; access to system software updates, as our license with Apple Computer allows us to distribute; monthly meetings have question & answer sessions plus the general program; our commercial library has video training tapes and reference books as well as commercial program demo disks to borrow
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: Our group is a cross-section of about 120 member families, with members ranging from true novices who have yet to purchase their first computer to expert systems analysts.
Michigan Apple Users Group
Name of Group: Michigan Apple Users Group
City & State: Southfield, MI
Contact Person: Carl Pendracki
Address: 30301 Spring River, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (810) 647-7052
Email Accounts:
Meetings date, time, and location: Last Tuesday of month at 7:00 P.M. Southfield Lathrup High School at 12 Mile & Evergreen
Type of UG (community, business, etc.):community user group
Specialities:Apple II E; II GS; MacIntosh & IBM/Compatible Links
Membership Fee: $25.00 per year includes monthly subscription to the Applegram
Publications: The Applegram
What do you get as member: newsletter; Special Interest Group Meetings, Monthly Business Meeting & Raffle; Mac/Apple II/IBM-Mac Link Disk Libraries, Special Assistance for Members using specific softwear or Hardware
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group:
Michigan Apple is the oldest computer users group in the state. It has access to human resources which bridge many interests. Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, Professional Athletes, and Business People from a variety of Americana have found computer assistance and lifelong friends
MINNESOTA
MacKato User Group
Name of Group: MacKato User Group
City & State: Mankato, MN
Contact Person: Timothy Madsen
Address: PO Box 232
Phone: 507-278-4499 (BBS)
Email Accounts: MacKato UG
Meetings date, time, and location: Second Monday, 7PM, Mankato East High School
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): community
Specialities: Novice to intermediate user
Membership Fee: individual membership >> $25 per year
Publications: MacKato News
What do you get as member: Access to BBS, membership discount card
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: We offer a vast wealth of knowledge built into the officers and members--from technical training to tips on how to use a word processor effectively.
School of Medicne Mac Users Group (SMMUG)
Name of Group: School of Medicne Mac Users Group (SMMUG)
City & State: Duluth, MN
Contact Person: Jean LeRoy
Address: 248 Lewis Street, Duluth MN 55803
Phone: 218 724-3447
Email Accounts: AOL Sweet Pee
Meetings date, time, and location: 2nd Tuesday of Month, UMD School of Medicine Building, Room 130
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: Long time users and beginners willing to help others insert the Mac into their bloodline
Membership Fee: $20.00 yr
Publications: SMMUGazette, Monthly newsletter
What do you get as member: Newsletter and Forum for help etc
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: You are missing alot if you don't join our group, we cater to all levels of users, no question too dumb to ask. Meet others who do what you do and trade ideas. We are lots of fun and we always have cookies at Christmas!
MISSOURI
Apple Bits Users Group (ABUG)
Name of Group: Apple Bits Users Group (ABUG)
City & State: Kansas City, Missouri
Contact Person: Heath B. Winer
Address: 10201 El Monte Overland Park, Kansas 66207-3635
Phone: (913) 648-4241
Email Accounts: AOL - HeathW;Internet - heathw@tyrell.net; ABUG BBS - 0722
Meetings date, time, and location: 4th Tuesday of the Month, UMKC Med. School, 2411 Holmes, Kanas City, MO.
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: Apple II Suport and Education
Membership Fee: New - $30.00 and Renew - $25.00
Publications: Monthly News Mailer, In One Place
What do you get as member: Welcome to all functions and meetings, In One Place every month, access to our vast software libraries, and more!
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group:
The Apple Bits Users Group is a Non-Profit, volunteer organization dedicated to sharing Apple II information, technical help, and keeping the greatest computer in history STRONG!
Apple Squires of the Ozarks, Inc.
Name of Group: Apple Squires of the Ozarks, Inc.
City & State: Springfield, MO
Contact Person: Greg & Debbie Lane
Address: PO Box 3986, Springfield, MO 65808
Phone: 417-869-8552
Email Accounts: AOL - MargaretC6, or Internet - Greg.Lane@C-Matrix.Springfield.Mo.US
Meetings date, time, and location: Third Saturday each month, 9:00 a.m. 2850 N. Park Ave., Springfield, MO
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: Apple II and Macintosh
Membership Fee: $35/new, or $20/year/renewal
Publications: Worm's View
What do you get as member: monthly newsletter, access to public domain and shareware software, extensive book library, lending library, country store, special interest groups, monthly meetings of interest to all computer users, ribbon reinking service, reference library, and help just a phone call away.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: The opportunity to share ideas, companionship in a friendly atmosphere, the latest information on hardware and software, and direct access to experienced users of all types of computers.
OHIO
Apple-Dayton Inc
Name of Group: Apple-Dayton Inc
City & State: Dayton OH
Contact Person: Jim Mann
Address: P.O. Box 3240 dayton OH 45401-3240
Phone: (513) 376-4922
Email Accounts: AL: UG0056 Internet; jmann@antioc.antioch.edu
Meetings date, time, and location: Second Monday Antioch College Yellow Springs OH
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community Mac/Apple II
Specialities: Apple II and Appleworks SIGs
Membership Fee: $25 annual
Publications: Apple-Dayton Journal
What do you get as member: Monthly journal, access to BBS
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group: Apple-Dayton focuses on the new Mac user and supports Apple II computers.
Country Computer Club
Name of Group: Country Computer Club
City & State: Wooster, OH
Contact Person: John Bastin
Address: 530 High Street
Phone:216/264-9285
Email Accounts:aq133@cleveland.freenet.edu
jbastin@delphi.com
John.Bastin@f90.n2440.z1.fidonet.org
JohnBastin@aol.com
Meetings date, time, and location:Third Thursday of the month
7:00 PM Wayne County Public Library
Type of UG (community, business, etc.): Community
Specialities: Apple //, Macintosh
Membership Fee: $20 first year, $15 renewal
Publications: "Apple Seeds" newsletter
What do you get as member: Subscription to newsletter, full membership on the Country Computer BBS, support from other users of your computer platform and software, access to PD and shreware disk library for both platforms.
25 word Blurb on why someone should come to your group:
The CCC membership provides local support for Apple // and Macintosh, while the BBS link to FIDOnet connects you to the world.
NEO Apple Corps
Name of Group: NEO Apple Corps
City & State: Cleveland, Ohio
Contact Person: Chuck Hogye
Address: 2845 Fowler Drive, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094-8433
Phone: 216/944-4439
Email Accounts: DTPCHUCK @ AOL.COM
Meetings date, time location: 3rd Saturdays, Independenc Library, Independence OH, 9 am to 12 pm
Also East SIG/ClarisWorks meets last Mondays at 6:30 PM
Type of UG: Community
Specialities: System discussions, member show-n-tell, vendor demonstrations
Membership fee: $25 family, $10 BBS access
Publications: Apple Bits newsletter
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Apple Users Club
Name of Group: Wisconsin Apple Users Club
City & State: Milwaukee, WI
Contact Person: Bruce Kosbab
Address 2109 N. 61st Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Phone: (414) 771-6086
Email Account: BoardWAUC (414) 543-9660 (#53)
Meeting Date, time and location: First Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Jackson Park Lutheran Church, 4535 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Type of UG: Community (open to everyone)
Membership Fee: $25 per year
Publications: WAUCtalk (monthly newsletter)
What do you get as member: Access to our BBS, access to our PD libraries (Apple II, MAC, Apple IIgs), help, and more.
Blurb: Our main goal is to make sure everyone can feel comfortable with their Apple wether beginner or novice. We offer help on all levels.
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Last updated: June 28, 1995
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