The MUG Center

Apple and Macintosh User Group News and Information Since 2000

  • MUG Tips & Tricks: Organize Your Meeting Materials…On Wheels

    Most user groups meet in rented or borrowed space.While computers, projectors and monitors usually need to be transported in dedicated cases, there are a wide variety of supplies and items that you need (or may need) at every meeting. Pens,… more ›

  • Raffles, Drawings & Door Prizes

    An 8/11/03 discussion on the Apple User Group Discussion List (AUGD) about door prizes yielded a substantial amount of interesting and useful information on the subject of door prizes, raffles and drawings, including: Laws vary from state-to-state (and in some… more ›

  • Getting Publicity for Your Mac User Group

    In order for people to join your Macintosh User Group, they need to know you exist. Here are a few ideas which can help you get the publicity you need. Some are easy, and can be done at no cost.… more ›

  • Working with Presenters

    by Dave Marra (After conducting an excellent session in the User Group Lounge at Macworld Expo NYC 2001, Dave Marra, Apple Senior Systems Engineer, agreed to put together this piece on how to find and work with presenters. Many thanks… more ›

  • Free Resources for Mac User Groups

    Whether you’re just starting your Macintosh User Group, or if you’re trying to grow and offer new services, there are things you need to help you function. You can pay for them, or, if you don’t mind a little advertising,… more ›

  • Leadership Library

    Opening Sessions & Keynotes User Group Operations User Group Interaction Marketing & Publicity Vendor & Retailer Relationships Working With People MUG Communications Youth & Campus Group Sessions Events & Community Activities Leadership Tools, Resources & Training Switchers   Opening Sessions… more ›

  • What Is a Macintosh User Group

    Macintosh User Groups (MUGs) are many things to many people. They range from a few friends who get together to share experiences and expertise, to organized community gatherings, to global organizations dedicated to the relentless pursuit of Mac excellence. There… more ›

  • Starting a Mac User Group

    Starting a MUG is easy! Just find one or two other people who are as enthusiastic about using the Macintosh as you are, and you’re on your way! No one has to be a technical expert, a business whiz, or… more ›

  • Find a Mac User Group

    There are hundreds of Macintosh User Groups all over the globe. Use these resources to locate the one(s) closest to you. The MUG Center’s Surfboard This comprehensive list of active user group web sites is in analog format, for easy… more ›

  • The MUG Center Survey

    Macintosh User Groups come in a variety of styles, focuses and structures. Campus, application-specific, community, industry, online and many others make up the dynamic and evolving user group community. Questions and results so far: 2006 Rate The User Group Events… more ›