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CWUG's 2008 Computer Recycling Drive

Welcome to the Chicago Windows User Group

The Chicago Windows User Group (CWUG), founded in May 2003 and now over 2,400 members strong, aims to help everyone draw the fullest benefit from computers using Windows and software that runs on the Windows operating system. Explore this portal to find out about our meetings, benefits, special interest groups, community action, and becoming a member.
 Next Meetings

August 5 Live Meeting

Info and link:  learn about windows home server, windows media center and using the xbox 360 as a media center extender
Join the meeting. Call in: 866-500-6738, passcode 9374099.

August Meeting

Monday, August 18th Microsoft Office, Downers Grove
Registration link

CWUG Olympics (Geek Trivia, Competitions and Prizes)

September Meeting

Monday, September 15th Microsoft Office, 77 West Wacker, downtown Chicago
CWUG Olympics (Geek Trivia, Competitions and Prizes)
Top 5 finalists that are in the running for a very special prize will be announced!

Last but not least...

Be sure to check out the CWUG website and Facebook group:

If you have interest in the CowaLUNGa Bike Tour 2008 on Saturday, August 2nd there’s still time to sign up -  just join Team Microsoft – we’re already at 7 riders!

“Team Microsoft is a group of Microsoft employees, partners, customers, friends and family who all have the same goals: to give big, have fun and ride hard.”

The CWUG Crew
Highlights
The Media Center Experience (members only)
Based on the interest displayed during the Feb session I created a sub community on the topic. Come and see what is being posted.
CWUG Holiday Party Raises Money for Friends of Children in Therapy (FOCIT)
Culminis Compass Newsletter -- Updated Monthly
Check out the newsletter for special offers and news
General Interest
Note from the Editor
We want to know how best to facilitate your participation!
CWUG Mission Statement
What's our holy grail?
Future Directions of CWUG
Use this discussion to make suggestions and interact with the steering committee
Discuss the portal -- tell us what you think and make suggestions
Please use this discussion board to tell us what you think about the portal, make suggestions, and report problems (members only, requires login).
CWUG Donates 160 Computers to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago
We're happy to announce that the CWUG third anniversary party and computer recycling drive was a grand success...

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Become a CWUG member with portal privileges. You'll gain access to member-only content (including Resources, Forums, Community Sites, and About this Portal areas) where you can have discussions with other members, download presentations, and more.
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 CWUG Announcements
CWUG Switches to Monday meetings!
by Andrea Frank		 3/13/2008 10:31 AM
Starting in May we're switching evenings to the 3rd Monday of the month. Email blasts, the portal, and our Facebook group will keep you informed.
 
CWUG Facebook Group
by Andrea Frank		 3/13/2008 10:22 AM
Open to members of the Chicago, IL, network. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4397556247
 
 Letter From the Portal Editor

Record Numbers of Portal Accounts, SharePoint 2007 Upgrade

The CWUG editorial staff is pleased to announce that the number of registered CWUG SharePoint portal users is at an all-time high: there are approximately 700 active accounts, and this number is growing each month.  In addition to our portal users, each CWUG e-mail announcement reaches more than 1300 local in-boxes.  Your interest and participation make CWUG a core resource for the Chicagoland tech community. 

If you haven’t activated your CWUG portal account yet, now is a great time!

Andrea Frank, CWUG Portal Editor
Business & Technology Analyst/Senior Consultant
Friedrich, Klatt and Associates (FK&A)
 (Hidden) Past Meetings: CWUG's Vista Load Fest

 
Yes, the first CWUG loadfest was a big success. And now you can see the pictures!  A boat-load of eager CWUGers brought in their computers and we loaded up Microsoft's next Windows Operating System "Vista" . 

See the Loadfest Pictures!

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