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Getting
Started

The user group "Starter
Kit" was developed by the SWUGN committee to make it easier
to start a local user group. With the help of current and
past user group leaders, this document has evolved from a collection
of documents into one single resource. If you are considering
starting a local user group, download and read the "Starter
Kit" document first.

Getting
Help

Contact the SWUGN
representative in your region for assistance with your first meeting.
The SWUGN committee is comprised of current and former user group
leaders, and each committee member is familiar with how important
that first meeting is.

Your
First Meeting

Your first user group
meeting is very important, and will help set the direction of your
group. Define an agenda that will be engaging to your attendees,
but leave some time to discuss among your members what you hope
to accomplish long term with your user group. Meeting frequency,
meeting times, and meeting locations are all important subjects
that should be addressed.
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