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Archive Notes -- First Meeting

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1. Photos-First Meeting 3/23/04

2. Flyer

3. Press Release

4. Newspaper Articles

 Susquehanna Macintosh Users Group Meeting

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:30 pm

1. Photos-First Meeting 4/23/04

The above photo shows the one of the impressive signs that Park Williams created and hung up at all turns in the corridors.

The above photo shows Penn College technical administrator Kevin Sullivan standing at right in dark gray shirt with his back to us, while Geoff Knauth standing at rear left in red sweater, orates regarding the excitement of seeing so many Mac users gathered together in Williamsport for the first time in history.

The above photo shows. standing from left to right, Penn College organizer Park Williams standing at far left in the green shirt, founder/organizer/moderator Dan Mason standing center left in the plaid shirt, and Kevin Sullivan standing at the front of room (next to the poster of the 1984 Apple ad).

Head Count

Counting us organizers and visiting Apple representative Rusty Clementoni, I think we had about 28 total people in the room (though some had to leave early before others arrived). ((And I suspect we "lost" a few people due to the last-minute date change from 3/16 to 3/23 due to the SNOWstorm .... people who probably did not know the new date.))

This meeting was moderated by Dan Mason, with technical parts handled by Kevin Sullivan and Park Williams.

Many thanks to Kevin Sullivan and Park Williams from the college for making this meeting space and equipment available -- without which, this event would not have been possible..

But ..... Can We Keep The People Returning ?

Having a good turnout on the first meeting is great. The challenge now -- is to keep people interested enough to keep returning. Back about 1998 the Williamsport Computer Club used to get around 40 people, but in recent years they have trouble getting enough people for a meeting. The Danville Apple Pi Mac group seems to be undergoing a somewhat similar slump.

2. Flyer

Flyer - JPEG -- for viewing only Flyer - PDF -- for printing -- use Adobe Acrobat Reader flyer drawn courtesy Dan Mason

3. Press Release

WILLIAMSPORT, PA -- The Susquehanna Macintosh Users Group will hold it's first meeting on Tuesday March 16, 7:30 pm, in Williamsport at Pennsylvania College of Technology, ATHS building, Room W103. Directions and more information are at www.SusquehannaMacUsers.com or Dan Mason 323-7760 evenings or James Ingram 772-1323 afternoons or evenings.

All Macintosh computer users, from beginning to advanced, are invited. The program will consist of a brief get-acquainted session, and then a question and answer session and "what's new" presentation conducted by Penn College Technology Administrator Kevin Sullivan. There will also be a discussion of what kinds of future programs would be of most interest, and desired meeting frequency.

"I'm so excited to finally have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other Macintosh users right here in Williamsport, instead of having to drive several hours to another city", said organizer Dan Mason. "If this group succeeds, it should be a real benefit to all businesses and individuals in this community, to make them more aware of the unequalled capabilities of the Macintosh computer."

4. Newspaper Articles

The above press release was emailed to the 3 local news publications, resulting in the following articles.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette, March 7, 2004

Webb Weekly, March 3, 2004

Webb Weekly, Internet Web Page, March 8, 2004

East Lycoming Shopper, March 8, 2004