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Welcome!. Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG ® ) Ontario (Toronto) Regional Chapter Meeting May 24, 2012. Regional Chapters. Agenda. ** After the meeting, the group will go to “Union Social” bar across the street. About GPUG. Founded in 2007 Officially recognized by Microsoft

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  1. Welcome! Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG®) Ontario (Toronto)Regional Chapter MeetingMay 24, 2012 Regional Chapters

  2. Agenda ** After the meeting, the group will go to “Union Social” bar across the street.

  3. About GPUG • Founded in 2007 • Officially recognized by Microsoft • The largest, independent group for users of Microsoft Dynamics GP • 3,000+ company members

  4. GPUG Membership Basic Membership Includes: • eNewsletter • Level 100 Webinars • Paid access to Regional Chapter Meetings & Events • Partner Showcase Webinars • Academy Learning • Share My Code Premium Membership Includes: • Basic level benefits, PLUS: • Unlimited Workshops, Webinars & Roundtables • FREE access to Regional Chapter Meetings & Events • Special Interest Groups • Microsoft Conduit Meetings • Discounts on Summit (annual conf) • Free & Discounted Academy Courses A single GPUG Membership includes benefits for your entire organization. www.gpug.com

  5. Lunch & Learn Program • Pre-Planned Webinars • Second Tuesday Every Month around noon • Popular Topics by Subject Matter Experts • Great for Regional Chapter Meeting Content!

  6. Regional Chapter Meetings • Free at all times for Premium Members • Basic – $20. • GPUG collects money when registering • When over lunch – price goes up • At times we have sponsors to cover costs.

  7. Objectives • Provides an invaluable opportunity to meet neighboring Dynamics GP users • Learn from one another’s experiences • Gather feedback to share with Microsoft • Learn about companion products

  8. Networking(The Interview Game) • Name • Company • Role in Company • How long you have used Dynamics GP • What GP challenges keep you up at night? • What do you hope to accomplish by attending Regional Chapter meetings like this one?

  9. Management Reporter 2012 Presented by Regional Chapters

  10. Ontario Regional Chapter Moving Forward & Making it a Success! Regional Chapters

  11. Frequency of Meetings • Quarterly, GPUG Summit & DayONE • Planned in advance • Needed Dates, Schedule, Locations, Topics, Desired Sponsors from Chairs

  12. Meeting Dates

  13. Future Plans ?3rd Thursday of Quarter

  14. Local Leadership • GPUG Regional Chapters are led by local users who provide: • Overall leadership and specific “grass-roots” value to peers • Direction and decisions on applicable educational topics and meeting agendas • Guidance to GPUG • Meeting site, format, date suggestions • Local Meeting facilitators • Outstanding VALUE to themselves and local peers

  15. Leadership • Chairperson • Debbie Clark, Entertainment One Television • Phone: [416] 646-2400 x372 • Email: dclark@entonegroup.com • Executive Advisor – Don Evans, Culliton Brothers • Other Positions - available • Vice Chair of Memberships • Vice Chair of Communications

  16. Chair Responsibilities • To oversee Regional Chapter • Develops meeting objectives and plans • Coordinates dates, topics and sponsor needs with Deneen • Facilitates meetings or finds a facilitator • Collect and synthesize feedback to ensure members are finding value • Provides feedback to GPUG staff • “Knows what members want.” - Stays abreast Chapter membership for priorities, topics, programming, etc. • Looks for SME (Subject Matter Experts) who can present • Be a Premium Member – for access to information and understand GPUG experience

  17. Vice Chair for Membership • Oversees chapter membership roster for accuracy and completeness • Collects and submits onsite meeting attendance • Polices appropriate conduct during meetings • Heads recruiting new members • Marketing to users where possible • Sample invite letter • Forwards on GPUG invite to other GP contacts & partners • Looking for SME (subject matter experts) to leverage

  18. Vice Chair for Communication • Oversees communication to members • Manages LinkedIn Sub-group • Submit registration list to Deneen@GPUG.com • Maintains Chapter records • Prepare meeting summary/recap for the GPUG Magazine (include pictures, if applicable) • Meeting evaluation owner • Meeting note taker

  19. Partner Involvement • Best source for Subject Matter Experts • Best Practices • Have Partners submit topics they can cover in future meetings. • Partners Must Come with Users • Challenges You May Experience • Not a Sales Event! • Report violators to Kim@GPUG.com

  20. ISV Component • Users gain from education of complimentary solutions in a non-threatening environment • ISVs gain from building awareness of solutions to our community • Financial support when sponsoring (attendance is free for all)

  21. ISV Expectations When Sponsoring • 1 hour presentation • Logo on invite • Can bring materials, gifts for attendees • Follow up allowed with users who give permission • Premium ISVs can have unlimited meetings • Basic ISVs are allowed 1 meeting / year

  22. Thank you for coming!! Win a GP training book from accolade

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