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General Meeting

On the second Thursday of each month, PT SLUG holds its general meeting. Each meeting features a guest speaker, who offers interesting information on Macintosh or related topics. Following the meeting, SLUG members will be available to answer questions. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at the Tri Area Community Center. Call Gary Estes 732-4523 for details.

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Mac Programs SIGIntermediate Mac SIG

The Intermediate Mac SIG covers certain programs that come with the Mac, the latest versions of iLife and iWork, plus other digital media programs available on the WSU lab computers. This SIG meets on the third Friday of the month in the new WSU computer room. For more information contact Gary Estes. slugprez@me.com

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Intro to Mac SIG Intro to Mac SIG

The Introduction to the Mac SIG covers basic Mac operations and programs. It is intended for new Mac users and those who need a refresher on the use of the Mac. Topics covered can be found in Robin Williams book series "The Little Mac Book", which is the recommended text. This SIG meets on the fourth Friday of the month in the new WSU computer room. For more information contact SIG Leader Bob Snow,

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PT SLUG Membership Services and Benefits

  • Monthly meetings feature a speaker, news about computing, and a chance to discuss computer problems with other members. A new feature is 30 minutes of basic Mac tips with Bob Snow before each meeting.
  • PT SLUG has an extensive lending library of computer-related books, with the main focus on Mac subjects. Follow the link to the Library page on this website for a a listing of available books and how to borrow them.
  • PT SLUG publishes a monthly newsletter, Slug Tracks, which is available on the group website and in hard copy form at meetings. Members who have computer equipment for sale or trade may advertise at no charge.
  • Other benefits of membership include free help with computer hardware and software problems from several group members. PTSLUG has also arranged discounts with several software and book publishing companies and with MacMall.
  • To take advantage of our services just print out our membership form at this link --> Form
    with a check for $20 and send it to our treasurer, Joe Braun. The address is on the form.

PT SLUG Special Interest Groups: (SIGs)

Macintosh Programs Workshop
 The intermediate level Mac Programs Workshop Special Interest Group (SIG) will start up again on May 21st. The computers have been moved at WSU and the new space provides room for 8 WSU iMac desktops plus space for 4 people who can bring their own laptops. The regular date for the workshops is the third Friday monthly at 7 p.m. The workshops are free, but reservations are required. An email announcement will be sent out in advance covering the topics and instructions on how to sign up. Priority is given to current PTSLUG members—if space permits, members of the public may attend. If you would like to join PTSLUG or are not certain if your dues are current, please contact PTSLUG treasurer Joe Braun.

Introduction to the Mac Workshop
In March, PTSLUG started a new SIG called the Introduction to the Mac Workshop. It is offered on the fourth Friday of the month in the new WSU computer room at the WSU Jefferson County Extension in the Shold Business Park, Port Hadlock at 7 p.m. The workshop is limited to 12 participants, 8 using the WSU desktop iMacs and 4 who can bring their own laptops. We fill the slots first with current members, then open up the remaining spaces to the general public. There is no charge for these hands-on workshops. The next workshop will be held on May 28th.

The focus will be on learning the basics of the Mac operating system and its programs. The workshops are designed for those who are new to the Mac or need instruction or refresher work on the essential components. The classes are not intended for intermediate users. Each workshop stands on its own, so if you miss one or more of them you will have no problem attending any particular workshop.

The workshop will be announced by email and email reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to receive priority on space assignments and are not sure if your membership is current, contact PTSLUG treasurer Joe Braun. The presenter is Bob Snow, who can be contacted at sherman101@mac.com.


Discounts on Computer Books

O'REILLY PUBLISHING
Many of the books we review (and that can be checked out from the club library) are available from O'Reilly Publishing. Active PT SLUG members receive 35% off any O'Reilly, No Starch, Paraglyph, Pragmatic Bookshelf, SitePoint, or Syngress book and 45% off all e-books purchased directly from O'Reilly's website. Members are also entitled to a discount on O'Reilly conferences and tutorials.

Include the code available from Member Services chair Charlie Fleishman (531-2229) when ordering online or by phone 800-998-9938. Free ground shipping is available for online orders of at least $29.95 that go to a single U.S. address.

PEACHPIT PRESS
Long-time technology publisher Peachpit Press offers a selection of Mac-related titles from familiar authors like Robin Williams, David Blatner, and Jim Heid. Books can be ordered through their website at a 35% discount. Contact Member Services chair Charlie Fleishman (531-2229) for the discount code.

TAKE CONTROL
PT SLUG is a member of the TidBITS Publishing’s Take Control User Group Program. Take Control is an innovative publishing venture that provides focused, inexpensive ebooks covering a variety of Mac-related subjects. They publish a short (60-150 pages) book in PDF format that focuses on just the material needed. Prices run from $5-$15. 

Take Control provides a 30% discount for PT SLUG members. Contact Member Services chair Charlie Fleishman (531-2229) for the discount code.

 

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