About Us
APCUG, an international, cross-platform (Windows, OSX, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome) association, is a valuable resource for technology and computer user groups, helping them stay connected, informed, and effective in their mission to support and educate their members.
The association offers various services to member groups, including three monthly Wednesday Workshops and quarterly Saturday Safaris. These workshops provide presentations on various topics to enhance group members’ knowledge and expertise in multiple technology areas. In addition, the videos are available on YouTube for member groups to use at monthly or Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings.
Other member group benefits include the popular Speakers Bureau; member groups may request an interactive presentation for their meeting from over 100 topics. Member group editors receive articles they can use in group newsletters (PUSH). The articles are written by group members, sponsors, etc. APCUG has also received permission from many online authors to use their articles in group newsletters. Groups occasionally receive information regarding discounts or special offers to share with members.
APCUG was founded in 1986 and is dedicated to helping its member groups succeed by providing them with resources and support for their members. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Mission Statement
APCUG’s mission is to:
- Encourage, promote, and enable communications and the exchange of information among its member groups;
- Assist member groups in the fulfillment of their educational and charitable missions and other activities that support those missions;
- Promote the awareness of the value of user groups to the community and the technology industry; and
- Facilitate communication among member groups, the community and the technology industry.
APCUG itself is not a user group; only user groups themselves are members. APCUG’s products and provides services to group leaders, who can then share them with their members.
Member groups receive messages about updates, changes, or special news and information. APCUG does not share e-mail addresses. The organization is not a part of, nor a representative of any manufacturer, product, reseller, dealer, consultant, or business.