BMUG

Reader Chuck Heath sent me more info on the situation with the Berkely Macintosh User Group (BMUG):

"After performing the first complete inventory and audit in the organization's history, BMUG's new Board of Directors and new Executive Director have decided on the following course of action:

1) BMUG, the world1s largest Macintosh users group, is a viable and necessary organization that will continue to serve its 10,000 members worldwide;
2) BMUG will continue to provide Planet BMUG, our Web site, newsletter content, main meetings and SIGs;
3) BMUG has reduced staff and reduced public access to our offices in order to streamline our operations and focus on our mission of sharing information.

In the past BMUG was slow to respond to changing conditions, and our "business as usual" was just not good business. We are changing the way we do business to create a financially sound, customer service oriented, non-profit organization. The brand spanking new Board of Directors and our spiffy new Executive Director are hard at work developing a solid financial plan, a marketing plan to increase the BMUG membership, and new programs to provide even better benefits to our members.

BMUG is in the business of sharing information. We intend to continue to do so. In our 14th year of operation, it's time for BMUG to refocus its efforts to better answer the changing needs of its 10,000 members and the Mac community.

The bottom line is BMUG LIVES!

Over the next few months BMUG will need the continued support of our members and volunteers. After this short--term regrouping, BMUG will be even better at the business of sharing information.

To find out how you can "Help BMUG," check the BMUG Web site at www.bmug.org or the Planet BMUG BBS. Tax deductible contributions should be sent to: HELP BMUG, 1442A Walnut Street #62, Berkeley, CA 94709-1496.

BMUG is a vital community!
* The Planet BMUG BBS: BMUG will continue to provide this forum for the community of Mac users worldwide.
* The BMUG Web site: BMUG will maintain and build its presence on the Web.
* The BMUG Newsletter: BMUG will continue to develop newsletter content though we are reevaluating methods of delivery as part of our smarter business practices.
* The BMUG Helpline: Helpline volunteers are currently discussing methods to continue providing this valuable service.
* BMUG main meetings and SIGs: BMUG will continue to hold meetings and SIGs on a weekly basis. Please check the Web page, BMUG Central on the Planet BMUG BBS, or the office door for a weekly schedule.
* BMUG Choice Products: BMUG will continue to recommend the best of the best of everything Mac."