GPUG Membership Benefits Overview & Orientation By: Bob Buresh GPUG Membership Manager April 16, 2015

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#GPUG Who is GPUG? Microsoft Users Partners Founded in 2006 The largest, independent group for users of Microsoft Dynamics ® GP Officially recognized by Microsoft with an Alliance Agreement Over 5,000 organizations (23,000+ individual members)

#GPUG Why GPUG? The GPUG Mission: Maximize value to individuals and companies using Dynamics GP. The GPUG Vision: To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics GP in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to see guidance on future development of Dynamics GP. Learn about valuable Dynamics GP features that are sitting idle You don’t know what you don’t know Network with other users and share experiences

#GPUG What do GPUG Members do? Share Learn Connect

#GPUG What Types of Activities are There? Online Discussion s Educational Webinars In Person Networking Academy Training Learning Events Over 500 Learning Opportunities & Educational Events Annually!

#GPUG What Types of Webinars Are There? Workshop Listen & Learn Presentations Roundtable Interactive Discussions How2 Deep Dive Conduit Microsoft Feedback Session Partner Showcase ISV Solutions Demo Lunch & Learn 2nd Tuesday of each Month Over 300 webinars a year, all recorded for access on-demand 24/7!

#GPUG How do I Learn From Others Like Me? Special Interest Groups (SIG) 23 SIGs By Role, Industry or Product… Professionals Ask the All Stars Builder Monday Business Intelligence Database Admin. Developers Unite Distribution/Mfg. Field Services Financial Mania HR/Payroll Leadership MR & Forecaster Friday Multicurrency New to GP Non-profit Reporting Security & Audit SharePoint SSRS Monday Systems Administrators Under 35 Upgrades Women in Dynamics

#GPUG A series of related educational webinars on a specific topic(s) within a short time frame! Current Series: Time to Upgrade Previous Series: Excel Series Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 Webinar Launch Series Looking for Education Quickly?

#GPUG Boost Training and Professional Development Meet locallyShare globally In Person Peer to Peer Networking 40+ Active Chapters in the U.S. & Canada Dedicated Regional Chapter Communities Online FREE Registration for Members Increase your Dynamics GP Competencies Attend a Local GPUG Meeting

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#GPUG Online or Onsite Training Live, hands-on training by expert instructors Earn CPE Credit for all courses 50% Discount for GPUG Members Deep Dive Classroom Training

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#GPUG Need CPE Credits? GPUG Academy - Distance Learning Online Training GPUG Academy - Summit Pre-Conference Onsite Training GPUG Summit Conference - Sessions Dynamic Communities is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:

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G 17 OCTOBER #INreno15 #GPUGSummit INcomparable Learning INnovative Ideas INfinite Experience Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada $200 Registration Discount for Members Over 900 registrants for Summit Sessions Largest Conference dedicated solely to Dynamics GP End Users!

#GPUG An exclusive online community to connect you with other Dynamics GP Users. Got Questions About Dynamics GP?

#GPUG GP SANDBOX Ready to roll up your sleeves & dig in to the latest Dynamics GP code-base?  GP Sandbox provides GPUG Members a cloud- based site to test drive Dynamics GP 2015  Try out modules and features  Great place to try new configurations - without affecting their company's data

#GPUG Share Your Knowledge. Hone Your Skills. Make a Difference! Professional Development Career Growth Leadership Skills Pay it Forward!

#GPUG Why GPUG? User driven to help grow your GP knowledge Endless learning, education & networking opportunities Largest Dynamics GP community by users for users Unlimited Educational resources for your entire organization – one low fee! Anonymous attendance to GPUG events – no outside solicitation or marketing. Numerous opportunities for professional development & career growth!

#GPUG How Much is a GPUG Membership? Access to All Webinars & Recorded Materials Free Registration to Chapter Meetings Attend Special Interest Groups Full Access to GPUG Discussion Boards Earn CPE Credits $200 Registration Discount to GPUG Summit 50% Discount on GPUG Academy Training Courses And so much more! Low cost resource for less than a typical consultant's fee for one day!

#GPUG Help Build The GPUG Community! Member Get A Member Program Refer other Dynamics GP Users to join a GPUG Membership and get Paid ($)!

#GPUG SOME OF THE BEST LESSONS IN LIFE ARE LEARNED FROM OUR PEERS. IN YOUR BUSINESS, IT’S NO DIFFERENT!

#GPUG Who is Your GPUG Team? Bob Buresh Kim Peterson Rose Spitzer Membership Manager X1448 Chapter Coordinator X1456 Director THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S WEBINAR!!