GPUG Membership Benefits Overview & Orientation By: Bob Buresh GPUG Membership Manager Connect Learn Share December 17, 2015 Broadcasted Live Monthly: Next Webinar Scheduled for 1/21/16 @ 11:30 am EST

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Agenda About GPUG Member Programs Navigating GPUG.com website Membership Options Questions?

Who is GPUG? Founded in 2006 The largest, independent group for users of Microsoft Dynamics® GP Officially recognized by Microsoft with an Alliance Agreement Over 5,700 organizations (25,000+ individual members) Users Microsoft Partners

Why GPUG? 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 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. MISSION WILL BE UNREADABLE FROM BACK OF ROOM. TOO MUCH TEXT ON SLIDE.

What do GPUG Members do? Learn Connect Share

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

What Types of Webinars Are There? Over 300 webinars a year, all recorded for access on-demand 24/7! 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 http://www.gpug.com/engage/webinars

How do I Learn From Others Like Me? Special Interest Group (SIG) 15 SIG’s By Role, Industry or Product….. Ask the All Stars New to GP Builder Monday Reporting Business Intelligence Security & Audit Database Admin./Developers SharePoint Distribution/Mfg. Systems Administrators Financial Upgrading HR/Payroll Women in Dynamics MR & Forecaster Friday http://www.gpug.com/engage/sig

Looking for Education Quickly? A series of related educational webinars on a specific topic(s) within a short time frame! Current Series: Year End 10 @ 10 of – GPUG All Stars Edition Microsoft EDU Series GPUG Summit 2015 Top Series Previous Series: 1-2-3 Let's Get Started! 201 Beyond the Basics http://www.gpug.com/engage/onesource

Attend a Local GPUG Chapter Meeting! Meet locally Share globally In Person Peer to Peer Networking 40+ Active Chapters in the U.S. & Canada Dedicated Chapter Communities Online Boost Training and Professional Development Increase your Dynamics GP Competencies FREE Registration for Members http://www.gpug.com/engage/chapter

Where Can I Attend a GPUG Chapter Meeting?

Deep Dive Classroom Training! Online or Onsite Training Live, hands-on training by expert instructors Earn CPE Credit for all courses 50% Discount for GPUG Members http://www.gpug.com/engage/academy

SAVE 10% on Academy Distance Learning in December Enhancing professional growth and development is the best investment you can make for your organization. Save 10% on all Distance Learning Academy class registrations purchased in December 2015. •Learn from industry experts without the need for travel •Study more than just core concepts and learn real-world best practices •Many classes leverage hands-on and interactive virtual training environments •Earn CPE credits Visit www.GPUG.com/Academy for a full listing of available classes and dates. Use the Coupon Code: Academy10 to receive your 10% discount on every Distance Learning Academy class registration purchased in the month of December 2015. This coupon code is only valid for distance learning classes open for registration during the promo period. Budget for 2016!

Looking for Career Development? Professional Certificate Programs! http://www.gpug.com/engage/academy

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: www.learningmarket.org

What to Look Forward to at Summit 2016 Early Bird Registration Now Open! Network with over 1300 of your peers! $200 Summit Registration Discount to GPUG Members! Largest Conference dedicated solely to Dynamics GP End Users! What to Look Forward to at Summit 2016 200+ Breakout Sessions Inspiring Keynote Speaker Two Full Days of Pre-Conference Training hosted by GPUG Academy Dedicated Networking Receptions Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More Buzzing Expo Hall Access to Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff & MVPs Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits And of course, a beautiful Convention Center with a view of Tampa Bay!

Got Questions About Dynamics GP? An exclusive online community to connect you with other Dynamics GP Users. http://www.gpug.com/engage/ask

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 your company's data

Share Your Knowledge. Hone Your Skills. Make a Difference! Pay it Forward! Share Your Knowledge. Hone Your Skills. Make a Difference! Professional Development Career Growth Leadership Skills https://www.gpug.com/engage/volunteer/

Why GPUG? Share Ideas & Solutions Solve Issues/ Get Ideas Strategic Tactical Share Ideas & Solutions Solve Issues/ Get Ideas Professional Personal Network With Your Peers Community/Self Improvement

How Much is a GPUG Membership? Access to Live Webinars & Recorded Webinars 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! A low cost resource for less than a typical consultant's fee for one day! https://www.gpug.com/membership/join

December Membership Offer 16% Discount for New GPUG user members signing up in December Coupon code: 16for2016 Sign in to www.GPUG.com Click on “Become a Member” Choose the GPUG membership and follow the prompts Enter coupon code 16for2016 to get the 16% discount Offer expires 12/31/15 For Net New Memberships only, Promo Not Valid for Membership Renewals

Help Build The GPUG Community! Member Get A Member Program (MGAM) Refer other Dynamics GP Users to join GPUG and get paid $50! https://www.gpug.com/membership/mgam

Some of the best lessons in life are learned from our peers Some of the best lessons in life are learned from our peers. In your business, it’s no different! Q & A

Introducing Your GPUG Team! Bob Buresh Kim Peterson Delaney Freer Rose Spitzer Bryan Erstad Membership Manager 877-324-8880 X1448 bob@gpug.com Director 218-862-5002 kim@gpug.com Program Coordinator 877-324-8880 delaney@gpug.com Chapter Coordinator 877-324-8880 X1456 rose@gpug.com Member Recruitment 877-324-8880 X1450 bryan@gpug.com THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S WEBINAR!!