1. Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
Tara Cox
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2. What is a USER GROUP?
User groups are independent, active communities that meet regularly to discuss and share information on various technical topics.
It's a great way to connect with others and learn about technical content and education and to build your network.
Today – I am going to show you how to get more involved in the dynamics community. I want to show you some options that you have available to you for guidance with your dynamics solution

3. Family of Microsoft Dynamics Users
You are NOT alone.
The Microsoft Dynamics Community gives you online access to Microsoft team members and Microsoft Dynamics users like you.
Share, listen and learn with the folks who know.

4. Be a part of the Microsoft Dynamics Community
Role Tailored Communities
Product Communities
Blogs
Articles
Role Tailored Communities – Stay current on news in your industry, read articles about developments in your profession, and interact with others with your same job through blogs, forums, and other networking tools.
Product Communities – Join customers, partners, and team members to discuss Microsoft Dynamics products and related software, services, and programs.
Blogs – Keep up with frequently updated, informal reading from Microsoft team members and industry experts familiar with Microsoft Dynamics.
Articles – Gain insight into industry news, business trends, and Microsoft Dynamics strategies through the eyes of Microsoft executives and team members.
Let’s take a look at the GP community page – show demo
“join the group”
Show forums, blogs, videos and support
Show Dynamics Community drop down

5. The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
An independent community of Dynamics users sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics.
No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable learning and networking opportunities for busy Dynamics professionals.
The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups are an independent community of Dynamics users sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics. No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable learning and networking opportunities for busy Dynamics professionals

6. Microsoft Dynamics User Groups
Resourceful Connections, Networking Opportunities - - share with others that have the same challenges in your business or industry. Find solutions together – find tools that you can share
Professional Growth – problem solving, collaboration and learning at your fingertips
Various channels for getting answers to questions – direct contact with other dynamics users, online forums, webinars, academy training classes and the summit conference

7. User Groups BY Users, FOR Users Member Driven Organizations
VISION: To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to seek guidance on future development of Dynamics.
We look at everything we do, from our educational offerings to our member benefits to our annual user conference, as a way to help members achieve your ultimate goal - growing your knowledge and competency in your Dynamics GP system. With that in mind, members are at the forefront of our content and strategy. Our Advisory Committee, made up of user and partner member representatives, leads the strategic direction of GPUG. Members volunteer their time and talents to present webinars, lead chapter meetings, and share their tips. With each new member, the value of the community and the shared knowledge base grows - increasing the learning and education for all who are engaged.

8. Local User Group Chapters
At this time, there is not a local chapter of GPUG or NAVUG
GPUG – Nashville, TN, Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH
NAVUG – Cleveland, OH
LEXINGTON/LOUISVILLE/CINCINNATI
- we need a group!

9. How can you use the groups?
There are no local Chapters, so how can you use the Groups?
Ask a Question – Collaboration
Develop a Training Plan for your Team
Use the Academy Courses to Enhance Skills
Read the User Group Magazine
Attend Summit – the Annual User Conference

10. Benefits of User Group ADVANCED MEMBER DIRECTORY
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
ONLINE COLLABORATION
ACADEMY COURSES AND CPE CREDITS
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
ON DEMAND WEBINARS
LIVE WEBINARS
ADVANCED MEMBER DIRECTORY
This User Member-only benefit allows you to find other GPUG community members by geography, industry or role. Perhaps you are looking to connect with another user in your local vicinity or someone in a similar role to share best practices, solve issues or get advice. Your network of peers is key to growing professionally and optimizing your deployment of GP. Join today to take advantage of this network of knowledgeable GP users.
Please note, partner community members are listed in the directory but do not have access to search the directory.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
GPUG offers SIGs for Dynamics GP users who share a common role, industry, topic of interest or stage of product lifecycle. As a member of GPUG, you have the benefits of joining as many SIGs as you want to network with your peers with the same commonalities.
GPUG offers SIGs for Finance, Ask the All Stars, New to GP, System Administrators, and many more.
ONLINE COLLABORATION
We all have questions, especially when it comes to Dynamics GP. Rather than paying for support or consulting fees, why not ask your peers? With a GPUG Membership you have access to the online collaboration tool, allowing you to ask (and answer) GP-related questions. Members rave how they can ask a question - whether it is process related, technical in nature or seeking advice on an upgrade - and have a full solution (not just an answer) from another Dynamics GP peer in short order.
Maybe you are a veteran user and have knowledge to share - the GPUG Community is always welcoming new rock stars! GPUG Members have full access to submit and answer questions. Non-members are welcome to view existing posts.
Academy
If you need to earn CPE credits or are looking to increase your professional credibility through certification, you should consider GPUG Academy training. Each course you attend earns you CPE credits, and GPUG Members receive a 50% discount on all classes.
Professional Certs
GPUG Academy offers Professional Certificate programs, providing an in-depth working knowledge of Dynamics GP to do your job more effectively and increase product competency. Courses are customizable to work into your schedule and qualify for CPE credits.
On Demand Webinars
hundreds of on-demand webinars ranging from tips and tricks to comprehensive how-to's. Webinars are created and led by end users and offer invaluable training by those who know the product best.

11. Summit- Annual User Conference
The annual Dynamics user conference held each year, typically in October
3-days filled with educational sessions, networking and the opportunity to learn how to enhance your current Dynamics installation
October 11 – 14
Tampa, FL
Summit is the annual Dynamics user conference held each year in October. With nearly 5,000 Dynamics users, partners and Microsoft stakeholders in attendance it's 3-days filled with educational sessions, networking and the opportunity to learn how to enhance your current Dynamics installation.
We will go over summit in more details later in this presentation

12. GPUG
Dynamics GP User Group

13. NAVUG
Dynamics NAV User Group

14. NAVUG Summit 2016 http://www.navugsummit.com/home
150+ Breakout Sessions
Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers, including dedicated Networking Receptions
Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of Dynamics NAV
Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® NAV Staff, & Microsoft MVPs, and NAVUG All-Stars
Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits
NAVUG Summit delivers the can’t-miss annual conference for users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Blending special access to Microsoft leadership with credible peer-to-peer knowledge exchange – this conference delivers electric keynotes, visionary product roadmaps, focused learning and optimal networking as users gain instrumental solutions for their everyday Dynamics NAV challenges and larger organizational goals. In a multitude of industries, NAVUG Summit is well known as a premier user-centric experience.

15. GPUG Summit 2016 http://www.gpugsummit.com/home 200+ Breakout Sessions
Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More
Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers, including dedicated Networking Receptions
Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of Dynamics GP
Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff, & Microsoft MVPs, and GPUG All-Stars
Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community

16. NAVUG & GPUG Summit 2016 Key Note Speaker – Scott Guthrie
Executive vice president of the Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise Group
Responsible for the company’s cloud infrastructure, server, database, CRM, ERP, management and development tools businesses.
His engineering team builds Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics, Active Directory, System Center, Visual Studio and .NET.

17. NAVUG & GPUG Summit Pricing
NAVUG/GPUG User Members
$1,099 BEFORE August 2nd!
$1,299 AFTER that date
NON members
$1,299 BEFORE August 2nd!
$1,599 AFTER that date

18. Dynamic Communities, Inc. (DCI)
The supporting organization behind the Dynamics User Groups
Independent from Microsoft
Close working relationship with Microsoft Executives
Collective voice to Microsoft on user concerns, needs, and requests
About Dynamic Communities Inc: Dynamic Communities Inc. (DCI) is the supporting organization behind the Dynamics AX User Group (AXUG®), the Dynamics CRM User Group (CRMUG®), the Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG®), and the Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG™). Dynamic Communities is independent from Microsoft; however, its close working relationship positions the user groups to be a collective voice to Microsoft on user concerns, needs, and requests. 

19. VOICE to Microsoft
The user group community is a conduit for users to serve as a collective voice to Microsoft as it relates to the future direction of the Dynamics GP and NAV product. Join GPUG or NAVUG today and make your voice heard.

20. TrinSoft User Group Ideas Future Meetings – Locations Interest
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21. Thank You
Thank you for attending today’s webinar. Please contact Tara Cox if you have any questions, or if you would like a copy of the slides of today’s presentation. Tara Cox x232