1. By attending the end of this session, you will:
Learn more about the PUG program and what we’re all about.
Learn how to get started and next steps
Understand the resources available and how the User Group assists.
Learn more about PUG leader best practices.

2. See how other’s use the product
AT USER GOUPS, MEMBERS…
Network with Peers
More About Product
See how other’s use the product
Ask Questions
1 mn

3. We’ll encourage you to…
Meet in-person monthly/quarterly
Have a Member Showcase at every meeting
Encourage roundtable discussions and networking
Share knowledge, tips, and resources throughout the year
Elect leadership
Have fun!

4. FUN

5. Next Steps Setup Leadership Set date, time & location
Begin working on an agenda: pinpoint goals for the first meeting and choose topics to deliver
Confirm Presenters
Get the word out – website, twitter, and personal networks
Execute on the first meeting!
San Diego, September 2016

6. Positions within the User Group Community
Meet locally
Share globally
Chairperson / Co-Chair
VP of Membership
VP of Programming
VP of Communication
Partner Support
Microsoft Support

7. RESOURCES Local Online Community Private Leader Community
Documentation
Share Best Practices
Ask Questions!
Meeting in a Box - Coming Soon! Everything you need to successfully plan a meeting
Content:
Logistical Support
Day of the Event
Sponsors
Speakers
Monthly Call
Recognition and Awards

8. Speakers Directory PUG Leaders can:
Search by location, name, or topics
Browse full list
See credentials, experience and bio
See prior presentations and recommendations

9. Volunteer Management
Ability to create volunteer opportunities for each individual PUG
Promote Speaker Opportunities
Advertise Local Sponsorship Opportunities

10. Onsite Event Management
Track attendance, membership and community activity
Extensive reporting and management options available to PUG Leaders
All events automatically feed into shared PUG Event List and Calendar

11. Event Promotion Upcoming PUG meetings listed on the home site
Full list of Events and Shared Event Calendar Available
Power BI Community Members will receive an

12. Add Your Community Members
We can help!
Fill out the PUG Member Template
Coordinate community post with a welcome from PUG

13. Best Practices Plan Annually, Stay Consistent
Location, Location, Location
Agenda – Content is King
Poll your members
Member Showcases
NO SALES

14. Meeting Day Best Practices
Arrive Early
Test A/V
Name Badges
Take Photos
Networking
Members should Sign In
VP of Membership
Return Roster

15. Questions?