1. Seattle GPUG - Dynamics GP User Group CHAPTER MEETING
WELCOME TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Seattle GPUG - Dynamics GP User Group CHAPTER MEETING
April 24, 2019

2. INTRODUCTIONS Name Company & Role Microsoft Dynamics GP Version
Did you attend a UG conference or event this past year?
What do you hope to gain from today’s meeting?
If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest?
Fun Fact

3. TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome & Introductions
Educational Session: Why Bring Payroll In-House
Breakout Session I
Educational Session: Did you know GP HR can do THIS
Member Showcase: Northwest Center
Sponsor Presentation- AvidXchange
Roundtable Discussions
GPUG News & Events
Networking

4. Please contact Pam Mueller: pam.mueller@dynamiccommunities.com
2019 ANNUAL
CHAPTER SPONSORS
(US & Canada)
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6. ACADEMY TRAINING EXPERT KNOWLEDGE. QUESTIONS ANSWERED. BEST PRACTICES.
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Paid Dynamics Members receive a 20% discount
All Academy courses offer the opportunity to earn CPE credits

7. Upcoming Academy Offerings
SSRS 101 – 4/4
HR Beyond the Basics – 4/5
Advanced Topics in A/P – 4/10
SSRS 201 – 4/11
Advanced A/R Topics – 4/16
Fixed Assets in GP – 4/17
MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) in GP – 4/24
Dynamics GP Best Practices: Efficiencies, Tips & Tricks for the Newer User – 5/8
HR Reporting – 6/5
ing in GP – 6/13

8. EDUCATIONAL SESSION Why Bring Payroll In-House
Presented by: Sherlene Sorenson
Columbus Group

9. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Breakout Session I

10. EDUCATIONAL SESSION Did you know GP HR can do THIS?!?
Presented by: Jeannette Coty Bachellor
Coty Consulting

11. Networking Lunch Follow us on Twitter: @gpug
Like us on Facebook: GPUG-Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group
Follow us on LinkedIn: GPUG – Official Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group

12. MEMBER/CUSTOMER SHOWCASE
Presented by: Northwest Center
Steve Staton

13. MEMBER SHOWCASE Who We Are and What We Do What Modules We Use Version
Number of Users
How Long
What ISV's and How We Use Them
Favorite Module and Why
Tips & Tricks / Way to Improve Processes (what surprised you that you didn’t know)
Where Do We Go for Answers
Questions?

14. SPONSOR PRESENTATION Best Practices for Automating your Accounts Payable Process
Presented by: AvidXchange
Darrell Boyd and Jennifer Andreas

15. Microsoft wants to hear from you on how to improve Dynamics!
SHARE YOUR IDEAS!
Speaking points for LEADERS
This slide is a reminder that everyone has a talent! Share it with others by getting involved as a Volunteer in the user group.
Complete your volunteer profile on the user group homepage, and indicate where you would like to get involved.  
There are many options and ways to get involved. Write a blog or an article for the magazine, serve on a committee, present a webinar – the opportunities are endless and we would love to have you share your knowledge.
Be sure to fill out the volunteer profile, but if anyone is interested in helping lead or support the local chapter community, you should also speak directly with the leadership team
ideas.dynamics.com

16. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Breakout Session II

17. DISCUSSION OPPORTUNITIES/STARTERS
What version are you on?
What is keeping you from upgrading (if applicable)?
Are you considering upgrading to the cloud?
Are you using PowerApps?
What is your best user adoption tip or trick?
Are you using Flow?
Do you have Power Users within your company? How do they help embrace adoption?
What ISV product is your favorite to use? What is one you are looking to use?

18. GET INVOLVED Present. Instruct. Serve. Write. Become a Chapter Leader!
What is your volunteer forte?
Learn more & complete your volunteer profile.
From your Users Group homepage:
Learn and Engage > Volunteer Your Time
Speaking points for LEADERS
This slide is a reminder that everyone has a talent! Share it with others by getting involved as a Volunteer in the user group.
Complete your volunteer profile on the user group homepage, and indicate where you would like to get involved.  
There are many options and ways to get involved. Write a blog or an article for the magazine, serve on a committee, present a webinar – the opportunities are endless and we would love to have you share your knowledge.
Be sure to fill out the volunteer profile, but if anyone is interested in helping lead or support the local chapter community, you should also speak directly with the leadership team

19. THE MEMBERSHIP DIFFERENCE...
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS
THE MEMBERSHIP DIFFERENCE...
Unlimited On-Demand Access to the full library of educational How-to Webinars
Deep Discounts to your favorite events and training
Build your Professional Network using the Member Directory
One Stop Shop for all things Dynamics GP! This is your User Group – where you belong
Unique opportunities to interact with Microsoft
Visit gpug.com/membership/join to get started today!
Speaking points for LEADERS
This slide is a reminder that everyone has a talent! Share it with others by getting involved as a Volunteer in the user group.
Complete your volunteer profile on the user group homepage, and indicate where you would like to get involved.  
There are many options and ways to get involved. Write a blog or an article for the magazine, serve on a committee, present a webinar – the opportunities are endless and we would love to have you share your knowledge.
Be sure to fill out the volunteer profile, but if anyone is interested in helping lead or support the local chapter community, you should also speak directly with the leadership team

20. DYNAMIC COMMUNITIES EVENT CALENDAR
User Group World Tour
South Africa | June
Power Platform World Tour
Washington DC | April 1-2
Chicago | April 9-10
London | August 28-29
Copenhagen | September 11-12
Toronto | September 6-7
São Paulo | October 3-4
Mexico City | October 23-24
Madrid | November 13-14
Power Platform Summit Australia
Melbourne | August
User Group Summit Australia
User Group Summit
North America
Orlando | October 15-18
Dynamics GP Tech Conference
Fargo | September 9-11
DYNAMIC COMMUNITIES EVENT CALENDAR
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21. MEETING DATES & FEEDBACK:
Next Date & Time: June 2019
Location: TBD
Educational Topics: Ideas?
Member Showcase: Volunteers?
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22. Thank you for attending our meeting
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